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Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 22, 2025)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski celebrates unanimous passage of H.B. 325 to strengthen Taxpayer Relief Act in Pennsylvania

(Apr 09, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today the unanimous passage of his legislation, H.B. 325, which would amend the Taxpayer Relief Act to better clarify the amount and source of school property tax relief on school district tax notices received by taxpayers. Read more

 

Pashinski announces Food Service Equipment Grant for Cheder Menachem of Wilkes Barre

(Apr 07, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is pleased to announce that Cheder Menachem Inc., Cheder Menachem of Wilkes Barre, has been awarded a Food Service Equipment Grant in the amount of $26,303. Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 01, 2025)

Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski to host senior fair at Wyoming Valley Mall on May 22

(Mar 28, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today he will host a Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 22 at the Wyoming Valley Mall, located at 200 Wyoming Valley Mall, in Wilkes-Barre. Read more

 

Pashinski’s Pot O’ Gold unclaimed treasury week brings more than $130,000 back to residents

(Mar 27, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said he is excited to announce the success of his Pot O’ Gold Unclaimed Treasury Week. Read more

 

PA House Passes Affordable Care Act Protections

(Mar 25, 2025)

“The federal Affordable Care Act addressed a significant issue by allowing parents to keep their children on their health insurance until age 26, preventing young adults from losing coverage when they turned 18,” said state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, who sponsored the bill to ensure children have insurance until age 26. “However, parts of the Affordable Care Act remain under threat from Republicans in Congress. If the Affordable Care Act were ever struck down, many adult children could lose their health insurance, potentially leading to a crisis in the health insurance market. I was proud to stand with my colleagues and vote yes on my bill today, taking an important step toward protecting health coverage for young Pennsylvanians." Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 20, 2025)

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

House Insurance Committee approves bill to enshrine ACA protections into state law

(Mar 17, 2025)

HARRISBURG, March 17 — In a pivotal moment for health insurance reform, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reported out of committee four significant bills that safeguard health insurance in Pennsylvania in the event the federal government repeals protections of the Affordable Care Act. House Bill 404 , sponsored by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, would allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26. Before the Affordable Care Act became law, many kids turned 18 and were dropped from their parent’s insurance plan. Losing health insurance coverage led to many young health individuals leaving the health insurance market entirely. Because of the lack of healthy individuals to balance out the high-need policyholders, insurance premiums became unaffordable for many young people. “Ensuring young Pennsylvanians can stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until 26 will provide them with stability and peace of mind should the Republican Congressional majority repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Pashinski said. “That stability means they can begin pursuing their careers and building their lives without worrying about having the insurance needed to stay healthy and help in an emergency at a critical time in their lives.” House Bill 618 , sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, would Read more

 

Pashinski to host weeklong unclaimed property hours in Plains District Office

(Mar 17, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski will host an unclaimed property week starting today and ending on Friday, March 21. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 12, 2025)

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Rep. Pashinski’s committee addresses food waste and food insecurity

(Mar 07, 2025)

WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Thursday said food insecurity and waste hurt residents, the economy and the environment.Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee chair, convened what he called “a critical informational meeting” at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative in Philadelphia to address the interconnected issues of food waste and food insecurity. Read more

 

Pa. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee holds public meeting on reducing food waste and insecurity

(Mar 06, 2025)

PHILADELPHIA, March 6 – The Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee convened a critical informational meeting at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative today to address the interconnected issues of food waste and food insecurity. Representatives from state agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations gathered to discuss ongoing efforts to make Pennsylvania’s food systems more efficient and ensure that surplus food reaches those in need. “As we heard today, food insecurity and waste hurt our residents, our economy and our environment,” said House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Eddie Day Pashinski. “In a country and commonwealth abundant with high-quality, nutritious food, it is unconscionable that so much is wasted. Thankfully, organizations, private businesses and our state government are all stepping up to take on these interconnected issues. “By encouraging increased efficiency and innovation to reduce food waste and keep our PA families fed, we are also supporting our farmers and producers. I thank all our speakers for sharing their expertise with the committee, and I look forward to working together to ensure edible food ends up on Pennsylvanians’ plates and not our landfills.” According to Feeding Pennsylvania, one in eight Pennsylvanians – including one in six children – faces hunger. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 04, 2025)

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski announces $103,781 funding for mid-block pedestrian crossing in Laurel Run Borough

(Feb 27, 2025)

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

 

Pashinski: $200,000 secured for District 121 streetscape improvements

(Feb 24, 2025)

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

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 19, 2025)

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Area leaders want public to have input on proposed 11% natural gas rate hike

(Feb 14, 2025)

Like the group gathered in Scranton on Thursday, State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Wilkes-Barre) also called on the commission to hold hearings.“While we understand that utility companies must balance the costs of service, infrastructure repair and the needs of their customers, the timing of this rate increase is particularly troubling,” he said in a release. “Many families are already struggling to make ends meet, and this hike would only make things worse." Read more

 

Pashinski expresses concern over proposed nearly 11% UGI rate hike request

(Feb 11, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today expressed serious concern over UGI Utilities proposed nearly 11% rate hike, which would significantly increase natural gas bills for families and businesses across the region. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 11, 2025)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 22, 2025

Pashinski celebrates unanimous passage of H.B. 325 to strengthen Taxpayer Relief Act in Pennsylvania
Apr 09, 2025

Pashinski announces Food Service Equipment Grant for Cheder Menachem of Wilkes Barre
Apr 07, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 01, 2025

Pashinski to host senior fair at Wyoming Valley Mall on May 22
Mar 28, 2025

Pashinski’s Pot O’ Gold unclaimed treasury week brings more than $130,000 back to residents
Mar 27, 2025

PA House Passes Affordable Care Act Protections
Mar 25, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 20, 2025

House Insurance Committee approves bill to enshrine ACA protections into state law
Mar 17, 2025

Pashinski to host weeklong unclaimed property hours in Plains District Office
Mar 17, 2025

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 12, 2025

Rep. Pashinski’s committee addresses food waste and food insecurity
Mar 07, 2025

Pa. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee holds public meeting on reducing food waste and insecurity
Mar 06, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2025

Pashinski announces $103,781 funding for mid-block pedestrian crossing in Laurel Run Borough
Feb 27, 2025

Pashinski: $200,000 secured for District 121 streetscape improvements
Feb 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 19, 2025

Area leaders want public to have input on proposed 11% natural gas rate hike
Feb 14, 2025

Pashinski expresses concern over proposed nearly 11% UGI rate hike request
Feb 11, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 11, 2025