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New State-Level Commission out of Pennsylvania Hones in on Rural Population Decline

(Jun 25, 2024)

State Representative Eddie Day Pashinsk, chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said in a press conference that the commission might be the first of its kind led by a state government. It will include a bipartisan collection of lawmakers, along with local public officials, school directors and members of the private sector. Read more

 

‘Too many old people’: A rural Pa. town reckons with population loss

(Jun 24, 2024)

“It’s kind of like building blocks. You pull one block and the wall gets weaker,” said state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D), a lawmaker driving the conversation on solutions to population loss. “You pull another block out, and it collapses and that is kind of where our rural communities are.” Read more

 

Immigration workforce roundtable held at Wilkes University

(Jun 23, 2024)

The legislative roundtable, hosted by the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, brought together a diverse group of voices to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the region’s growing immigrant population. Read more

 

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce

(Jun 21, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined the Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus and leaders of the local Latino community for a roundtable discussion in Wilkes-Barre focusing on the challenges facing immigrant workers across the state. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 20, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for application Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House

(Jun 17, 2024)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre. and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., announced passage in the PA House of their legislation that would establish a statewide program to provide bonus benefits – called Food Bucks – to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 14, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pa. food stamp recipients would be rewarded for making healthier choices under House-passed bill

(Jun 14, 2024)

“This added purchasing power will enable families to put more healthy food on their tables while also increasing the demand at our grocery stores, farmer’s markets, corner stores and other food retailers in our commonwealth,” one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne County, said on the House floor Wednesday. “Ensuring consistent access to nutritious food is essential to the healthy well-being of our Pennsylvanians, especially our children.” Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill stretching SNAP dollars passes Pa. House

(Jun 13, 2024)

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Wednesday said the Pennsylvania House voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program, which will enable families to put more healthy food on their tables while also increasing demand at grocery stores, farmers markets, corner stores, and other food retailers that accept SNAP. Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House

(Jun 12, 2024)

HARRISBURG, June 12 – State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., today celebrated passage in the PA House of their legislation that would establish a statewide program to provide bonus benefits – called Food Bucks – to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more

 

Pashinski hosts satellite office open house for his community

(Jun 10, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski invited residents of his community to visit his satellite office in Plains Township for an open house. Read more

 

Pashinski Celebrates Rescue Dog Day in PA

(Jun 04, 2024)

PA state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joins House colleagues, the Humane Society of the United States, Women’s Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area and PA PitStop to recognize May 20, 2024, as “Rescue Dog Day” in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill advances that would stretch Pa. SNAP dollars

(Jun 04, 2024)

Article from Scranton Times Leader about Rep. Pashinski & Kinsey's bill Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill advances that would stretch Pa. SNAP dollars

(Jun 04, 2024)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski and Stephen Kinsey on Monday said the legislation they are proposing that would establish a Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program out of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee advanced with bipartisan support. Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey legislation to stretch Pa. SNAP dollars advances

(Jun 03, 2024)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Stephen Kinsey, D-Philadelphia, applauded the advancement of their legislation that would establish a Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program out of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee earlier today with bipartisan support. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 29, 2024)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski applauds $70,000 in community improvement funding

(May 22, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced $70,875 in state funding to improve downtown Wilkes-Barre. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(May 22, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski announces over $2 million in funding for community projects

(May 21, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced that $2,230,498 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout the community. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Environmental, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 16, 2024)

Below are multiple state grant programs that are currently open for application. Please contact my office if you have questions. Read more

 

New State-Level Commission out of Pennsylvania Hones in on Rural Population Decline
Jun 25, 2024

‘Too many old people’: A rural Pa. town reckons with population loss
Jun 24, 2024

Immigration workforce roundtable held at Wilkes University
Jun 23, 2024

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce
Jun 21, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 20, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House
Jun 17, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 14, 2024

Pa. food stamp recipients would be rewarded for making healthier choices under House-passed bill
Jun 14, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill stretching SNAP dollars passes Pa. House
Jun 13, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House
Jun 12, 2024

Pashinski hosts satellite office open house for his community
Jun 10, 2024

Pashinski Celebrates Rescue Dog Day in PA
Jun 04, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill advances that would stretch Pa. SNAP dollars
Jun 04, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill advances that would stretch Pa. SNAP dollars
Jun 04, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey legislation to stretch Pa. SNAP dollars advances
Jun 03, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 29, 2024

Pashinski applauds $70,000 in community improvement funding
May 22, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
May 22, 2024

Pashinski announces over $2 million in funding for community projects
May 21, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Environmental, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 16, 2024