The free event -- “Hands Off Our Health Care: A Town Hall on Medicare & Medicaid Cuts” – will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 10 at Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton 18509. Read more
As Majority Chairman of the Pa. House Education Committee, state Rep. Peter Schweyer is appalled at the news coming from Washington D.C. about President Trump dismantling the U.S. Department of Education through executive order. Schweyer vows to fight these measures to protect Pennsylvania schools, teachers, students and parents from any harm that may come from these unprecedented developments. Read more
"A property tax circuit breaker would help stabilize neighborhoods and communities across the commonwealth. By reducing the tax burden, more Pennsylvanians could purchase and maintain family homes,” Freeman said. Read more
Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with PennDOT officials to get an update on the South Fourth Street project in Allentown and discuss how these changes will improve traffic flow and safety in the area. Read more
“The opioid crisis knows no age and ensuring that our high schools are properly equipped with the tools necessary to prepare and respond to overdoses will not only encourage a larger conversation on addiction but, most importantly, save lives,” said Freeman. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is pleased to announce a $103,781 grant allocated for the implementation of a mid-block pedestrian crossing over East Northampton Street (Route 2007) at Giant’s Despair/Heritage Park in Laurel Run Borough. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, in tandem with state Sen. Nick Miller and Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, announced today new state funding totaling $1.9 million for a project in the 134th Legislative District. Read more
Upper Macungie Township will use its $317,600 grant to upgrade 13 intersections to camera or radar signal detections. Read more
The public meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Penn State Hazleton, 76 University Drive, Graham Building Room 115 (Parking lot F). Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, along with state Sen. Nick Miller, obtained a $1 million grant for the MLK Trail in Allentown, Lehigh County. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel said $700,000 in grants were awarded Monday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for two projects in his community. Read more
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
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