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
“Do we value suicide prevention as a society, or not?” Rep. Schlossberg said. “If you’ve got successful programs that have proven they can make a difference, like Pinebrook, we need to fund them.” Read more
Majority Chairman of the Pa. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke during a Center for Rural Pennsylvania press conference on their recent findings regarding rural population trends in the Commonwealth. Given the wide range of policies that are impacted by population change, long-term planning that incorporates the expertise of a variety of stakeholders—including state and local officials, nonprofit groups, business and industry leaders, among others—will ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared for these changes, and that our rural communities remain resilient in the coming decades. To learn more about this research, visit the Center’s website for its most recent publication, "Pennsylvania Population Projections 2050: A First Look," here: https://www.rural.pa.gov/data/population-projections . Read more
“The South Bethlehem Greenway has been a ribbon of connectivity in our community for 20 years," said Rep. Steve Samuelson. "Thank you, Governor Shapiro, for this critical funding to enable the Greenway and the Saucon Rail Trail to connect for 20 miles.” Read more
Democratic Lehigh Valley state Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill joined Gov. Shapiro at the announcement. Read more
"The plan has been thoroughly vetted. Our only remaining task is to put the money to use serving Pennsylvanians by strengthening our behavioral and mental health care system,” said Schlossberg. Read more
A bill from Rep. Probst would create a grant program to wildlife rehabilitators that would be administered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Read more
"At some point these guys have to pick. Do they want to be intellectually honest and pass tax cuts even if they're written by Democrats, or do they just want to whine?" Rep. Schlossberg said. Read more
The proposed legislation is sponsored by Rep. Tarah Probst, who emphasizes the importance of wildlife rehabilitators in caring for injured and displaced wildlife. Read more
“The population projections will help inform medium and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, who also serves as vice chair for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, said. Read more
“The population projections will help inform medium and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels,” said Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors Vice Chairman, Representative Eddie Day Pashinski Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman celebrated with many colleagues Hispanic Heritage Month in Harrisburg. Guzman told personal stories of his family struggles growing up in Brooklyn and promises to do whatever possible to make the lives of all easier in the Commonwealth, giving hope that anything is possible. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz served as emcee for the Pennsylvania celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Cepeda-Freytiz says that while we have come a long way as a state, there is much more that still needs to be done for our Latino communities. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
"Wildlife rehabilitators are essential in treating and temporarily caring for injured, diseased, and displaced wildlife," Probst said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced her legislation that would prohibit financing companies and dealerships from charging early lease termination fees in cases where leases are terminated for medical reasons has passed the PA House of Representatives. Read more
State Rep. Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township, participated in a roundtable discussion on improving barriers to the work force. Read more
Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, said the new formula must recognize “the fundamental understanding that all kids are not exactly the same.” Read more
"All public housing authorities should have the ability to set up their own police force in order to better combat crime. A public housing police force also would greatly enhance community policing efforts, making public housing projects safer for their residents and their families, especially children and the elderly," Freeman said. Read more
Funding included a $869,694 state grant secured in 2021 by state Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski was joined by advocates at a news conference to highlight the critical issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and the legislation needed to address this very serious problem. Pashinski, a longtime supporter of kinship care families, has new legislation that would create a Legal Services for Kinship Care Families Grant Program for eligible nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to kinship care families. Read more
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