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
“They’re asking for is just something simple. They are asking to be able to have a safe work environment so that they can take care of the patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D- Lackawanna County.) Read more
“Nurses deserve to have an assignment that they feel they can deliver the best possible care to their patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a Democrat from Lackawanna County, who worked as a registered nurse prior to joining the House. “That’s why we are here today.” Read more
Committee Chair state Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, sought to temper Republican’s contentions about affordability by comparing the cost to the estimated $5.5 billion in unallocated funds anticipated to roll over to the next budget. Read more
“I realize there are 24 days of budget negotiations ahead of us. We’re putting some proposals forward that could benefit working Pennsylvanians and can benefit Pennsylvania,” Samuelson said, referring to the looming June 30 deadline to pass a new state spending plan. Read more
Samuelson also said the legislation would include an annual cost-of-living adjustment so the program would keep pace with inflation, “so that recipients won’t lose their rebate in the future when they get modest increases in their Social Security or pension.” Read more
Income limits for the PT/RR Program last increased in January 2007. Without any increase in the income eligibility since then, the number of recipients of the PT/RR Program has dropped from roughly 600,000 individuals to a projected 398,000 in the current year. Read more
On hand at the groundbreaking ceremony were state Reps. Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst. Read more
State Reps. Schlossberg, Schweyer and Freeman speak on a study recently approved by lawmakers to strike a balance between conserving the environment and economic development. Read more
"Healing cannot begin without justice," Madden said. "Two decades of fighting for justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse is far too long. That is why we stood today with one collective voice to call on our colleagues in the Senate to pass the statute of limitations legislation and open a window of justice for victims and survivors." Read more
“My bill would ensure that future generations of Pennsylvanians understand the events of 9/11, as well as the impact that day continues to have on the lives of all Americans,” said Haddock. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins says his Keystone Saves legislation would help ensure a secure and dignified retirement for Pennsylvania’s workers. Mullins points out that as many as 2 million Pennsylvanians lack access to retirement savings at work. That lack of retirement savings will force many to rely on social service programs, which could cost taxpayers billions. Mullins says Keystone Saves is a plan rooted in fiscal responsibility with no risk to Pa. taxpayers. Read more
AARP Pennsylvania joined State Senator Art Haywood and Representative Kyle Mullins to discuss Keystone Saves, legislation that would help over 2 million Pennsylvania workers earn retirement savings through their jobs. Read more
Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s primary sponsor, had used data to find support for the plan. He pointed to enrollment figures, showing that because income eligibility hasn’t been adjusted as pension or Social Security income increased slightly, thousands were falling out of the program but not necessarily eliminating the need. Read more
Behind the dogged advocacy of victims’ rights organizations and lawmakers like Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, and Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, who are both abuse survivors. Read more
Among the victims who shared their experiences Monday were state Reps. Mark Rozzi, La’Tasha Mayes and Maureen Madden, and members of the Amish and Mennonite communities, including cast members from the Peacock series “Sins of the Amish.” Read more
“Here we are again fighting for our rights as victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have been waiting many, many years for the opportunity for justice, to find out the truth, to hold our perpetrators accountable, to hold institutions accountable,” said Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat who has championed the legislation for years. Read more
As survivors of child sexual abuse gathered on the front steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol to advocate for the passage of legislation allowing legal action against sexual abusers, Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks County, offered a fitting opening remark: “Here we go again.” Read more
Rep. Jim Haddock introduced legislation that would require schools to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize Sept. 11. Read more
The bill, assuming it clears the state Senate, would “provide a needed expansion to a tried-and-true program that people depend on and make sure that this program is a cornerstone of our state for years to come,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s prime sponsor. Read more
“Pennsylvania’s persistent teacher shortage threatens the stability of our education system and deprives children of receiving a quality education — a right guaranteed in our state constitution,” Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, said. “We must prioritize recruiting and retaining talented teachers to ensure that children throughout Pennsylvania can thrive and reach their full potential.” Read more
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