“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
AARP Pennsylvania joined State Senator Art Haywood and Representative Kyle Mullins to discuss Keystone Saves, legislation that would help over 2 million Pennsylvania workers earn retirement savings through their jobs. Read more
Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s primary sponsor, had used data to find support for the plan. He pointed to enrollment figures, showing that because income eligibility hasn’t been adjusted as pension or Social Security income increased slightly, thousands were falling out of the program but not necessarily eliminating the need. Read more
Rep. Jim Haddock introduced legislation that would require schools to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize Sept. 11. Read more
The bill, assuming it clears the state Senate, would “provide a needed expansion to a tried-and-true program that people depend on and make sure that this program is a cornerstone of our state for years to come,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s prime sponsor. Read more
A bill recently introduced by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg would provide stronger municipal oversight on developments of “regional significance and impact.” Read more
On June 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., State Representatives Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst are holding a Women’s Expo at Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria located on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. Read more
Attendees included Afterschool Caucus member Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and House Education Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh. Read more
Rep. Mullins remarked in the May 1 Commerce Committee hearing that the bill would not replace employees’ ability to locate additional options to invest in their retirement, “but it will start them on a path to learning more about saving for retirement.” Read more
Rep. Samuelson touched on the various monuments in Bethlehem dedicated to veterans, such as the memorial on Arch and Wood streets and one currently on display at SteelStacks. Read more
Schlossberg, a longtime advocate for mental health, said there continue to be challenges around having open, honest, and candid conversations about mental illness. Read more
State Representative Maureen Madden issued a special proclamation. Read more
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