Rep. Mike Schlossberg
@repschlossberg.com
PA State Rep. for Parkland & Allentown. Majority Whip.
By over-whelming bi-partisan margins, the House/Senate approved a budget & sent it to Gov. Shapiro today. It's long overdue, reflects compromise, continues the historic fight to invest in our schools, & puts money into working family's pockets. More here: www.pahouse.com/Schlossberg/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
By over-whelming bi-partisan margins, the House/Senate approved a budget & sent it to Gov. Shapiro today. It's long overdue, reflects compromise, continues the historic fight to invest in our schools, & puts money into working family's pockets. More here: www.pahouse.com/Schlossberg/...
Heads up this weekend if you will be driving on Route 100: Norfolk South is going to be doing repairs at the rail crossing on Route 100 between Schantz Road and Penn Drive. Route 100 will be closed 6 AM 11/15 until Sunday evening.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Heads up this weekend if you will be driving on Route 100: Norfolk South is going to be doing repairs at the rail crossing on Route 100 between Schantz Road and Penn Drive. Route 100 will be closed 6 AM 11/15 until Sunday evening.
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REMINDER: The deadline for the 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate is 12/31. If you need help filing, give my office a call (610-821-5577) and we'll get you started or submit online for you. Applications can be filed at mypath.pa.gov.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
REMINDER: The deadline for the 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate is 12/31. If you need help filing, give my office a call (610-821-5577) and we'll get you started or submit online for you. Applications can be filed at mypath.pa.gov.
There are still a few appointments w/ the PA Medi volunteer who comes to my office on Thursday afternoons, but help by phone is available Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For more info about PA Medi, visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There are still a few appointments w/ the PA Medi volunteer who comes to my office on Thursday afternoons, but help by phone is available Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For more info about PA Medi, visit: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
PA cannot afford Congressional inaction on the Affordable Care Act. It's not just higher premiums; longer ER waits, hospitals forced to close, providers moving to more affluent areas. Significant ripple effects await...
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Pennsylvanians grapple with surging premiums, expiring subsidies in Pennie Marketplace • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Growing health care costs for Pennie consumers are at the center of the federal government shutdown, but negotiations are at an impasse.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
PA cannot afford Congressional inaction on the Affordable Care Act. It's not just higher premiums; longer ER waits, hospitals forced to close, providers moving to more affluent areas. Significant ripple effects await...
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The Yellow Dot Program helps people in traffic crashes or emergencies when they can't talk. This program is a shared effort w/ PennDOT, PA depts of Health/Aging, the PA State Police, PA Turnpike Commission, first responders, & local police. Learn more: www.pa.gov/services/pen...
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Yellow Dot Program helps people in traffic crashes or emergencies when they can't talk. This program is a shared effort w/ PennDOT, PA depts of Health/Aging, the PA State Police, PA Turnpike Commission, first responders, & local police. Learn more: www.pa.gov/services/pen...
PHEAA offers webinars to help families better understand/navigate for higher ed. Those webinars are available at the link below, but the one I want to draw your attention to is "Financial Aid 101" on 11/6 and 11/18. Link here: www.pheaa.org/tools-resour...
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
PHEAA offers webinars to help families better understand/navigate for higher ed. Those webinars are available at the link below, but the one I want to draw your attention to is "Financial Aid 101" on 11/6 and 11/18. Link here: www.pheaa.org/tools-resour...
My office has received inquiries about when SNAP funds would be distributed. The Trump administration's decision to only fund partial benefits is going to cause delays for all states in distributing those funds. As I get information, I will share it.
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My office has received inquiries about when SNAP funds would be distributed. The Trump administration's decision to only fund partial benefits is going to cause delays for all states in distributing those funds. As I get information, I will share it.
Chances are, you never met Nancy or experienced her energy directly. But if you've ever worked through Lehigh Valley Career Link for employment services, you saw the work she led for years. Very sad news. Our region is better for her leadership. www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Allentown community mourns loss of dedicated workforce leader Nancy Dischinat
A local leader who has spent more than four decades fostering workforce development in the Lehigh Valley has died.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Chances are, you never met Nancy or experienced her energy directly. But if you've ever worked through Lehigh Valley Career Link for employment services, you saw the work she led for years. Very sad news. Our region is better for her leadership. www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Good morning! My district office is having new phone installation and training today. It shouldn't be too disruptive, but who knows. If you call, please leave a message. You can also email repschlossberg@pahouse.net for assistance.
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Good morning! My district office is having new phone installation and training today. It shouldn't be too disruptive, but who knows. If you call, please leave a message. You can also email repschlossberg@pahouse.net for assistance.
My office is getting calls from folks who get health care from Pennie/ACA. Imagine currently paying $286/month for premiums & get the quote for next yr at $1800/month. The only reaction is to panic. Our neighbors need Congress to extend the ACA subsides.
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‘We’re very concerned’: Q&A with Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley
On the eve of open enrollment, the state’s health insurance marketplace chief told City & State how her team is preparing for the termination of federal subsidies – and what’s at stake for consumers a...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My office is getting calls from folks who get health care from Pennie/ACA. Imagine currently paying $286/month for premiums & get the quote for next yr at $1800/month. The only reaction is to panic. Our neighbors need Congress to extend the ACA subsides.
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Trick or Treat Night is 10/31 in South Whitehall, Allentown and Upper Macungie. Looking forward to a night of fun and community.
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Trick or Treat Night is 10/31 in South Whitehall, Allentown and Upper Macungie. Looking forward to a night of fun and community.
When an emergency strikes, first responders across Upper Macungie, Allentown and South Whitehall run toward the scene. Thank you for fulfilling the call!
October 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
When an emergency strikes, first responders across Upper Macungie, Allentown and South Whitehall run toward the scene. Thank you for fulfilling the call!
Without these funds, our neighbors are going to be in a world of hurt in Nov. The USDA's contingency planning included the use of these funds. Gov. Shapiro's leadership on this is absolutely critical and I stand with him. penncapital-star.com/2025/10/28/r...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins effort to sue Trump over SNAP benefits as shutdown hits day 28 • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A coalition of Democratic state officials, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million peopl...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Without these funds, our neighbors are going to be in a world of hurt in Nov. The USDA's contingency planning included the use of these funds. Gov. Shapiro's leadership on this is absolutely critical and I stand with him. penncapital-star.com/2025/10/28/r...
Today (10/28) is the last day to request your mail in ballot. It's really to late to make the request via mail. Do it online: Vote.PA.Gov or go to the voter registration office (17 S 7th St, Allentown) before 4 PM.
October 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Today (10/28) is the last day to request your mail in ballot. It's really to late to make the request via mail. Do it online: Vote.PA.Gov or go to the voter registration office (17 S 7th St, Allentown) before 4 PM.
Important update for the 24/7 drop box at the Gov't Center. Lane restrictions announced last week no longer scheduled for 10/31-11/4. 11/1 event is still scheduled. Getting to the drop box on Saturday from 8am until 3 pm almost impossible w/out parking & walking a few blocks.
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Important update for the 24/7 drop box at the Gov't Center. Lane restrictions announced last week no longer scheduled for 10/31-11/4. 11/1 event is still scheduled. Getting to the drop box on Saturday from 8am until 3 pm almost impossible w/out parking & walking a few blocks.
In a time when hate and discord seem to be intentionally cultivated, the Tree of Life the Tree of Life symbolizes compassion, growth, shared prosperity, and our connection to one another. I hope we choose the hard but necessary work of tending to that tree.
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In a time when hate and discord seem to be intentionally cultivated, the Tree of Life the Tree of Life symbolizes compassion, growth, shared prosperity, and our connection to one another. I hope we choose the hard but necessary work of tending to that tree.
Hello from my alma mater, Muhlenberg College celebrating the topping off of the Seegers Union expansion.
Why are all the names around me graduating in the late 2020s? When did this happen? Aren’t I late to class?!?! Why does my back hurt?
Sigh. Congrats!. This will be extraordinary!
Why are all the names around me graduating in the late 2020s? When did this happen? Aren’t I late to class?!?! Why does my back hurt?
Sigh. Congrats!. This will be extraordinary!
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hello from my alma mater, Muhlenberg College celebrating the topping off of the Seegers Union expansion.
Why are all the names around me graduating in the late 2020s? When did this happen? Aren’t I late to class?!?! Why does my back hurt?
Sigh. Congrats!. This will be extraordinary!
Why are all the names around me graduating in the late 2020s? When did this happen? Aren’t I late to class?!?! Why does my back hurt?
Sigh. Congrats!. This will be extraordinary!
A community advisory from South Whitehall Police and some tips on how to avoid these types of scams.
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A community advisory from South Whitehall Police and some tips on how to avoid these types of scams.
Had the pleasure of visiting w/ members & staff at district offices in Allegheny Co. Thank you @repvenkat.com for capturing. Being Whip, it's great to know other reps & staff...from Avonworth, Hampton & N, Allegheny to Parkland & Allentown! Thanks for your work putting people first.
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Had the pleasure of visiting w/ members & staff at district offices in Allegheny Co. Thank you @repvenkat.com for capturing. Being Whip, it's great to know other reps & staff...from Avonworth, Hampton & N, Allegheny to Parkland & Allentown! Thanks for your work putting people first.
What goes into running an election? This piece offers insights with Lehigh County's Chief Clerk of Elections, Tim Benyo as guest. www.lehighvalleynews.com/elections/le...
Lehigh Valley Political Pulse | Running an election
Lehigh County Chief Clerk of Elections Tim Benyo said off-year elections are "a little more complicated for county officials," as opposed to a presidential election. This week on Political Pulse, Beny...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What goes into running an election? This piece offers insights with Lehigh County's Chief Clerk of Elections, Tim Benyo as guest. www.lehighvalleynews.com/elections/le...
Trick or Treat Night is 10/31 in South Whitehall, Allentown and Upper Macungie. Looking forward to a night of fun and community.
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trick or Treat Night is 10/31 in South Whitehall, Allentown and Upper Macungie. Looking forward to a night of fun and community.
ICYMI: 10/25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Unused prescription drugs can find their way into the wrong hands. Law enforcement across the country are working to dispose of those prescription drugs. To locate a Take Back event near you, visit: www.dea.gov/takebackday
October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ICYMI: 10/25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Unused prescription drugs can find their way into the wrong hands. Law enforcement across the country are working to dispose of those prescription drugs. To locate a Take Back event near you, visit: www.dea.gov/takebackday
Tell me if you've heard this story before: Legislation gets bipartisan support--in this case, 198-4 vote-- in the PA House. Goes to the PA Senate and stalls.
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Plan to help domestic violence victims collect unemployment frozen in the Pa. Senate – again • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
It’s the third such measure introduced in as many years to have been held up before receiving final consideration in the chamber, despite each one having bipartisan support.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Tell me if you've heard this story before: Legislation gets bipartisan support--in this case, 198-4 vote-- in the PA House. Goes to the PA Senate and stalls.
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While PA distributes SNAP benefits, it is funded by the federal government. The funding is set to run out Nov 1 and people across the country--including in PA--will find themselves without critical help.
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SNAP benefits on pace to run out if shutdown persists • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
More than 42 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
While PA distributes SNAP benefits, it is funded by the federal government. The funding is set to run out Nov 1 and people across the country--including in PA--will find themselves without critical help.
penncapital-star.com/2025/10/17/r...
penncapital-star.com/2025/10/17/r...