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Pashinski: Grandparents raising grandchildren deserve more help

(Sep 27, 2023)

“As legislators, it is important for us to hear from advocates and those who are directly affected by a particular issue,” said Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre. “We are holding this news conference with many advocates and grandparents who shared their personal stories, to ask our legislators to provide the necessary support. Read more

 

Pashinski: grandparents raising grandchildren deserve more help

(Sep 26, 2023)

Joined by advocates, legislators and grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke at a news conference today aimed at emphasizing the critical issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and passing legislation to address this very serious problem. Read more

 

House lawmakers call attention to diaper, incontinence product needs across PA

(Sep 26, 2023)

The prime sponsors of H.R. 198 (re: Diaper Need Awareness Week) are Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), Rep. Tina M. Davis (D-Bucks), Rep. Kyle J. Mullins (D-Lackawanna), and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). Read more

 

Democrats introduce legislative platform to support grandparents raising grandchildren

(Sep 26, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s, D-Luzerne, H.B. 931 would create The Kinship Care Legal Assistance Grant Program, which would award funds to eligible non-profit organizations providing civil legal services to help kinship families obtain custody or adoption, power of attorney for the child's medical and educational care or establish legal standing with the child to make daily caregiving decisions. This will allow at-risk children to stay in stable family environments, relieving pressure on the foster care system. Read more

 

Area legislators comment on potential legalization of recreational marijuana

(Sep 24, 2023)

“When the government-regulated oversight is appropriately designed and enforced, the advantages of legalizing marijuana will easily overcome any negative effects,” Rep. Pashinski said. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)

(Sep 19, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Invasive Species Threat: Governor’s Council & House Ag Raise Alarm on Non-Native Plants and Insects Imperiling Our Ecosystem

(Sep 08, 2023)

Committee chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and members heard testimony on the proliferation and impacts of invasive species, and suggestions on building a proactive, regional partnership to combat them, from the Department of Agriculture, local government, and industry partners. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)

(Sep 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski, Argall tout state grants in Bear Creek

(Sep 01, 2023)

“It was a pleasure working with Senator Argall to acquire the funds needed to make the necessary repairs for several of the communities we represent together,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

$490,936 announced for Bear Creek projects

(Sep 01, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and state Sen. Dave Argall, R-Schuylkill County, announced three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village Borough and Bear Creek Township. Read more

 

Pashinski, Argall celebrate state grants to improve Bear Creek Township infrastructure

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Dave Argall celebrated three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village and Bear Creek Township today. They were joined by Bear Creek Village Mayor Walter Mitchell and Bear Creek Village Chair of Council John Parsons. Read more

 

Bear Creek Village and Township secure major grants for infrastructure improvement

(Aug 31, 2023)

“And so the feeling today was very joyous, we’re all very happy about it because of the fact that we were able to find this money and be able to delegate it to these folks that need it," said Pashinski. Read more

 

Rep. Haddock hosts hearing on career and tech education growth

(Aug 30, 2023)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly, also attended the hearing. Read more

 

Remembering Ron Felton: Local community leader 'will never be replaced'

(Aug 28, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, presented Felton’s widow, Peggy Felton, and her family with a proclamation on behalf of the state House. Read more

 

Felton remembered as tireless advocate for justice

(Aug 27, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski presented Felton’s family with a citation on behalf Pennsylvania House of Representatives, acknowledging his many achievements over the course of his life. Read more

 

Pashinski Promotes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined fellow northeast Pa. legislators in Pittston to highlight an expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program starting in 2024 that will increase both eligibility and rebate amounts for seniors across the commonwealth. Pashinski says this initiative is one of many priorities the new House Democratic majority has advanced this session and he will continue fighting to put people first. Read more

 

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Rep. Jim Haddock joined residents from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties in Pittston this morning to speak about updates to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how more folks will be eligible for money starting in 2024. Read more

 

NEPA Legislators discuss Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 25, 2023)

A crowd gathered at the Pittston Senior Center on Main Street where NEPA legislators, including Reps. Haddock and Pashinski, hosted a press conference about the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

Representatives Pashinski, Kosierowski, Mullins, and a representative from Senator Marty Flynn’s office joined Haddock to help answer any questions the seniors had. Read more

 

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Reps. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly; Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre; and Kyle Mullins, D-Scranton, delivered the good news to the seniors and also took time to answer questions on other concerns, like property tax elimination. Read more

 

Pashinski: Grandparents raising grandchildren deserve more help
Sep 27, 2023

Pashinski: grandparents raising grandchildren deserve more help
Sep 26, 2023

House lawmakers call attention to diaper, incontinence product needs across PA
Sep 26, 2023

Democrats introduce legislative platform to support grandparents raising grandchildren
Sep 26, 2023

Area legislators comment on potential legalization of recreational marijuana
Sep 24, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)
Sep 19, 2023

Invasive Species Threat: Governor’s Council & House Ag Raise Alarm on Non-Native Plants and Insects Imperiling Our Ecosystem
Sep 08, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)
Sep 05, 2023

Pashinski, Argall tout state grants in Bear Creek
Sep 01, 2023

$490,936 announced for Bear Creek projects
Sep 01, 2023

Pashinski, Argall celebrate state grants to improve Bear Creek Township infrastructure
Aug 31, 2023

Bear Creek Village and Township secure major grants for infrastructure improvement
Aug 31, 2023

Rep. Haddock hosts hearing on career and tech education growth
Aug 30, 2023

Remembering Ron Felton: Local community leader 'will never be replaced'
Aug 28, 2023

Felton remembered as tireless advocate for justice
Aug 27, 2023

Pashinski Promotes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion
Aug 25, 2023

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion
Aug 25, 2023

NEPA Legislators discuss Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 25, 2023

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors
Aug 25, 2023

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors
Aug 25, 2023