“This is just the first step in the budget process and there’s a lot of work to be done over the next few months so that we can get a good product that helps all Pennsylvanians.” Haddock said. Read more
"We should be doing everything we can as a state to encourage economic development and improve quality of life in all municipalities, big and small,” said Freeman. Read more
Kosierowski said the bill aims to strike a balance between patient’s right to access their health information with the important role of providers to provide context helping patients understand the implications of their results. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst says Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for 2025-26 continues moving the commonwealth in the right direction to truly become the powerhouse that she believes it can be with further investments in education, seniors, workforce development, housing, and so much more. Read more
“Gov. Shapiro presented a budget that continues to build on our commitment to do right by Pennsylvania’s students. Further, these investments help to take pressure off property taxes for homeowners and small businesses," Schlossberg said. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, today announced grant funding of $351,725 for outdoor recreation and flood-mitigation projects in the 112th Legislative District. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
Two state grants totaling $225,000 today were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in Wilson Borough and Easton, announced state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
“This project will create an important recreational and transportation corridor along the Lackawanna River starting at Railroad Street in Dickson City and continuing north to Eagle Lane,” Kosierowski said. Read more
“Each of these projects will deliver a significant improvement for the communities they involve,” Haddock said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said $140,000 in grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in her legislative district. Read more
As concerns mount about the future of healthcare rights in America, Pa. House Majority Whip Rep. Mike Schlossberg vows to keep fighting for Pennsylvanians. In a joint press conference with Pa. Senate Democrats Schlossberg said #PAHouseDems are already working to protect and expand people’s rights to get the healthcare that they need. Read more
Chair of the House Central PA Delegation state Rep. Manny Guzman joined colleagues to hold an information session with heads of Tec Centro from across the Commonwealth to hear about what they can do to help their organizations succeed and continue to provide job training opportunities for their communities. Guzman says that as technology continues to evolve, we need to make sure that folks have the tools they need to grow and thrive in their new careers. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock joined Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and local officials for a tour highlighting recent investments to revitalize downtown Pittston. Haddock played a key role working with the Shapiro administration to secure state funding for a variety of projects that will bring more businesses, jobs, and tax revenue to the city. Read more
"I am happy that my office was able to work with Stroudsburg Little League officials to find this important funding that will allow so many young kids to have great facilities to play and practice on,” said Probst. Read more
“Working parents need their kids to be safe to be fully able to do their job. BOOST is a win for families, businesses across Pennsylvania, and taxpayers alike,” Schlossberg said. Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State Reps. Arvind Venkat, Nate Davidson, Tarik Khan, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby and Tim Twardzik have introduced a bipartisan bill that would create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program. The legislation ( H.B. 79 ) would target the medical debt of low-income Pennsylvania residents for relief. The Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program would also improve the finances of health care institutions and providers, concentrated largely in rural Pennsylvania, that regularly carry debt that is less likely to be repaid. Furthermore, the legislation would enact provisions to ensure transparency in existing hospital charity care programs and provide assistance in applying for charity care to prevent the accumulation of new medical debt. “Medical debt has been dubbed a ‘uniquely American problem,’ so it’s my hope that our bill will help provide relief to as many Pennsylvanians as possible,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “I’m proud to partner with bipartisan colleagues on this legislation that reduces the burden of affording medical care and allows families to put more food on the table.” “This legislation is more than just a policy – it's a lifeline that restores dignity, empowers families, and ensures that health does not come at the cost of hardship. I’m proud to sponsor this bipartisan measure so that vulnerable Pennsylvanians can focus on their Read more
Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
“I look forward to this session and take seriously the trust people from Parkland and Allentown placed in me to be their voice in Harrisburg,” Schlossberg said. “It is truly an honor to fight for our shared concerns.” Read more
Today, state Rep. Josh Siegel was sworn in for his second term serving as state representative for Pennsylvania’s 22nd Legislative District, located in Allentown. Read more
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