Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
Democratic House member Manny Guzman (D-Berks) and LaVar Arrington handed out 1,000 free frozen turkeys Friday morning. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman held his 4th annual Thanksgiving Resource Fair in the heart of his district in downtown Reading. There was access to state related resources like LIHEAP, unemployment, and PennDOT as well as a chance to receive a free Thanksgiving Day turkey, just in time for the holidays. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock ushers in the 2023 fall hunting season with a PSA to all Pennsylvania hunters looking to get involved in the outdoors. Read more
In 48 hours, more than 800 Stroudsburg-area residents have signed a petition posted by state Rep. Tarah Probst that asks PennDOT and Gov. Josh Shapiro to scale back the proposed expansion of Interstate 80. Read more
There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
“Ending the vicious cycle of homelessness can be difficult and overwhelming,” Rep. Mark Rozzi said. “Moving out of a shelter or motel might only be temporary for someone who then suffers another health emergency or financial setback. My bills acknowledge these barriers and help to provide housing and services for youth and young people wishing to move out of poverty by obtaining a higher level of education or training. We cannot continue to punish children who are only attempting to improve their lives.” Read more
Legislation led by State Representative Jeanne McNeill of Lehigh County is intended to support students involved in residency disputes with school districts. Read more
A discussion about the different aspects of youth homelessness in Berks County with PA State Representative Mark Rozzi and others. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joined advocates and colleagues to push for more biomarker testing awareness and coverage in the Commonwealth. Detecting biomarkers, which are changes, mutations or proteins in cancer cells, can determine which medical treatments will work best for each patient and can save lives. Mullins has introduced bipartisan legislation in the House with Rep. Bryan Cutler which would ensure that patients can obtain effective and efficient treatment they need, while reducing the costs of healthcare through avoiding unnecessary or inefficient treatment and allowing medical professionals to focus on care that works. Read more
"If you apply for and receive state funding for a project, then you should adhere to the stipulations that come with the funding," Madden said. "Misuse of grant funding for any reason is unacceptable and unethical. I'm delighted to support Representatives Kenyatta and O'Mara in cosponsoring this Clawback Act legislation to protect taxpayers by targeting the rare but costly misdeeds in the state grant and loan processes." Read more
New funding of $15,000 will allow a Lehigh County-based early learning center to strengthen child nutrition and hands-on agricultural education, state Rep. Josh Siegel announced today. Read more
One Pennsylvania Farm Bill Grant was awarded to strengthen child nutrition and hands-on agricultural education in the 121st Legislative District in Luzerne County, announced state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst hosted a town hall meeting at Stroudsburg High School to discuss the I-80 expansion project that will greatly impact residents, businesses and the environment in her district. Along with presentations from a panel of experts, Probst also allowed area residents to voice their concerns and ask questions about the project. Read more
“While we’re having the bigger fights over the big dollar spending, we can still be doing our job,” Rep. Schweyer told Spotlight PA. “And we’re seeing that, and that’s a good thing.” Read more
“When residency disputes like this occur, it is through no fault of the child and they should not suffer because of the situation,” Rep. McNeill said Monday during floor debate. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill’s legislation that would help students involved in school district residency disputes passed the House today. Read more
Majority Chair of the Pa. House Education Committee, state Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights the state's inadequacies in public education funding and how our rural school districts are up against similar challenges that our suburban and city districts experience. This stop on the Basic Education Funding Commission Tour emphasized just how necessary more funding is for the rural districts in Pa. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, participated in the tour and told council members the structure is a distinctive surviving example of the Moorish revival style of architecture. Read more
State Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill took part Saturday. "Everything that we have in this country is because of the service and sacrifice of our veterans.” Read more
Democratic State Representative Tarah Probst hosted a meeting Thursday night at the Stroudsburg High School, talking about what she feels would be the negative impacts of the proposed expansion of interstate 80. Read more
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