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Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski believes that the government has no right to obligate women to adopt and live under the ideals of others, especially when it’s in a way that strips them of their personal rights. He says that a woman’s body is her business and only she knows what is best for her health and her family. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski doesn't believe that price gouging consumers during times of crisis should be permitted. He expects corporations to make profits, but at 300%, the highest of all time, he thinks these oil companies should be ashamed. He is calling on Pa. House Republicans to work together with House Democrats to end this price gouging for all Pennsylvanians. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 22 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, recently announced the approval of a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant totaling $500,000 to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund for the Gateway Project 3.0 following April’s $2 million grant announcement for the project. “With the help of Governor Wolf and the approval of this grant, we’re proud to share we’ve helped secure $7 million in RACP funding for the Gateway project since 2019,” Pashinski said. “These dollars are critical to completing the revitalization of River Street into a dynamic and welcoming thoroughfare for residents and visitors alike. Once completed, the city of Wilkes-Barre will be an even more lively, shoppable, and livable place to live, work and visit.” Pashinski said the funding will be used to help create a mixed-use, five-story, urban development center complete with a 110-room hotel, rooftop bar and restaurant, breakfast cafe, and conference space. The center will showcase a panoramic view of the river, mountains and city skyline from the rooftop bar and restaurant. The conference center will also provide flexible, technologically advanced meeting space, including a balcony and terrace overlooking the Susquehanna River. The center will also feature a ground-level breakfast and lunch café, allowing outdoor seating on the corner of River and Market streets. “I truly appreciate Governor Wolf’s Read more
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, a Democrat from Luzerne County, says 300% profits for oil companies is “totally unpatriotic.” Read more
“The Gateway project has been designed to provide a Hyatt Hotel type facility that would accommodate the needs for presentations, with sufficient rooms and projection rooms, making it better for businesses to come here. We lose out on a number of various events, different organizations, because we don't have the facility. So this facility definitely was one of my key projects," said State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, (D) 121. Read more
“The act of price gouging is an unpatriotic act and it needs to be called out,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, said. Read more
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As Pennsylvania experiences a growing mental health crisis, Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski supports additional funding and resources for mental health services through the HOPE for PA plan. Pashinksi, Democratic Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, also says our farmers don't have the same access to mental health services as those in cities and to help remedy that, the Pa. Department of Agriculture has provided funding for additional phone resources to connect farmers with support. The AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Farmers can call 833-897-AGRI (2474) to speak to a healthcare professional. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, today announced that 11 projects in his district will be receiving a total of $2.92 million in grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account for selected applications from 2021. “It is always a pleasure working with my House and Senate colleagues, municipal officials, and organizational leaders to successfully secure vital funds for important and meaningful projects like these for our district,” Pashinski said. “These grant awards are perfect examples of how LSA funding helps invest in our communities in addition to providing property tax relief. My sincere thanks to everyone that contributed their time and expertise to bring these projects to reality, a special thank you to Senator Yudichak, representing Ashley Borough, Fairview Township and Hanover Township, and to Senator Flynn with his support for Wilkes-Barre City.” These municipalities and organizations in the 121st Legislative District were awarded funding in the following amounts for the listed purposes: Wilkes-Barre – $350,000 on behalf of Luzerne County Transportation Authority, for the construction of a centralized transit facility in the city. Ashley Borough – $238,909 for a new roof and gutters as part of the Ashley Borough Municipal Building Roof Replacement Project. Fairview Township – $166,689 for roadway improvements along Spruce Street and Read more
WILKES-BARRE, June 6 – On Saturday, April 23, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was presented in the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown, PA at PAND’s Annual Meeting and Expo. “I am humbled to have received this recognition from an organization as well-respected as PAND,” Pashinski said. “A dietician is someone who studies the value of food and is educated to promote the highest quality and most nutritious foods. Their education is powerful and vital in developing menus and nutritious meals for children and adults alike. Good nutrition is essential to good health, which is why I have steadfastly supported the Northeast District of the PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics events and PAND’s legislation in Harrisburg. I want to thank PAND and their members for this wonderful recognition and more importantly for their commitment to serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being.” PAND said Pashinski was selected as Legislator of the Year for his support of critical bills in the state House and participation in NEPAND events. Specifically, Pashinski has co-sponsored and supported all of PAND’s licensure legislation since 2017, including House Bills 2721, 1802 and 1020. In addition to his legislative support, Pashinski has attended and participated in all of NEPAND’s live Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski questions why the legislature continues to ignore opportunities to protect innocent people from senseless gun violence in the the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. A parent and grandparent, he questions if there is anywhere that is safe when the rising violence continues to go unaddressed. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined Governor Wolf at Wilkes-Barre Area High School to discuss a potential $1.9 billion investment in this year's state budget to fairly fund education across the Commonwealth. Read more
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, got students in the auditorium cheering when he said the reason to increase education spending was to improve their futures. Read more
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski opened the event, acknowledging the need for support for those battling cancer and their families. Read more
“The way we pass this is when the people, you — you have the power, you’re the voters — when you call that senator, when you call that state representative and say, ‘Please vote for this, we need this money because …’ Now it’s up to us to pass it,” Pashinski said. Read more
Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres was joined by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and community leaders today to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to immediately use a portion of the $1.7 billion in unspent American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help older adults and individuals with disabilities through property tax and rent rebates to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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HARRISBURG, April 22 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, announced today the approval of a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant totaling $2 million to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund for the Gateway Project 3.0. “Once completed, this project will be the final piece of the puzzle for the revitalization of River Street, making it an extremely attractive and very welcoming thoroughfare for residents and visitors alike,” Pashinski said. “I’m proud to have successfully advocated for this RACP grant as well as the 2020 $2.5 million grant awarded for this project . This will be a major advancement for the city of Wilkes-Barre, making our city more beautiful, more accessible, more shoppable, and more livable.” The funding will be used to help create a mixed-use, 5-story, urban development, complete with a 110-room hotel, roof top bar and restaurant, breakfast cafe, and conference space. The center will showcase a panoramic view of the river, mountains, and city skyline from the rooftop bar and restaurant. The conference center will also provide flexible, technologically advanced meeting space, including a balcony and terrace overlooking the Susquehanna River. The center will also feature a ground-level breakfast and lunch café, allowing outdoor seating on the corner of River and Market Streets. “Thank you to Governor Tom Wolf for his continued understanding of how important this project is to Read more
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