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Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and Policy Committee Host a Roundtable on Workforce Development and Immigration, RACC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing, and more...

(Sep 29, 2025)

The Pennsylvania Latino Caucus and the Majority Policy Committee hosted a discussion on workforce development and immigration in Hazelton, PA. The roundtable provided an important opportunity to highlight the vital role immigrants play in powering Pennsylvania’s economy. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and Policy Committee Host a Roundtable on Workforce Development and Immigration, RACC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing, and more...

(Sep 26, 2025)

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and Policy Committee Host a Roundtable on Workforce Development and Immigration, RACC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing, and more... Read more

 

Immigration, workforce development focus of Hazleton roundtable

(Sep 24, 2025)

Connecting people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, and the role immigrants play in powering Pennsylvania’s economy were two of the topics explored during a community roundtable held Wednesday afternoon in Hazleton Read more

 

United Way of Berks County Annual Fundraising Kickoff, My Youth Council is Now Accepting Applications, and more...

(Sep 22, 2025)

I joined the House Policy Committee this week to discuss the destigmatization of mental health struggles. We discussed various types of breakthrough treatments and heard testimonies about the lives that these treatments have saved. Read more

 

Reinford Farm Visit, Solar for Our Schools, and more...

(Sep 16, 2025)

This week I joined my colleagues in the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Energy Committees to discuss sustainable agriculture and anaerobic digesters. Brett Reinford gave us a tour of his dairy farm on which he built an anaerobic digester. Read more

 

Super Natural & Fresh Produce III Grand Opening, Hispanic Heritage Month Events, and more...

(Sep 05, 2025)

Every year as legislators, our job is to deliver an annual budget. The Senate Republicans are failing to show up to do their jobs. The House has sent over five bipartisan bills with our proposed budget. The House has voted several times to send a budget and funding over to the Senate, and the Senate has not come in to do this important work; they have remained on summer vacation. This didn’t have to happen; this shouldn’t have happened. Read more

 

The New Reading High School Innovation Academy, Policy Hearing Fighting Food Insecurity, and more...

(Aug 25, 2025)

Rep. Amen Brown hosted a House Majority Policy Committee hearing in Philadelphia this week to discuss food insecurity. As members, we heard testimonies from residents and organizations on the need to address food insecurity for all Pennsylvanians. In Pennsylvania, 1.7 million people are facing food insecurity. Read more

 

Policy Tour for Rural Jobs, Raíces de Solidaridad Camp, and more...

(Aug 19, 2025)

This week, I joined the Policy Committee for a tour and roundtable hosted by Rep. Takac to discuss rural jobs tax credits. This event was hosted at CENTROID, a small business started by two Penn State University graduates who have since built an advanced CNC manufacturing company that serves customers worldwide. Thank you to Rep. Takac for his initiative on facilitating this discussion and to the owners of CENTROID who so graciously hosted the Committee. Read more

 

My Back to School Giveaway, Penn State Berks’ Graduation Ceremony for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy, and more...

(Aug 11, 2025)

I am hosting my Back to School Giveaway on Friday, August 12 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at West Lawn United Methodist Church at 15 Woodside Ave in West Lawn. My office is starting the school year off right for students in the 129th District – as students will receive a FREE bookbag while supplies last. We will also be providing information on state services, higher education, and college affordability. I look forward to seeing you there! Read more

 

Highlighting Reading’s Recent Economic Developments, Mecum Classic Car Auction, and more...

(Aug 04, 2025)

I joined the House Majority Policy Committee and Central PA House Delegation this week in visiting Nissley Vineyards in Lancaster to speak with growers and producers in the winemaking industry. It was a pleasure to speak with the Nissley family about how we can best support the wine industry’s economic growth throughout the state as legislators. Read more

 

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns

(Jul 29, 2025)

“These are not just investments in infrastructure — they’re investments in people,” said state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who serves as the House Majority Policy Committee chairman. “These initiatives provide an opportunity for generational change, bringing businesses back to buildings that have been underutilized or sitting vacant for 25 years. “Erie received its CRIZ designation the same time as Reading, so this is a great opportunity to see how another community with this designation is gearing up to take advantage of the program.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and Policy Committee Host a Roundtable on Workforce Development and Immigration, RACC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing, and more...
Sep 29, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and Policy Committee Host a Roundtable on Workforce Development and Immigration, RACC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing, and more...
Sep 26, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 24, 2025

Immigration, workforce development focus of Hazleton roundtable
Sep 24, 2025

United Way of Berks County Annual Fundraising Kickoff, My Youth Council is Now Accepting Applications, and more...
Sep 22, 2025

Reinford Farm Visit, Solar for Our Schools, and more...
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 10, 2025

Super Natural & Fresh Produce III Grand Opening, Hispanic Heritage Month Events, and more...
Sep 05, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 03, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 27, 2025

The New Reading High School Innovation Academy, Policy Hearing Fighting Food Insecurity, and more...
Aug 25, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 19, 2025

Policy Tour for Rural Jobs, Raíces de Solidaridad Camp, and more...
Aug 19, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Aug 15, 2025

My Back to School Giveaway, Penn State Berks’ Graduation Ceremony for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy, and more...
Aug 11, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 06, 2025

Highlighting Reading’s Recent Economic Developments, Mecum Classic Car Auction, and more...
Aug 04, 2025

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns
Jul 29, 2025