Rep. Manny Guzman has introduced a bill that would focus on restorative practices and create a centralized database so taxpayers can see how their school districts are doing in terms of student discipline. Read more
“A financially secure retirement should follow decades of hard work at the end of a career. Unfortunately, a growing number of workers are facing a retirement without sufficient savings,” said State Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna). Read more
The commonwealth must be a partner with private enterprise to promote workers rights, the strength of our economy and make our economy work for working families. Read more
Democratic state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski of Luzerne County has proposed a plan for some student loans in Pennsylvania that would be a good model for all student loans for a very fundamental reason — it treats financing higher education as a public good. Read more
The program, called Keystone Saves, would allow employees to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account through an automatic payroll deduction. Read more
Michael Healey’s multicultural perspectives students welcomed, among others, state Rep. Maureen Madden and state Rep. Tarah Probst. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd announced that she has reintroduced legislation to protect animals from inhumane treatment in the puppy mill industry. Read more
Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, re-introduced a bill that would make it more difficult for hospitals to close, which could help address one of the root causes for maternity health deserts. Read more
"The goal is to make Pennsylvania more competitive by giving companies an advantage, when it comes to retaining and attracting workers, especially in an era when employees have more leverage than ever," Rep. Josh Siegel said. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) reintroduced HB 846, also referred to as ‘Victoria’s Law’, which would protect animals from inhumane conditions that are propagated by puppy mills. Read more
Under McNeill’s legislation (H.B. 846), known as Victoria’s Law, Pennsylvania’s pet market would be driven toward more humane sources, such as shelters, rescues and responsible breeders. Read more
Democratic Rep. Peter Schweyer of Lehigh County said his legislation would extend solar power cost savings to people who can’t afford to install their own solar arrays who live where that is not possible. Read more
While we work toward long-term fixes, we must infuse support into the most at-risk districts to close the gap. This is absolutely a priority for the House Democratic Caucus during this budget season. Read more
“Student debt continues to overburden Pennsylvania’s higher education students and discourage Pennsylvanians from pursuing a degree that can significantly increase their ability to find a good job,” Pashinski said. Read more
The restoration effort will be funded by a variety of sources, including state grants, Wielage said. He credited state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, and former state Sen. John Yudichak for working to obtain funding. Read more
“My district has a lot of apartment buildings and multi-tenant homes, and right now they’re being excluded from a renewable, affordable energy source just because they don’t have a single family home in the suburbs,” Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, who’s backing a companion House bill, said in the joint statement. Read more
Rep. Tarah Probst - a gun owner herself - said she had never heard of any initiative to push for Second Amendment Sanctuary status during her time as Mayor of Stroudsburg, and described such endeavors as "propaganda" to instill fear in gun owners by a "hardcore right side." Read more
“Every municipality has the same issue, and it’s PennDOT response,” said Rep. Tarah Probst, D-Stroudsburg. “They don’t respond back.” Read more
At a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing today, Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Lehigh, asked Department of Health Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen her thoughts on a medical debt relief program like the one recently proposed through H.B. 78. by state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman gives his recap for Monday, March 27 budget hearings with Pa. State Police and Dept. of Aging, as well as an overview of upcoming hearings. Guzman also extends an invitation for his virtual town hall meeting where members of Gov. Shapiro’s administration will be speaking on their hopes for the budget. Read more
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