Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
"Instead of 911, people with a mental health crisis can call 988," said State Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman (D-Northampton) helped pass a bill in the house declaring Saturday 'Wreaths Across America Day in Pennsylvania." Read more
A $75,000 safety and security grant is heading to the city of Bethlehem from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. Read more
“I turn 64 years old today, and I think about who’s going to carry on our legacy. She’s not popular because she writes break-up songs,” Madden said on the House floor. “She’s popular because the largest demographic of people eligible to vote, the 18- to 24-year-old demographic, listens to her and does what she says.” Read more
Democratic Rep. Maureen Madden of Monroe County was a big supporter of the measure and showed appreciation for the singer's influence on younger generations. Read more
“I really love that we can have fun while we work, so thank you for that,” Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz told her colleagues in the House chamber before the vote. Read more
State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg and Josh Siegel announced today a total of $718,149 awarded for the city of Allentown to staff and fund police departments and for increased security for multiple organizations in their districts. Read more
“Given what we’ve seen from the Senate, they weren’t going to accept it [Level Up] so we compromised on more money for facilities,” Rep. Schweyer told the Capital-Star. Read more
Representative Schlossberg emphasized that this bill is not only in a moral interest, but also in the interest of public safety. Read more
“I am glad the House and Senate were finally able to come to agreement on additional legislation necessary to implement the 2023-2024 budget and send it to Governor Shapiro for his signature." Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue discusses his bill that would improve Pennsylvania's Construction Workplace Misclassification Act. Donahue says many construction workers are misclassified as independent contractors which robs them of important benefits and protections. Read more
House Bill 1743 from Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, would put the Pennsylvania School Boards Association in charge of providing required training for school board directors. Read more
“The need to focus on better mental health as a society does not end when somebody becomes incarcerated,” Mike Schlossberg (D-Leigh) said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock joined his colleagues Reps. Tarik Khan and Roni Green to introduce bipartisan legislation that would address the long-standing problem of schools having lead in drinking water. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that the PA House Labor and Industry Committee has approved her legislation that would require labor brokers to register with the state before conducting business in Pennsylvania. Read more
There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
The Caucus includes Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks) and Manny Guzman (D-Berks), among others. Read more
Lehigh County state Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg and Joshua Siegel weigh on on the topic of book bans. Read more
During his time as Speaker, Mr. Rozzi did a statewide listening tour and said candidates who run for two offices at once are going against a sentiment he heard frequently during that tour. Read more
“We have seen rates increase already over the last couple of years. This is a, I believe, too far too great on people’s pocketbook,” House Representative Kyle J. Mullins. Read more
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