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Pashinski urges passage of pre-canvassing legislation & supports free and fair elections

(Sep 14, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 14 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined House Democratic Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, House Minority Leader Joanna McClinton and other House Democrats to support clean pre-canvassing legislation and urge support of free and fair elections. “Despite what some in the majority party would want you to believe, our elections are safe and secure and the things we want to do would only make them better,” said Pashinski, D-Luzerne. “By pre-canvassing mail-in ballots, it gives the time needed for counties to be able to process the ballots on election night and give all of us the results faster. This is something counties have been asking for and yet it has been tied up, thanks to the leaders on the other side of the aisle.” According to Pashinski, pre-canvassing involves election officials preparing mail-in and absentee ballots for counting. Currently, counties cannot start that process until 7 a.m. on Election Day and due to the increased number of these ballots being utilized in the November 2020 and May 2022 elections, Pennsylvanians have had to wait several days for final election results. Several House Democrats have introduced standalone legislation that would allow counties to pre-canvass mail-in and absentee ballots earlier – including Pashinski’s H.B. 982 . These have been referred to the House State Government Committee but have been held up by House Republican leadership. Pashinski said the lack of Read more

 

Pashinski: Grandparents continuing to make a difference in children’s lives

(Sep 14, 2022)

For generations, grandparents have held countless vital roles in Pennsylvania families, such as becoming a second set of arms to hug after a big day at school, an extra set of hands for busy parents, an additional set of ears for listening and most importantly an extra home when needed.In these times, especially here in Luzerne County, grandparents are taking on a far more demanding and critical role to help their grandchildren meet the challenges of everyday life. Read more

 

Violence Intervention and Prevention, Transportation, and Local Law Enforcement Funding Opportunities

(Sep 13, 2022)

Learn about the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more

 

Fall 2022 Newsletter

(Sep 08, 2022)

Read my Fall 2022 Newsletter. Read more

 

GRANT MEMO: Youth Agriculture, Urban Agriculture, and Watershed Cooperative Funding Opportunities

(Aug 30, 2022)

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

 

County Election, Rail Freight, and Environmental Education Funding Opportunity For Your District

(Aug 08, 2022)

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Legislators, parents, employees search for First Hospital solutions

(Aug 05, 2022)

Pashinski said state legislators will work together to ensure that the 5,000 patients get the proper service that they need.“Not everybody can do this job,” Pashinski said. “This is not an easy job. The nurses who are here today have worked hard to help those folks to a brighter future. These patients need that care and need that love.” Read more

 

Is Our Government Broken

(Aug 02, 2022)

No, but some people are trying to break it. Read more

 

State programs now open for applications

(Jul 25, 2022)

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

 

Pashinski: We Must Protect the Right to Choose

(Jun 27, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski believes that the government has no right to obligate women to adopt and live under the ideals of others, especially when it’s in a way that strips them of their personal rights. He says that a woman’s body is her business and only she knows what is best for her health and her family. Read more

 

Pashinski: Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging

(Jun 22, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski doesn't believe that price gouging consumers during times of crisis should be permitted. He expects corporations to make profits, but at 300%, the highest of all time, he thinks these oil companies should be ashamed. He is calling on Pa. House Republicans to work together with House Democrats to end this price gouging for all Pennsylvanians. Read more

 

Pashinski applauds approval of additional $500,000 RACP grant for Gateway Center Hotel Project

(Jun 22, 2022)

HARRISBURG, June 22 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, recently announced the approval of a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant totaling $500,000 to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund for the Gateway Project 3.0 following April’s $2 million grant announcement for the project. “With the help of Governor Wolf and the approval of this grant, we’re proud to share we’ve helped secure $7 million in RACP funding for the Gateway project since 2019,” Pashinski said. “These dollars are critical to completing the revitalization of River Street into a dynamic and welcoming thoroughfare for residents and visitors alike. Once completed, the city of Wilkes-Barre will be an even more lively, shoppable, and livable place to live, work and visit.” Pashinski said the funding will be used to help create a mixed-use, five-story, urban development center complete with a 110-room hotel, rooftop bar and restaurant, breakfast cafe, and conference space. The center will showcase a panoramic view of the river, mountains and city skyline from the rooftop bar and restaurant. The conference center will also provide flexible, technologically advanced meeting space, including a balcony and terrace overlooking the Susquehanna River. The center will also feature a ground-level breakfast and lunch café, allowing outdoor seating on the corner of River and Market streets. “I truly appreciate Governor Wolf’s Read more

 

Pa. legislators introduce bills to help residents at the pump, target price gouging

(Jun 22, 2022)

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, a Democrat from Luzerne County, says 300% profits for oil companies is “totally unpatriotic.” Read more

 

$500,000 grant for Gateway Center Hotel Project

(Jun 22, 2022)

“The Gateway project has been designed to provide a Hyatt Hotel type facility that would accommodate the needs for presentations, with sufficient rooms and projection rooms, making it better for businesses to come here. We lose out on a number of various events, different organizations, because we don't have the facility. So this facility definitely was one of my key projects," said State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, (D) 121. Read more

 

House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging

(Jun 22, 2022)

“The act of price gouging is an unpatriotic act and it needs to be called out,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, said. Read more

 

Environmental, re-entry, and recycling funding opportunities

(Jun 20, 2022)

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski: We Need More Access to Mental Health Services

(Jun 15, 2022)

As Pennsylvania experiences a growing mental health crisis, Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski supports additional funding and resources for mental health services through the HOPE for PA plan. Pashinksi, Democratic Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, also says our farmers don't have the same access to mental health services as those in cities and to help remedy that, the Pa. Department of Agriculture has provided funding for additional phone resources to connect farmers with support. The AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Farmers can call 833-897-AGRI (2474) to speak to a healthcare professional. Read more

 

Pashinski announces almost $3 million in Local Share Account state grants for local projects

(Jun 10, 2022)

HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, today announced that 11 projects in his district will be receiving a total of $2.92 million in grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account for selected applications from 2021. “It is always a pleasure working with my House and Senate colleagues, municipal officials, and organizational leaders to successfully secure vital funds for important and meaningful projects like these for our district,” Pashinski said. “These grant awards are perfect examples of how LSA funding helps invest in our communities in addition to providing property tax relief. My sincere thanks to everyone that contributed their time and expertise to bring these projects to reality, a special thank you to Senator Yudichak, representing Ashley Borough, Fairview Township and Hanover Township, and to Senator Flynn with his support for Wilkes-Barre City.” These municipalities and organizations in the 121st Legislative District were awarded funding in the following amounts for the listed purposes: Wilkes-Barre – $350,000 on behalf of Luzerne County Transportation Authority, for the construction of a centralized transit facility in the city. Ashley Borough – $238,909 for a new roof and gutters as part of the Ashley Borough Municipal Building Roof Replacement Project. Fairview Township – $166,689 for roadway improvements along Spruce Street and Read more

 

Pashinski receives Legislator of the Year Award from Pa. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

(Jun 06, 2022)

WILKES-BARRE, June 6 – On Saturday, April 23, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was presented in the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown, PA at PAND’s Annual Meeting and Expo. “I am humbled to have received this recognition from an organization as well-respected as PAND,” Pashinski said. “A dietician is someone who studies the value of food and is educated to promote the highest quality and most nutritious foods. Their education is powerful and vital in developing menus and nutritious meals for children and adults alike. Good nutrition is essential to good health, which is why I have steadfastly supported the Northeast District of the PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics events and PAND’s legislation in Harrisburg. I want to thank PAND and their members for this wonderful recognition and more importantly for their commitment to serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being.” PAND said Pashinski was selected as Legislator of the Year for his support of critical bills in the state House and participation in NEPAND events. Specifically, Pashinski has co-sponsored and supported all of PAND’s licensure legislation since 2017, including House Bills 2721, 1802 and 1020. In addition to his legislative support, Pashinski has attended and participated in all of NEPAND’s live Read more

 

Home and community-based services, crisis intervention, and archival records care funding opportunities

(Jun 01, 2022)

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski urges passage of pre-canvassing legislation & supports free and fair elections
Sep 14, 2022

Pashinski: Grandparents continuing to make a difference in children’s lives
Sep 14, 2022

Violence Intervention and Prevention, Transportation, and Local Law Enforcement Funding Opportunities
Sep 13, 2022

Fall 2022 Newsletter
Sep 08, 2022

GRANT MEMO: Youth Agriculture, Urban Agriculture, and Watershed Cooperative Funding Opportunities
Aug 30, 2022

County Election, Rail Freight, and Environmental Education Funding Opportunity For Your District
Aug 08, 2022

Legislators, parents, employees search for First Hospital solutions
Aug 05, 2022

Is Our Government Broken
Aug 02, 2022

State programs now open for applications
Jul 25, 2022

Pashinski: We Must Protect the Right to Choose
Jun 27, 2022

Pashinski: Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging
Jun 22, 2022

Pashinski applauds approval of additional $500,000 RACP grant for Gateway Center Hotel Project
Jun 22, 2022

Pa. legislators introduce bills to help residents at the pump, target price gouging
Jun 22, 2022

$500,000 grant for Gateway Center Hotel Project
Jun 22, 2022

House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging
Jun 22, 2022

Environmental, re-entry, and recycling funding opportunities
Jun 20, 2022

Pashinski: We Need More Access to Mental Health Services
Jun 15, 2022

Pashinski announces almost $3 million in Local Share Account state grants for local projects
Jun 10, 2022

Pashinski receives Legislator of the Year Award from Pa. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jun 06, 2022

Home and community-based services, crisis intervention, and archival records care funding opportunities
Jun 01, 2022