MudPond's owner Ben Rust talks to State Representative Bridget Kosierowski at his new shop. Read more
Pennsylvania officials, including state Reps. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna), Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna), have protested the increase. Read more
"Reading's best days are ahead of us," said state Rep. Manny Guzman (D-Berks). Read more
At a news conference in Scranton, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue discussed his concerns regarding a proposed water rate hike that could greatly affect local residents, particularly those on fixed incomes. Donahue says Pennsylvania American Water is putting shareholder profits ahead of the customers they serve and calls upon the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to intervene. Read more
Standing just feet from the Pennsylvania American Water Company offices in Scranton, state lawmakers including Reps. Donahue and Mullins expressed their frustrations after the water company requested a 1.9 percent rate hike for its customers. Read more
Nearly two dozen Democratic state lawmakers, including Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz, signed on to a letter earlier this month, urging President Joe Biden to employ his executive powers to protect immigrants and their families. Read more
On Monday, Sen. Flynn, along with State Representative Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, and Bridget Kosierowski called for a community campaign to take action against PAW, but they’re not the only ones who are outraged over the proposed rate hikes. Read more
“As we stand here toward the end of 2023, it is evident that (claim of stability) was an outright lie,” Rep. Donahue said. “Scranton and Dunmore ratepayers were sold a false bill of goods. Read more
“Statistics state that nine families lose a loved one due to distracted driving each and every day — more than 3,200 lives lost every year," said Rep. Pashinski. Read more
In a joint effort, Sen. Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue said they are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. Read more
“As the mayor mentioned, it really has served to draw more people back into Downtown, and it provides a very festive setting as we get into the holiday season,” Rep. Bob Freeman said. Read more
State Rep. Manny Guzman, a Democrat who represents parts of the city, handed out 1,000 turkeys to residents and nonprofits in need in the parking lot of Iglesia Pentecostal El Lugar de Refugio at 206 S. Ninth St. 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
Legislation led by State Representative Jeanne McNeill of Lehigh County is intended to support students involved in residency disputes with school districts. 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
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