Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst joined Rep. Maureen Madden’s Veterans Expo to help answer questions for local veterans and to spread the word on her legislation that would expand eligibility requirements so more disabled veterans can get property tax relief. Read more
Grant opportunities that are available to apply for. Read more
"It is imperative that roadside assistance vehicles be provided the same opportunity to operate blue safety lights as they carry out their often hazardous duties in aiding stranded motorists along Pennsylvania roads and highways,” Freeman said. Read more
A utility terrain vehicle received by the Stroudsburg Volunteer Fire Department at the end of June has already been used to respond to one emergency incident. Read more
From 327 views in 7 years to 1,400+ in days – Hundreds sign petition after seeing scale of project Read more
Haddock noted the state House had delivered budget legislation to the Senate, which it has not acted on to make progress on the budget process. Read more
Freeman said educators could use the program as part of enrichment or extension education, summer learning or to complement current work already being done in the classroom. Read more
Here are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today announced that $7.37 million in state funding was awarded to a rehabilitation project for Maple Lake Dam. Read more
“Too many Pennsylvanians, especially in rural and underserved communities, still don’t know that help is just a call or text away by dialing 988 to speak to a trained counselor 24 hours a day,” said Probst. Read more
“It’s only fitting that we acknowledge the success of American Legion Baseball and recognize the impact it has had on our nation’s pastime and our youth in Pennsylvania,” Haddock said. Read more
"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community,” Freeman said. Read more
“Alternate models are especially needed to ensure that lower-income households have access to sustainable homeownership," Freeman said. Read more
Legislation that would give municipalities another tool to plan their communities and streamline development passed the state House of Representatives today, according to prime sponsor Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 1 — Legislation to support and sustain a strong, well-trained nursing workforce across Pennsylvania that was introduced by state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski was approved by the House Labor & Industry Committee today. The legislation, H.B. 1676 , addresses Pennsylvania’s growing nursing shortage. According to a Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania survey, Pennsylvania hospitals reported that an average of 14 percent of their nursing positions are unfilled, leaving existing nurses stretched thin and working longer hours. The situation is projected to worsen, with the state expected to face a shortage of 20,000 nurses by 2026. “Nurses are an integral part of our healthcare system, from providing critical bedside care to educating patients and families to advocating for patient needs with hospital staff,” said Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. “Without them, our healthcare system won’t be able to provide lifesaving care to the public.” According to Kosierowski, fewer people entering the nursing profession has created an untenable workplace situation of longer hours and greater patient loads, causing many nurses to leave the profession due to high stress and burnout. In addition, many nurses are at retirement age and are expected to soon leave the profession. The result of having fewer nurses on hospital staffs has negatively impacted patient care, with increased mortality rates and diminished Read more
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