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

 

Bill seeking to fill teacher shortage through a grow-your-own program passes Pa. House

(May 01, 2023)

Schlossberg said this program would help to cultivate teachers from within a community where students live particularly ones with a high percentage of students of color or from diverse ethnic backgrounds or who live in rural areas. Read more

 

Local lawmaker introduces bill aimed at getting more teachers in the classroom in Pa.

(Apr 25, 2023)

House Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Schlossberg's bill "Grow our Own Educators" passed out of committee. It's aimed at getting more teachers in the classroom. Read more

 

Pa. House panel advances bill to ease teacher shortage

(Apr 25, 2023)

The House Education Committee voted 12-9 on Monday to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, that would encourage paraprofessionals and other school support to go back to college to obtain their teaching credentials. Read more

 

Lawmakers acknowledge esports as part of equitable solution

(Apr 19, 2023)

“At first glance, esports might look like only video games, but one of the greatest aspects of extracurricular activities is to create an atmosphere where students build friendships and learn outside a classroom,” said Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. “Esports not only provides those opportunities, but it also exposes students to new digital technology and presents the possibility – like traditional sports – for students to earn college scholarships.” Read more

 

Holocaust remembrance event in Capitol warns against rising tide of hate

(Apr 18, 2023)

“It can be a tremendous burden. You live knowing that your family lived,” while many others did not, said Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the grandson of Holocaust survivors. Read more

 

5 ways educators think lawmakers could help fix Pa.’s K-12 staffing crisis

(Apr 17, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, plans to introduce legislation to offer financial assistance to help high-needs schools in areas struggling to fill teaching positions. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

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

 

Spring 2023 Newsletter

(Apr 11, 2023)

Read my latest newsletter! Read more

 

People who rely on SNAP benefits finding themselves being targeted by scammers

(Mar 28, 2023)

"When you get a text from the government saying we need your SNAP benefit information you don't know if it's legitimate, you respond and that has resulted in some people having to temporarily have their benefits stolen," said state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, (D)-District 132. Read more

 

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and Miller announce local projects to receive $2.5 million in state funding

(Mar 16, 2023)

“People in Lehigh County expect their elected officials to work together to make public safety a priority. Each of these awards will help to make life in our region safer. I am proud to work with my colleagues to make these projects possible and make our communities safer,” said Majority Caucus Chair Mike Schlossberg. Read more

 

Schlossberg’s new district office open for service

(Mar 13, 2023)

“I am looking forward to serving constituents from our ‘new home’ and invite residents to come by and see us. My staff and I will continue providing the same great service to neighbors from our new location,” said Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Lawmaker representing parts of Lehigh Valley opens new district office

(Mar 13, 2023)

Schlossberg’s new office is located at 5100 Tilghman Street, Suite 200, 18104. Read more

 

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

Bill seeking to fill teacher shortage through a grow-your-own program passes Pa. House
May 01, 2023

Local lawmaker introduces bill aimed at getting more teachers in the classroom in Pa.
Apr 25, 2023

Pa. House panel advances bill to ease teacher shortage
Apr 25, 2023

Lawmakers acknowledge esports as part of equitable solution
Apr 19, 2023

Holocaust remembrance event in Capitol warns against rising tide of hate
Apr 18, 2023

5 ways educators think lawmakers could help fix Pa.’s K-12 staffing crisis
Apr 17, 2023

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

Spring 2023 Newsletter
Apr 11, 2023

People who rely on SNAP benefits finding themselves being targeted by scammers
Mar 28, 2023

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and Miller announce local projects to receive $2.5 million in state funding
Mar 16, 2023

Schlossberg’s new district office open for service
Mar 13, 2023

Lawmaker representing parts of Lehigh Valley opens new district office
Mar 13, 2023