Pa. lawmakers told of tragic lack of access to drug abuse treatment medicine: ‘I will carry this burden of guilt for the rest of my life’

(May 02, 2022)

Schlossberg said a priority should be directing money coming to Pennsylvania from a $26 billion court settlement with pharmaceutical distributors to ease staff shortages at drug abuse treatment centers. Read more

 

Lehigh lawmakers to introduce bill to de-criminalize helpful spouses

(Apr 28, 2022)

In response to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin’s announcement that he will have detectives monitor both in person and via video the county's ballot drop boxes to make sure voters are returning only their ballot, Reps. Mike Schlossberg, Peter Schweyer and Jeanne McNeill are taking action. Read more

 

Schlossberg Speaks at Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony

(Apr 27, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg spoke at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in the Governor's Reception Room in honor of his grandparents, who survived Nazi concentration camps. Read more

 

Schlossberg: It’s Time to End Funding Inadequacies

(Apr 13, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg believes that the Pennsylvania House should address the deep education funding inadequacies and implement the Fair Funding Formula. He believes that doing so would put every child on equal footing for a prosperous future. Read more

 

Schlossberg opposes LGBTQ discrimination bill

(Apr 12, 2022)

HARRISBURG, April 12 – State Rep. Mike Schlossberg said he voted against an LGBTQ discrimination bill today that, unfortunately, passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Invest in After-School Programs

(Mar 29, 2022)

At a Capitol rally, Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined students from across the state to highlight the power of after-school programs in building a brighter future for our kids. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students

(Mar 07, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined Governor Tom Wolf at William Allen High School to discuss how Allentown students would benefit from proposed investments in Level Up, a program that provides additional funding to the state's 100 poorest school districts. Read more

 

Governor Wolf Highlights Historic Education Investments, Commitment to Equity in Funding

(Mar 07, 2022)

Governor Tom Wolf joined school officials and education stakeholders today in Allentown to highlight his ongoing commitment to ensuring Pennsylvania continues to invest equitably in education. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Working for You!

(Mar 04, 2022)

Schlossberg is also working hard in Harrisburg on issues like school funding, mental health, smart growth and making investments that will help Lehigh County grow and thrive. Read more

 

Catch up on the discussion from my latest Telephone Town Hall

(Feb 25, 2022)

Find out what our friends & neighbors had to say on the issues that matter. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Our fates are bound together. Let’s govern like it

(Feb 21, 2022)

From our investments in health care, job creation centers, early childhood education and more — this budget recognizes a fundamental truth: We all have an obligation to each other. We all need each other to be successful because your success will positively impact mine. Read more

 

Schlossberg commends governor’s 2022-23 budget plan

(Feb 08, 2022)

“The increased funding for Level Up, basic education and special education will go a long way toward supporting Pennsylvania students at a critical time in our commonwealth’s future. School districts need every bit of help we can give them, and the plan put forth by Governor Wolf is a solid one." Read more

 

Schlossberg responds to latest new boundaries for 132nd District

(Feb 04, 2022)

"The maps approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission this year, reflect transparency in the process and fairness in outcome. These maps would finally reverse decades of gerrymandering." Read more

 

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive

(Feb 01, 2022)

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry is the eighth largest in the nation with an economic impact of $92 billion. Twelve companies joined 12 lawmakers for a discussion on how to make Pennsylvania’s economy stronger, which included workforce issues, innovation, growth opportunities, market pressures and regulations impacting manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Local Elected Leaders Respond to Controller Pinsley’s Remarks

(Jan 11, 2022)

ALLENTOWN, Jan. 11 – State Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Peter Schweyer, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Allentown City Council President Cynthia Mota, Lehigh County Board of Commissioners Chair Geoff Brace and Allentown School Board President Nancy Wilt released the following statement today in response to recent testimony provided by Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley: Read more

 

Schlossberg responds to proposed new boundaries for 132nd District

(Dec 16, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – Rep. Mike Schlossberg offered the following statement in response to the proposed new boundaries for the 132nd District in Lehigh County. A list of the voting precincts affected are available below the statement. Read more

 

Allentown projects receive $10.5 million in state RACP grants

(Dec 07, 2021)

ALLENTOWN, Dec. 7 – Three projects within the city of Allentown have been awarded funding through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, totaling $10.5 million, according to state Reps. Peter Schweyer and Mike Schlossberg and state Sen. Pat Browne, who all secured the funding. “These organizations provide valuable services to our area, from increasing access to affordable housing to expanding educational programs and activities for children,” Schweyer said. “I am pleased to see the state recognize the important work of these organizations and the tremendous services they provide to our community.” The three projects received a combined total of $10.5 million in funding. The DaVinci Science Center was awarded $8 million to construct a new Science Center equipped with state of the art interactive exhibits and STEAM-equipped labs and workshop spaces. The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs organization was awarded $2 million for expanding the clubhouse, locker rooms, training facilities, parking and other amenities at Coca-Cola Park. Additionally, The Little Lehigh Housing Development was awarded $500,000 for the demolition of nine buildings and the construction of five new buildings to be used as affordable housing. “These three projects are so important for Allentown with affordable housing, STEM education and the quality of life for our region,” Schlossberg said. “I am thrilled to see Governor Wolf approve Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election

(Nov 19, 2021)

The threatening letter sent to the Lehigh County Board of Elections this week by state House Republican Leadership is another attack meant to undermine the public’s confidence in Pennsylvania’s election system and is an overstep of our role as state legislators. Read more

 

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment

(Nov 17, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 17 – A bipartisan legislative package to create local fatality review boards to help prevent future overdose deaths and suicides and to modernize Pennsylvania’s mental health and substance use disorder laws unanimously passed the state House of Representatives, according to one of the bill authors Rep. Mike Schlossberg. Read more

 

The 2021 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40

(Nov 15, 2021)

City & State recognizes some of the "most influential Pennsylvanians under the age of 40," including state Rep. Schlossberg from Lehigh County. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers told of tragic lack of access to drug abuse treatment medicine: ‘I will carry this burden of guilt for the rest of my life’
May 02, 2022

Lehigh lawmakers to introduce bill to de-criminalize helpful spouses
Apr 28, 2022

Schlossberg Speaks at Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
Apr 27, 2022

Schlossberg: It’s Time to End Funding Inadequacies
Apr 13, 2022

Schlossberg opposes LGBTQ discrimination bill
Apr 12, 2022

Schlossberg: Invest in After-School Programs
Mar 29, 2022

Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students
Mar 07, 2022

Governor Wolf Highlights Historic Education Investments, Commitment to Equity in Funding
Mar 07, 2022

Schlossberg: Working for You!
Mar 04, 2022

Catch up on the discussion from my latest Telephone Town Hall
Feb 25, 2022

Schlossberg: Our fates are bound together. Let’s govern like it
Feb 21, 2022

Schlossberg commends governor’s 2022-23 budget plan
Feb 08, 2022

Schlossberg responds to latest new boundaries for 132nd District
Feb 04, 2022

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive
Feb 01, 2022

Local Elected Leaders Respond to Controller Pinsley’s Remarks
Jan 11, 2022

Schlossberg responds to proposed new boundaries for 132nd District
Dec 16, 2021

Allentown projects receive $10.5 million in state RACP grants
Dec 07, 2021

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election
Nov 19, 2021

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment
Nov 17, 2021

The 2021 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40
Nov 15, 2021