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Removing the Stigma of “Welfare” - An Op-Ed by Sens. Bob Mensch and Jay Costa

The term “welfare” is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals.  However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation. One state agency that suffers from the use of the term “welfare” is the …

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Mackenzie to Host Special Needs Awareness Day April 13

April also marks National Autism Awareness Month EMMAUS – Rep.Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) encourages local families and individuals who are involved with children or adults with special needs to attend his free Special Needs Awareness Day on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at OAA …

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Local Veterans Call For End of Sequester to Protect Veterans in Need

[Allentown, PA] — Reacting to the federal sequester, Keystone Progress, local veterans, and community members held a press conference on Wednesday, March 20, discussing how severe budget cuts are hurting Pennsylvania’s veterans.  The event took place at the World War II Monument in West Park, …

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South Mountain Series - Your Backyard

South Mountain will be the focus of four programs in the series South Mountain  - Our Backyard: Past, Today, and Tomorrow presented by the Emmaus & Upper Milford Environmental Advisory Council in partnership with the Wildlands Conservancy.  The programs are relevant to all living in the Lehigh …

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Union position on Allentown Water & Sewer Lease

Position of Local 32BJ, SEIU on Allentown Water and Sewer Leasing issue   Spokesperson: David Melman, SEIU leader responsible for Allentown City employees.   I am speaking today to make sure our position on the issue of leasing the City’s Water and Sewer system is clear.   SEIU Local 32BJ …

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Penn Action, LEPOCO and Keystone Progress Call for reigning in wasteful spending in order to invest in America's middle class

Penn Action, LEPOCO and Keystone Progress call for reigning in wasteful spending in order to invest in America's middle class.  [Allentown, PA] — As part of a National Day of Action across the country, Penn Action, LEPOCO and Keystone Progress will gather at Sen. Toomey’s office at 1150 Cedar Crest…

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State Sen. Bob Mensch: Pa. faces public pension crisis

By State Sen. Bob Mensch More than five years after the sub-prime mortgage collapse, state and local governments and school districts across Pennsylvania continue to struggle with the impacts of the economic crisis. While revenues are slowly improving, the reverberations of the economic crisis are …

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State Sen. Bob Mensch: PA Faces Public Pension Crisis

By State Sen. Bob Mensch Tuesday, February 19,2013 More than five years after the sub-prime mortgage collapse, state and local governments and school districts across Pennsylvania continue to struggle with the impacts of the economic crisis. While revenues are slowly improving, the reverberations …

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LWV Running for Local Office Handbook

Thinking of running for local office this year? Circulating a petition to get on the ballot begins this Tuesday, February 19. To many, running for local office can be a daunting task. In order to assist candidates through this complex process, the League of Women Voters of Lehigh and Northampton …

Government

Senator Bob Mensch - February 8, 2013 Weekly Session Wrap-Up

Dear Friend, This week marked the start of the 2013-14 budget process, as Governor Corbett proposed his spending plan before a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday. Details are below. The good news is revenues are up, so we can fund essential programs without raising income taxes. While…

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