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Pennsylvania nurses rally in support of Patient Safety Act

(May 17, 2023)

State Reps. Maureen Madden (D-115) and Tarah Probst (D-189), who are both sponsors of the Patient Safety Act, spoke at the rally. Read more

 

Probst lauds $2.39 million in state grants for Monroe projects

(May 16, 2023)

“I am pleased yet again to see this large allocation of grants that will help communities in my legislative district and throughout Monroe County. I would like to thank the CFA board and my colleagues for supporting the grants and recognizing the improvements that will be made to local infrastructure, recreation and the arts, and even community outreach organizations,” said Probst. Read more

 

Cyber Charter School reform hearing held

(May 10, 2023)

State Representative Tarah Probst says reform is needed to ensure a fair education funding system for everyone including taxpayers and students in public education. Read more

 

Policy hearing details need for cyber, charter school reform

(May 08, 2023)

“I have never been shy about saying exactly what is going on, and our current system is taxpayer thievery that has devastated homeowners and local businesses,” said hearing host Rep. Tarah Probst, who represents portions of Monroe and Pike counties. “In the past it has gone unnoticed, and we have had public officials blame increasing school budgets on teachers’ unions. In reality, the reimbursement formula – which isn’t based on actual costs – allows for overinflated tuition payments to cyber and charter schools and has driven school budget increases. We need to reform the law so all schools fall under the same rules.” Read more

 

Fed up with fireworks, Pa. legislator wants to ban consumer-grade sales and increase fines

(May 04, 2023)

Rep. Tarah Probst highlighted the stress fireworks cause to pets and livestock, as well as veterans and people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more

 

Rep from Poconos floats bill prohibiting PA consumer fireworks sales

(May 03, 2023)

“One malfunction or one spark could be catastrophic to that municipality,” Probst told the Pocono Record. “This comes from local fire departments, police. It’s extremely dangerous." Read more

 

Spring 2023 Newsletter

(Apr 14, 2023)

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Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

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

 

As fewer teachers come out of Pa. colleges, lawmakers explore ways to reverse trend

(Apr 12, 2023)

Rep. Tarah Probst, D-Monroe, said inequitable state funding that school districts receive “wrecked us,” not the teachers union. Read more

 

Women talk education, politics, mental health at East Stroudsburg South panels

(Apr 07, 2023)

Michael Healey’s multicultural perspectives students welcomed, among others, state Rep. Maureen Madden and state Rep. Tarah Probst. Read more

 

Two Pocono counties voted to become 'Second Amendment Sanctuaries'. Here's what that means

(Apr 03, 2023)

Rep. Tarah Probst - a gun owner herself - said she had never heard of any initiative to push for Second Amendment Sanctuary status during her time as Mayor of Stroudsburg, and described such endeavors as "propaganda" to instill fear in gun owners by a "hardcore right side." Read more

 

PennDOT's local accountability questioned

(Apr 03, 2023)

“Every municipality has the same issue, and it’s PennDOT response,” said Rep. Tarah Probst, D-Stroudsburg. “They don’t respond back.” Read more

 

Probst Questions Funding of Cyber Charter Schools

(Mar 22, 2023)

At a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on charter school reimbursements, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst highlights how the largely unregulated funding of cyber charter schools is draining resources from school districts like the Stroudsburg Area School District and negatively affecting taxpayers. Read more

 

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say

(Mar 22, 2023)

“I’m disgusted by a lack of reform for charter and cyber schools,” Rep. Tarah Probst said. “Tax hikes will continue to devastate homeowners and local businesses, not only in my district but also in many districts across the state, until we address the fact reimbursement for charter and cyber schools does not reflect actual costs. It should be the same rules across the board for all schools.” Read more

 

Madden, Probst celebrate $2.4 million in funding for local road and stormwater improvement projects

(Mar 16, 2023)

The projects touted by Madden, who serves the 115th Legislative District in Monroe County, and Probst, who serves the 189th Legislative District in Monroe and Pike counties, include road and stormwater infrastructure improvements and local park upgrades. Read more

 

Madden, Probst commend $70,000 for school kitchen equipment for East Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountain schools

(Feb 23, 2023)

“This is wonderful news for the students at these schools and the dedicated people who work in the cafeterias to supply children and teachers with healthier meals,” Probst said. Read more

 

Madden, Probst announce Safe Schools grants awarded to East Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountain school districts

(Feb 21, 2023)

“Anything we as state legislators and state officials can do to help solidify the safety and security of children, teachers and staff, it’s paramount we do that," said Probst. Read more

 

Tarah Probst at Pike County Commissioners

(Feb 13, 2023)

Rep. Probst visits Pike County Commissioners. 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

 

Crowd in Stroudsburg calls for change after death of Tyre Nichols

(Jan 31, 2023)

State Reps. Maureen Madden (D-115) and Tarah Probst (D-189) both appeared at the vigil, urging the attendees to reach out to their elected officials to express their concerns about police brutality. Read more

 

Pennsylvania nurses rally in support of Patient Safety Act
May 17, 2023

Probst lauds $2.39 million in state grants for Monroe projects
May 16, 2023

Cyber Charter School reform hearing held
May 10, 2023

Policy hearing details need for cyber, charter school reform
May 08, 2023

Fed up with fireworks, Pa. legislator wants to ban consumer-grade sales and increase fines
May 04, 2023

Rep from Poconos floats bill prohibiting PA consumer fireworks sales
May 03, 2023

Spring 2023 Newsletter
Apr 14, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

As fewer teachers come out of Pa. colleges, lawmakers explore ways to reverse trend
Apr 12, 2023

Women talk education, politics, mental health at East Stroudsburg South panels
Apr 07, 2023

Two Pocono counties voted to become 'Second Amendment Sanctuaries'. Here's what that means
Apr 03, 2023

PennDOT's local accountability questioned
Apr 03, 2023

Probst Questions Funding of Cyber Charter Schools
Mar 22, 2023

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say
Mar 22, 2023

Madden, Probst celebrate $2.4 million in funding for local road and stormwater improvement projects
Mar 16, 2023

Madden, Probst commend $70,000 for school kitchen equipment for East Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountain schools
Feb 23, 2023

Madden, Probst announce Safe Schools grants awarded to East Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountain school districts
Feb 21, 2023

Tarah Probst at Pike County Commissioners
Feb 13, 2023

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities
Feb 01, 2023

Crowd in Stroudsburg calls for change after death of Tyre Nichols
Jan 31, 2023