Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman questioned the Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, about the Fresh Food Initiative and how this year’s budget proposal reflects the fresh produce needs of residents living in Reading, Pennsylvania. There’s roughly 10,000 people living in the City of Reading without access to fresh fruits and vegetables, a number that needs to be reduced tremendously. Read more
At a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman addresses the issue of underrepresentation of Latino communities on college campuses and how we can implement methods to change this. Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the commonwealth, with 1.5 million Latinos in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s losing the competitive battle against states like New York, Maryland, and New Jersey when it comes to tuition cost. It’s time to make college more affordable for all. Read more
At a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on charter school reimbursements, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst highlights how the largely unregulated funding of cyber charter schools is draining resources from school districts like the Stroudsburg Area School District and negatively affecting taxpayers. Read more
Rep. Haddock is calling for a State House investigation. He says that idea has support from other lawmakers. Read more
“Tax hikes will continue to devastate homeowners and local businesses, not only in my district but also in many districts across the state, until we address the fact reimbursement for charter and cyber schools does not reflect actual costs. It should be the same rules across the board for all schools.” Read more
At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Peter Schweyer, Chairman of the House Education Committee, questions PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Daniel Greenstein about the fiscal stability of the system and the potential to streamline degree programs to make a college education more affordable. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, has introduced legislation in which the state would provide financial assistance to communities with at least 15% of tax-exempt property. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman addressed leaders of Pennsylvania's community colleges regarding their policies toward undocumented students and in-state tuition. Read more
At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Peter Schweyer, Chairman of the House Education Committee, discusses how Pennsylvania's college enrollment does not reflect the makeup of growing urban populations like Allentown and seeks answers on how to increase opportunities for a college education. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman explained the importance of the House Appropriations Committee to the budget and lawmaking process in Pennsylvania. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman speaks with Pa. Department of Education acting Secretary Khalid Mumin about violence in schools and the Shapiro Administration's plans to address it. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman recapped Monday's House Appropriation Committee budget hearing with acting Education Secretary Khalid Mumin, a former Superintendent of the Reading school district. Read more
“This bill would reduce the financial burden on those who rely on insulin and ease the unfair stress of choosing between medicine and everyday essentials.” Read more
“Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more
In a memo to House members on Monday, State Representative Manuel Guzman Jr. (D-Berks) says his office has received calls regarding the timeline for medical cannabis identification card renewals. Read more
“In order to be successful and thrive, Main Street program communities often need a longer time period to fully implement and realize their revitalization plans,” Freeman said. Read more
"The funds will be used to enhance infrastructure, purchase necessary equipment and provide safety upgrades. I am committed to bringing resources and funds to our community,” Cepeda-Freytiz said. Read more
Under her bill, buildings that house child care facilities with possible sources of carbon monoxide would be required to have one or more carbon monoxide alarms, depending on the size of the building. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joined state Sen. Art Haywood to talk about his ‘State of Black Pennsylvania’ report. The report details the changing position of Black Pennsylvanians from 2010 to 2021 and examines health, incarceration, income, and population data for Black Pennsylvanians. Cepeda-Freytiz says the report is a helpful tool that can help lawmakers make important legislative decisions. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman hosted a community meeting to address the growing threat of gun violence in the city of Reading. Guzman says bringing law enforcement and the community together to have a discussion is just the first step in combating this complex issue. Read more
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