Guzman Addresses Undocumented Students

(Mar 22, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman addressed leaders of Pennsylvania's community colleges regarding their policies toward undocumented students and in-state tuition. Read more

 

Schweyer: College Enrollment Does Not Reflect Growing Urban Populations

(Mar 21, 2023)

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

 

Guzman Explains Importance of Appropriations Committee

(Mar 21, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman explained the importance of the House Appropriations Committee to the budget and lawmaking process in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Guzman Speaks with Education Acting Secretary Mumin

(Mar 21, 2023)

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

 

Guzman Discusses Education in Budget Hearings

(Mar 21, 2023)

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

 

McNeill reintroduces bill to cap soaring insulin prices

(Mar 20, 2023)

“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

 

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties

(Mar 20, 2023)

“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

 

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes temporary electronic medical marijuana cards

(Mar 20, 2023)

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

 

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman

(Mar 17, 2023)

“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

 

Cepeda-Freytiz announces more than $3M in grants for local projects

(Mar 17, 2023)

"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

 

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

Cepeda-Freytiz: ‘State of Black PA’ is a Helpful Tool

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

Guzman Hosts Community Meeting on Gun Violence

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

A new report on PA’s Black population revealed positive socioeconomic trends. Now the work begins at a local level.

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

Could a 4-Day, 32-Hour Work Week Come to Pennsylvania? These 3 Democrats Are Working On It

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

Lehigh Valley lawmaker trying again to require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares

(Mar 17, 2023)

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

 

Haddock: Over $2 million awarded to support several local improvement projects

(Mar 16, 2023)

“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

 

Madden, Probst celebrate $2.4 million in funding for local road and stormwater improvement projects

(Mar 16, 2023)

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

 

Over $2.1 million in state funding awarded to support local improvement projects

(Mar 16, 2023)

“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

 

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and Miller announce local projects to receive $2.5 million in state funding

(Mar 16, 2023)

“People in Lehigh County expect their elected officials to work together to make public safety a priority. Each of these awards will help to make life in our region safer." Read more

 

Guzman Addresses Undocumented Students
Mar 22, 2023

Schweyer: College Enrollment Does Not Reflect Growing Urban Populations
Mar 21, 2023

Guzman Explains Importance of Appropriations Committee
Mar 21, 2023

Guzman Speaks with Education Acting Secretary Mumin
Mar 21, 2023

Guzman Discusses Education in Budget Hearings
Mar 21, 2023

McNeill reintroduces bill to cap soaring insulin prices
Mar 20, 2023

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties
Mar 20, 2023

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes temporary electronic medical marijuana cards
Mar 20, 2023

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman
Mar 17, 2023

Cepeda-Freytiz announces more than $3M in grants for local projects
Mar 17, 2023

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning
Mar 17, 2023

Cepeda-Freytiz: ‘State of Black PA’ is a Helpful Tool
Mar 17, 2023

Guzman Hosts Community Meeting on Gun Violence
Mar 17, 2023

A new report on PA’s Black population revealed positive socioeconomic trends. Now the work begins at a local level.
Mar 17, 2023

Could a 4-Day, 32-Hour Work Week Come to Pennsylvania? These 3 Democrats Are Working On It
Mar 17, 2023

Lehigh Valley lawmaker trying again to require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares
Mar 17, 2023

Haddock: Over $2 million awarded to support several local improvement projects
Mar 16, 2023

Madden, Probst celebrate $2.4 million in funding for local road and stormwater improvement projects
Mar 16, 2023

Over $2.1 million in state funding awarded to support local improvement projects
Mar 16, 2023

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and Miller announce local projects to receive $2.5 million in state funding
Mar 16, 2023