State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today he will host a Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 22 at the Wyoming Valley Mall, located at 200 Wyoming Valley Mall, in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said he is excited to announce the success of his Pot O’ Gold Unclaimed Treasury Week. Read more
“Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more
“Land banks help affected neighborhoods and business districts to be revitalized. We should be doing everything we can at the state level to encourage economic development, transform communities and improve quality of life in municipalities of all sizes,” said Freeman. Read more
In his latest Community Conversation, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with the Executive Director of the Allentown Housing Authority Julio Guridy to discuss a variety of issues surrounding housing and development in the City of Allentown. Read more
We’ve spent a lot of time undoing the mistakes and malice of the Trump administration already, and we’re ready to continue the work of fighting for every kid in every school and for every taxpayer here in Pennsylvania. Read more
Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
The state House Finance Committee today approved legislation that would allow living organ donors to claim an income tax deduction of up to $12,000 for unreimbursed expenses associated with their donation. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 17 — In a pivotal moment for health insurance reform, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reported out of committee four significant bills that safeguard health insurance in Pennsylvania in the event the federal government repeals protections of the Affordable Care Act. House Bill 404 , sponsored by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, would allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26. Before the Affordable Care Act became law, many kids turned 18 and were dropped from their parent’s insurance plan. Losing health insurance coverage led to many young health individuals leaving the health insurance market entirely. Because of the lack of healthy individuals to balance out the high-need policyholders, insurance premiums became unaffordable for many young people. “Ensuring young Pennsylvanians can stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until 26 will provide them with stability and peace of mind should the Republican Congressional majority repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Pashinski said. “That stability means they can begin pursuing their careers and building their lives without worrying about having the insurance needed to stay healthy and help in an emergency at a critical time in their lives.” House Bill 618 , sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, would Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski will host an unclaimed property week starting today and ending on Friday, March 21. Read more
“Tutoring is a time-honored and cost-effective way to enhance academic performance for both the student being tutored and the student who serves as a tutor," Freeman said. Read more
On this edition of Ed Talks, Chairman of the Pa. House Education Committee state Rep. Peter Schweyer sits down with Donna Cooper of Children First to talk about how adequate school funding would deliver positive results for students across the commonwealth. Read more
"A public housing police force would greatly enhance community policing efforts, making public housing projects safer for their residents and their families, especially children and the elderly," Freeman said. Read more
At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich about additional funding for the state's Area Agencies on Aging. Madden highlighted the story of Susan, a woman caring for her aging husband who's life greatly improved with an increase in services. Read more
At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll. Read more
The free event -- “Hands Off Our Health Care: A Town Hall on Medicare & Medicaid Cuts” – will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 10 at Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton 18509. Read more
As Majority Chairman of the Pa. House Education Committee, state Rep. Peter Schweyer is appalled at the news coming from Washington D.C. about President Trump dismantling the U.S. Department of Education through executive order. Schweyer vows to fight these measures to protect Pennsylvania schools, teachers, students and parents from any harm that may come from these unprecedented developments. Read more
"A property tax circuit breaker would help stabilize neighborhoods and communities across the commonwealth. By reducing the tax burden, more Pennsylvanians could purchase and maintain family homes,” Freeman said. Read more
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