At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer questioned the Department of Education about low proficiency levels at cyber charter schools, noting that the educational results don't seem to justify the funding the state is providing. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill and state Sen. Nick Miller today announced a state grant award for a project in Whitehall Township. Read more
A streetscape improvement is coming to the 121st Legislative District thanks to $200,000 in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today. Read more
At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer discussed several issues surrounding cyber charter schools with the Department of Education. Schweyer referenced a recent state audit that raised serious concerns about funding and accountability of these schools that need addressed. Read more
With a potential loss of federal funding looming, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins highlights the important work PA’s research institutions contribute in the quest to cure many neurodegenerative diseases. Mullins, who lost his father to ALS, says this research gives families hope and funding should be made a priority at the state level. Read more
“My office is in regular contact with local officials regarding projects that would benefit from state investments, and I am proud to advocate on their behalf to the Commonwealth Financing Authority so that we can make these things happen,” said Probst. Read more
At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the Pa. House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer thanked the state-related universities for their leadership and commitment in working to implement a performance based-funding formula. Read more
Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman questioned Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll on the funding of mass transit throughout the commonwealth, specifically as it pertains to the proposed Reading to Philadelphia passenger train project with federal funding potentially being a major issue in the project’s future. Read more
During the first #PABudget hearing of the year, state Rep. Manny Guzman took the opportunity to ask the Secretary of Department of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger about the economic impacts of increasing the state’s minimum wage as well as how they will coordinate programs such PA First if they were to get a funding increase. Read more
A staff member from her office will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Middle Smithfield Township Building, 147 Municipal Drive in East Stroudsburg. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock visited Riverside Elementary East in Moosic to announce the statewide kickoff of the United States of Readers program for students in Pennsylvania. Haddock was instrumental in securing state funding to bring the program to Pennsylvania and says it will empower schools, teachers and families to encourage young students to become readers. Read more
Pa. House Majority Education Committee Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer hosts his first episode of Ed Talks, highlighting the amazing work of educators across Pennsylvania and discussing new ideas to improve all aspects of education. Today's guest is Sharif-El Mekki, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today expressed serious concern over UGI Utilities proposed nearly 11% rate hike, which would significantly increase natural gas bills for families and businesses across the region. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded almost $111,000 to help firefighters and EMS providers in her district. Read more
“This is just the first step in the budget process and there’s a lot of work to be done over the next few months so that we can get a good product that helps all Pennsylvanians.” Haddock said. Read more
"We should be doing everything we can as a state to encourage economic development and improve quality of life in all municipalities, big and small,” said Freeman. Read more
Kosierowski said the bill aims to strike a balance between patient’s right to access their health information with the important role of providers to provide context helping patients understand the implications of their results. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst says Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for 2025-26 continues moving the commonwealth in the right direction to truly become the powerhouse that she believes it can be with further investments in education, seniors, workforce development, housing, and so much more. Read more
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