The state House of Representatives adopted a bipartisan resolution Wednesday recognizing Oct. 13 as the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy, according to prime sponsor Rep. Jim Haddock. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and House Education Committee held a joint hearing today on H.B. 1768, the Keystone Fresh Act, introduced by state Reps. Danilo Burgos and Jonathan Fritz. The bipartisan legislation would expand access to fresh, locally sourced foods in school meals while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and strengthening local economies. The complete hearing can be viewed here . "Schools across Pennsylvania serve more than 168 million lunches per year , providing critical nutrients to children across the state and making them one of the largest potential markets for agricultural producers in Pennsylvania,” said Burgos, D-Phila. “However, school board food service providers reportedly only spend 9% of their total food costs on local foods. Local food purchasing incentive legislation , like the Keystone Fresh Act, would establish a grant program incentivizing schools to purchase, promote and serve local foods in their meal programs.” The Keystone Fresh Act would provide funding for schools to buy more local foods, and resources for farmers to meet school market needs. Research shows that for every $1 spent on local food purchasing initiatives, $1.40 circulates back into local economies. With Pennsylvania’s diverse agriculture sector, this program would improve student nutrition, stimulate the farm economy, and strengthen connections among Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst joined Rep. Maureen Madden’s Veterans Expo to help answer questions for local veterans and to spread the word on her legislation that would expand eligibility requirements so more disabled veterans can get property tax relief. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement regarding the shooting of conservative influencer, Charlie Kirk, today: Read more
"It is imperative that roadside assistance vehicles be provided the same opportunity to operate blue safety lights as they carry out their often hazardous duties in aiding stranded motorists along Pennsylvania roads and highways,” Freeman said. Read more
A utility terrain vehicle received by the Stroudsburg Volunteer Fire Department at the end of June has already been used to respond to one emergency incident. Read more
From 327 views in 7 years to 1,400+ in days – Hundreds sign petition after seeing scale of project Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel, along with his House Democratic colleagues, for the fifth time led on funding public transit and bridges and roads and investing in all communities in Pennsylvania -- from small towns to big cities, and rural and urban areas alike – by voting for H.B. 1788, a bipartisan transportation bill that passed the PA House today. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement regarding the two state Troopers shot today: Read more
House Democrats today, and for the fifth time, will lead on funding public transit, bridges and roads, investing in all Pennsylvania communities from small towns, big cities, and rural and urban areas alike, by passing legislation that includes Senate Republican measures introduced during the protracted state budget and public transit debate, according to state Rep. Josh Siegel. Read more
Haddock noted the state House had delivered budget legislation to the Senate, which it has not acted on to make progress on the budget process. Read more
Freeman said educators could use the program as part of enrichment or extension education, summer learning or to complement current work already being done in the classroom. Read more
Here are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
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