Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joined colleagues from the Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus to listen to community leaders and migrant worker advocates on the impact immigration is having on rural communities, especially in Adams County. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman joined colleagues from the Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus to host a roundtable discussion with community leaders and migrant worker advocates on how immigration is having a positive impact on rural communities. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced $70,875 in state funding to improve downtown Wilkes-Barre. Read more
"This important and simple reform would ensure that school board directors have access to high quality training,” said Madden. Read more
"Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, along with Sens. Marty Flynn and Rosemary Brown, today announced the distribution of Local Share Account grants throughout the 112th House District, which spans from Dunmore to Carbondale and its surrounding municipalities. Read more
Multiple grant programs are currently open for applications. Read more
“This major undertaking will repair and replace the sidewalks in front of more than 25 businesses and impact more than 60 different properties in Bethlehem’s Southside Business District along the West 4th Street corridor between South New Street and Broadway,” Samuelson said. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced that $2,230,498 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout the community. Read more
State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Michael Schlossberg, Jeanne McNeill, and Josh Siegel today announced that $177,623 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout Lehigh County. Read more
State Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kyle T. Donahue are pleased to announce that $1.71 million in state Local Share Account grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in Scranton and throughout the portions of Lackawanna County they represent. Read more
“This latest round of grants will play an important role in local economic development, recreational improvements and municipal and emergency service upgrades,” said Freeman. Read more
“I am pleased that the CFA board recognized how imperative these improvements are. Emergency services are the lifeblood of our communities. The funding provided will provide first responders with new opportunities to serve the public and stay safe doing it,” said Madden. Read more
“From equipment upgrades for police and fire departments, to improvements at local parks and baseball and softball fields, these funds will go a long way toward making things better in our communities,” said Haddock. Read more
“These grants are important on several levels. They ensure that municipalities can complete important infrastructure upgrades without raising local taxes, while at the same time improving recreational opportunities for residents,” said Probst. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly support program will be held on Monday, May 20 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more
For thirty-five years Jim Roebuck distinguished himself in service to the people of West Philadelphia and the children of the entire commonwealth. I was lucky enough to see his example on how to lead the Education Committee and be a fierce advocate who still could compromise and negotiate to make sure the ultimate goal was achieved: better schools for every kid. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement regarding the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone study and his support for it: Read more
“The way the system currently functions, pharmacy benefits managers are supposed to negotiate a reasonable price for prescriptions through Medicaid, but we heard directly from pharmacy owners today that those savings are not being passed on to consumers,” said state Rep. Kyle T. Donahue, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Lackawanna County. “In this case, the PBMs – a third-party – is not only pocketing taxpayer dollars but they are also driving the escalation of drug prices.” Read more
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