The event was attended by state Reps. Jeanne McNeill and Peter Schweyer, Allentown Mayor Andrew Tuerk and workers with the United Automobile Workers union at Mack Trucks. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer says public funds are vital for this kind of project and will pay off in the long run, with good-paying local jobs. Read more
“I’m glad that this facility is finally closed. This long-awaited moment is the result of a lot of work and the joint effort of the community. This is very rewarding because I embraced this battle as my mission,” Guzman said. Read more
Employees hired for the Winter Maintenance Program are critical to a safe winter season, and these temporary opportunities are an excellent pathway to a permanent career with PennDOT. Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more
Last year, many Pennsylvanians enrolled in health insurance through a Pennie plan and paid lower monthly premiums due to premium subsidies included in the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more
Everyone should be able to keep warm during the coldest months of the year, and LIHEAP is a true security blanket for those who are in need. Read more
Some of the local officials attending included Democratic state Reps. Jeanne McNeill and Peter Schweyer, Allentown City Council member Joshua Siegel, and Allentown Mayor Matthew Tuerk. Read more
State Representatives Jeanne McNeill and Peter Schweyer paid a visit to the Starbucks on MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township to support the workers there. Read more
During the meeting, Pashinski said officials discussed possible solutions, including additional signage, converting the road to a one-way, alerting truck companies about road restrictions, updating GPS guidance systems, and several other proposals that will be pursued before the next meeting. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, spoke of how a bipartisan bill package adopted in 2018, spurred by the testimony of grandparents in situations like Shanahan’s, created PA KinConnector and authorized temporary legal guardianship for caregivers. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights his priorities for the upcoming legislative session with a focus on increased education funding, helping our veterans and seniors, and investing in critical infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs. Read more
“This project will divert waste from landfills, produce diesel fuel domestically, and create local jobs; and it will do so without producing harmful emissions." Read more
“We are grateful to have the support of Representatives Madden and McNeill and the entire Northeast Delegation for St. Luke’s new radiology residency program and surgical space expansion at the Anderson Campus,” said Ed Nawrocki, president of St. Luke’s East Region and Anderson Campus. Read more
“Danny’s Ride is helping to fill a critical need in our community,” Schlossberg said. “The opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on our region, robbing families of loved ones. Many families will gather around the table at Thanksgiving with broken hearts. Recovery is possible, but it needs to be easier. A simple ride can make all the difference in the first steps to recovery, and Danny’s Ride is working to do that.” Read more
Pashinski said the construction would include environmental remediation and engineering, grid modernization and electrical infrastructure, construction and maintenance of the facility, and pollinator friendly/landscape shields. Read more
PA state Rep. Manny Guzman hosted a constituent event in Reading where information on important state programs such as LIHEAP heating assistance was provided to residents, and volunteers handed out 500 turkeys and bags of food. Guzman reminded residents if they or someone they know needs help with the cost of heating their home this season, they can contact his office at 610-376-1529 or visit LIHEAP.com for more information. Read more
Rep. Manny Guzman organized an event to help local residents in need. Read more
“We have worked collectively to bring in millions of dollars for crucial projects that have and will continue to have enormous benefits for northeast Pennsylvania, and we have focused on ensuring our incredibly hard-working district office staffs have easy access to the resources necessary to help our constituents.” Read more
While much has been done, Pashinski hopes to do more with House Bill 2858, which would give funds to non-profit organizations that help with legal fees and other services for these grandparents. Read more
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