A bill recently introduced by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg would provide stronger municipal oversight on developments of “regional significance and impact.” Read more
Attendees included Afterschool Caucus member Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and House Education Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh. Read more
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
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
“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
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
"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
“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
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
Schlossberg said that he would like to introduce radon legislation to protect renters. Read more
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
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
“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
“It is so important for Pennsylvania students to have teachers who come from the community where the students live," Schlossberg said. Read more
Rep. Miller talks with Rep. Schlossberg about how mental health is changing in Pennsylvania and the upcoming Disability & Mental Health Summit. Read more
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