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Hospital closure legislation introduced

(Mar 14, 2023)

PA (WOLF) — Pennsylvanian State Lawmakers introduced legislation that would bring more accountability to the process of hospital closures.House Bill 158 doubles the time in which a hospital must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.This ensures Pennsylvanians continue to get the care they need. Read more

 

Hospital closure legislation introduced

(Mar 13, 2023)

House Bill 158 from Rep. Pashinski doubles the time in which a hospital must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days. Read more

 

Pashinski and Madden introduce legislation to make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent

(Mar 09, 2023)

“Pennsylvanians care about what they eat and are looking for nutrition, quality, quantity and variety in the organic foods at their markets and grocery stores,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Pashinski, O’Mara seek reform of hospital closure process

(Mar 09, 2023)

Pashinski said the bipartisan, bicameral legislation would be a significant step toward ensuring health care facilities planning to close provide local communities and government agencies the time, information, and opportunity they need to adequately address these significant impacts and plan for related challenges. Read more

 

Pa. House bill would boost accountability on hospital shutdowns

(Mar 09, 2023)

The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, of Luzerne County, and Jennifer O’Mara, of Delaware County, would require hospitals 180 days, instead of the current 90 days, to notify state and local agencies of a planned shutdown. Read more

 

Pashinski, O’Mara re-introduce legislation to reform hospital closure process

(Mar 08, 2023)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, introduced legislation recently that would bring more accountability to the process of hospital closures, ensuring that Pennsylvanians can receive uninterrupted care and that hospital systems honor their duty to their patients, staff, and the communities they serve. Read more

 

Pashinski applauds Shapiro’s priorities in 2023-24 budget address

(Mar 07, 2023)

"Governor Shapiro’s proposal would build on things I’ve been fighting for alongside my fellow House Democrats for years." Read more

 

Severance tax proposed on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania

(Mar 02, 2023)

“We certainly do not want to put one of our industries in financial harm’s way. We expect them to pay their fair share just as anybody, whether you are a taxpayer or a business,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) said. Read more

 

Pashinski Rings in Music in Our Schools Month

(Mar 01, 2023)

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Local legislators congratulate new Pa. House Speaker McClinton

(Mar 01, 2023)

“I truly believe that we are going to do great things in the House under the leadership of Speaker McClinton for the people of Pennsylvania,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

PEERs graduate at local long-term care facilities

(Feb 26, 2023)

Recently, five residents at River View Nursing and Rehab Center, Wilkes-Barre, participated in a graduation ceremony and were awarded certificates in recognition of their accomplishment by U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright and state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. Read more

 

Pashinski Listens to Citizen's Concerns

(Feb 03, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear citizen's concerns on how the legislature operates. Pashinski says the input was honest, straightforward, and will help make improvements in the lives of the people he represents. Read more

 

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities

(Feb 01, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

PA Treasurer and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Announce Findings of PA 529 Report

(Jan 31, 2023)

“As a former teacher, I know how important a quality education is for a student’s long-term success,” said Vice Chairman Rep. Pashinski. “PA 529 savings accounts can make quality post-secondary education possible and affordable for more families.” Read more

 

Some PPL customers receiving unexpectedly high estimated bills

(Jan 30, 2023)

Pashinski, R-Wilkes-Barre, said he received a PPL bill that was for two to three times what it normally is. In addition, he has received more than two dozen calls from constituents who have gotten the bills and were shocked. Read more

 

Changes proposed for Pennsylvania dog laws, license prices

(Jan 25, 2023)

In a memo released Jan. 25, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) and State Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) say they plan to introduce companion legislation that will revise annual and lifetime dog licenses and reasonably increase fees. Read more

 

Pashinski races in Farm Show Scurry Pull

(Jan 13, 2023)

From the professional care these animals receive to the work our Pennsylvania farmers do, Pashinski couldn’t be more proud to be a part of the PA Farm Show and how it highlights PA’s agricultural products and people. Read more

 

Pashinski: Pa. Agriculture “Rooted in Progress”

(Jan 12, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joins Ag Secretary Russell Redding at the Pa. Farm Show to talk about the future of agriculture in the Commonwealth. Pashinski has served as Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee since 2017 and has worked to pass pivotal legislation, like the historic Pa Farm Bill, ensuring a strong agricultural future for the Commonwealth. Read more

 

The 2023 Capitol Scenes calendar is available for download!

(Jan 11, 2023)

Each month contains a scene from our Pennsylvania Capitol, proclaimed as one of the most beautiful Capitol buildings in the nation. Read more

 

NEPA's state lawmakers discuss priorities amid divided Pennsylvania General Assembly

(Jan 09, 2023)

Pashinski wants to address inflation and that means controlling rising health care costs and limiting property tax increases. Read more