State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, is urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to hold a public hearing in the Wilkes-Barre area regarding PPL Electric Utilities’ latest request to raise electric rates. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, today celebrated the passage of a state budget that includes $2 million for his plan establishing a statewide program providing benefit incentives to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more
“It is imperative that the commission provide the people who will suffer these costs with a direct opportunity to testify on how this proposal will impact their daily lives and livelihoods," Haddock said. Read more
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The appeal comes after repeated requests for a public hearing were ignored by DEP before the permit was granted. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, said he is proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to help bring joy to children and families in need this holiday season. Read more
With uncertainty surrounding the distribution of SNAP benefits and the holiday season quickly approaching, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced that his district offices will serve as food donation drop-off locations to support the CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank. Read more
“It is fitting that we celebrate the vast achievements and sacrifices of the United States Marine Corps, and the role of Pennsylvania in the history of the Marines,” said Haddock. Read more
State and local officials today officially renamed the 13th Street Bridge over the Bushkill Creek in Easton after the late, former longtime state legislator Rep. James Prendergast. Read more
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As a responsible gun owner himself, PA state Rep. Jim Haddock wants to make sure that everyone who exercises their right to carry firearms is doing so legally and safely. Haddock hosted a concealed carry seminar with D.A. Brian Gallagher and Sheriff Mark McAndrew to inform people about their rights and duties as responsible gun owners. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is alerting Pennsylvania residents to be vigilant amid a rise in Electronic Benefit Transfer card skimming incidents reported across Pennsylvania. Read more
“The discovery of a bald eagle’s nest alongside the potential site of Fort Hamilton underscores the need for responsible stewardship before we make irreversible changes to the landscape. We owe it to both history and future generations to proceed with extreme care,” Probst said. Read more
“By ensuring that policies are readily available for employees and supervisors to read, it is our hope that far fewer instances of discrimination and harassment will occur,” Madden said. Read more
The state House of Representatives adopted a bipartisan resolution Wednesday recognizing Oct. 13 as the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy, according to prime sponsor Rep. Jim Haddock. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and House Education Committee held a joint hearing today on H.B. 1768, the Keystone Fresh Act, introduced by state Reps. Danilo Burgos and Jonathan Fritz. The bipartisan legislation would expand access to fresh, locally sourced foods in school meals while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and strengthening local economies. The complete hearing can be viewed here . "Schools across Pennsylvania serve more than 168 million lunches per year , providing critical nutrients to children across the state and making them one of the largest potential markets for agricultural producers in Pennsylvania,” said Burgos, D-Phila. “However, school board food service providers reportedly only spend 9% of their total food costs on local foods. Local food purchasing incentive legislation , like the Keystone Fresh Act, would establish a grant program incentivizing schools to purchase, promote and serve local foods in their meal programs.” The Keystone Fresh Act would provide funding for schools to buy more local foods, and resources for farmers to meet school market needs. Research shows that for every $1 spent on local food purchasing initiatives, $1.40 circulates back into local economies. With Pennsylvania’s diverse agriculture sector, this program would improve student nutrition, stimulate the farm economy, and strengthen connections among Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst joined Rep. Maureen Madden’s Veterans Expo to help answer questions for local veterans and to spread the word on her legislation that would expand eligibility requirements so more disabled veterans can get property tax relief. Read more
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