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

 

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

 

‘A threat to all of us’: Antisemitism summit discusses ways to fight back against hate

(Mar 12, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said it’s important that no minority group is left behind. Read more

 

Shapiro budget is what people of PA need

(Mar 07, 2023)

“Simply put, this is the budget that the people of Pennsylvania need. It attempts to remedy decades-old mistakes of the past, ensure the needs of the present, and plan for the future." Read more

 

Schlossberg Highlights Grow Your Own Educators Program

(Mar 06, 2023)

At a Capitol press conference addressing teacher shortages across the state, Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg discusses his "Grow Your Own Educators Program" which would provide financial assistance to create pathways for teachers and paraprofessionals to pursue teaching in their local school districts. Read more

 

Pa. legislators say it’s time to require insurers to pay for virtual health care

(Mar 06, 2023)

“Telemedicine is too convenient and too effective to ignore as a tool at this point,” said State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, an Allentown Democrat who has advocated for telehealth for mental health care. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley state Rep. Mike Schlossberg becomes majority caucus chair. Here are his top priorities

(Mar 02, 2023)

Schlossberg served the previous two years as the minority caucus administrator. Read more

 

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair

(Feb 28, 2023)

“Moving up to Majority Chair, I look forward to working with my colleagues on our shared efforts to protect people’s access to health care and mental health care, champion economic policies that favor Pennsylvania’s working families, fully and equitably fund our schools and advocate for meaningful measures to make our communities safer." Read more

 

My office is moving!

(Feb 17, 2023)

My current office at 2030 West Tilghman Street in Allentown will be open until February 23. Read more

 

Schlossberg says Fetterman shows mental illness can affect anyone

(Feb 16, 2023)

“I join millions of Pennsylvanians in my most sincere prayers for the well-being and recovery of Sen. Fetterman." Read more

 

‘Now is the time’ to act on fair school funding advocates say

(Feb 13, 2023)

The problem is complicated with many moving parts, warned state Rep. Mark Scholssberg, D-132nd Dist., author of the “level-up funding” legislation. Read more

 

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

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

‘A threat to all of us’: Antisemitism summit discusses ways to fight back against hate
Mar 12, 2023

Shapiro budget is what people of PA need
Mar 07, 2023

Schlossberg Highlights Grow Your Own Educators Program
Mar 06, 2023

Pa. legislators say it’s time to require insurers to pay for virtual health care
Mar 06, 2023

Lehigh Valley state Rep. Mike Schlossberg becomes majority caucus chair. Here are his top priorities
Mar 02, 2023

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair
Feb 28, 2023

My office is moving!
Feb 17, 2023

Schlossberg says Fetterman shows mental illness can affect anyone
Feb 16, 2023

‘Now is the time’ to act on fair school funding advocates say
Feb 13, 2023