My Office Has Moved!

Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski May 9, 2025 | 2:44 PM

Dear Neighbor,

May is National Nurses Month

As a nurse for 28 years, I know how hard our nurses work to ensure your health and safety in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools and more. They are there for you to help you in times of crisis and during regular checkups. Their assiduous care is the foundation of a patient’s recovery.

Thank you, nurses, for all you do.

Office Move

My office has moved to across from the main entrance of the Viewmont Mall.

We are in the Fashion Mall at 277 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. My staff is ready to help you with any state-related questions or issues you may have.

At the Capitol

It was a VERY busy session week! Here are the highlights:

Protecting Our Health Care Workers

I’m very proud that my bill to address workplace violence in the health care industry passed with significant bipartisan support—especially during May which is National Nurses Month and this week which is National Nurses Week! This legislation would help ensure our health care workers work in a safe environment by holding the hospitals accountable.

After years of hard work, I was proud to stand with some real heroes and champions on the passage of this bill which will provide more tools and training to prevent violent attacks in the workplace.

Click on the image below to hear my remarks.

Fighting to Protect Kids Like Elijah

This week, I had the honor of standing with Thomas Silvera—a devoted father who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to protect children with life-threatening allergies. After losing his 3-year-old son, Elijah, Thomas has championed Elijah’s Law, which mandates allergy training, emergency planning, and access to life-saving medication in childcare settings.

As a nurse and mother, I know how critical every second is during an allergic reaction. That’s why State Rep. Kristin Marcel and I are working to bring Elijah’s Law to our state—joining NY, MD, VA, CA, and AR in making our kids’ safety a top priority. ??

It's up for a committee vote in June and then will head to the House chamber for a vote.

Government Programs

Extended Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program – More Time to Apply!

The application deadline for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2025.

Thanks to a historic expansion of the program passed by the General Assembly, more Pennsylvanians than ever -- including older adults, widows/widowers and people with disabilities -- are eligible for the rebates, with increased maximum payments of up to $1,000. In the last claim year, the program issued over 522,000 rebates totaling $319 million, including 106,000 first-time filers.

Filing is free, easy, and can be done online through myPATH. In-person help is also available at my district office and through PA Department of Revenue district offices and Area Agencies on Aging.

Don't miss out on the relief you may be entitled to! Learn more and apply at: pa.gov/ptrr.

In the District

Saluting Our Armed Forces

Join me on May 17 in Courthouse Square in Scranton to salute our Armed Forces. It’s because of their courage and sacrifice we are free.

Farmers Market Voucher Information!

Lackawanna County will begin the in-person distribution of the Farmers Market vouchers starting on June 17th. Dates & locations are listed below.

Distribution of the vouchers in Lackawanna County will be strictly in person and applications will not be accepted by mail. In order to receive the vouchers, you must be 60 years old in the year 2025, meet income eligibility guidelines, and live in Lackawanna County.

If an eligible senior cannot attend a distribution event a proxy can act in their place with a completed proxy form. If you need a proxy form mailed to you, please call 570-963-6740 ext. 1444, or you can print a proxy form and learn more about the program at LackawannaAging.org.