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
State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) held a meeting Friday at Pennsylvania's State Capitol with Leonel Fernandez, the former president of the Dominican Republic. Read more
“So, Mr. President, I have a proclamation and we call a citation from the House of Representatives,” State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County) said. Read more
“What we learned was, what – candidly – advocates like me have been saying for a long time, is that we have been short-changing our families, we’ve been short-changing our kids,” Rep. Schweyer said. Read more
"What we've done over the years is immoral, ineffective and unconstitutional," Rep. Peter Schweyer, chair of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, said. "We have the chance to start turning that ship around." Read more
“I celebrate the innumerable contributions of Dominicans to the state of Pennsylvania. I represent the City of Reading, which is home to one of the largest populations of Dominicans in the state. I have seen firsthand their dedication and hard work,” Rozzi said. Read more
State Rep. Tarah Probst hopes to change how wildlife centers are funded with House Bill 1522, which would help fund licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers throughout the state. Read more
Graduates received a certificate of achievement on behalf of state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, who presented the certificates and made brief remarks. Read more
A bill was introduced by Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Olyphant, after receiving complaints from constituents about the predatory door-to-door and telemarketing practices used by some energy suppliers to motivate consumers to switch providers. Read more
“Before we continue down this conversation of ‘historic funding, historic funding, historic funding’ let’s look at history just a little bit closer and understand we’re playing catch-up on a decade-plus, if not longer, of education cuts,” Rep. Schweyer said Read more
Pa. House Education Committee Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer joined colleagues from both the state House and Senate to hear testimony from education advocates and experts in the first of a series of Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) hearings. The BEFC conducts these hearings every 5 years to hear the needs of our schools and what they can do to improve our education system. Read more
“Mother Nature helped prove the need is right now for school building funding with the oppressive heat wave last week,” said Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the PA House Education Committee (D-Lehigh). Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle T. Donahue joined several colleagues in co-hosting the Lackawanna County Joint Senior Expo in Scranton. This was his first time helping to host this great event, bringing together over 70+ vendors from around the state to provide information on vital services to the community. Read more
Democratic state Rep. Kyle Mullins has proposed a bill to help alleviate the shortage, borrowing on measures that the state government has taken to mitigate similar problems in other areas of health care, such as the ongoing nursing shortage. Read more
For those wondering when Route 611 will reopen through the Delaware Water Gap, state Rep. Tarah Probst provided an update late last week — the National Park Service is still reviewing PenDOT’s application. Read more
“I actually think the basic education formula needs to include a consideration for the age and deficiencies of buildings,” Schweyer said. “School districts that have old, beat-up buildings should get additional funding in the basic education formula.” Read more
State House Education Committee Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, pointed to Parkland School District’s wealthier tax base, which includes warehouses and Dorney Park. He said the district is also the fourth-largest district statewide. Read more
House Education Committee Chair Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, said the fiscal code, which directs how money in the budget is spent, showed the Senate was playing politics instead of negotiating in good faith. Read more
"This program has been successful in reducing the number of crashes; the goal of this program is not to raise revenue," said Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna). "That's a very important point." Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer, Chairman of the House Education Committee, joined House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jordan Harris to announce a statewide tour to discuss and find solutions to adequately fund public education across the commonwealth. Schweyer says the disproportionate funding over the years is immoral, ineffective and unconstitutional and must finally be addressed. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined several colleagues in Scranton to co-host the annual Lackawanna Joint Senior Expo. Hundreds came to speak with over 70+ vendors about state and local programs that can improve their quality of life. Read more
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