Sen. Schwank and state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-129) hosted a panel to discuss domestic violence and ways to prevent it. Both lawmakers agree, talking about domestic violence needs to start with young adults. Read more
“Let’s protect the consumers of Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, who was joined at the press conference by ArtsQuest CEO and President Kassie Hilgert and Rep. Jeanne McNeill. Read more
A roster of invited dignitaries participated in the activities and espoused the significance of the GoggleWorks Art Park for the Reading community, including PA House Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Manny Guzman. Read more
“These grants show the importance of improved and accessible recreational spaces in our communities,” Freeman said. “Parks, trails and other green spaces offer relaxation and locations for people to enjoy either alone or with friends and family.” Read more
"It’s always nice when residents directly benefit from state funding, and this is just one example of that happening in our area,” said Kosierowski. Read more
“Do we value suicide prevention as a society, or not?” Rep. Schlossberg said. “If you’ve got successful programs that have proven they can make a difference, like Pinebrook, we need to fund them.” Read more
Majority Chairman of the Pa. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke during a Center for Rural Pennsylvania press conference on their recent findings regarding rural population trends in the Commonwealth. Given the wide range of policies that are impacted by population change, long-term planning that incorporates the expertise of a variety of stakeholders—including state and local officials, nonprofit groups, business and industry leaders, among others—will ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared for these changes, and that our rural communities remain resilient in the coming decades. To learn more about this research, visit the Center’s website for its most recent publication, "Pennsylvania Population Projections 2050: A First Look," here: https://www.rural.pa.gov/data/population-projections . Read more
“The South Bethlehem Greenway has been a ribbon of connectivity in our community for 20 years," said Rep. Steve Samuelson. "Thank you, Governor Shapiro, for this critical funding to enable the Greenway and the Saucon Rail Trail to connect for 20 miles.” Read more
Democratic Lehigh Valley state Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill joined Gov. Shapiro at the announcement. Read more
"The plan has been thoroughly vetted. Our only remaining task is to put the money to use serving Pennsylvanians by strengthening our behavioral and mental health care system,” said Schlossberg. Read more
A bill from Rep. Probst would create a grant program to wildlife rehabilitators that would be administered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Read more
"At some point these guys have to pick. Do they want to be intellectually honest and pass tax cuts even if they're written by Democrats, or do they just want to whine?" Rep. Schlossberg said. Read more
The proposed legislation is sponsored by Rep. Tarah Probst, who emphasizes the importance of wildlife rehabilitators in caring for injured and displaced wildlife. Read more
“The population projections will help inform medium and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, who also serves as vice chair for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, said. Read more
“The population projections will help inform medium and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels,” said Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors Vice Chairman, Representative Eddie Day Pashinski Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman celebrated with many colleagues Hispanic Heritage Month in Harrisburg. Guzman told personal stories of his family struggles growing up in Brooklyn and promises to do whatever possible to make the lives of all easier in the Commonwealth, giving hope that anything is possible. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz served as emcee for the Pennsylvania celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Cepeda-Freytiz says that while we have come a long way as a state, there is much more that still needs to be done for our Latino communities. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
"Wildlife rehabilitators are essential in treating and temporarily caring for injured, diseased, and displaced wildlife," Probst said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced her legislation that would prohibit financing companies and dealerships from charging early lease termination fees in cases where leases are terminated for medical reasons has passed the PA House of Representatives. Read more
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