“Better rules means better lawmaking,” said Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), the former speaker who stepped down this week. Read more
Rozzi announced his resignation four days after he oversaw the state House’s passage of two measures that would allow childhood victims of sexual abuse to sue their perpetrator and the institutions that shielded them for damages. Read more
“I was used as a child. It has tormented me my entire life. I will never allow myself to be used again,” Rozzi said. Read more
“There’s going to have to be compromises on all legislation because of how tight the numbers are,” Rozzi said. “So I think that [McClinton is] the right person to lead this House right now.” Read more
READING, Feb. 27 – House Speaker Mark Rozzi today announced that J-Van Body Inc., a minority-owned business in Reading, was awarded a $195,000 loan for an initiative benefiting people living with disabilities. J-Van Body was approved for the loan through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority. Funding will go toward financing equipment to produce a Mobile Personal Care Vehicle, as well as working capital. The MPCV is a specialty van that provides critical services to people with disabilities. Through this project, the company will create three new jobs within three years and retain two full-time employees. “Supporting minority-owned businesses is a great way to stimulate economic growth here in Reading. By empowering these businesses, we not only create economic opportunities, but we also promote diversity and inclusivity,” Rozzi said. “I look forward to seeing how J-Van Body uses this funding to accomplish their mission of serving Pennsylvanians with disabilities.” Established in 1974, the PMBDA administers low-interest loan financing to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities to promote job creation and entrepreneurial development. J-Van Body is a Reading-based van body and truck equipment manufacturer established in 2016. Read more
“I think the rules that we’re introducing are going to be revolutionary,” Rozzi said. Read more
House Speaker Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, vowed to prioritize the two-year window while leading the chamber and urged the Senate to act on the House bills after last week’s votes. Read more
Speaker Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, a victim of clergy sex abuse as an adolescent, said, “I want to say to all the victims and survivors out there that we have your backs. We will support you.” Read more
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Mark Rozzi comments on the passage of legislation to deliver justice for survivors of childhood sexual assault and calls on the Senate to quickly send the constitutional amendment to the voters and the statutory fix to Gov. Josh Shapiro. Read more
Pa. Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi took to the House Floor to remind every member of the House that victims have waited long enough for the justice that they deserve. Rozzi also urged the #PaSenate to do their jobs and pass these bills. More at http://www.pahouse.com Read more
Friday’s passage was particularly meaningful for House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks), who is a victim of childhood sex abuse and has made the bills his top priority since his surprise election as speaker last month. Read more
It took a special session, but Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) got what he wanted. Read more
It was a major accomplishment for House Speaker Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat elected to preside over the chamber early last month. Read more
A joint resolution containing a single proposed constitutional amendment to open a two-year window was introduced, and House Speaker Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, introduced the traditional statute to amend existing law and authorize the two-year temporary window. Read more
While many politicians talk the talk about good governance, I intend to walk the walk. When the House returns to regular session next week, I plan to introduce the Rozzi Rules, rules that will fix many of the issues that have prevented a majority of the members from passing good legislation, will give a voice to the minority, and will address several other issues that were raised on our listening tour. Read more
“While many politicians talk the talk about good governance, I intend to walk the walk,” said Rozzi. Read more
When the state House reconvenes next week, Speaker Mark Rozzi plans to introduce new operating rules addressing constitutional amendments and the ability of majority leaders to hold legislation hostage. Read more
“I pledged to introduce a fair set of House Rules that would rein in hyper-partisanship and allow measures supported by a majority of the members of the House, whether that be Democrats, Republicans, or a coalition of both, to pass legislation regardless of where legislative leaders are on the subject,” Rozzi said in a statement. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 22 – Three state lawmakers in Berks County are congratulating the Berks County Workforce Development board for receiving a Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership Program award of $176,155 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This grant program, as part of the COVID-19 Nursing Workforce Initiative and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, blends the registered apprenticeship and industry partnership models and is designed to address the many workforce challenges in communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the money, the Berks County Workforce Development Board will partner with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and Reading Area Community College to launch a new Greater Reading Healthcare Connections Industry Partnership, with a focus on creating strategies for employers to develop career pathways, establishing industry credentials to education partners, and designing and implementing a Registered Apprentice Home Health Aide to LPN career pathway. “Sincere congratulations are in order for the Workforce Development Board, whose application to the program reflected the need and vision for more pathways into nursing, for our area,” said House Speaker Mark Rozzi. “Kudos to all of the people who worked to show why the Reading area is a premier place for investing state dollars.” “With this development, more people will be able to choose a career in the nursing field Read more
Rozzi, a survivor of sexual abuse as a child, has vowed not to conduct other business until the Legislature passes a constitutional amendment allowing adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse a two-year period to sue their abusers. Read more
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