Lehigh Co. lawmaker’s bill would require local impact report for ‘significant’ developments

(Jun 03, 2023)

A bill recently introduced by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg would provide stronger municipal oversight on developments of “regional significance and impact.” Read more

 

ASD students highlight afterschool program for visiting state lawmakers

(Jun 01, 2023)

Attendees included Afterschool Caucus member Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and House Education Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro Discusses Youth Mental Health Needs, Highlights $500 Million Investment During Lehigh Valley Visit

(May 29, 2023)

Schlossberg, a longtime advocate for mental health, said there continue to be challenges around having open, honest, and candid conversations about mental illness. Read more

 

Schlossberg Thanks Humane Society Award Recipients

(May 27, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined activists, volunteers, and House colleagues to congratulate several United States Humane Society Award winners. Among the recipients was Schlossberg’s House colleague Rep. Jeanne McNeill, who was recognized for her work on Victoria’s law, a piece of legislation aimed at stopping the puppy mill pipeline in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Legislators, advocates promote Victoria’s Law

(May 26, 2023)

“Representative McNeill’s compassion and drive is contagious,” said state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. “She deserves a great deal of credit for her work in protecting animals from abuse, both as a legislator and as a human being who shows what it means to care when others have shown blatant disregard for animal welfare.” Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro Highlights Budget Proposal’s Comprehensive Approach to Increasing Mental Health Support for Students in Visit to Parkland High School

(May 25, 2023)

“Governor Shapiro has called for a half-billion-dollar investment in mental health in our schools over the next five years. This money will be used to give students better access to mental health supports and train more mental health professionals,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Bill allocating $100M for mental health clears Pa. House panel

(May 24, 2023)

The majority-Democrat House Human Services Committee voted 21-0 to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, that sets down the criteria for spending the one-time infusion of federal American Rescue Plan money. Read more

 

State House committee OKs $100M for PA mental health needs

(May 23, 2023)

“Approximately 1.7 million Pennsylvanians live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals. Five Pennsylvanians take their own life every day. The time for hearings and studies is over! We know the problems. We have solutions. It is time to act, and act swiftly,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

State House Committee Passes Bill Allocating $100 Million for Mental Health Needs

(May 23, 2023)

Democratic State Rep. Mike Schlossberg of Lehigh County announced Tuesday that House Bill 849 was unanimously approved by the state House Human Services Committee. Read more

 

Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House

(May 22, 2023)

Rep. Mike Schlossberg, a Democrat from Lehigh County, recalled his own struggles with mental health as he spoke in favor of the bill. Read more

 

Pa. bills providing $100M in aid for mental health programs are a lifeline. Here’s why | Opinion

(May 18, 2023)

Pennsylvania House Bill 849, sponsored by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and Senate Bill 605, sponsored by Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery, represent a vital step forward in supporting the crucial work of human services providers, so we, in turn, can help the most vulnerable people in our community. Read more

 

Schlossberg: S. Whitehall Twp. awarded $41,967 grant

(May 17, 2023)

"The South Whitehall Police Department is an important partner for safe schools in Parkland. I’m very happy to see the growing School Resource Officer unit will be able to replace old vehicles to better serve our students at Parkland High School, Orefield Middle School and Springhouse Middle," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Grant to help enhance Lehigh Valley boxing program

(May 16, 2023)

“It is a pleasure to work with Representatives Siegel, Schweyer and McNeill to make this announcement possible. Kids in our community need outlets to hone their body and minds and stay off the streets. We have great kids in our community and organizations like Lehigh Valley P4P Boxing give them positive outlets. Any support we can give them is good for our community,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Schweyer: Helping our heroes take the next step

(May 10, 2023)

House Democrats want to make sure we do our small part to repay the sacrifice of our servicemembers and their families. We can start by doing everything we can to make it easier for families of our men and women in uniform to afford the education they need for a better future. Read more

 

Many homes in the Lehigh Valley have high levels of radon. Here’s why you should care

(May 03, 2023)

Schlossberg said that he would like to introduce radon legislation to protect renters. Read more

 

Your View from state Rep. Mike Scholossberg: Want to avoid massive townhouse developments, and massive warehouses? Here’s how.

(May 03, 2023)

Smart growth is plodding, methodical and takes time. But it works. Pennsylvania is replete with examples of cities and suburbs that have grown smartly, kept their local character and become welcoming of new populations. Read more

 

Local lawmaker's bill aiming to address teacher shortage in Pa. approved by state House

(May 02, 2023)

It helps get financial aid to aspiring teachers so they can get their education degrees. The money would be obtained through a new grant program within the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Read more

 

Lehigh County Lawmaker's Bill to Establish 'Grow Our Own Educators' Program Passes House

(May 02, 2023)

“This legislation would help to grow and cultivate teachers so that students who face the biggest threat of a teacher shortage — students of color and students living in rural communities -- have a pipeline of people who are passionate about teaching ready to inspire them for the future,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Schlossberg bill to ‘Grow Our Own Educators’ passes House

(May 01, 2023)

“It is so important for Pennsylvania students to have teachers who come from the community where the students live," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

On the Table: Special Edition - Mental Health w/Rep. Mike Schlossberg

(May 01, 2023)

Rep. Miller talks with Rep. Schlossberg about how mental health is changing in Pennsylvania and the upcoming Disability & Mental Health Summit. Read more

 

Lehigh Co. lawmaker’s bill would require local impact report for ‘significant’ developments
Jun 03, 2023

ASD students highlight afterschool program for visiting state lawmakers
Jun 01, 2023

Gov. Shapiro Discusses Youth Mental Health Needs, Highlights $500 Million Investment During Lehigh Valley Visit
May 29, 2023

Schlossberg Thanks Humane Society Award Recipients
May 27, 2023

Legislators, advocates promote Victoria’s Law
May 26, 2023

Gov. Shapiro Highlights Budget Proposal’s Comprehensive Approach to Increasing Mental Health Support for Students in Visit to Parkland High School
May 25, 2023

Bill allocating $100M for mental health clears Pa. House panel
May 24, 2023

State House committee OKs $100M for PA mental health needs
May 23, 2023

State House Committee Passes Bill Allocating $100 Million for Mental Health Needs
May 23, 2023

Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House
May 22, 2023

Pa. bills providing $100M in aid for mental health programs are a lifeline. Here’s why | Opinion
May 18, 2023

Schlossberg: S. Whitehall Twp. awarded $41,967 grant
May 17, 2023

Grant to help enhance Lehigh Valley boxing program
May 16, 2023

Schweyer: Helping our heroes take the next step
May 10, 2023

Many homes in the Lehigh Valley have high levels of radon. Here’s why you should care
May 03, 2023

Your View from state Rep. Mike Scholossberg: Want to avoid massive townhouse developments, and massive warehouses? Here’s how.
May 03, 2023

Local lawmaker's bill aiming to address teacher shortage in Pa. approved by state House
May 02, 2023

Lehigh County Lawmaker's Bill to Establish 'Grow Our Own Educators' Program Passes House
May 02, 2023

Schlossberg bill to ‘Grow Our Own Educators’ passes House
May 01, 2023

On the Table: Special Edition - Mental Health w/Rep. Mike Schlossberg
May 01, 2023