Freeman lauds $1.02 million in state grants

(May 16, 2023)

“I would like to thank the CFA board and my legislative colleagues in the state House and Senate for supporting these worthwhile projects that will benefit the communities in which they are located. They include recreational facilities, safety equipment and infrastructure improvements that would be out of reach without the allocation of these state dollars that were obtained from the taxes generated by our local casinos,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Schweyer: Helping our heroes take the next step

(May 10, 2023)

House Democrats want to make sure we do our small part to repay the sacrifice of our servicemembers and their families. We can start by doing everything we can to make it easier for families of our men and women in uniform to afford the education they need for a better future. Read more

 

Bill aims to create statewide tutoring program in Pa.

(May 09, 2023)

"The great thing about tutoring is it helps obviously, the younger student getting the tutoring, help gives them more attention, gets them up to speed with their studies, but it's been proven to improve the academic performance of the students who do the tutoring," said state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more

 

PA state House passes Freeman tutoring legislation

(May 02, 2023)

“This proposal is a win-win situation for the students serving as tutors, as well as the students receiving the tutoring," Freeman said. Read more

 

Proposed bill would compensate for tax-exempt properties

(May 02, 2023)

State Rep. Robert Freeman, the prime sponsor of the bill, said funding would come from Pennsylvania’s 18% liquor tax, also known as the Johnstown Flood Tax. Read more

 

Pa. lawmaker proposes new way of determining how much you pay in property taxes

(Apr 26, 2023)

Rep. Bob Freeman asks: What if your property taxes were based on how much you make, instead of what your property is worth? Read more

 

Property tax circuit breaker that would provide property tax relief and fairness proposed by Freeman

(Apr 25, 2023)

“This proposal would offer Pennsylvania homeowners needed property tax relief and build fairness into the property tax system by capping property taxes to reflect household income,” Freeman said. Read more

 

House Education Committee approves Freeman tutoring legislation

(Apr 24, 2023)

“Tutoring can increase good study habits, improve academic performance, boost self-esteem and put students in charge of their own learning process as they pass that knowledge onto other students," Freeman said. Read more

 

Work on trail connecting College Hill to downtown Easton set to be done in August

(Apr 17, 2023)

A trail linking College Hill to Downtown Easton is an idea that came to state Rep. Robert Freeman years ago, on his morning walks through Lafayette's campus. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Freeman bill would provide additional public health insurance option

(Mar 30, 2023)

"Health insurance rates continue to rise. I believe my proposal would effectively bring health care policies back to an affordable range for the average Pennsylvanian. It also would offer a less costly alternative to the current private health plans available today," Freeman said. Read more

 

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings

(Mar 28, 2023)

"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more

 

New state bill would offer tax incentives for redevelopment of old factories

(Mar 28, 2023)

Pennsylvania state Rep. Robert Freeman authored a bill that would create tax incentives for those who reuse the old buildings, his office announced Tuesday. Read more

 

Rep. Freeman Proposes Bill to Compensate Municipalities with Many Tax-Exempt Properties

(Mar 24, 2023)

Freeman, a Democrat representing parts of Northampton County, said the legislation called House Bill 451 would establish the “Tax-Exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund.” Read more

 

Could Pa’s liquor tax make up for nonprofits’ tax-exempt status? Lehigh Valley lawmaker hopes so

(Mar 22, 2023)

State Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, has introduced legislation in which the state would provide financial assistance to communities with at least 15% of tax-exempt property. Read more

 

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties

(Mar 20, 2023)

“Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman

(Mar 17, 2023)

“In order to be successful and thrive, Main Street program communities often need a longer time period to fully implement and realize their revitalization plans,” Freeman said. Read more

 

Freeman welcomes $2.65 million in state grants

(Mar 16, 2023)

“Each of these grants will have a significant impact for the municipalities and organizations that sought the funds. The best part about these projects is that they all will benefit residents in one way or another by providing community gathering spaces, enhancing recreational opportunities, making roads safer or improving emergency services,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools

(Mar 09, 2023)

The benefits of high school students tutoring elementary students are numerous. Read more

 

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities

(Feb 01, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Freeman lauds $1.02 million in state grants
May 16, 2023

Schweyer: Helping our heroes take the next step
May 10, 2023

Bill aims to create statewide tutoring program in Pa.
May 09, 2023

PA state House passes Freeman tutoring legislation
May 02, 2023

Proposed bill would compensate for tax-exempt properties
May 02, 2023

Pa. lawmaker proposes new way of determining how much you pay in property taxes
Apr 26, 2023

Property tax circuit breaker that would provide property tax relief and fairness proposed by Freeman
Apr 25, 2023

House Education Committee approves Freeman tutoring legislation
Apr 24, 2023

Work on trail connecting College Hill to downtown Easton set to be done in August
Apr 17, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

Freeman bill would provide additional public health insurance option
Mar 30, 2023

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings
Mar 28, 2023

New state bill would offer tax incentives for redevelopment of old factories
Mar 28, 2023

Rep. Freeman Proposes Bill to Compensate Municipalities with Many Tax-Exempt Properties
Mar 24, 2023

Could Pa’s liquor tax make up for nonprofits’ tax-exempt status? Lehigh Valley lawmaker hopes so
Mar 22, 2023

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties
Mar 20, 2023

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman
Mar 17, 2023

Freeman welcomes $2.65 million in state grants
Mar 16, 2023

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools
Mar 09, 2023

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities
Feb 01, 2023