Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock discusses his legislation that would require schools to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize September 11th. Haddock hopes to ensure future generations of Pennsylvanians understand the events of 9/11 and its impacts on the lives of all Americans. The bill unanimously passed the state House. Read more
“This money has been allocated. The uses have been thoroughly vetted. It’s time to get this money out the door to serve Pennsylvanians," said the bill's author, state Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh). Read more
The largest chunk of funds, $34 million, from this Rep. Schlossberg bill would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, which would include training, paid internships, loan repayment and tuition assistance. Read more
“A community’s Main Street initiative often just gets started with implementing its revitalization plan when the funding ends, undermining the ability to realize the plan’s objectives," Freeman, D-Northampton, said. Read more
The money from the American Rescue Plan Act was described by the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh County, as “both large and small” because while the dollar amount is large, there is a tremendous need for mental health care across the commonwealth. Read more
As the House Democratic Caucus Chairman and prime sponsor for HB 141 (Grow Your Own Educators), Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg has been working tirelessly in his effort to improve the education system in Pennsylvania. Read more
"With the addition of this needed option of a program extension, communities would be better positioned to fully succeed in their objectives for revitalization and enhancements to downtown commercial areas,” said Freeman. Read more
Freeman said Pennsylvania is currently experiencing a considerable teacher shortage and it’s possible that his program may encourage students to consider going into teaching after their experience as a tutor. Read more
“The budget that we passed Monday is a win for Parkland and Allentown where school leaders have consistently identified areas where they can better serve our students if Pennsylvania provides the resources to help them thrive in the classroom and the community," Schlossberg said. Read more
Finance Committee Chair Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, oversaw the passage of several bills to create tax breaks targeted at working-class families. Read more
“They’re asking for is just something simple. They are asking to be able to have a safe work environment so that they can take care of the patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D- Lackawanna County.) Read more
“Nurses deserve to have an assignment that they feel they can deliver the best possible care to their patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a Democrat from Lackawanna County, who worked as a registered nurse prior to joining the House. “That’s why we are here today.” Read more
Committee Chair state Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, sought to temper Republican’s contentions about affordability by comparing the cost to the estimated $5.5 billion in unallocated funds anticipated to roll over to the next budget. Read more
“I realize there are 24 days of budget negotiations ahead of us. We’re putting some proposals forward that could benefit working Pennsylvanians and can benefit Pennsylvania,” Samuelson said, referring to the looming June 30 deadline to pass a new state spending plan. Read more
Samuelson also said the legislation would include an annual cost-of-living adjustment so the program would keep pace with inflation, “so that recipients won’t lose their rebate in the future when they get modest increases in their Social Security or pension.” Read more
Income limits for the PT/RR Program last increased in January 2007. Without any increase in the income eligibility since then, the number of recipients of the PT/RR Program has dropped from roughly 600,000 individuals to a projected 398,000 in the current year. Read more
On hand at the groundbreaking ceremony were state Reps. Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst. Read more
State Reps. Schlossberg, Schweyer and Freeman speak on a study recently approved by lawmakers to strike a balance between conserving the environment and economic development. Read more
“My bill would ensure that future generations of Pennsylvanians understand the events of 9/11, as well as the impact that day continues to have on the lives of all Americans,” said Haddock. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins says his Keystone Saves legislation would help ensure a secure and dignified retirement for Pennsylvania’s workers. Mullins points out that as many as 2 million Pennsylvanians lack access to retirement savings at work. That lack of retirement savings will force many to rely on social service programs, which could cost taxpayers billions. Mullins says Keystone Saves is a plan rooted in fiscal responsibility with no risk to Pa. taxpayers. Read more
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