Allentown, Feb. 25 – State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, will be partnering with Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Bureau of Consumer Protection division for a fraud, identity theft and scams event next week at his district office. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at 1501 Lehigh St., Suite 206, Allentown. The public is invited to attend. “Each year, millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and scams and it’s important that everyone knows how to identify a scam and prevent thieves from acquiring your money or personal information,” Schweyer said. Schweyer encourages everyone to attend and learn how to protect themselves from the various phone, mail and digital scams, how to protect themselves online, and even gather financing tips to avoid being taken advantage of on big purchases, like used cars. Read more
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During a Pa. House Appropriations Budget Hearing, state Rep. Peter Schweyer discusses the importance of funding the PICS background check system to keep firearms out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer continues working to create a budget that reflects the needs of all Pennsylvanians. From providing resources to veterans and raising the minimum wage to protecting elections, he discussed the biggest takeaways from today’s budget hearings. Read more
During the first of several budget hearings in Harrisburg, state Rep. Peter Schweyer questions the Pennsylvania Department of Aging on how to keep the PACE/PACENET programs afloat if court challenges to the Affordable Care Act are successful. Schweyer also pushes for expanded health care funding for the unique needs of our state's aging LGBTQ population. Read more
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer participated in the first of a series of public hearings regarding the state budget. He explained why the hearings are critical in the budget process. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer participated in a Dominican Independence Day celebration at the capitol. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 – State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, released the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2020-21 fiscal year: “Governor Wolf delivered a budget that was both bold and still grounded in real, achievable policy goals and initiatives. He and I were elected in the same year, and this was by far his best address. “The budget will continue our much-needed investments in public education by increasing funding by approximately $125 million in both basic education and special education funding. More importantly, he is addressing the incredible cost of charter schools. All in all, the Allentown School District would see a $6.7 million financial benefit in both new dollars and cost savings. This would be a tremendous boost to our district. “This is in addition to his plans to expand access to pre-K and an ambitious plan to make college accessible to thousands of Pennsylvania students. “This budget continues our fight to increase our worst-in-the-nation minimum wage, invests in job training programs and protects our LGBTQ citizens from workplace discrimination. “Lastly, I was heartened to hear Governor Wolf talk so passionately about the scourge of gun violence while proposing meaningful gun safety plans. “I look forward to diving into the details of the budget proposal during the Appropriations Committee hearings in the coming weeks and helping Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more
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