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
At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Peter Schweyer, Chairman of the House Education Committee, discusses how Pennsylvania's college enrollment does not reflect the makeup of growing urban populations like Allentown and seeks answers on how to increase opportunities for a college education. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman explained the importance of the House Appropriations Committee to the budget and lawmaking process in Pennsylvania. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman speaks with Pa. Department of Education acting Secretary Khalid Mumin about violence in schools and the Shapiro Administration's plans to address it. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman recapped Monday's House Appropriation Committee budget hearing with acting Education Secretary Khalid Mumin, a former Superintendent of the Reading school district. Read more
“This bill would reduce the financial burden on those who rely on insulin and ease the unfair stress of choosing between medicine and everyday essentials.” Read more
“Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more
In a memo to House members on Monday, State Representative Manuel Guzman Jr. (D-Berks) says his office has received calls regarding the timeline for medical cannabis identification card renewals. Read more
“In order to be successful and thrive, Main Street program communities often need a longer time period to fully implement and realize their revitalization plans,” Freeman said. Read more
"The funds will be used to enhance infrastructure, purchase necessary equipment and provide safety upgrades. I am committed to bringing resources and funds to our community,” Cepeda-Freytiz said. Read more
Under her bill, buildings that house child care facilities with possible sources of carbon monoxide would be required to have one or more carbon monoxide alarms, depending on the size of the building. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joined state Sen. Art Haywood to talk about his ‘State of Black Pennsylvania’ report. The report details the changing position of Black Pennsylvanians from 2010 to 2021 and examines health, incarceration, income, and population data for Black Pennsylvanians. Cepeda-Freytiz says the report is a helpful tool that can help lawmakers make important legislative decisions. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman hosted a community meeting to address the growing threat of gun violence in the city of Reading. Guzman says bringing law enforcement and the community together to have a discussion is just the first step in combating this complex issue. Read more
State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, (D)-Berks County, who attended the roundtable discussion, said the work at a local level is just getting started. Read more
The three lawmakers see the shortened work week as an incentive to new hires – not to mention a retention tool for those already employed. Read more
McNeill announced she was reintroducing legislation which would require one or more alarms in buildings that house child care facilities with possible sources of carbon monoxide. Read more
Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Mark Rozzi worked in tandem to secure the funding. The lawmakers said the funding dovetails nicely with PennDOT’s ongoing Carsonia Avenue and Friedensburg Road bridge replacement intersection improvement project and Antietam School District’s Stony Creek rehabilitation project. Read more
“This funding will provide significant improvements to several aspects of our infrastructure, parks and green space and community revitalization efforts,” said Haddock, D-Luzerne/Lackawanna. Read more
The projects touted by Madden, who serves the 115th Legislative District in Monroe County, and Probst, who serves the 189th Legislative District in Monroe and Pike counties, include road and stormwater infrastructure improvements and local park upgrades. Read more
“These investments show a continued commitment to strengthening the communities here in the Lehigh Valley by improving our green spaces and infrastructure and supporting our law enforcement,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
"All of these grants will greatly serve our community and they show how state dollars can go to work for Pennsylvanians,” Rozzi said. Read more
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