"Keep our children safe, that's what it's all about, and it's such a small step to make that happen," said state Rep. Jeanne McNeill. Read more
“I’m really happy it (went through committee),” Rep. Jeanne McNeill told The Morning Call. “I was a little discouraged and disappointed that there were actually votes against it, because this was concerning children’s health and lives.” Read more
State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr., D-Berks, warned against the use of solitary confinement in jails, saying his brother suffered irreversible harm after experiencing 2 1/2 months in solitary at a county jail. He raised concerns about the mental health impact. Read more
The group was joined by State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22), State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), Scranton’s Mayor Paige Cognetti and representatives from other elected officials. Read more
"Health insurance rates continue to rise. I believe my proposal would effectively bring health care policies back to an affordable range for the average Pennsylvanian. It also would offer a less costly alternative to the current private health plans available today," Freeman said. Read more
“It is my hope that the legislature, as a whole, votes in favor of protecting the youngest and most vulnerable part of our population,” McNeill said. Read more
When there's a will, there's always a way: It's one of Cepeda-Freytiz's favorite mottos. Read more
Gun violence is a commonwealth problem - extreme risk protection orders and reporting lost and stolen guns are two possible solutions to combat the growing problem. 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
"When you get a text from the government saying we need your SNAP benefit information you don't know if it's legitimate, you respond and that has resulted in some people having to temporarily have their benefits stolen," said state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, (D)-District 132. Read more
Pennsylvania state Rep. Robert Freeman authored a bill that would create tax incentives for those who reuse the old buildings, his office announced Tuesday. Read more
At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee budget hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski questions the Pennsylvania State Police about troopers access to mental health services and if local police departments would have access to their proposed new training facility. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, said he realized McClinton was “destined for great things” soon after she won election to the state House in 2015. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, introduced McClinton and had nothing but positive things to say about his colleague. Read more
Several local government officials attended and gave brief remarks, including Democratic state Rep. Steve Samuelson, whose 135th District includes the Northampton County portion of Bethlehem. Read more
Freeman, a Democrat representing parts of Northampton County, said the legislation called House Bill 451 would establish the “Tax-Exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman shares an overview of this week’s House Appropriations Committee budget hearings and invites community members to his virtual town hall addressing many of these issues on Wednesday, March 29th! Read more
State Representative Kyle Mullins says this is the biggest push to bring Amtrak back to the area in years. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman questioned the Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, about the Fresh Food Initiative and how this year’s budget proposal reflects the fresh produce needs of residents living in Reading, Pennsylvania. There’s roughly 10,000 people living in the City of Reading without access to fresh fruits and vegetables, a number that needs to be reduced tremendously. Read more
At a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman addresses the issue of underrepresentation of Latino communities on college campuses and how we can implement methods to change this. Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the commonwealth, with 1.5 million Latinos in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s losing the competitive battle against states like New York, Maryland, and New Jersey when it comes to tuition cost. It’s time to make college more affordable for all. Read more
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