Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined activists, volunteers, and House colleagues to congratulate several United States Humane Society Award winners. Among the recipients was Schlossberg’s House colleague Rep. Jeanne McNeill, who was recognized for her work on Victoria’s law, a piece of legislation aimed at stopping the puppy mill pipeline in Pennsylvania. Read more
In recognition for her work to end the puppy mill pipeline, Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill was awarded the Victoria’s Champion Awards by the United States Humane Society. McNeill says she has seen the results of puppy mill abuse and neglect and she vows to never stop fighting to end that cruelty in Commonwealth. Read more
“The governor knows where we stand on it,” Rep. Schweyer said. “My leadership knows where we stand on it. We've all been extremely vocal on it. I think there's a very strong likelihood that Level Up will be included in the final budget proposal.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Pete Schweyer congratulates the Lehigh Valley Humane Society and his colleague, Rep. Jeanne McNeill for their work to end animal cruelty in the Commonwealth and beyond. Read more
At the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, more than a dozen officials and advocates drew attention to the problems with puppy mills and touted McNeill’s legislation as part of the solution. Read more
Local dignitaries and animal lovers gathered at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society's shelter on Dixon Street to recognize Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, local advocate Sheryl Petrillo and the local chapter of the Humane Society for their efforts to battle animal cruelty. Read more
"Dogs and animals mean so much to so many people. And they can be hurt, they can be beaten, they could have health issues, but they never stopped loving and caring and forgiving," Rep. McNeill said. Read more
“Governor Shapiro has called for a half-billion-dollar investment in mental health in our schools over the next five years. This money will be used to give students better access to mental health supports and train more mental health professionals,” Schlossberg said. Read more
“What teachers are looking for are options and new ideas and First in Math is a proven, fun learning tool that could help boost math learning and interest in school,” Freeman said. Read more
“There are regions around the world where people have a lot more longevity, and they discovered core factors that contribute to that longevity,” Rep. Josh Siegel explained. Read more
House Bill 577 introduced by State Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, would create the Keystone Saves program — an individual retirement account (IRA) program administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury for workers whose employers don’t offer a retirement savings plan. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, a small business owner herself, discusses the importance of saving for retirement and supports Keystone Saves, a voluntary program which would encourage and empower employees to save for retirement. Read more
“Expanding access to this transformative resource would revitalize affected neighborhoods and business districts, as well as encourage economic development and improve quality of life in all municipalities, big and small,” said Freeman. Read more
The majority-Democrat House Human Services Committee voted 21-0 to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, that sets down the criteria for spending the one-time infusion of federal American Rescue Plan money. Read more
Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna County) had introduced the bill on March 20. Read more
Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, was primary sponsor of the bill with Democratic primary co-sponsors and 81 bipartisan House members also signed on. Read more
Pa. state Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kyle T. Donahue welcomed the Scranton High School Show Choir to the state Capitol for recognition on the House Floor and a beautiful performance in the East Wing Rotunda. Read more
Taking the first significant step toward increasing income limits for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the first time in 16-plus years, the Finance Committee passed legislation Tuesday to do just that. Read more
"We’ve been seeing over the years an upsurge in the number of claimants who are pushed out of the program," Rep. Maureen Madden said. Read more
"The change would provide earlier disclosure and greater transparency on who is contributing to candidates for the General Assembly," said Freeman. Read more
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