“The quality of that building will have a dramatic and direct impact on that child’s ability to learn,” Schweyer said. “It’s really hard to teach things like computer literacy if you don’t have the internet. It’s really hard to teach a health class when the air that our children breathe is toxic.” Read more
Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, chair of the House Education Committee, reminded everyone that school buildings are learning environments. Read more
The House Education Committee headed by Rep. Schweyer voted 20-1 to send the full chamber a bill providing up to $15,000 as a stipend for student teachers and $2,500 for teachers who serve as mentors to aspiring educators. Read more
“We know that there are massive challenges within the mental health universe from a workforce perspective,” said State Rep. Schlossberg. Read more
For too long, mental health has been a secondary consideration. However, if the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that these issues cannot be ignored. They must be addressed comprehensively, compassionately and courageously. Read more
“This cost is absolutely a nightmare for our families and we should absolutely do something about it,” Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, said during floor debate Monday. Read more
The two chairmen of the House Education Committee, Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) share their thoughts on the budget process. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced $450,000 in state funding has been awarded for two Luzerne County projects to address blighted properties in his legislative district. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock expressed his appreciation for how important the Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion bill is because he’s seen the need for assistance firsthand. As a freshman member of the House, Haddock’s already helped many people personally fill out their PTRR application. Read more
6 News spoke to State Representative Joshua Siegel of the 22nd legislative district who says this bill would be a tax credit based incentive, but on top of that it is pro family, pro community and pro Commonwealth. Read more
This week, AARP Pennsylvania was part of a news conference about the bill, with Sen. Art Haywood, D-Montgomery, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Blakely. Read more
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 at the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria, 1100 W. Main St., Stroudsburg. No RSVP is required to attend. Read more
House Bill 849, authored by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, would take money from one-time federal American Rescue Plan funding and allocate it along recommendations made by the newly formed Behavioral Health Commission on Adult Mental Health in the state General Assembly. Read more
State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said Thursday afternoon he was optimistic his bill that cleared the chamber Wednesday would be signed into law this year. Read more
According to a release from its author, State Rep. Mike Schlossberg of Lehigh County, the legislation takes and expands recommendations made by the Behavioral Health Commission on Adult Mental Health. 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. I am grateful for the bipartisan support this legislation received and look forward to working with the Senate and Governor Josh Shapiro to get this done so we can get people the help they need,” said Schlossberg. Read more
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
Please use the form below to sign up for email updates. By completing this form you are acknowledging your request to receive periodic email updates.
By completing this form, you are verifying your request to opt in for email updates...
Thank you. Your email signup has been sent. You should start getting emails within 24 hours.