State Rep. Josh Siegel issued the following statement on the Allentown LGBTQ+ resolution ahead of tonight’s city council meeting in Allentown: Read more
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by calling Madden’s office at 570-894-7905 or emailing RepMadden@pahouse.net. Read more
"Advancements in science have led to other medications that work to effectively and humanely allow people to detox and begin recovery without going through the painful withdrawal that is often associated with other opioid medications like methadone,” Madden said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that her legislation (H.B. 156), which would protect children from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning incidents at childcare facilities across Pennsylvania, has passed the state House. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today the unanimous passage of his legislation, H.B. 325, which would amend the Taxpayer Relief Act to better clarify the amount and source of school property tax relief on school district tax notices received by taxpayers. Read more
State Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kyle T. Donahue are pleased to announce that $1.93 million in Main Street Matters funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for projects in Lackawanna County. Read more
"This funding will be critical to ensuring that Easton continues to thrive by bringing businesses and keeping those we already have for residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Freeman. Read more
"The goal of my bill is to reduce undue anxiety while ensuring patients have control over their own health care information,” said Kosierowski. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is pleased to announce that Cheder Menachem Inc., Cheder Menachem of Wilkes Barre, has been awarded a Food Service Equipment Grant in the amount of $26,303. Read more
An in-person hearing begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, 40 E. Market St. in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today he will host a Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 22 at the Wyoming Valley Mall, located at 200 Wyoming Valley Mall, in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said he is excited to announce the success of his Pot O’ Gold Unclaimed Treasury Week. 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
“Land banks help affected neighborhoods and business districts to be revitalized. We should be doing everything we can at the state level to encourage economic development, transform communities and improve quality of life in municipalities of all sizes,” said Freeman. Read more
In his latest Community Conversation, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with the Executive Director of the Allentown Housing Authority Julio Guridy to discuss a variety of issues surrounding housing and development in the City of Allentown. Read more
We’ve spent a lot of time undoing the mistakes and malice of the Trump administration already, and we’re ready to continue the work of fighting for every kid in every school and for every taxpayer here in Pennsylvania. Read more
Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
The state House Finance Committee today approved legislation that would allow living organ donors to claim an income tax deduction of up to $12,000 for unreimbursed expenses associated with their donation. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 17 — In a pivotal moment for health insurance reform, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reported out of committee four significant bills that safeguard health insurance in Pennsylvania in the event the federal government repeals protections of the Affordable Care Act. House Bill 404 , sponsored by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, would allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26. Before the Affordable Care Act became law, many kids turned 18 and were dropped from their parent’s insurance plan. Losing health insurance coverage led to many young health individuals leaving the health insurance market entirely. Because of the lack of healthy individuals to balance out the high-need policyholders, insurance premiums became unaffordable for many young people. “Ensuring young Pennsylvanians can stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until 26 will provide them with stability and peace of mind should the Republican Congressional majority repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Pashinski said. “That stability means they can begin pursuing their careers and building their lives without worrying about having the insurance needed to stay healthy and help in an emergency at a critical time in their lives.” House Bill 618 , sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, would Read more
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