During the meeting, Pashinski said officials discussed possible solutions, including additional signage, converting the road to a one-way, alerting truck companies about road restrictions, updating GPS guidance systems, and several other proposals that will be pursued before the next meeting. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, spoke of how a bipartisan bill package adopted in 2018, spurred by the testimony of grandparents in situations like Shanahan’s, created PA KinConnector and authorized temporary legal guardianship for caregivers. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights his priorities for the upcoming legislative session with a focus on increased education funding, helping our veterans and seniors, and investing in critical infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs. Read more
“This project will divert waste from landfills, produce diesel fuel domestically, and create local jobs; and it will do so without producing harmful emissions." Read more
“We are grateful to have the support of Representatives Madden and McNeill and the entire Northeast Delegation for St. Luke’s new radiology residency program and surgical space expansion at the Anderson Campus,” said Ed Nawrocki, president of St. Luke’s East Region and Anderson Campus. Read more
“Danny’s Ride is helping to fill a critical need in our community,” Schlossberg said. “The opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on our region, robbing families of loved ones. Many families will gather around the table at Thanksgiving with broken hearts. Recovery is possible, but it needs to be easier. A simple ride can make all the difference in the first steps to recovery, and Danny’s Ride is working to do that.” Read more
Pashinski said the construction would include environmental remediation and engineering, grid modernization and electrical infrastructure, construction and maintenance of the facility, and pollinator friendly/landscape shields. Read more
PA state Rep. Manny Guzman hosted a constituent event in Reading where information on important state programs such as LIHEAP heating assistance was provided to residents, and volunteers handed out 500 turkeys and bags of food. Guzman reminded residents if they or someone they know needs help with the cost of heating their home this season, they can contact his office at 610-376-1529 or visit LIHEAP.com for more information. Read more
Rep. Manny Guzman organized an event to help local residents in need. Read more
“We have worked collectively to bring in millions of dollars for crucial projects that have and will continue to have enormous benefits for northeast Pennsylvania, and we have focused on ensuring our incredibly hard-working district office staffs have easy access to the resources necessary to help our constituents.” Read more
While much has been done, Pashinski hopes to do more with House Bill 2858, which would give funds to non-profit organizations that help with legal fees and other services for these grandparents. Read more
The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus unanimously re-elected its current Leadership team to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session. Read more
“It’s been such a pleasure working with Pocono Township Board of Commissioners on these projects that, when completed, will undoubtedly provide residents of the township and beyond a fun, family-friendly, inclusive, artistic and exciting place to play and unwind,” Madden said. Read more
"Whereas we might come from this at different angles, our goal was the same: to make sure we have a competitive business climate here," Schweyer said, "so that all of our residents are able to get a good job." Read more
"These projects will be a nice addition to the Easton Transportation Center and along waterfront and will bring needed parking to the city," Freeman said. "I am glad that I was able to play a part in getting this funding released by the Wolf administration." Read more
“I’m proud to have advocated for and received approval for both of these RACP projects, and I want to thank again Governor Wolf for seeing how important this additional $3 million investment will be for Wilkes-Barre and our region,” said Pashinski. Read more
“I am pleased to see this funding approved which will be utilized to make the airport safer for passengers and motorists. My delegation colleagues and I know how important LVIA is to both our region and to Pennsylvania and I am proud to support this project.” Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, announced the grant Tuesday from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Read more
“I am looking forward to this meeting; it will be a chance to exchange ideas and learn more about current and upcoming projects of the Department of Transportation in Berks County,” Guzman said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosted a Disability Fair providing information on programs and services available to help adults and children with mental and physical disabilities. Read more
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