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Officials Say Cyber Charter Schools Are Costing Pennsylvania Taxpayers Millions

(Sep 01, 2023)

A child in an online private school costs much more to educate than if they were in a public school's online school. Area lawmakers, including Rep. Probst, point out, the school districts must raise taxes to pay the bill. Read more

 

Pashinski, Argall tout state grants in Bear Creek

(Sep 01, 2023)

“It was a pleasure working with Senator Argall to acquire the funds needed to make the necessary repairs for several of the communities we represent together,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

$490,936 announced for Bear Creek projects

(Sep 01, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and state Sen. Dave Argall, R-Schuylkill County, announced three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village Borough and Bear Creek Township. Read more

 

The Wright Center observes National Health Center Week with flag raising at Mid Valley Practice

(Sep 01, 2023)

Said Rep. Kyle Mullins: “The value of health centers is no secret. But it’s impossible to know the full impact of your work. What you do here on a daily basis matters so much.” Read more

 

Bill to open Allentown NIZ financial records passes Pa. state Senate

(Sep 01, 2023)

The two state representatives who represent the NIZ, Reps. Pete Schweyer and Joshua Siegel, were both fired up by Coleman’s bill. Read more

 

McNeill resumes satellite office hours in Fountain Hill

(Sep 01, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced she is expanding the assistance available through her office by resuming her monthly satellite hours at the Fountain Hill Borough Hall in Fountain Hill. 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

 

Bear Creek Village and Township secure major grants for infrastructure improvement

(Aug 31, 2023)

“And so the feeling today was very joyous, we’re all very happy about it because of the fact that we were able to find this money and be able to delegate it to these folks that need it," said Pashinski. Read more

 

State Rep. Mullins introduces legislation to increase dental care access in Pennsylvania

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Kyle Mullins introduced legislation that would give dentists and dental hygienists who meet certain requirements more flexibility to move to Pennsylvania and provide critical dental services. Read more

 

Pashinski, Argall celebrate state grants to improve Bear Creek Township infrastructure

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Dave Argall celebrated three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village and Bear Creek Township today. They were joined by Bear Creek Village Mayor Walter Mitchell and Bear Creek Village Chair of Council John Parsons. Read more

 

Kosierowski: more than $250,000 secured to sustain local farm

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski today announced a total of $264,606 was awarded to a project in her community. 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

 

Schweyer Celebrates Investment in Pennsylvanians

(Aug 30, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Pete Schweyer stands with Governor Josh Shapiro to highlight an almost $30 million investment in workforce training and apprenticeship programming. Schweyer says programs like these prepare more Pennsylvanians to realize the American dream, earning while they learn the skills to secure a high quality, family sustaining job. Read more

 

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania

(Aug 30, 2023)

Wednesday’s hearing was hosted by Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna) at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton. It featured testimony from Secretary Mike Carroll of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, officials from Amtrak and the PA Northeast Rail Authority, and an economic specialist from U.S. Congressman Matthew Cartwright’s office. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley International Airport Officially Opens New TSA Checkpoint, Terminal Connector

(Aug 30, 2023)

State Sen. Nick Miller and State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said $940,000 will be invested in the airport to improve safety and accessibility by reconfiguring existing roadways serving the Multimodal Transport Center and the airport terminal. Read more

 

Haddock: Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Increase Will Benefit Seniors

(Aug 30, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock spoke with WBRE-TV about the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how it will benefit seniors in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Read more

 

Haddock Helping Put More Money in the Pockets of Area Seniors

(Aug 30, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock spoke with FOX56-TV about the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how it will benefit seniors in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Read more

 

Roundtable discusses supply chain issues

(Aug 30, 2023)

“In the wake of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions dominated the news,” state Rep. Kyle Mullins (D- Lackawanna County) said. “Today, we had a firsthand look at the local operation of a national leader that delivers to nearly every ZIP code in the United States." Read more

 

House Majority Policy Committee explores Scranton to New York City rail opportunities

(Aug 30, 2023)

Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue hosted the hearing to give the committee more details about the proposed train from Scranton to Manhattan. Read more

 

Democratic state House hearing in Lackawanna County focused on rail service

(Aug 30, 2023)

The Policy Committee heard about restoring passenger rail service routes in Pennsylvania, specifically between Scranton and New York City. State Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue hosted the event. Read more

 

Officials Say Cyber Charter Schools Are Costing Pennsylvania Taxpayers Millions
Sep 01, 2023

Pashinski, Argall tout state grants in Bear Creek
Sep 01, 2023

$490,936 announced for Bear Creek projects
Sep 01, 2023

The Wright Center observes National Health Center Week with flag raising at Mid Valley Practice
Sep 01, 2023

Bill to open Allentown NIZ financial records passes Pa. state Senate
Sep 01, 2023

McNeill resumes satellite office hours in Fountain Hill
Sep 01, 2023

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

Bear Creek Village and Township secure major grants for infrastructure improvement
Aug 31, 2023

State Rep. Mullins introduces legislation to increase dental care access in Pennsylvania
Aug 31, 2023

Pashinski, Argall celebrate state grants to improve Bear Creek Township infrastructure
Aug 31, 2023

Kosierowski: more than $250,000 secured to sustain local farm
Aug 31, 2023

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

Schweyer Celebrates Investment in Pennsylvanians
Aug 30, 2023

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania
Aug 30, 2023

Lehigh Valley International Airport Officially Opens New TSA Checkpoint, Terminal Connector
Aug 30, 2023

Haddock: Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Increase Will Benefit Seniors
Aug 30, 2023

Haddock Helping Put More Money in the Pockets of Area Seniors
Aug 30, 2023

Roundtable discusses supply chain issues
Aug 30, 2023

House Majority Policy Committee explores Scranton to New York City rail opportunities
Aug 30, 2023

Democratic state House hearing in Lackawanna County focused on rail service
Aug 30, 2023