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
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is happy to see the governor fighting for kids across the state to have the same opportunities to succeed. At the same time, he's excited to see the governor’s budget proposal make investments that provide property tax relief and incentives to recruit fire, EMS, and first responders. Read more
Pashinski said the bipartisan, bicameral legislation would be a significant step toward ensuring health care facilities planning to close provide local communities and government agencies the time, information, and opportunity they need to adequately address these significant impacts and plan for related challenges. Read more
Cepeda-Freytiz’s success in politics isn’t something she has accomplished on her own. In fact, it’s not even something she ever intended to pursue. Read more
The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, of Luzerne County, and Jennifer O’Mara, of Delaware County, would require hospitals 180 days, instead of the current 90 days, to notify state and local agencies of a planned shutdown. Read more
“My staff and I have been helping seniors throughout the district learn about and enroll in the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and the biggest hurdle preventing some of these wonderful people who need and would otherwise qualify for the program is the income threshold is not high enough for them,” Haddock said. Read more
McNeill said the appointments put her in a position to discuss and formulate much of the language of legislation before it is considered and voted on in the full House of Representatives. Read more
“When hospitals and health care facilities close or drastically reduce services with little or no notice, their patients, doctors, nurses, and staff suffer,” Pashinski said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins spoke about the Governor's proposed budget which he believes reflects the needs and desires of the people of Lackawanna County. Read more
The Education Committee reviews bills that address educational funding for 500 school districts, community college and higher education institutions, school choice and charter schools, teacher standards and more. Read more
“With the role of majority vice chairman comes an increased responsibility and opportunity to be a loud and leading voice for the communities I represent and the people of Pennsylvania who deserve an effective and responsive state government,” said Mullins, D-Lackawanna. Read more
"My constituents are tired of extremism. They want a government that is connected to their needs, they want reasonable negotiations, and they want adults in the room to get good things done on their behalf. This budget – and the governor’s remarks – were a reflection of this reality." Read more
“Speaker McClinton has paved the way for future Speakers. Her work has already opened the door to diversity and to inclusion. This is a historic triumph." Read more
“This appointment is truly a great honor, and it comes with significant responsibilities,” said Siegel, D-Lehigh. Read more
“Under this proposal, Wilkes-Barre Area and school districts across the commonwealth would see another increase in basic and special education funding, building on our efforts to address the historic underfunding of the district while helping to take the financial burden off local property taxpayers." Read more
At a Capitol press conference addressing teacher shortages across the state, Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg discusses his "Grow Your Own Educators Program" which would provide financial assistance to create pathways for teachers and paraprofessionals to pursue teaching in their local school districts. Read more
Schlossberg said he plans to introduce legislation that would provide financial assistance and create pathways for students to become educators. Rozzi plans to reintroduce legislation that would create a scholarship program. Read more
“Telemedicine is too convenient and too effective to ignore as a tool at this point,” said State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, an Allentown Democrat who has advocated for telehealth for mental health care. Read more
Elevating Educators contains bills from Rep. Schlossberg and Rep. Rozzi, among others. Read more
“The demand for teachers continues to grow, but the supply of educators has not kept up. One reason for this is the astronomical price tag that comes with earning a degree here in Pennsylvania,” Rozzi said. Read more
“It’s priority No. 1 statewide,” said state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, a first-time participant in the state budget debate. “The courts have spoken, and now it’s our job to live up to that and fix the broken system we have in the commonwealth.” Read more
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