Pashinski: Working for You

(Mar 23, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is proud to represent communities in Northeastern Pa., and will continue working hard to ensure smart decisions are made in Harrisburg this budget season. Read more

 

Does the GOP want to repeal Obamacare? Take them literally and seriously

(Mar 23, 2022)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, a Scranton-area Democrat who’s the House’s only nurse, issued a dire warning, saying “no legislator or candidate should every put forth an agenda that dismantles” the law. Read more

 

Quakertown and Philadelphia have pushed back start times for high school students. Will Lehigh Valley schools follow?

(Mar 23, 2022)

A 2019 state report argued early school start times “can contribute substantially to adolescent sleep deprivation,” along with other consequences that could occur if high school students don’t get enough sleep. Read more

 

Luzerne County Election Board votes to keep ballot drop boxes

(Mar 23, 2022)

Four drop boxes will be in the same locations used in the Nov. 2 general election: the county-owned Penn Place Building in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Pittston Memorial Library in Pittston, Hazleton City Hall, and the Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department in Mountain Top. Read more

 

Study aims to get passenger rail back on track for Wilkes-Barre

(Mar 22, 2022)

Regular passenger service to Wilkes-Barre ended over a half-century ago. Read more

 

Funding announced for more than 55 NEPA road and bridge projects

(Mar 21, 2022)

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing benefits to every corner of Pennsylvania, and we are quickly delivering on its promises,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “While these improvements occur, I urge the public to drive safely in work zones so you and roadway workers can get home each day.” Read more

 

Wolf Administration Celebrates Community Service During National AmeriCorps Week, Visits Afterschool Program in Reading

(Mar 17, 2022)

The week of celebration – from March 13 through March 19 – highlights the commitment of millions of Americans who have chosen to step up and serve their communities through a variety of diverse, public-focused programs. Read more

 

Support growing for proposed state, federal gas tax relief

(Mar 16, 2022)

Reps. Mullins, Carroll, Kosierowski, Welby and more weigh in on the topic. Read more

 

Pashinski: Stand Together with the People of Ukraine

(Mar 15, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski calls for the community to stand together and unify, not only in support for the people of Ukraine, but for the sake of worldwide democracy. Read more

 

Spring 2022 Newsletter

(Mar 15, 2022)

Check out a digital version of Rep. McNeill's latest printed newsletter sent to her constituents. Read more

 

Lawmakers to push for $500 million trust fund to help fix Pennsylvania's decaying bridges

(Mar 14, 2022)

State Rep. Mike Carroll, D-Luzerne, minority chair of the House Transportation Committee, said he and Rep. Tim Hennessy of Pottstown, the Republican committee chairman, hope to introduce the bill by the end of the month. Read more

 

Lackawanna County hires company to speed up emergency rent assistance program approvals

(Mar 14, 2022)

The county received more than $20 million in federal funds to help low- to moderate-income families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic pay back rent and utilities, of which about $12 million remains. Read more

 

Schweyer: Budget Proposal is a Win for the Valley

(Mar 11, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer provides a recap of the final day of House Appropriations Committee budget hearings, calling this year’s budget proposal “good for the Lehigh Valley and Commonwealth." Read more

 

Rep. Madden's Pot of Gold Unclaimed Property Event: March 17

(Mar 11, 2022)

There is no cost to search the state database to see if you have unclaimed property. Staff in my district office can help you perform a FREE search of the unclaimed property database. Read more

 

McNeill to host ‘Pot of Gold’ unclaimed property search event

(Mar 11, 2022)

"The Pennsylvania Treasurer's Office is holding more than $4 billion in unclaimed property, and a ‘pot of gold’ could be waiting for folks right here in Lehigh County.” Read more

 

Allentown to host 2022 Pennsylvania Latino Convention

(Mar 11, 2022)

It’s the first time Allentown will host the event that discusses Latino life and issues in the commonwealth. Read more

 

Rep. Madden 2022 Winter Newsletter: Coolbaugh Township edition

(Mar 10, 2022)

Features articles on Coolbaugh Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, We Have a Choice Justin's House for Men in Tobyhanna, Waste Not Technologies in Tobyhanna, and more. Read more

 

Gov. Wolf: 130 New Jobs Coming to the Lehigh Valley as Australian Company Selects Allentown for First U.S. Manufacturing Operation

(Mar 10, 2022)

Easy Signs anticipates a soft product launch at the beginning of May 2022, with a full launch by July 2022. Hiring for the new location will begin as early as March 2022. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students

(Mar 07, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined Governor Tom Wolf at William Allen High School to discuss how Allentown students would benefit from proposed investments in Level Up, a program that provides additional funding to the state's 100 poorest school districts. Read more

 

Pashinski: Working for You
Mar 23, 2022

Does the GOP want to repeal Obamacare? Take them literally and seriously
Mar 23, 2022

Quakertown and Philadelphia have pushed back start times for high school students. Will Lehigh Valley schools follow?
Mar 23, 2022

Luzerne County Election Board votes to keep ballot drop boxes
Mar 23, 2022

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder awareness, fire and emergency medical services, overdose programmatic collaboration funding opportunities
Mar 22, 2022

Study aims to get passenger rail back on track for Wilkes-Barre
Mar 22, 2022

Funding announced for more than 55 NEPA road and bridge projects
Mar 21, 2022

Wolf Administration Celebrates Community Service During National AmeriCorps Week, Visits Afterschool Program in Reading
Mar 17, 2022

Support growing for proposed state, federal gas tax relief
Mar 16, 2022

Pashinski: Stand Together with the People of Ukraine
Mar 15, 2022

Spring 2022 Newsletter
Mar 15, 2022

Lawmakers to push for $500 million trust fund to help fix Pennsylvania's decaying bridges
Mar 14, 2022

Lackawanna County hires company to speed up emergency rent assistance program approvals
Mar 14, 2022

Schweyer: Budget Proposal is a Win for the Valley
Mar 11, 2022

Rep. Madden's Pot of Gold Unclaimed Property Event: March 17
Mar 11, 2022

McNeill to host ‘Pot of Gold’ unclaimed property search event
Mar 11, 2022

Allentown to host 2022 Pennsylvania Latino Convention
Mar 11, 2022

Rep. Madden 2022 Winter Newsletter: Coolbaugh Township edition
Mar 10, 2022

Gov. Wolf: 130 New Jobs Coming to the Lehigh Valley as Australian Company Selects Allentown for First U.S. Manufacturing Operation
Mar 10, 2022

Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students
Mar 07, 2022