"I think if George Washington was alive today, he would be proud of us for coming together in a bipartisan way to approve this resolution,” said Haddock. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski proudly hosted a very well-attended senior fair on May 22 at the Wyoming Valley Mall, providing Luzerne County seniors and their families with a comprehensive array of resources and services designed to enhance their quality of life. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 4 – The House Children and Youth Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to help childcare facilities better manage food allergies (H.B. 928) and sent it to the full House for further consideration. Co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, and Kristin Marcell, R-Bucks, the legislation would mandate food allergy and anaphylaxis training for childcare staff, emergency action planning, and access to medication like epinephrine. “As a nurse, I know how precious time is when someone is suffering an allergic reaction and how critical thorough training and available medication are at those key moments,” Kosierowski said. “This bill will provide critical training and medication so that day care workers can immediately identify the signs of an allergic reaction and provide life-saving medication like epinephrine. “As more and more hospitals are closing, the day care will have to replace the emergency room as the site where life-saving care is provided. This legislation will save lives.” Known as Elijah’s Law, the bill is named after 3-year-old Elijah Silvera who died from an allergic reaction to a dairy product he ingested at his day care. Following his son’s death, Thomas Silvera has advocated for the passage of Elijah’s Law that would require the education and provision of life-saving medicine to childcare workers and Read more
“We need to do everything we can to make sure that people experiencing a mental health crisis know that help is available from trained counselors 24 hours a day by dialing 988," Probst said. Read more
Permitting the State Workers’ Insurance Fund to sell health insurance would give Pennsylvanians another more affordable insurance option, according to state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
Here are grants available for application. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that state funds totaling $1.5 million has been awarded to the Lehigh Valley International Airport in the 133rd Legislative District. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, today celebrated the passage of his legislation establishing a statewide program to provide benefit incentives – called Food Bucks – to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel joined union workers in urging #PASenate to do their job and pass legislation that would raise the minimum wage, ensure paid family leave and unemployment benefits for striking workers, and much more. Siegel says that if we want a brighter future for everyone then we need to improve wages & conditions for all of our workers which will help rebuild the dream of the middle class. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman was proud to host his annual Job Fair in the heart of the city of Reading. Over 20 state and local organizations participated giving local residents the opportunity to start a new career path. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman has introduced legislation that would give municipalities another tool to plan their communities and streamline development. Read more
“By moving forward before these permits are approved, PennDOT is not only putting the environment at risk, but it may also be violating federal law,” said Probst. “They’re supposed to wait until the full review is complete, and they didn’t.” Read more
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 at the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria, 1100 W. Main St., Stroudsburg, 18360. No RSVP is required to attend. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 21 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced that more than $1.2 million in state grants have been awarded in her legislative district to be used for economic and community development. “I worked very hard with Senator Marty Flynn and my fellow state representatives to bring these dollars to our communities,” Kosierowski said. “This state funding demonstrates a commitment to supporting and enhancing the quality of life here -- from providing funding for equipment for a cultural festival to restoring a cultural center’s floor to purchasing necessary equipment for our local police forces. Thanks to this funding, life here will continue to be vibrant and safe.” The grants awarded include: $49,140 Clarks Green Municipal Building Emergency Generator Project To purchase and install an emergency generator at the municipal building. $66,211 Clarks Summit New Patrol Vehicle To purchase a new vehicle for the police department. $80,000 Dickson City Commercial Enforcement Vehicle To purchase a vehicle for the police department. $42,393 Ballet Theater of Scranton Equipment Project To purchase new equipment for theatre presentations. $120,000 South Abington Griffin Pond Animal Shelter ERU Replacement For the purchase and installation of a new HVAC system for the animal shelter. $51,143 Indo American Community of Scranton Equipment Project To Read more
“The volunteers at the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Co. are protecting our community at all times,” said Samuelson. “These new radios will make sure they have the latest technology as they respond to emergencies.” Read more
“Gateway on Fourth is a significant project to increase affordable housing options in our community,” Samuelson said. “The city has led the way, involved the community, and built a partnership which will ultimately bring 120 new mixed-use housing units to the South Side." Read more
“I am glad that I could help to secure this funding for worthy projects in the communities of my district. This funding will lead to community enhancements and improvements in parks and trails that will be used by thousands of residents and visitors every year," Freeman said. Read more
"I enjoy helping municipal officials work through the state grant process because, in the end, I know that every dollar acquired from the state level is one less dollar that needs to come out of a local budget, thus saving local taxpayers money,” said Probst. Read more
“My office staff spends a lot of time working with local officials on the state grant process. It’s all worthwhile when everyone sees the positive outcomes that are generated when the funding is put toward worthwhile projects that benefit so many people,” said Haddock. Read more
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