Bill would eliminate solitary confinement for Pennsylvania inmates with health issues

(Dec 12, 2023)

“The need to focus on better mental health as a society does not end when somebody becomes incarcerated,” Mike Schlossberg (D-Leigh) said. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley lawmakers want to stop ‘book ban’ arguments. They just disagree on how.

(Dec 11, 2023)

Even with Democratic school board wins in many Lehigh Valley districts, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said he wants the General Assembly to handle concerns about library books sooner rather than later. Read more

 

Local Representative Reacts to Rising Suicide Rates

(Dec 06, 2023)

Representative Schlossberg says something must be done about this “major, accelerating crisis.” Read more

 

CDC data on death by suicide concerns Schlossberg

(Dec 04, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg said last week’s initial release of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows death by suicide increased again in 2022 in the United States. At least 49,449 people died due to intentional self-harm. This marks the highest number since the CDC started tracking this data in 1941. Read more

 

‘We need protections.’ What Mack Trucks workers said they want in contract as union holds rally

(Nov 02, 2023)

Several members of the Lehigh Valley’s state House delegation, including Rep. Schweyer and Rep. Schlossberg, were in attendance, and some didn’t hold back. Read more

 

House Democrats Secure Funding, Tuition Freeze for State-Related Universities, Ensuring an Affordable World-Class Education

(Oct 31, 2023)

The House passed House Bill 612, providing a 7% increase in funding to Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University and a 25% increase in funding for Lincoln University. The bill also freezes tuition increases at the universities for the 2024-25 school year. This week the House also passed legislation with overwhelming support that would ensure greater transparency by making the state-related universities subject to certain provisions of the state’s Right to Know Law. Read more

 

Schlossberg recommended for Behavioral Health Council

(Oct 25, 2023)

“I am truly honored to continue the fight for better mental health in Pennsylvania. Our nation’s mental health care system is broken, and state government plays a critical role in finding solutions," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

‘An attack on every Jew’: Hundreds attend prayer vigil in Allentown after Hamas attacks

(Oct 11, 2023)

“In a minor way I’m here to convey my support,” Rep. Mike Schlossberg said, and described the events in Israel as “an unquestionable attack on all Jews.” Read more

 

Schlossberg lauds creation of Behavioral Health Council

(Oct 11, 2023)

“We need to do more to coordinate care, remove bureaucratic disparities, and make sure that all populations in Pennsylvania are being heard. By creating this council, the governor is proving -- yet again -- how serious he is about addressing mental health care in PA,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

New Lehigh County initiative aims to help those ‘left behind’ in aftermath of suicide

(Oct 06, 2023)

“Do we value suicide prevention as a society, or not?” Rep. Schlossberg said. “If you’ve got successful programs that have proven they can make a difference, like Pinebrook, we need to fund them.” Read more

 

Schlossberg praises inclusion of $100 million for mental health services

(Oct 04, 2023)

"The plan has been thoroughly vetted. Our only remaining task is to put the money to use serving Pennsylvanians by strengthening our behavioral and mental health care system,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

Funds continue to be tied up well into Pa.'s fiscal year as unfinished budget business remains in Harrisburg

(Oct 04, 2023)

"At some point these guys have to pick. Do they want to be intellectually honest and pass tax cuts even if they're written by Democrats, or do they just want to whine?" Rep. Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Hundreds march at State Capitol to call for more funding for mental health resources

(Sep 27, 2023)

“I know demonstrations like this are sending a message to our colleagues," said Rep. Mike Schlossberg, the Democrat co-chair of the House Mental Health Caucus. “We need our friends in the State Senate to talk with us and come to some sort of agreement so that we can this funding out the door and help the people who need it most.” Read more

 

People from across Pa. detail dangerous waits for mental health care, plead for more funding

(Sep 27, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh County, called it a “bipartisan” issue, with every Democrat and most Republicans voting for a recent House bill to spend $100 million on mental health care for adults. Read more

 

Warehouses dominate discussion of proposed law to add oversight to Pennsylvania development

(Sep 06, 2023)

State Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) led the hearing on Rep. Schlossberg's House Bill 782, which would require more information from builders about the impact of big developments. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley experts testify on PA bill addressing warehouse development

(Sep 06, 2023)

Rep. Mike Schlossberg has proposed legislation that would require developers to conduct impact studies on major projects such as warehouses and truck stops. Read more

 

‘Long overdue’: Pa. towns would get more control over warehouses under Lehigh Valley lawmaker’s bill

(Sep 06, 2023)

A bill proposed by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, would modernize the process and give local governments tools to scrutinize projects such as warehouses. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Senate Republicans’ inaction to have consequences

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg today issued a statement on the Senate Republicans' failure to include $100 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for adult mental health services in their Fiscal Code bill, which passed the Senate on Wednesday: Read more

 

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit

(Aug 31, 2023)

Attendees and speakers included Robert Smith, EASCTC Executive Training Director, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr., and State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, Josh Siegel, and Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

State legislators speak about importance of improving education at news conference

(Aug 11, 2023)

State Rep. Peter Schweyer, chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, joined school administration staff, teachers, parents and fellow legislators in Allentown this morning to speak about the importance of improving education. Read more

 

Bill would eliminate solitary confinement for Pennsylvania inmates with health issues
Dec 12, 2023

Lehigh Valley lawmakers want to stop ‘book ban’ arguments. They just disagree on how.
Dec 11, 2023

Local Representative Reacts to Rising Suicide Rates
Dec 06, 2023

CDC data on death by suicide concerns Schlossberg
Dec 04, 2023

‘We need protections.’ What Mack Trucks workers said they want in contract as union holds rally
Nov 02, 2023

House Democrats Secure Funding, Tuition Freeze for State-Related Universities, Ensuring an Affordable World-Class Education
Oct 31, 2023

Schlossberg recommended for Behavioral Health Council
Oct 25, 2023

‘An attack on every Jew’: Hundreds attend prayer vigil in Allentown after Hamas attacks
Oct 11, 2023

Schlossberg lauds creation of Behavioral Health Council
Oct 11, 2023

New Lehigh County initiative aims to help those ‘left behind’ in aftermath of suicide
Oct 06, 2023

Schlossberg praises inclusion of $100 million for mental health services
Oct 04, 2023

Funds continue to be tied up well into Pa.'s fiscal year as unfinished budget business remains in Harrisburg
Oct 04, 2023

Hundreds march at State Capitol to call for more funding for mental health resources
Sep 27, 2023

People from across Pa. detail dangerous waits for mental health care, plead for more funding
Sep 27, 2023

Warehouses dominate discussion of proposed law to add oversight to Pennsylvania development
Sep 06, 2023

Lehigh Valley experts testify on PA bill addressing warehouse development
Sep 06, 2023

‘Long overdue’: Pa. towns would get more control over warehouses under Lehigh Valley lawmaker’s bill
Sep 06, 2023

Schlossberg: Senate Republicans’ inaction to have consequences
Aug 31, 2023

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit
Aug 31, 2023

State legislators speak about importance of improving education at news conference
Aug 11, 2023