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McNeill’s bill protecting PA youth from illicit vapor products advances from committee

(1 day ago)

In a move to protect children and teens in the commonwealth from illicit vapor products, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee today approved state Rep. Jeanne McNeill’s bill that would authorize the creation of a directory for vapor products. Read more

Donahue’s bill that would fight exploitation of construction workers passes PA House

(May 13, 2025)

State Rep. Kyle Donahue announced today that his legislation to crack down on the exploitation of construction workers through misclassification has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read more

House passes bipartisan bill to help patients avoid medical debt

(May 13, 2025)

HARRISBURG, May 13 – In a move to help fight medical debt, the Pennsylvania House today passed bipartisan legislation that would ensure patients are better informed about hospital-based financial assistance programs and how to access them, announced the bill’s co-prime sponsor, state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny. House Bill 79 , which Venkat introduced with state Reps. Nate Davidson, Tarik Khan, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby and Tim Twardzik, would mandate the development of standardized, plain-language hospital financial aid forms, which would be shared with patients on intake and discharge, displayed on billing paperwork and posted publicly on hospital and state health websites. “Hospital-based financial aid can help patients avoid life-altering medical debt, yet many patients are unaware that these programs even exist or how to access them,” said Venkat, an emergency physician and legislator who sits on the House Health Committee. “Our legislation would make sure patients receive this information in a standardized, easily understandable format so they can reap the benefits of these programs. Our bill would also require hospitals to suspend billing pending a decision on the patient’s application. Making the system more accessible and user-friendly for patients will help prevent all Pennsylvanians from accumulating medical debt.” “As a nurse practitioner, I’ve seen how crushing medical Read more

Probst holding Gun Safety Town Hall on May 29

(May 13, 2025)

“This is an opportunity for everyone to get together to talk about one of the most vital issues facing our communities -- keeping people safe," Probst said. Read more

Siegel issues statement on continued success of Allentown NIZ

(May 08, 2025)

With the continued success of the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone, state Rep. Josh Siegel today released the following statement regarding the modest increase in state and local tax revenue in 2024: Read more

Probst, local leaders demand immediate pause on I-80 expansion project threatening wetlands, wildlife, and cultural heritage

(May 07, 2025)

“The I-80 expansion as currently designed is not sustainable, not community-centered, and not acceptable,” Probst said. “We must take a pause and re-evaluate this project before irreparable harm is done.” Read more

Schweyer bill for shared community energy clears PA House

(May 07, 2025)

State Rep. Peter Schweyer today announced his community solar bill passed the state House. Read more

Siegel’s statement on K-12, collegiate transgender athletes Senate vote ban

(May 07, 2025)

State Rep. Josh Siegel released the below statement regarding yesterday’s state Senate vote on banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels: Read more

Donahue to host spring paper-shredding event

(May 06, 2025)

State Rep. Kyle Donahue will host his spring shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the North Pocono Middle School Parking Lot, 701 Church St. in Moscow, PA. Read more

McNeill, Miller’s annual senior fair and veterans’ expo a success

(May 02, 2025)

In their commitment to ensure that their community is knowledgeable about what state programs are available to them, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill and state Sen. Nick Miller hosted a senior fair and veterans’ expo today. Read more