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Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel, Miller secure over $1 million for two projects

(1 day ago) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Rep. Josh Siegel

The Allentown School District Family and Community Engagement Welcome Center project received $522,205 and the Casa Guadalupe Center project received $500,120. Read more

Mullins, Donahue, Kosierowski: over $1 million awarded to community development and revitalization center

(1 day ago) Rep. Kyle Mullins, Rep. Kyle T. Donahue, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

The representatives said the center, located at 530 Cedar Ave. as the former Penn Security Bank building, will redevelop a historic commercial structure into the Community Education Development and Revitalization Center. Read more

Pre-existing conditions would remain covered by health insurance under Haddock bill passed by the PA House

(Oct 09, 2024) Rep. Jim Haddock

"This would ensure that everyone has access to health care, and it would protect people from being denied health insurance or facing higher premiums due to their medical history," Haddock said. Read more

Mullins and Kosierowski to lead the Northeast Democratic Delegation

(Oct 07, 2024) Rep. Kyle Mullins

State Rep. Kyle Mullins assumed the chairmanship of the Northeast Democratic Delegation after the former chairwoman, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, was selected to lead the House Children and Youth Committee. Read more

Probst looks to enhance computer literacy skills in K-12

(Oct 07, 2024) Rep. Tarah Probst

"Research has shown that exposure to computer science as part of school curricula can lead to more students pursuing careers in computer science,” said Probst. Read more

McNeill: Night Baseball Returns to Sammy Balliet Stadium

(Oct 03, 2024) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill celebrated the return of night baseball at Sammy Balliet Stadium in Coplay with a ceremony "turning on" the new lights. McNeill was instrumental in obtaining a state grant to replace the lights, which were damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Read more

State disability employment commission issues report, recommendations

(Oct 02, 2024) Northeast Delegation

Recommendations include employment targets, eliminating sub-minimum wage and segregated work for state employees and contractors Read more

House committee approves Probst bill to increase awareness of 988 hotline

(Oct 02, 2024) Rep. Tarah Probst

“I believe we need to create a public education campaign within the PA Department of Human Services to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline," Probst said. Read more

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 01, 2024) Northeast Delegation

Below are grants available for applications. Read more

Committee OKs Haddock bill to modernize PA sign language law

(Oct 01, 2024) Rep. Jim Haddock

"In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state lost many ASL interpreters, and they are not being replaced with enough qualified incoming interpreters due to changes in the testing system for interpreters,” said Haddock. Read more

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