Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
During his time as Speaker, Mr. Rozzi did a statewide listening tour and said candidates who run for two offices at once are going against a sentiment he heard frequently during that tour. Read more
“We have seen rates increase already over the last couple of years. This is a, I believe, too far too great on people’s pocketbook,” House Representative Kyle J. Mullins. Read more
The bill “will prevent the continued exploitation of workers through misclassification and strengthen our laws to protect workers in Pennsylvania’s construction industry” along with leveling the playing field for employers, the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-Lackawanna County, said on the House floor Monday. Read more
At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more
Legislation introduced by Philadelphia-area Reps. Danielle Friel Otten, Jennifer O'Mara and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz seeks to recognize Swift's "positive impact on Pennsylvania's economy, voter registration numbers, consumer protections and pro-labor practices." Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue’s bill that would strengthen the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act today passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read more
More than 200 guests attended the gala, including such dignitaries as Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright. Read more
“It would extend to them the right to self-organize, to form, join or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively about the terms and conditions of their employment, and to engage in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection,” Reps. Burgos, Guzman, Hohenstein and Miller wrote in their memorandum. Read more
“Through creating the position of Pennsylvania Poet Laureate, we will recognize important contemporary contributors to the literary arts and promote our Commonwealth’s cultural heritage,” Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, wrote. Read more
“Too many students sit out for far too long,” McNeill, a Democrat, said in an interview. “These students can’t be sitting in limbo … because school districts are fighting over where he or she belongs.” Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, said local state representatives and state senators want the PUC to host a hearing on the rate hike in Scranton or Northeast Pennsylvania. Read more
Secretary Kavulich was joined by State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Donahue and Rep. Kyle Mullins. Read more
“We have to be successful; we have no choice. We need to be able to be a team and be supportive and celebrate. We need to make sure the rest of the Commonwealth can look here, to Scranton, to see how we can launch this program,” says Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. Read more
Following the discussion, attendees toured and received an update on the construction of Telespond's first-of-its-kind older adult advocacy center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lackawanna and five surrounding counties. Read more
Pennsylvania graduates are paying an average of $2,280 annually in interest, which would make them eligible for about a $70 deduction under the bill according to Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Bethlehem. Read more
“Outrageous water bills” are the focus of legislation introduced during Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 legislative session by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
The future can be written now, right here in the city of Reading, driving Berks County toward new heights. Let’s seize this opportunity for a brighter and more prosperous future for our city. Read more
Rep. Mullins' bill, known as Keystone Saves, would give 2 million Pennsylvania workers access to an IRA at no cost to their employers or taxpayers. Read more
Representative Schlossberg says something must be done about this “major, accelerating crisis.” Read more
“The sad fact is that roughly 2 million Pennsylvanians lack access to a retirement plan,” said Rep Kyle Mullins, of Lackawanna County. Read more
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