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
Schlossberg: “At the end of the day, we’ve got to develop a solution that not only complies with the judge’s order, but that does justice for kids, and that can also pass any political test, that can actually get 102 votes in the House, 26 in the Senate, and get signed into law by the governor." Read more
“To me, being a representative means nothing,” Rozzi said. “Being the speaker of the House means nothing. The only thing that’s important to me is getting this legislation for the retroactive two-year window." Read more
"My focus is getting these victims of childhood sexual assault the justice they deserve," Rozzi said. Read more
“Our kids win today. Justice wins today,” Schlossberg said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear from area residents about their concerns around how the legislature operates. Haddock says he was impressed with everyone's passion and insight and is hopeful the issues raised will help bring about much needed change in Harrisburg. Read more
"We're meeting people where they're at," she said. "We're making it very easy for them to get these services, make these services accessible and attainable." Read more
“Our first responders answer the call every day and go above and beyond to keep our communities safe,” said Haddock, D-Luzerne/Lackawanna. Read more
The newly-minted Speaker said he heard “tons of great suggestions” from the public during the listening tour, and plans to “incorporate many of them” in the slate of new rules that will be put before the House. Read more
“Fire and EMS companies provide essential life-saving services and deserve every cent of this grant funding to keep our communities safe,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
“First responders are our real-life superheroes and so frequently go above and beyond to keep people safe in our communities,” said Madden, who represents the 115th Legislative District in Monroe County. Read more
Topics during the freewheeling public comment portion of the Northeast Pennsylvania stop on Rozzi’s statewide listening tour included child sexual abuse, needed reforms to state government and elections, bipartisanship and better funding for education. Read more
"As a grateful ‘product’ of the state system, I begin the role of caucus co-chair with a sincere interest of keeping our institutions strong and accessible to future generations.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear citizen's concerns on how the legislature operates. Pashinski says the input was honest, straightforward, and will help make improvements in the lives of the people he represents. Read more
Among those to speak at an event announcing that the 2023 Latino Health Summit is coming to Reading in April are State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and State Rep. Manny Guzman. Read more
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) is continuing to hear from people about how the chamber should operate over the next two years. Their message has been clear: the public should have a greater say in policymaking.Rozzi was elected as a compromise candidate by a House that is narrowly controlled by Republicans now, but is expected to become a Democratic majority once three special elections are held next week. It would be the party’s first in more than a decade. Read more
PA House Speaker Mark Rozzi wrapped up his statewide listening tour Thursday night in Luzerne County. Rozzi meets with Pennsylvanians all across the state, addressing partisan gridlock and promising to deliver justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Read more
The Speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives brought his state-wide listening tour to Wilkes-Barre. Democrat Mark Rozzi hosted the forum at King's College.He is traveling the Commonwealth to advocate for the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Rozzi wants them to have a window to sue their abusers, but so far, he hasn't been able to break the logjam in the house. Read more
Elizabeth Strong, a constituent of Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg and owner of Elizabeth Anthony's salon in Allentown, shares her story of state licensing issues at a Capitol press conference. Read more
Rozzi has said no legislation will be taken up until the House considers a constitutional amendment granting child sex abuse victims the power to file claims that are now legally outdated. Read more
I’m committed to working with anyone committed to building a Pennsylvania where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of party. Read more
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