“This major undertaking will repair and replace the sidewalks in front of more than 25 businesses and impact more than 60 different properties in Bethlehem’s Southside Business District along the West 4th Street corridor between South New Street and Broadway,” Samuelson said. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced that $2,230,498 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout the community. Read more
State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Michael Schlossberg, Jeanne McNeill, and Josh Siegel today announced that $177,623 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout Lehigh County. Read more
State Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kyle T. Donahue are pleased to announce that $1.71 million in state Local Share Account grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in Scranton and throughout the portions of Lackawanna County they represent. Read more
“This latest round of grants will play an important role in local economic development, recreational improvements and municipal and emergency service upgrades,” said Freeman. Read more
“I am pleased that the CFA board recognized how imperative these improvements are. Emergency services are the lifeblood of our communities. The funding provided will provide first responders with new opportunities to serve the public and stay safe doing it,” said Madden. Read more
“From equipment upgrades for police and fire departments, to improvements at local parks and baseball and softball fields, these funds will go a long way toward making things better in our communities,” said Haddock. Read more
“These grants are important on several levels. They ensure that municipalities can complete important infrastructure upgrades without raising local taxes, while at the same time improving recreational opportunities for residents,” said Probst. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly support program will be held on Monday, May 20 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more
For thirty-five years Jim Roebuck distinguished himself in service to the people of West Philadelphia and the children of the entire commonwealth. I was lucky enough to see his example on how to lead the Education Committee and be a fierce advocate who still could compromise and negotiate to make sure the ultimate goal was achieved: better schools for every kid. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement regarding the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone study and his support for it: Read more
“The way the system currently functions, pharmacy benefits managers are supposed to negotiate a reasonable price for prescriptions through Medicaid, but we heard directly from pharmacy owners today that those savings are not being passed on to consumers,” said state Rep. Kyle T. Donahue, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Lackawanna County. “In this case, the PBMs – a third-party – is not only pocketing taxpayer dollars but they are also driving the escalation of drug prices.” Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel announced that a $14,089 state grant has been awarded to help improve a senior community center in his district. Read more
“As a nurse, I saw too many patients arrive at our hospital with advanced disease because they didn’t have access to preventable care earlier. We have to fix this because we deserve better here in the Commonwealth,” Kosierowski added. “We have many challenges to work through, but I’m confident we can find solutions and reduce healthcare deserts in Pennsylvania.” Read more
“Funding and workforce challenges are at the heart of many of the issues facing health care facilities,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, who worked in the health care sector as a registered nurse for 25 years. “Recruitment and retention are important, but we are also hearing that facility directors simply cannot fill all their openings.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski gathered with colleagues, advocates, and Governor Josh Shapiro to applaud the administration on their efforts for a proposed $100 million in the upcoming budget to help prevent gun violence in our communities. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock joined advocates, colleagues, and Governor Josh Shapiro to tout the administration's efforts to prevent gun violence in our communities. Haddock believes that the $37.5 million of grant funding proposed in the Governor’s budget will go a long way in helping local police departments to prevent needless loss of life due to gun violence. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill co-hosted a Spring Senior Fair, alongside state Senator Nick Miller, in Whitehall, PA. This is the first year they added veterans resources to help a broader spectrum of the community. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski discusses his amendment to S.B. 277, which will create the Rural Population Revitalization Commission. The legislation, with his amendment, was passed out of the Pa. House on May 8, 2024. The commission would specialize in rural issues and report on population shifts, education needs and business development to help rural communities thrive. Read more
“The reality is, roughly 2 million Pennsylvania workers don’t currently have access to a retirement savings plan through their place of employment,” said Mullins, who represents portions of Lackawanna County. “If we act now, this plan will not cost taxpayers a single dollar. But if we don’t address the retirement security crisis, it will cost the state nearly $20 billion in social safety net programs by 2040. This legislation not only provides help for retiring workers, but it also takes a major burden off our small business owners.” Read more
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