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
"As a grateful ‘product’ of the state system, I begin the role of caucus co-chair with a sincere interest of keeping our institutions strong and accessible to future generations.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear citizen's concerns on how the legislature operates. Pashinski says the input was honest, straightforward, and will help make improvements in the lives of the people he represents. Read more
Among those to speak at an event announcing that the 2023 Latino Health Summit is coming to Reading in April are State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and State Rep. Manny Guzman. Read more
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) is continuing to hear from people about how the chamber should operate over the next two years. Their message has been clear: the public should have a greater say in policymaking.Rozzi was elected as a compromise candidate by a House that is narrowly controlled by Republicans now, but is expected to become a Democratic majority once three special elections are held next week. It would be the party’s first in more than a decade. Read more
PA House Speaker Mark Rozzi wrapped up his statewide listening tour Thursday night in Luzerne County. Rozzi meets with Pennsylvanians all across the state, addressing partisan gridlock and promising to deliver justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Read more
The Speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives brought his state-wide listening tour to Wilkes-Barre. Democrat Mark Rozzi hosted the forum at King's College.He is traveling the Commonwealth to advocate for the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Rozzi wants them to have a window to sue their abusers, but so far, he hasn't been able to break the logjam in the house. Read more
Elizabeth Strong, a constituent of Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg and owner of Elizabeth Anthony's salon in Allentown, shares her story of state licensing issues at a Capitol press conference. Read more
Rozzi has said no legislation will be taken up until the House considers a constitutional amendment granting child sex abuse victims the power to file claims that are now legally outdated. Read more
I’m committed to working with anyone committed to building a Pennsylvania where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of party. Read more
Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi made his way to Centre County on Wednesday, taking time to listen to the concerns of community members. The event, held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, was part of Rozzi’s statewide listening tour, hoping to use the meetings to address partisan gridlock in Harrisburg.“We are here to listen,” Rozzi said. Read more
“As a former teacher, I know how important a quality education is for a student’s long-term success,” said Vice Chairman Rep. Pashinski. “PA 529 savings accounts can make quality post-secondary education possible and affordable for more families.” Read more
State Reps. Maureen Madden (D-115) and Tarah Probst (D-189) both appeared at the vigil, urging the attendees to reach out to their elected officials to express their concerns about police brutality. Read more
Pashinski, R-Wilkes-Barre, said he received a PPL bill that was for two to three times what it normally is. In addition, he has received more than two dozen calls from constituents who have gotten the bills and were shocked. Read more
Not only does Lackawanna County have the only Kyles elected state representative, they serve in consecutively numbered districts. Read more
"The way I was brought up was to always do the right thing. It may not be the easy thing, and maybe, you're not going to be loved for doing the right thing, but I think it's time we try to bring Democrats and Republicans together," Rozzi said. Read more
“We couldn’t possibly touch on all the issues affecting health care staffing today, but this hearing offered a chance for lawmakers and members of the public to understand the complexity of the problems,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, who spent more than 25 years in the health care sector and is a registered nurse. Read more
MyCIL assists people with disabilities with services designed to maximize their independence, including securing transportation, housing, home and community-based services and more. Read more
The Berks County Democrat kicked off his cross-state “listening tour” with an evening stop at Carnegie Mellon University, a day after he adjourned the House until Feb. 27. That move, which followed weeks of uncertainty over who would control the lower chamber, effectively froze the entire General Assembly until Allegheny County voters cast ballots in three House races next month — special elections widely expected to seal a razor-thin Democratic majority. Read more
"This bipartisan workgroup is committed to prioritizing seeking justice for child sexual abuse survivors and drafting appropriate operating rules for the Special Session and regular session." Read more
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