Kutztown University’s organic farming program gets $1.5 million state grant

(Mar 01, 2024)

State Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Muhlenberg Township Democrat and also a KU graduate, helped secure the funding, and spoke about its importance not just to the school, but the community. Read more

 

Reading Science Center receives $25,000 state grant

(Jan 17, 2024)

“Though the center falls outside of my legislative district, I immediately recognized the impact that the Reading Science Center was having on youth from all over the county and I was able to secure $25,000 to help in their efforts moving forward,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Rozzi delivers nearly $1 million in grants for local first responders

(Jan 12, 2024)

“These grants recognize the heroic efforts of our firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement officers, providing the crucial resources they need to protect and serve the people of Berks County,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Rozzi announces $2.25 million in H2O PA grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Mark Rozzi today announced that three grants he supported have been distributed throughout his Berks County district to update public water systems. Read more

 

2 Pa. lawmakers say it's time for their colleagues to stop running for 2 jobs at the same time

(Dec 11, 2023)

During his time as Speaker, Mr. Rozzi did a statewide listening tour and said candidates who run for two offices at once are going against a sentiment he heard frequently during that tour. Read more

 

State lawmakers highlight bills to end youth homelessness

(Nov 15, 2023)

“Ending the vicious cycle of homelessness can be difficult and overwhelming,” Rep. Mark Rozzi said. “Moving out of a shelter or motel might only be temporary for someone who then suffers another health emergency or financial setback. My bills acknowledge these barriers and help to provide housing and services for youth and young people wishing to move out of poverty by obtaining a higher level of education or training. We cannot continue to punish children who are only attempting to improve their lives.” Read more

 

Youth Homelessness in Berks County

(Nov 15, 2023)

A discussion about the different aspects of youth homelessness in Berks County with PA State Representative Mark Rozzi and others. Read more

 

Skill games split lawmakers

(Nov 07, 2023)

“In addition to preying on users of the machines, skill games also steal money that should be going to Pennsylvania Lottery programs that support programs for our senior citizens,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Bill to ban skill games hits Pa. legislature

(Nov 03, 2023)

"My legislation would add skill games to the list of illegal gambling devices in Pennsylvania," said Rozzi. "I believe these games are predatory right now." Read more

 

Rozzi, Capelletti introduce legislation to outlaw so-called ‘skill’ slot machines

(Oct 31, 2023)

“In addition to preying on users of the machines, skill games also steal money that should be going to Pennsylvania Lottery programs that support programs for our senior citizens,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

State officials tour communities ravaged by July storm in Berks

(Oct 10, 2023)

To help quell concerns of a similar disaster happening again in the future, state Rep. Mark Rozzi invited Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Richard Negrin and Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to tour the flood-damaged areas of his legislative district on Tuesday and explore potential solutions. Read more

 

State officials tour areas affected by heavy flooding

(Oct 10, 2023)

"We have so much water coming from up on the mountain and coming down, we've got to find a way that it stays in the creek beds or a way that the flow stays away from the owners' houses here," said PA Rep. Mark Rozzi, (D) 126th District. Read more

 

Rozzi to welcome DEP Secretary Richard Negrin and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to Berks County to explore flood damage, prevention measures next week

(Oct 06, 2023)

“Severe floods are a major problem for Berks County residents. They wreak havoc on people’s homes, our infrastructure and cleaning up the aftermath is a long, tedious and expensive problem. It doesn’t need to be this way," Rozzi said, Read more

 

Mark Rozzi hosts former Dominican Republic president in Harrisburg

(Sep 18, 2023)

State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) held a meeting Friday at Pennsylvania's State Capitol with Leonel Fernandez, the former president of the Dominican Republic. Read more

 

Former Dominican Republic president visits Pennsylvania

(Sep 18, 2023)

“So, Mr. President, I have a proclamation and we call a citation from the House of Representatives,” State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County) said. Read more

 

Rozzi Hosts Former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez

(Sep 15, 2023)

“I celebrate the innumerable contributions of Dominicans to the state of Pennsylvania. I represent the City of Reading, which is home to one of the largest populations of Dominicans in the state. I have seen firsthand their dedication and hard work,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Man works to draw attention to late father’s heroic actions during TMI’s near-meltdown

(Sep 07, 2023)

Pa. Rep. Mark Rozzi issued this citation in August to honor the late Ron Fountain for the heroism he demonstrated during the response to the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear disaster. Read more

 

Man posthumously recognized for heroism during Three Mile Island disaster

(Aug 30, 2023)

Kevin Fountain of Mount Penn reads from a recently-received certificate from state Rep. Mark Rozzi, detailing his father's heroic acts on a fateful day in history. Read more

 

Bad government: Once again, the Pennsylvania Senate fails to come through for survivors of childhood sexual abuse

(Aug 23, 2023)

"It is despicable to use childhood sexual abuse survivors as pawns to win partisan political advantage." Read more

 

Rozzi: Teachers Need our Help

(Aug 22, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Mark Rozzi spoke at a press conference about the urgent need for more teachers and higher wages. Teacher shortages and retention has become a major problem for school districts and too much of the financial burden is being placed on them. Read more

 

Kutztown University’s organic farming program gets $1.5 million state grant
Mar 01, 2024

Reading Science Center receives $25,000 state grant
Jan 17, 2024

Rozzi delivers nearly $1 million in grants for local first responders
Jan 12, 2024

Rozzi announces $2.25 million in H2O PA grants
Dec 19, 2023

2 Pa. lawmakers say it's time for their colleagues to stop running for 2 jobs at the same time
Dec 11, 2023

State lawmakers highlight bills to end youth homelessness
Nov 15, 2023

Youth Homelessness in Berks County
Nov 15, 2023

Skill games split lawmakers
Nov 07, 2023

Bill to ban skill games hits Pa. legislature
Nov 03, 2023

Rozzi, Capelletti introduce legislation to outlaw so-called ‘skill’ slot machines
Oct 31, 2023

State officials tour communities ravaged by July storm in Berks
Oct 10, 2023

State officials tour areas affected by heavy flooding
Oct 10, 2023

Rozzi to welcome DEP Secretary Richard Negrin and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to Berks County to explore flood damage, prevention measures next week
Oct 06, 2023

Mark Rozzi hosts former Dominican Republic president in Harrisburg
Sep 18, 2023

Former Dominican Republic president visits Pennsylvania
Sep 18, 2023

Rozzi Hosts Former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez
Sep 15, 2023

Man works to draw attention to late father’s heroic actions during TMI’s near-meltdown
Sep 07, 2023

Man posthumously recognized for heroism during Three Mile Island disaster
Aug 30, 2023

Bad government: Once again, the Pennsylvania Senate fails to come through for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Aug 23, 2023

Rozzi: Teachers Need our Help
Aug 22, 2023