“As an ASD parent, nothing is more important to me personally than ensuring that our students and teachers have a safe learning environment,” said Schweyer, D-Lehigh. “I am pleased to see this funding awarded so our schools will have the tools and training programs necessary to keep children and staff safe.” Read more
U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland was joined by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, and local partners to highlight investments in Abandoned Mine Land (AML) clean-up in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Read more
Guzman is concerned that revenue stream will disappear if the PLCB privatizes all alcohol sales. Read more
State and city officials are scheduled to hold a ceremony 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lackawanna College to celebrate the city’s exit from Act 47 oversight. Read more
First in Math is a program that features hundreds of engaging math games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking and other critical problem-solving skills. Read more
Spot & Tango has leased a 66,700-square-foot facility at 7520 Morris Court in Upper Macungie Township, Allentown. This project, which will allow the company to insource a portion of its product manufacturing, includes leasehold improvements, equipment acquisition, and training. Spot & Tango anticipates the facility being operational this summer. Read more
“This program would provide an essential and deserved incentive for those employees who have served residents dependent on their care since the beginning of the pandemic.” Read more
According to Kosierowski, her legislation would provide retention bonuses to those employed in long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania using $200 million of remaining federal funds from the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Read more
Established in 2020 by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a day dedicated to reaching out to potential poll workers that will help Americans vote and inspire greater civic engagement in our elections. Read more
Read about the latest state grant programs open for applications. Read more
This isn’t about us as elected officials. This isn’t about party. This isn’t even about the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, with its bipartisan makeup and nonpartisan appointed chairman. It’s about doing what’s right for Pennsylvanians by putting an end to nonsensical gerrymandering and focusing on fair and equal representation. Read more
Most of Allentown knew Stanko for his work as the community liaison officer, a role he held for six years. Read more
The program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, reimburses costs for COVID-related deaths that occurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Eligible expenses include funeral home services, burial, cremation, caskets, urns and grave markers. Read more
Democratic Chairman of the Pa. House Agriculture Committee state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski participated in the Feed Scurry Race at this year's Farm Show, leading a horse-drawn sled through an obstacle course. Pashinski says his horses didn't listen too well to his commands, but overall it was a great experience. Read more
Topics included overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, Ag apprenticeships, increasing broadband access, and the return to an in-person Farm Show. Read more
The governor was joined by Aging Secretary Robert Torres, PACE Director Tom Snedden, and ?the bill sponsors Rep. Thomas and Rep. Samuelson at the PACE Call Center in Harrisburg. Read more
The coalition’s goal is to serve as a backbone organization that supports social services groups, communities and others concerned about the rising numbers of deaths by suicide. Read more
“Dehumanizing and corrosive language like this is a poor representation of Lehigh County. It shows a lack of understanding about how government and community should work, and a lack of compassion for its residents." Read more
Dr. Alex Benjamin, chief infection control and prevention officer for Lehigh Valley Health Network, said as of Thursday about 30% of the network’s ICU beds were occupied by COVID-19 patients. Read more
“Change is always difficult but change is inevitable," Rep. Mike Carroll said. "I’m confident the citizens of our area will be well-served in the coming decade despite the evolving legislative maps.” Read more
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