State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, announced his appointment to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections for the 2019-2020 legislative session. The subcommittee provides a more specialized look at issues related to crime, corrections and criminal justice reform. The subcommittee may work with issues involving the Board of Probation and Parole, Department of Corrections, Commission on Sentencing, Pennsylvania State Police, as well as the Attorney General. “Working to ensure the fairness of our justice system and safety of our neighborhoods is one of the reasons I ran for office,” said Zabel. “Issues related to crime, corrections and criminal justice reform are wide ranging and I am looking forward to working with other members on this subcommittee to take a comprehensive look at these issues and work together for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians.” Zabel, a first-term state representative, also serves on the Commerce Committee and Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Zabel provides an update to REAL ID and invites his community to his informational event aimed at clearing up confusion about the process. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Zabel joined the House Democratic Policy Committee in Allentown for a roundtable discussion on protecting voting rights in Pennsylvania. The roundtable focused on a new legislative package from the House Democrats titled Your Vote Counts, which would allow for early voting, additional time for absentee ballots to be submitted, time off to vote, and mail-in ballots Read more
UPPER DARBY, Feb. 14 – State Reps. Margo Davidson and Mike Zabel, both D-Delaware, will host a free shredding event from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Barclay Square Center Shopping Center parking lot, 1500 Garrett Road. Residents of the 163 rd and 164 th Legislative Districts can bring documents that contain personal or confidential information to be shredded for free on-site. “I want to help my constituents protect themselves from identity theft by offering a safe and free way to dispose of sensitive materials like bank statements, credit card statements, credit card applications, canceled checks, income tax information, insurance records and retirement or pension information,” Davidson said. The event is part of Davidson’s Financial Fitness Month offerings to support constituents’ financial health. “Identity theft can damage your finances and your credit score. I encourage everyone in my district to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of those old papers safely and in an environmentally friendly way,” Zabel said. No electronics will be accepted. Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 28 – State Rep. Mike Zabel today announced that he was appointed to three House committees, including the powerful Judiciary Committee. Zabel also was appointed to serve on the Commerce Committee and the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “I am honored to be placed on the Judiciary, Commerce, and ERE committees. My constituents elected me to ensure that their neighborhoods are safe, the justice system fair to all, the environment protected, and the economy strong with good jobs,” said Zabel, D-Delaware. “I will reach across the aisle to ensure that the needs of my community are met.” The Judiciary Committee reviews bills related to law enforcement and corrections, and the committee provides oversight for a number of state agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Corrections, and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The Commerce Committee reviews legislation involving the banking and financial services industries. It has oversight of the Department of Banking, Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, the Securities Commission, and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee works with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to establish regulations on environmental issues, including air and water quality, and waste Read more
DREXEL HILL, Jan. 24 – State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, invites residents to his open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at his district office at 5248 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill 19026 . “I welcome residents to come by and learn about all that my office can do for them,” Zabel said. “My staff and I are here to cut the red tape so we all have the tools to succeed and improve our lives and communities. I look forward to hearing from my constituents directly about the issues that matter most to them.” Zabel said he and his staff will be available to discuss the ways his office can connect people to state-related programs and services, such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. They will also provide updates and information on how to get a Real ID in Pennsylvania. No RSVP is required. For more information, contact Zabel’s office at 484-200-8262 . Read more
DREXEL HILL, Jan. 18 – State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, announced today that Upper Darby, William Penn, and Haverford school districts will receive the first-ever dedicated state grants for computer science classes and instructor training. “By 2030, seven in 10 jobs in Pennsylvania will require workers to use computers and new technologies,” he said. “We need to ensure that our schools are teaching our students the skills needed for emerging high-demand jobs.” These targeted grants are part of the Wolf administration’s PASmart Initiative, which will provide $20 million to bring high-quality computer science and STEM education in elementary, middle and high schools, and professional development for teachers. Funding was secured for the following schools: Upper Darby High School Penn Wood Middle School Penn Wood High Schools (Cypress and Green campuses) Chatham Park Elementary School Chestnutwold Elementary School Coopertown Elementary School Lynnewood Elementary School Manoa Elementary School Haverford High School Funding can be used for a variety of reasons, including staff training, certification exam reimbursements as well as eligible hardware and products purchases to implement computer science teaching in the classroom. “I am proud to support initiatives that will help our students acquire the skills needed to succeed in the 21 st century workplace,” Zabel said. To learn more about the Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 1 – Calling it a tremendous honor, state Rep. Mike Zabel was sworn in during a Capitol ceremony today to represent the 163 rd Legislative District in Delaware County. F ormerly an assistant district attorney and a teacher at the middle school, high school and college levels, Zabel also currently serves as an attorney in private practice. “As a lifelong resident of Delaware County, I am looking forward to fighting for what’s best for the residents of the 163rd: strong schools, good jobs, and a fair economy,” he said. Zabel’s legislative concerns in the next session include fair funding for William Penn, Haverford and Upper Darby school districts, addressing the opioid crisis as a critical public health issue, enacting tax reform and establishing economic policies that put working families ahead of big business, and passing laws that meaningfully address gun violence in Pennsylvania. His efforts blend with the broader Plan for PA , which seeks to build a stronger economy for working families instead of serving special interests. Constituents can visit Zabel’s website at www.pahouse.com/Zabel for information on state-related services and programs. Zabel also maintains a legislative Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RepZabel and is on Twitter @RepZabel . The Pennsylvania House of Representatives swearing-in corresponds with the first Tuesday in January every two years. Read more
Below are a number of programs and services available to help veterans and their families. Please share this list with any veterans in your life. Veterans Temporary Assistance Temporary help is available for veterans and their beneficiaries who need aid for essentials such as shelter, fuel, clothing and food. If eligible, a veteran or their beneficiary can qualify for up to $1,600 in a 12-month period. The Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Program Any honorably discharged veteran who is 100 percent disabled, a resident of Pennsylvania and has financial need can apply for this program, which provides real estate tax exemption on principal dwellings. Educational Gratuity Program Children of honorably discharged veterans with service-connected disabilities or children of veterans who died in service during a period of war or armed conflict qualify for up to $500 per semester/term to help defray educational costs. Military Family Relief Assistance Program Eligible Pennsylvania service members and their family members who have a direct and immediate financial need as a result of circumstances beyond their control can apply for up to $3,500 in grants. This program is available for active and past service members. Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Program Grants are available for veterans’ services organizations, non-profit organizations with a mission of serving Pennsylvania veterans, individual eligible counties and the State Read more
The 2018-2019 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – LIHEAP – is accepting applications for heating assistance grants. LIHEAP offers cash grants of $200 to $1,000 that are sent directly to the utility company to defray heating costs for eligible households, and crisis benefits of up to $600 for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Remember: These are grants and do not have to be repaid. This season’s income guidelines for both LIHEAP cash and crisis grants are $18,210 for an individual, $24,690 for couples and increases for each additional person in the household. Please click here for more LIHEAP information. Please consider visiting my office if you need help filing a LIHEAP application. Besides my office, LIHEAP information is available by: Contacting local County Assistance offices by phone or in person. Calling the LIHEAP Client Helpline at 1-866-857-7095 or PA Relay at 711 for the hearing impaired. Applying online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us . Read more
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