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McNeill appointed chair of Northeast Democratic Delegation

Freeman seeks to prevent majority from avoiding debate on important topics

(Jun 16, 2022)

“My proposal would reform the discharge resolution process in our House Rules to prevent legislative leaders from sidestepping issues that have been bottled up in committee,” Freeman said. Read more

 

Pashinski: We Need More Access to Mental Health Services

(Jun 15, 2022)

As Pennsylvania experiences a growing mental health crisis, Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski supports additional funding and resources for mental health services through the HOPE for PA plan. Pashinksi, Democratic Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, also says our farmers don't have the same access to mental health services as those in cities and to help remedy that, the Pa. Department of Agriculture has provided funding for additional phone resources to connect farmers with support. The AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Farmers can call 833-897-AGRI (2474) to speak to a healthcare professional. Read more

 

Schweyer: Restrict Ownership of AR-15 Style Rifles to Adults Aged 21 and Above

(Jun 15, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer speaks on the need for his bill to restrict ownership of AR-15-style so-called “modern sporting rifles” to adults aged 21 and over. The AR-style rifle is overwhelmingly the weapon of choice in mass shootings, and a ban of this type would have kept the rifle out of the hands of the Buffalo and Uvalde shooters. Read more

 

Davis, McNeill bill would require lodging hosts to divulge recording devices

(Jun 15, 2022)

Currently, Pennsylvania does not have a law addressing undisclosed recording devices such as hidden cameras in host-lodging sites. Read more

 

Pa. House lawmaker proposes $100M mental health aid package

(Jun 15, 2022)

Pointing to data compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Schlossberg noted that 39.8 percent of Pennsylvania adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression since February 2021 and in 2020. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Protecting Nurses from Violence at Work

(Jun 15, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski believes that voting to protect nurses in the workplace is a no-brainer. She has worked as a nurse for most of her adult life at several hospitals across the state. She says that nurses and patients need safer staffing levels and nurses need to have protections put into place to keep them safe from violence in the workplace. Read more

 

Schweyer: Mental Health Services Are Overworked

(Jun 14, 2022)

At a Capitol news conference, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer discusses the HOPE for PA plan which would invest $100 million to address the growing mental health crisis across Pennsylvania. Schweyer says the pandemic has shown just how overworked our mental health services are and these dollars would provide much needed resources that would really make a difference. Read more

 

Schlossberg Introduces HOPE for PA Plan to Address Mental Health Issues

(Jun 14, 2022)

At a Capitol news conference, Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg discusses his HOPE for PA initiative which would invest $100 million to address the growing mental health crisis across Pennsylvania. Schlossberg says with this year's unprecedented state budget surplus we are in a position to take action that will make a difference and save lives. Read more

 

McNeill: Over $690,000 in state tax credits awarded to area projects

(Jun 14, 2022)

“Everyone in Pennsylvania deserves to have a safe place to call home for themselves and their families and this funding supports programs and services that help those who need it most,” McNeill said. Read more

 

Schweyer, Schlossberg announce state funding for Allentown fire and police departments

(Jun 14, 2022)

“This funding is crucial to the safety for everyone who lives and works in the city of Allentown, and it ensures our police officers and fire personnel have the equipment they need to keep themselves and the people they protect every day safe from harm." Read more

 

Local police chief, state lawmaker weigh in on proposed $100M for mental health services in Pa.

(Jun 14, 2022)

South Whitehall Township Police Chief Glen Dorney says the HOPE for PA proposal would give police the tools and support they need to better serve the community. Read more

 

Schlossberg offers HOPE for PA with $100 million mental health proposal

(Jun 14, 2022)

“If we invest $100 million in mental health care in Pennsylvania now, we can save lives and livelihoods. HOPE for PA is a collaborative proposal with input from mental health leaders, stakeholders, and staff. This builds upon existing operations and proposals. It does not replace them." Read more

 

Citing pandemic-fueled mental health crisis, Rep. Schlossberg pitches $100 million in new spending that includes social workers for police departments

(Jun 13, 2022)

The best thing for mental health services, Schlossberg said, would be a boost by the federal government in reimbursements by Medicaid and Medicare to professionals who provide services. Putting that aside, he said, “There are things Pennsylvania can do around the edges, and this is one of them.” Read more

 

This Week In Pennsylvania: Mike Schlossberg, Gilbert Ambler

(Jun 12, 2022)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg joins host Dennis Owens to discuss gun rights. Read more

 

Gun-control advocates rally in Scranton

(Jun 11, 2022)

Drew Popish, an aide to state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., read a statement from her supporting gun-control efforts before launching into a passionate, personal plea for new gun-control laws. Read more

 

‘Enough is enough:’ About 1,000 gather in Bethlehem to demand action on gun violence

(Jun 11, 2022)

The March for Our Lives-Lehigh Valley mirrored hundreds of other marches that took place across the country Saturday, prompted by a new surge in mass shootings. Read more

 

Scranton reps laud LSA grants totaling $3.35 million coming to the region

(Jun 10, 2022)

“These funds will allow our municipalities and local governments to undertake critically important projects that will improve the local economy and keep residents and visitors to our area safe.” Read more

 

McNeill lauds $137,749 awarded to local projects

(Jun 10, 2022)

"Today’s announcement shows a continued commitment to our communities here in Lehigh County,” McNeill said. “Investments in projects like these provide opportunities for our friends and neighbors to enjoy the green spaces that we are lucky to have in our area." Read more

 

Pashinski announces almost $3 million in Local Share Account state grants for local projects

(Jun 10, 2022)

“It is always a pleasure working with my House and Senate colleagues, municipal officials, and organizational leaders to successfully secure vital funds for important and meaningful projects like these for our district,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Madden announces more than $3 million in state funding for Poconos region

(Jun 10, 2022)

“As I always have and always will in my role as legislator, I work tirelessly to bring state funding back to our region because our nonprofits, our municipalities, our schools and our companies deserve it. I am proud to have advocated strongly on behalf of these recipients, and I am grateful to the CFA for awarding this funding today.” Read more

 

Freeman seeks to prevent majority from avoiding debate on important topics
Jun 16, 2022

Pashinski: We Need More Access to Mental Health Services
Jun 15, 2022

Schweyer: Restrict Ownership of AR-15 Style Rifles to Adults Aged 21 and Above
Jun 15, 2022

Davis, McNeill bill would require lodging hosts to divulge recording devices
Jun 15, 2022

Pa. House lawmaker proposes $100M mental health aid package
Jun 15, 2022

Kosierowski: Protecting Nurses from Violence at Work
Jun 15, 2022

Schweyer: Mental Health Services Are Overworked
Jun 14, 2022

Schlossberg Introduces HOPE for PA Plan to Address Mental Health Issues
Jun 14, 2022

McNeill: Over $690,000 in state tax credits awarded to area projects
Jun 14, 2022

Schweyer, Schlossberg announce state funding for Allentown fire and police departments
Jun 14, 2022

Local police chief, state lawmaker weigh in on proposed $100M for mental health services in Pa.
Jun 14, 2022

Schlossberg offers HOPE for PA with $100 million mental health proposal
Jun 14, 2022

Citing pandemic-fueled mental health crisis, Rep. Schlossberg pitches $100 million in new spending that includes social workers for police departments
Jun 13, 2022

This Week In Pennsylvania: Mike Schlossberg, Gilbert Ambler
Jun 12, 2022

Gun-control advocates rally in Scranton
Jun 11, 2022

‘Enough is enough:’ About 1,000 gather in Bethlehem to demand action on gun violence
Jun 11, 2022

Scranton reps laud LSA grants totaling $3.35 million coming to the region
Jun 10, 2022

McNeill lauds $137,749 awarded to local projects
Jun 10, 2022

Pashinski announces almost $3 million in Local Share Account state grants for local projects
Jun 10, 2022

Madden announces more than $3 million in state funding for Poconos region
Jun 10, 2022