As chair of the Education Committee, we will continue to focus on ensuring that our students have equal access to a top-quality system of education, in buildings that won’t poison our kids, and with the right number or qualified teachers. We will work to make college and career and technical school more accessible. Read more
House Bill 157 will establish the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program in statute in addition to the Pennsylvania Preferred Program. Read more
Meredith Hose Co. lauded state Rep. Kyle Mullins and Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, among others, for helping the department secure funding. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Marty Flynn joined a celebration today for a state grant awarded to support the Brian’s Place housing project in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (D-PA 121) as well as other elected officials presented a check for $250,000 for the project to be completed. Read more
Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, said HB1662 is critically important, telling the House Transportation Committee that state DOT data shows there is a 15-50% reduction in work zone crashes where speed cameras are present. Read more
“That’s what this is all about,” Pashinski said. “Giving people hope — giving people a second chance. People who are down and out.” Read more
The project is four years in the making and was made possible through working with Mayor George Brown and the city of Wilkes-Barre, the city council, and representative Eddie Day Pashinski. Read more
“I am truly honored to continue the fight for better mental health in Pennsylvania. Our nation’s mental health care system is broken, and state government plays a critical role in finding solutions," Schlossberg said. Read more
Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and state Reps. Kyle Mullins, D-112, Blakely, and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, called for the Environmental Protection Agency to enact the strongest possible federal clean car standards. Read more
The bill’s sponsors emphasized that the program would not compete with other state producers but instead create opportunities for residents to identify and purchase locally grown foods more easily. Read more
Check out the latest state grants available for application. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosted a Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair at the Suburban North Family YMCA in Catasauqua providing a wealth of information on programs and services available to assist those living with a disability or mental health issues. Read more
State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., whose district includes Dickson City, attended the ribbon cutting and spoke of advocating for grant funding of the park and how wonderful it is to see it open. Read more
Rep. Jeanne McNeill says that while some studies conclude vaping is less dangerous than smoking cigarettes, it gives the user a false sense of safety. It is still unhealthy and has been linked to a recent outbreak of lung-related deaths and injuries. Read more
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Friday said grandparents are raising grandchildren due to various reasons, and he shared proposals that he and some of his colleagues are promoting to address a growing problem in Pennsylvania that demands our attention. Read more
Sponsored by State Representative Josh Siegel, D-Lehigh, one bill seeks to create a statewide responsible contractor law, setting clear requirements for firms bidding on publicly funded infrastructure projects. Read more
Democrat Josh Siegel of Lehigh County applauded the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after they approved the passage of his bill creating new standards for construction projects. Read more
With the fall season upon us, Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock provides information on trout stocking, boating safety, and encourages anglers and boaters across the state to have fun on the water while also being safe! Read more
Pa. House Representative Peter Schweyer addressed the crowd speaking about his support for Career Technical Education schools. He also spoke about his support for legislation to improve facilities and remove cost barriers to teacher certification. Read more
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