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Borowski: Nearly $6 million awarded for community improvements

(Oct 22, 2024)

“State funding is vital to helping communities grow without putting extra strain on taxpayers. I’m proud to help bring in support for important projects like renovations to older public buildings, to keep people safe and keep public services running smoothly without interruption,” said Borowski. Read more

 

Postpartum Depression Education Act moves to governor's desk in major win for Black Maternal Health Caucus’ ‘Momnibus’ package

(Oct 10, 2024)

Harrisburg, October 10 — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania legislature passed legislation (H.B.2127), which directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The bill was introduced by state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. “As a mom of two, I know that even during the immense joy of bringing a baby into the world, mothers can struggle with postpartum depression,” Fiedler said. “New moms should not have to deal with the shame and isolation that often accompany this common, treatable heath condition. This new public awareness campaign is critical to increasing education, reducing stigma and saving lives.” “This bill is not just a legislative measure; it is a critical lifeline for countless families, addressing the postpartum challenges of depression, psychosis, and other perinatal mental health issues head-on. It marks a crucial first step in providing the education and resources needed to ensure that birthing individuals understand they are not alone in their struggles,” Curry said. Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in the commonwealth, according to the Pennsylvania Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Nearly 75% of mothers affected receive no treatment. To improve maternal health outcomes, H.B. 2127 Read more

 

'Cancel Plan?': PA Lawmakers Tackle Subscription Transparency

(Oct 09, 2024)

Many constituents - especially senior citizens - are frustrated with unclear policies around subscriptions. Rep. Borowski's HB 2557 seeks to change this. Read more

 

'Most traumatic day of my life': Survivor stories highlight domestic violence issues in PA

(Oct 02, 2024)

A domestic violence prevention group in PA reiterated its support of Rep. Borowski's H.B. 1441, saying it would save lives by allowing victims to escape dangerous living situations. Read more

 

Pa. House committee approves legislation to make ending online subscriptions easier

(Oct 01, 2024)

Borowski said the legislation would help protect seniors, who are especially vulnerable to deliberately unclear agreements with automatic renewals and methods for ending subscriptions that are hidden on websites or require a phone call. Read more

 

Borowski & O’Mara join veterans to celebrate success of effort to make their gathering places safer

(Sep 17, 2024)

State Reps. Lisa Borowski and Jennifer O’Mara, along with the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, celebrated today a $40,000 grant the legislators helped secure to place automatic external defibrillators in all American Legion and VFW posts in Delaware County. Read more

 

Scanlon, Southeast Delegation join Fiedler to applaud signing of Solar for Schools

(Sep 10, 2024)

MEDIA, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Delaware/Chester/Montgomery, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, and other members of the PA House Democratic Southeast Delegation celebrated the recent enactment of state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler’s Solar for Schools program Monday morning. Solar for Schools is a new state grant program designed to help school districts across Pennsylvania install solar panels on school grounds or roofs. The grants will cover up to 50% of the cost of solar projects for schools and can be paired with federal funding available through the Inflation Reduction Act. “My colleagues and I in Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act. This provides incentives for schools, nonprofits, and houses of worship to deploy wind, solar, and other renewable energy technologies to generate clean electricity,” Scanlon said. “I'm so excited that decades after I was on the school board, our state legislature, led by Representative Fiedler, stepped up and took this really important step so our school districts can do renovations, implement solar energy and other clean energy options, and reap the savings of those options. The IRA is an essential step, but it can’t be the last step.” "Solar for Schools is not just an opportunity to bring clean energy and good jobs to our school communities. It’s an innovative way to pair state and federal funds to benefit Pennsylvania’s Read more

 

Vet's death leads to installment of AEDs at Delco VFW and American Legion posts

(Sep 04, 2024)

Pennsylvania state representatives Lisa Borowski and Jennifer O'Mara said they secured a $40,000 state grant that will be used to buy and install AEDs at all VFW and American Legion posts in Delaware County by the end of the year. The state representatives are partnering with the Newtown Square Fire Company, which will provide VFW staff members with training on how to use AEDs. Read more

 

Delco 'sickened' by Taylor Hospital operating room closure

(Sep 03, 2024)

“There are places where health care is a luxury across our commonwealth,” state Rep. Lisa Borowski said. “There is a growing number of health care deserts. And this is due to the steady increase of health system consolidations and closures. Sadly, Delaware County is becoming one of those places.” Read more

 

Grant To Help 60-Plus Trees Get Planted In Newtown Square

(Aug 29, 2024)

"This grant will help provide better air quality, filter stormwater runoff, prevent water puddling on the walkway and create an automobile noise buffer," said Paul Seligson, Chairperson of Newtown Square in Bloom. "A total of 76 applications were received, making this a very competitive process. We are extremely grateful to PA Representative, District 168th, Lisa Borowski, for helping our township secure this grant." Read more

 

Nurses, officials unload on Crozer plans to end OR service at Taylor Hospital

(Aug 29, 2024)

State Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-168, of Middletown’s HB 2344 has passed the House and awaits action in the Senate. Her bill would require health systems to file timely notice and documentation with the state regarding pending sales and to submit to legally binding agreements to preserve health services. Read more

 

Borowski & O’Mara will team up to celebrate success of effort to make veterans’ gathering places safer

(Aug 27, 2024)

State Reps. Lisa Borowski and Jennifer O’Mara, along with the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, will hold a public event at 2 p.m. on Sept. 16 to celebrate a $40,000 grant they helped secure to place automatic external defibrillators in all American Legion and VFW posts in Delaware County. Read more

 

More than a quarter-million dollars awarded for traffic safety upgrades in Newtown Square

(Aug 06, 2024)

Rep. Lisa Borowski and Sen. Tim Kearney, both D-Delaware, announced today that Newtown Township has been awarded a $283,946 state grant to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians through vehicle detection technology. Read more

 

$284K Grant To Boost Pedestrian, Driver Safety In Newtown Township

(Aug 06, 2024)

"I’ve been beating the drum to PennDOT about our transportation infrastructure since the first day I took office, and I’m encouraged by this latest investment," Borowski said. "I think it’s important to use any and all technology available to keep people safe, and that’s exactly what Newtown Township is doing." Read more

 

New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public

(Jul 23, 2024)

“This legislation helps to ensure that people have that freedom and do not have to worry about something they have said in a meeting or public space coming back to negatively affect them,” Borowski said. Read more

 

Guv signs new law aimed at preventing frivolous lawsuits

(Jul 19, 2024)

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law Act 72 of 2024 a process to quickly dismiss a SLAPP on the basis of protected speech. Read more

 

Borowski applauds Gov. Shapiro’s signing of free speech legislation

(Jul 18, 2024)

Pennsylvanians are now better protected from frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate them into silence thanks to legislation co-authored by state Rep. Lisa Borowski and signed into law today by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Read more

 

PA House passes legislation to stop proliferation of ‘health deserts’ across PA

(Jul 11, 2024)

The state House passed legislation today authored by state Reps. Lisa Borowski and Paul Takac that would protect communities from losing access to vital health care services due to health system consolidations and closures, by providing the state attorney general with tools to shield Pennsylvanians from corporate mergers that would devastate the availability of health services and increase patient costs. Read more

 

$2 million awarded for traffic improvements in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve

(Jul 10, 2024)

I’m proud of Newtown Township's leadership and diligence in seeing the Ellis Preserve project through so residents can start reaping the benefits, like more opportunities for local job seekers and entrepreneurs, plus more things to do and places to visit in the neighborhood. This infrastructure investment will support better traffic management, pedestrian access, and stormwater management. Read more

 

Borowski: Nearly $6 million awarded for community improvements
Oct 22, 2024

A new Pennsylvania law will provide patients with more education on postpartum depression
Oct 11, 2024

Postpartum Depression Education Act moves to governor's desk in major win for Black Maternal Health Caucus’ ‘Momnibus’ package
Oct 10, 2024

'Cancel Plan?': PA Lawmakers Tackle Subscription Transparency
Oct 09, 2024

'Most traumatic day of my life': Survivor stories highlight domestic violence issues in PA
Oct 02, 2024

Pa. House committee approves legislation to make ending online subscriptions easier
Oct 01, 2024

Borowski & O’Mara join veterans to celebrate success of effort to make their gathering places safer
Sep 17, 2024

Scanlon, Southeast Delegation join Fiedler to applaud signing of Solar for Schools
Sep 10, 2024

Vet's death leads to installment of AEDs at Delco VFW and American Legion posts
Sep 04, 2024

Delco 'sickened' by Taylor Hospital operating room closure
Sep 03, 2024

Grant To Help 60-Plus Trees Get Planted In Newtown Square
Aug 29, 2024

Nurses, officials unload on Crozer plans to end OR service at Taylor Hospital
Aug 29, 2024

Borowski & O’Mara will team up to celebrate success of effort to make veterans’ gathering places safer
Aug 27, 2024

More than a quarter-million dollars awarded for traffic safety upgrades in Newtown Square
Aug 06, 2024

$284K Grant To Boost Pedestrian, Driver Safety In Newtown Township
Aug 06, 2024

New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public
Jul 23, 2024

Guv signs new law aimed at preventing frivolous lawsuits
Jul 19, 2024

Borowski applauds Gov. Shapiro’s signing of free speech legislation
Jul 18, 2024

PA House passes legislation to stop proliferation of ‘health deserts’ across PA
Jul 11, 2024

$2 million awarded for traffic improvements in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve
Jul 10, 2024