State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and his district office staff will host their third annual Cocoa and Carols from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the district office located at 152 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre PA 18705. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill’s legislation combatting the growth of illegal, foreign-manufactured e-cigarettes containing nicotine, including flavored products designed to appeal to youth, is set to become law. Read more
HARRISBURG, DEC. 16 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced the approval of over $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Assistance Program to help low-income people and communities and improve distressed areas in Lackawanna County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Through NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95 percent on contributions they make to a qualifying community project. “Thanks to NAP’s tax credits, these public-private partnerships in Lackawanna County will address pressing socio-economic problems like blight, food insecurity, mental illness, domestic violence and workforce development,” Kosierowski said. “This money will aid those in need, building up our communities. I am grateful to the Shapiro administration for its financial support of Lackawanna County and its faith in our future. I will continue to advocate for more dollars to be allocated for projects in our district.” The following programs received Neighborhood Assistance Program funding: $95,000 for NeighborWorks to help fight blight and improve infrastructure in West Scranton by funding 30 residential façade improvements, hosting free community events, and training 7 resident leaders. $45,000 for Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA to help renovate ACE's Scranton Pre-K facility by leveling the floors on the third floor to prepare the site for Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is informing local veterans that her monthly support program will be held Monday, Dec. 15 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more
HARRISBURG, DEC. 11 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced over $1.5 million in state grants to support crime victims, young children and justice-involved individuals with substance abuse disorders, reduce crimes against women, train mental health professionals and bolster local justice system services throughout Lackawanna County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency . “These grants will provide needed resources to programs that support some of our county’s most vulnerable—from crime victims to vulnerable children to individuals in the justice system with substance use disorders,” Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, said. “These grant awards are case examples of state funding providing for the public good.” The state investments announced today for Lackawanna County are: $50,000 to the Children's Advocacy Center of Northeastern PA to continue providing Children’s Advocacy Center services to a four-county service area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. $180,000 to Lackawanna County commissioners to provide certified recovery supports to individuals at the Lackawanna County Prison and upon release to the community. $494,530 to Geisinger Clinic to implement “Project PATH -Partnership for Access, Treatment, and Health for Justice-Involved Individuals with substance use disorders.” $125,000 to Lackawanna Women’s Resource Center for program to help reduce Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is inviting residents, families, community groups, and business leaders to his second annual open house at his Plains Township office, located in the Tuft-Tex Complex on North River Street. Read more
“Land banks are critical partners in revitalizing communities and returning vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties back to productive use," Freeman said. Read more
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
View what has been happening in the district and in Harrisburg. Read more
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
Grant opportunities that are available to apply for. Read more
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
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