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“Many kinship families are low-income households already facing complex issues and aren’t equipped to navigate the complicated legal process on their own. This assistance will help at-risk children to stay in stable family environments, relieving excessive pressure on the foster care system,” said Pashinski. Read more
Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
Democratic state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski of Luzerne County has proposed a plan for some student loans in Pennsylvania that would be a good model for all student loans for a very fundamental reason — it treats financing higher education as a public good. Read more
Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, re-introduced a bill that would make it more difficult for hospitals to close, which could help address one of the root causes for maternity health deserts. Read more
The restoration effort will be funded by a variety of sources, including state grants, Wielage said. He credited state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, and former state Sen. John Yudichak for working to obtain funding. Read more
HARRISBURG, April 3 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, introduced H.B. 827 this week, legislation providing a pathway for community college students at any of Pennsylvania’s 15 state community colleges and the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to complete their degree or certificate program and secure a steady, full-time job before beginning to repay the cost of their tuition. Graduates would have 10 years to pay off the cost of tuition, interest free. Read more
Action Together NEPA and SEIU Healthcare PA were joined by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Sen. Marty Flynn and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Thursday to demand local control over the minimum wage. Read more
The group was joined by State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22), State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), Scranton’s Mayor Paige Cognetti and representatives from other elected officials. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, said he realized McClinton was “destined for great things” soon after she won election to the state House in 2015. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, introduced McClinton and had nothing but positive things to say about his colleague. Read more
“This significant influx of state funding will be used toward important safety upgrades in Wilkes-Barre and allow Plains Township to replace outdated vehicles," said Pashinski. Read more
The bill, reintroduced as HB 157, is sponsored by state Reps. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, and Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, who argue that the bill would make it easier for Pennsylvanians to identify and buy locally grown produce by making the commonwealth’s PA Preferred marketing program permanent. Read more
PA (WOLF) — Pennsylvanian State Lawmakers introduced legislation that would bring more accountability to the process of hospital closures.House Bill 158 doubles the time in which a hospital must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.This ensures Pennsylvanians continue to get the care they need. Read more
House Bill 158 from Rep. Pashinski doubles the time in which a hospital must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days. Read more
“Pennsylvanians care about what they eat and are looking for nutrition, quality, quantity and variety in the organic foods at their markets and grocery stores,” Pashinski said. Read more
Pashinski said the bipartisan, bicameral legislation would be a significant step toward ensuring health care facilities planning to close provide local communities and government agencies the time, information, and opportunity they need to adequately address these significant impacts and plan for related challenges. Read more
The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, of Luzerne County, and Jennifer O’Mara, of Delaware County, would require hospitals 180 days, instead of the current 90 days, to notify state and local agencies of a planned shutdown. Read more
State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, introduced legislation recently that would bring more accountability to the process of hospital closures, ensuring that Pennsylvanians can receive uninterrupted care and that hospital systems honor their duty to their patients, staff, and the communities they serve. Read more
"Governor Shapiro’s proposal would build on things I’ve been fighting for alongside my fellow House Democrats for years." Read more
“We certainly do not want to put one of our industries in financial harm’s way. We expect them to pay their fair share just as anybody, whether you are a taxpayer or a business,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) said. Read more
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