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
Ciresi and Guzman said they both view the restoration of a passenger rail service as the best way to alleviate this critical infrastructure issue and increase southeastern Pennsylvania’s economic growth. Read more
At a public hearing of the House Consumer Affairs Committee on expanding rural broadband, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer discusses the importance of increasing its access and affordability in urban areas like Allentown and the challenges in doing so with an underserved and transient population. Read more
“Whether it’s expanding access to affordable housing or giving our children a safe place to go after school to strengthen their minds and bodies, these are investments that make a difference,” Schweyer said. Read more
“As leaders in the General Assembly, we must decide the path we want to guide Pennsylvania down. Propel PA is the roadmap to making our state more attractive to the most successful businesses and the most skilled employees and we look forward to reaping the benefits this plan will bring.” Read more
Taking a firm stance against Cher's musical desire to "turn back time," Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined the full-throated, bipartisan support to eliminate daylight saving time in PA and across the country. Daylight saving time, she said, "isn't fooling anybody. ... Let's just end this. It's annoying." Read more
At a rally in support of striking teachers in the Scranton School District, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins says his focus will continue to be on returning Scranton students to their classrooms, with underfunded school districts - at long last - being fairly funded by the state. Read more
“The [changes] that are going to be really obvious are the roads and bridges,” said U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, who has been a vocal supporter of the plan. “The ones that are going to be not so visible, but equally important, are the drainage systems.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden stressed the importance of properly funding elections across the commonwealth to ensure voters and poll workers are educated, election workers are fairly paid, and elections remain free and fair during debate at Monday's State Government Committee voting meeting. Promoting politically motivated legislation surrounding election law, she said, undermines the will of the people Read more
Those in attendance included Democratic state Reps. Mike Schlossberg, Peter Schweyer and Jeanne McNeill, as well as representatives of IBEW Local 375. Read more
State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski joined state Reps. Kyle Mullins and Mike Carroll, Rep.-elect Thom Welby, and state Sen. Marty Flynn outside the Lackawanna County Courthouse to show support for striking teachers in the Scranton School District, and outrage over the district cutting health coverage during the strike. Read more
“This is a great way to give back to the selfless men and women who served our country and protected our freedom,” said Schweyer, D-Lehigh. “They deserve every benefit entitled to them for their service and my office is pleased to offer assistance.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with Dr. Kimberly Levitt from the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown to discuss the importance of flu shots and some general health tips as we head into the winter months. Read more
Pennie is Pennsylvanian's insurance marketplace and provides individuals and families with the ability to shop for high-quality health care plans and easily apply for financial assistance. Read more
“It doesn’t matter how many folks were sent the incorrect information,” Guzman said, pointing out that races could be decided by just a handful of votes. “Even if one person was disenfranchised because they received the incorrect information — that’s one person too many.” Read more
Guzman is proposing a hybrid system that would bring back tollbooth workers during the road’s busiest hours so that the electronic system can be improved without incurring further revenue losses. Read more
“This bipartisan legislation expands access to prescription medications for our seniors by building upon the proven PACE/PACENET program and expanding eligibility,” Samuelson said. Read more
The review teams bill was sponsored by Allentown Democratic Rep. Mike Schlossberg, who said an investigation would only occur in situations where a family member gave permission. That family member, Schlossberg said, would likely be the executor or administrator of the deceased’s estate. Read more
"This Farm to School grant program, which is intended to bolster agricultural studies to strengthen the future of the industry, is a win-win for Pocono Mountain School District," Madden said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, was presented with the William Werkheiser Award for her work and service to the local community by the Lehigh Valley Central Labor Council during its annual banquet on Saturday. She is the first elected official to receive the honor in the award’s history. Read more
“My legislation will help break down barriers to treatment and allow patients to receive care that focuses on the whole person,” Schlossberg said. “This legislation has broad bipartisan support, including support from the Speaker of the House, and buy-in from patients and providers alike. It shows that improving mental health care can and should be an issue that cuts across partisan affiliation.” Read more
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