Take My Survey! Read more
Majority Chairman of the Pa. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke during a Center for Rural Pennsylvania press conference on their recent findings regarding rural population trends in the Commonwealth. Given the wide range of policies that are impacted by population change, long-term planning that incorporates the expertise of a variety of stakeholders—including state and local officials, nonprofit groups, business and industry leaders, among others—will ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared for these changes, and that our rural communities remain resilient in the coming decades. To learn more about this research, visit the Center’s website for its most recent publication, "Pennsylvania Population Projections 2050: A First Look," here: https://www.rural.pa.gov/data/population-projections . Read more
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors and staff, along with staff of the Pennsylvania State Data Center, hosted a press conference at the State Capitol in Harrisburg to present Pennsylvania population projections featuring age and gender cohorts for each county through the year of 2050. Read more
“The population projections will help inform medium and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, who also serves as vice chair for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, said. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski was joined by advocates at a news conference to highlight the critical issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and the legislation needed to address this very serious problem. Pashinski, a longtime supporter of kinship care families, has new legislation that would create a Legal Services for Kinship Care Families Grant Program for eligible nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to kinship care families. Read more
“As legislators, it is important for us to hear from advocates and those who are directly affected by a particular issue,” said Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre. “We are holding this news conference with many advocates and grandparents who shared their personal stories, to ask our legislators to provide the necessary support. Read more
Joined by advocates, legislators and grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke at a news conference today aimed at emphasizing the critical issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and passing legislation to address this very serious problem. Read more
The prime sponsors of H.R. 198 (re: Diaper Need Awareness Week) are Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), Rep. Tina M. Davis (D-Bucks), Rep. Kyle J. Mullins (D-Lackawanna), and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). Read more
“When the government-regulated oversight is appropriately designed and enforced, the advantages of legalizing marijuana will easily overcome any negative effects,” Rep. Pashinski said. Read more
Committee chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and members heard testimony on the proliferation and impacts of invasive species, and suggestions on building a proactive, regional partnership to combat them, from the Department of Agriculture, local government, and industry partners. Read more
“It was a pleasure working with Senator Argall to acquire the funds needed to make the necessary repairs for several of the communities we represent together,” Pashinski said. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and state Sen. Dave Argall, R-Schuylkill County, announced three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village Borough and Bear Creek Township. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Dave Argall celebrated three state grants awarded to support transportation projects in Bear Creek Village and Bear Creek Township today. They were joined by Bear Creek Village Mayor Walter Mitchell and Bear Creek Village Chair of Council John Parsons. Read more
“And so the feeling today was very joyous, we’re all very happy about it because of the fact that we were able to find this money and be able to delegate it to these folks that need it," said Pashinski. Read more
State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly, also attended the hearing. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, presented Felton’s widow, Peggy Felton, and her family with a proclamation on behalf of the state House. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski presented Felton’s family with a citation on behalf Pennsylvania House of Representatives, acknowledging his many achievements over the course of his life. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined fellow northeast Pa. legislators in Pittston to highlight an expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program starting in 2024 that will increase both eligibility and rebate amounts for seniors across the commonwealth. Pashinski says this initiative is one of many priorities the new House Democratic majority has advanced this session and he will continue fighting to put people first. Read more
Please use the form below to sign up for email updates. By completing this form you are acknowledging your request to receive periodic email updates.
By completing this form, you are verifying your request to opt in for email updates...
Thank you. Your email signup has been sent. You should start getting emails within 24 hours.
Please use the form below to email Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski.
Thank you. Your feedback has been sent.
152 South Pennsylvania AvenueWilkes-Barre, PA 18701-3301
P*: (570) 825-5934
F*: (570) 826-5436
Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuft-Tex Complex1325 North River Street, Ste. 101APlains, PA 18702-1838
P*: (570) 301-6158
Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
212 Irvis Office BuildingPO Box 202121Harrisburg, PA 17120-2121
P*: (717) 783-0686
F*: (717) 780-4788