Northeast Delegation

Madden, McNeill re-elected to Northeast Delegation leadership; Kosierowski added to leadership team

“We have worked collectively to bring in millions of dollars for crucial projects that have and will continue to have enormous benefits for northeast Pennsylvania, and we have focused on ensuring our incredibly hard-working district office staffs have easy access to the resources necessary to help our constituents.” Read more

You won't be bored in Monroe County this summer

(Jun 02, 2023) Pocono Record

On June 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., State Representatives Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst are holding a Women’s Expo at Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria located on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. Read more

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ASD students highlight afterschool program for visiting state lawmakers

(Jun 01, 2023) LehighValleyNews.com

Attendees included Afterschool Caucus member Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and House Education Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh. Read more

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Research finds Pa. teachers leaving careers at record pace; lawmakers seek workforce answers

(May 31, 2023) CNHI News

Bills from Reps. Schlossberg and Rozzi work toward addressing the teacher crisis in Pennsylvania. Read more

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PA House passes bill for state-run retirement plan

(May 30, 2023) Lehigh Valley Business

Rep. Mullins remarked in the May 1 Commerce Committee hearing that the bill would not replace employees’ ability to locate additional options to invest in their retirement, “but it will start them on a path to learning more about saving for retirement.” Read more

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'Time to Remember’: Memorial Day at SteelStacks honors the fallen

(May 29, 2023) LehighValleyNews.com

Rep. Samuelson touched on the various monuments in Bethlehem dedicated to veterans, such as the memorial on Arch and Wood streets and one currently on display at SteelStacks. Read more

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Gov. Shapiro Discusses Youth Mental Health Needs, Highlights $500 Million Investment During Lehigh Valley Visit

(May 29, 2023) WDIY

Schlossberg, a longtime advocate for mental health, said there continue to be challenges around having open, honest, and candid conversations about mental illness. Read more

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Flying in and Dining in at Pocono Mountain Regional Airport

(May 28, 2023) PAhomepage

State Representative Maureen Madden issued a special proclamation. Read more

Schlossberg Thanks Humane Society Award Recipients

(May 27, 2023) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined activists, volunteers, and House colleagues to congratulate several United States Humane Society Award winners. Among the recipients was Schlossberg’s House colleague Rep. Jeanne McNeill, who was recognized for her work on Victoria’s law, a piece of legislation aimed at stopping the puppy mill pipeline in Pennsylvania. Read more

McNeill Receives Victoria’s Champion Award

(May 27, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

In recognition for her work to end the puppy mill pipeline, Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill was awarded the Victoria’s Champion Awards by the United States Humane Society. McNeill says she has seen the results of puppy mill abuse and neglect and she vows to never stop fighting to end that cruelty in Commonwealth. Read more

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'I just need $5 million': Local schools superintendent, after Gov. Shapiro offers few details on budget talks for schools

(May 27, 2023) LehighValleyNews.com

“The governor knows where we stand on it,” Rep. Schweyer said. “My leadership knows where we stand on it. We've all been extremely vocal on it. I think there's a very strong likelihood that Level Up will be included in the final budget proposal.” Read more

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