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
State Rep. Josh Siegel announced that a $14,089 state grant has been awarded to help improve a senior community center in his district. Read more
“As a nurse, I saw too many patients arrive at our hospital with advanced disease because they didn’t have access to preventable care earlier. We have to fix this because we deserve better here in the Commonwealth,” Kosierowski added. “We have many challenges to work through, but I’m confident we can find solutions and reduce healthcare deserts in Pennsylvania.” Read more
“Funding and workforce challenges are at the heart of many of the issues facing health care facilities,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, who worked in the health care sector as a registered nurse for 25 years. “Recruitment and retention are important, but we are also hearing that facility directors simply cannot fill all their openings.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski gathered with colleagues, advocates, and Governor Josh Shapiro to applaud the administration on their efforts for a proposed $100 million in the upcoming budget to help prevent gun violence in our communities. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock joined advocates, colleagues, and Governor Josh Shapiro to tout the administration's efforts to prevent gun violence in our communities. Haddock believes that the $37.5 million of grant funding proposed in the Governor’s budget will go a long way in helping local police departments to prevent needless loss of life due to gun violence. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill co-hosted a Spring Senior Fair, alongside state Senator Nick Miller, in Whitehall, PA. This is the first year they added veterans resources to help a broader spectrum of the community. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski discusses his amendment to S.B. 277, which will create the Rural Population Revitalization Commission. The legislation, with his amendment, was passed out of the Pa. House on May 8, 2024. The commission would specialize in rural issues and report on population shifts, education needs and business development to help rural communities thrive. Read more
“The reality is, roughly 2 million Pennsylvania workers don’t currently have access to a retirement savings plan through their place of employment,” said Mullins, who represents portions of Lackawanna County. “If we act now, this plan will not cost taxpayers a single dollar. But if we don’t address the retirement security crisis, it will cost the state nearly $20 billion in social safety net programs by 2040. This legislation not only provides help for retiring workers, but it also takes a major burden off our small business owners.” Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel voted for two critical gun safety and reform bills that both failed to pass the Pennsylvania House of Representatives due to what he called a “disgusting lack of bipartisan support.” Read more
During a Pa. House Education Committee hearing at West Chester University, Chairman of the Pa. House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer had a chance to ask officials from the Pa. Department of Education about how the legislature can help streamline the teacher certification process. Read more
Following the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission’s acknowledgment of the former Allentown State Hospital, state Rep. Josh Siegel issued the below statement: Read more
Residents of the 121st Legislative District recently attended a legislative outreach event at Mineral Springs Village, announced state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. Read more
“By ensuring that policies are readily available for employees and supervisors to read, it is our hope that far fewer instances of discrimination and harassment will occur,” Madden said. Read more
Craft breweries and distilleries in PA that provide on-premises consumption could remain open past midnight on New Year's Eve and one other designated day a year. Read more
As a parent and Majority Chairman of the PA House Education Committee, Rep. Peter Schweyer knows the importance of adequate funding for PA schools. Schweyer says he and his fellow legislators have a moral obligation to make sure ALL PA kids have what they need in their classrooms each and every day, regardless of their ZIP Code. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Indigent Defense Grant Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Salaries and benefits for staff, recruiting efforts to find/retain staff, training and development courses for staff, efforts to improve data collection, and any cost associated with gaps or needs in providing indigent defense, among other things. Funds: A total of $6,750,000 is expected to fund up to 67 grants (one in each county). Application Deadline: , May 23, 202d4 More information: PCCD Website Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (via Department of Homeland Security): Nonprofit Security Grant Program Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations may apply as a sub applicant through PEMA. PEMA is the direct applicant to the Department of Homeland Security. Use: Funds are to be used to enhance the protection of soft targets/crowded places. Funds: $274,500,000 in federal funds are available for this national funding opportunity. $3,277,500 in funding is targeted toward Pennsylvania. Application Deadline: May 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. More information: PEMA Website Historical and Museum Commission: Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Local government entities and nonprofit organizations Use: Projects must relate to some aspect of Pennsylvania’s history and funds may be used for preservation of Read more
Pa. State Rep. Josh Siegel joined the Pennsylvania Waste Industry Association and other advocates to support Siegel's legislation, HB 2241, that would assist battery manufacturers in creating a statewide stewardship program for safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries, as well as public education for proper disposal. Lithium-ion batteries are found in several household products and if not disposed of properly can cause fires or bodily harm Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement today regarding the rezoning of Allentown: Read more
Pa state Rep. Tara Probst joined activists and advocates at the state Capitol to rally behind a resolution that would make more transparent who is donating to political campaigns. Currently, the U.S. Constitution doesn't require contributions to be disclosed to the public, and this "dark money" can be used to sway elections Read more
“This commonsense approach to workplace safety would ensure that not only is the food we put on our tables safe, but the workers are as well," Haddock said. Read more
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