Also rounding up the latest news from the Capitol and the latest 422 road work updates. Read more
Current state law allows libraries to use isolated sales – fewer than seven days each year – of used books without paying sales tax as a means of generating additional revenue. Ciresi’s legislation would expand that to allow libraries to sell used books for supplemental income without paying sales tax throughout the year. Read more
The system in which Pennsylvania pays charter schools for special education is broken. For every special education student who leaves a traditional public school to attend a charter school, their home district is required to reimburse that charter school based on an illogical average cost to educate special education students. Read more
In keeping with his commitment to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pa. state Rep. Joe Ciresi joined Gov. Tom Wolf and business industry leaders outlining a plan to give $145 million in state funding to affected businesses in the hospitality industry because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Beginning March 1, residents in Montgomery County can now apply for emergency rental and utility assistance. My staff and I are relieved that this window is finally open for families and individuals struggling to pay their bills. Read more
“The financial commitment outlined at today’s news conference falls in line with legislation I’ve been pushing since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation that would provide, has provided and will continue to provide desperately needed help to restaurants and local businesses struggling for the better part of a year,” Ciresi said. Read more
As the law stands now, federal, bank and state workers are allowed off work to observe Veterans Day, though schools are not required to close. Read more
Also, expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Read more
“We owe it to our students, families, teachers, and taxpayers to fix a broken and out-of-date 25-year-old charter school law, with issues I’ve seen over 12 years as a school board member,” said Rep. Joe Ciresi. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Joe Ciresi, noting over 20 Philadelphia-area charter schools and management organizations received at least $30 million in low-interest loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, issued a reminder during Tuesday's House Education Committee hearing that lawmakers should ensure taxpayer funds are safeguarded and spent in an equitable way. Read more
Plus I introduced new legislation this week and was recently appointed to the Special Education Funding Commission. Read more
“Now more than ever, it’s imperative we ensure affordable, potentially life-saving immunizations administered by pharmacists are covered by all health insurers.” Read more
The SEFC, which was established in 2013, reviews and makes recommendations regarding special education funding in the commonwealth. Its focus over the last two years has been reviewing the formula that directs state funding to school districts in Pennsylvania that have the greatest need for additional resources based upon the cost of each special education student. Read more
I understand your frustration with the slow pace of vaccinations, as well as the scattered distribution and multiple signups. I am upset, too. We must do better as a commonwealth, and we will – working together. Patience will be required from all of us. Read more
“I look forward to working with my colleagues on the committee to spread awareness of the wealth of Pennsylvania’s activities, promote Pennsylvania to both out-of-state and in-state tourists, and support the artistic, cultural and historical industries that make our state diverse and unique.” Read more
Specifically, H.B. 461 would promote the purchase and use of WaterSense and Energy Star products by annually excluding those products from sales and use taxes from April 22 (Earth Day) through April 29. Read more
The PA Legislature is working across the aisle to deliver important relief for families, workers and businesses. Here are some of the latest developments. Read more
Ciresi said he is especially pleased with the funding to help restaurants, hotels and theaters – and the people who work there – as he’s been consistently working to allocate additional funding to these struggling industries. The legislation establishes a $145 million Hospitality Industry Recovery Program to support hotels, restaurants, bars and taverns that suffered a decline in revenue in 2020. Read more
I am grateful to see a bold commitment to education, especially addressing the long-time inequities in how our state has funded K-12 education that were disproportionately affecting our communities. Read more
This week, my email starts with a short video update in which I share some of my frustration over the rollout of vaccinations in Pennsylvania. Read more
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