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McNeill appointed chair of Northeast Democratic Delegation

As demand for trades grows, House committee hears from speakers about breaking 'stigma'

(Aug 29, 2023)

“Technical education continues to experience growth throughout Pennsylvania, but the increase in students has still not met the demands for skilled workers in our economy,” said Rep. Jim Haddock, D-118, Pittston Twp., who hosted the hearing and is a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Vo Tech. Read more

 

State officials discuss supply chain solutions at Jessup's McLane distribution center

(Aug 28, 2023)

State Representative Kyle Mullins hosted a roundtable discussion in Jessup with the company’s leader on supply chain transportation issues, and how they can help as state legislators. Read more

 

McLane officials call for more affordable housing

(Aug 28, 2023)

Rep. Jim Haddock, D-118, Pittston Twp., echoed Mullins’ comments regarding the call from McLane officials for additional housing. Read more

 

Remembering Ron Felton: Local community leader 'will never be replaced'

(Aug 28, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, presented Felton’s widow, Peggy Felton, and her family with a proclamation on behalf of the state House. Read more

 

State public education funding’s teachable moment

(Aug 28, 2023)

State Rep. Peter Schweyer, a Democrat from Lehigh County, said that although prioritization of funds should ultimately be decided by school districts themselves, funding for facilities is certainly a good place to start. Read more

 

Policy Committee highlights supply chain solutions

(Aug 28, 2023)

“In the wake of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions dominated the news,” roundtable host state Rep. Kyle Mullins said. “Today, we had a firsthand look at the local operation of a national leader that delivers to nearly every ZIP code in the United States. We also continued the conversation about how the supply chain has improved since the first days of 2020 and the positive effects distribution centers can have on a state or regional economy.” Read more

 

Felton remembered as tireless advocate for justice

(Aug 27, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski presented Felton’s family with a citation on behalf Pennsylvania House of Representatives, acknowledging his many achievements over the course of his life. Read more

 

Pennsylvania taking action to address state’s nursing shortage

(Aug 27, 2023)

Said Rep. Kosierowski: “While there is still work to do to get to full implementation of the compact, as a nearly 30-year registered nurse, I am very clear about the critical need for increasing the number of nurses in our Commonwealth." Read more

 

Mullins Lauds Expansion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joins his House colleagues in Pittston to introduce Lackawanna and Luzerne County residents to the newly expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Mullins says many residents who previously struggled to keep up with increasing property taxes and rent will now qualify for the program and see more money back in their pockets. Mullins also points out that events like this are critical because this relief only reaches those who are aware of and apply for the program. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Rebate Money Could Help Keep Seniors in Their Homes

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined her House Democratic colleagues at the Pittston Senior Center to give updates to the expansion of the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. Kosierowski, a registered nurse, highlighted the positive things, like seniors being able to stay in their own homes. Read more

 

Haddock: Thousands More Seniors Eligible for Property Tax/Rent Relief

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock spoke with seniors at the Pittston Senior Center to give updates to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how more folks will be eligible for money starting in 2024. This is the first time the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been expanded since 2006. The update raises the maximum rebate for seniors from $650 to $1,000, increasing the income-eligibility limit for renters and homeowners to $45,000 a year. Read more

 

Pashinski Promotes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined fellow northeast Pa. legislators in Pittston to highlight an expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program starting in 2024 that will increase both eligibility and rebate amounts for seniors across the commonwealth. Pashinski says this initiative is one of many priorities the new House Democratic majority has advanced this session and he will continue fighting to put people first. Read more

 

Reading kids get ready to head back to school with free haircuts and backpacks

(Aug 25, 2023)

The event was hosted by state Rep. Manny Guzman and Mayor Eddie Moran as a way to make sure local students are ready to head back to school. Read more

 

NEPA Legislators discuss Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 25, 2023)

A crowd gathered at the Pittston Senior Center on Main Street where NEPA legislators, including Reps. Haddock and Pashinski, hosted a press conference about the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

Representatives Pashinski, Kosierowski, Mullins, and a representative from Senator Marty Flynn’s office joined Haddock to help answer any questions the seniors had. Read more

 

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Reps. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly; Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre; and Kyle Mullins, D-Scranton, delivered the good news to the seniors and also took time to answer questions on other concerns, like property tax elimination. Read more

 

NEPA legislators tout expansion of property tax/rent rebate program

(Aug 25, 2023)

Rep. Jim Haddock joined State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Mullins at the Pittston Senior Center to promote that the PT/RR program expansion will help older Pennsylvanians. Read more

 

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, Kyle Mullins and Bridget Kosierowski also talked about how the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will benefit their communities. Read more

 

McNeill: $940,000 awarded for airport improvements

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced state funding totaling $940,000 to improve the airport experience for area residents of the community. Read more

 

Haddock applauds more than $1.8 million in roadway improvement funding

(Aug 24, 2023)

State Rep. Jim Haddock today announced more than $1.8 million has been awarded to the community he represents to improve transportation and build roadway infrastructure. Read more

 

As demand for trades grows, House committee hears from speakers about breaking 'stigma'
Aug 29, 2023

State officials discuss supply chain solutions at Jessup's McLane distribution center
Aug 28, 2023

McLane officials call for more affordable housing
Aug 28, 2023

Remembering Ron Felton: Local community leader 'will never be replaced'
Aug 28, 2023

State public education funding’s teachable moment
Aug 28, 2023

Policy Committee highlights supply chain solutions
Aug 28, 2023

Felton remembered as tireless advocate for justice
Aug 27, 2023

Pennsylvania taking action to address state’s nursing shortage
Aug 27, 2023

Mullins Lauds Expansion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 25, 2023

Kosierowski: Rebate Money Could Help Keep Seniors in Their Homes
Aug 25, 2023

Haddock: Thousands More Seniors Eligible for Property Tax/Rent Relief
Aug 25, 2023

Pashinski Promotes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion
Aug 25, 2023

Reading kids get ready to head back to school with free haircuts and backpacks
Aug 25, 2023

NEPA Legislators discuss Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 25, 2023

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors
Aug 25, 2023

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors
Aug 25, 2023

NEPA legislators tout expansion of property tax/rent rebate program
Aug 25, 2023

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion
Aug 25, 2023

McNeill: $940,000 awarded for airport improvements
Aug 25, 2023

Haddock applauds more than $1.8 million in roadway improvement funding
Aug 24, 2023