Edwin is from Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Wilkes University and has a master's equivalency from Penn State University. He and his late wife, Millie, have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. 

Edwin previously worked as a music teacher and choral director for the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. 

Edwin Pashinski currently serves as State Representative in State Assembly District 121 in Pennsylvania. He was first elected in 2006 and is serving his 9th term. He is the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

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Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15

Supports tax fairness, including property tax reform, believing it will benefit working people and seniors financially.

Believes reducing taxes will benefit working people and seniors financially.

As a state representative, organized legislation to support resources for grandparents raising grandchildren and passed the 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included support for Pennsylvania veterans in farming and production through the PA Preferred’s Homegrown for Heroes program.

As a state representative, supported 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included support for Pennsylvania veterans in farming and production through the PA Preferred’s Homegrown for Heroes program.

- Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15
- Believes reducing taxes will benefit working people and seniors financially.
- As a state representative, supported 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included support for Pennsylvania veterans in farming and production through the PA Preferred’s Homegrown for Heroes program.

Economy

Believes in reducing healthcare costs, ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions, and making prescription drugs affordable.

Wants to reduce healthcare costs, ensure coverage for preexisting conditions, and make prescription drugs affordable.

- Wants to reduce healthcare costs, ensure coverage for preexisting conditions, and make prescription drugs affordable.

Healthcare

Supports properly funding public schools to ensure quality education for every child.

Plans to properly funding public schools to ensure quality education. 

- Plans to properly funding public schools to ensure quality education. 

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Edwin Pashinski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports providing mental and medical care for those struggling with opioid abuse and addiction.

Wants to provide mental and medical care for those struggling with opioid abuse and addiction.

Believes the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has a strong public safety plan.

- Wants to provide mental and medical care for those struggling with opioid abuse and addiction.
- Believes the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has a strong public safety plan.

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Edwin Pashinski

Edwin was born and raised in Nanticoke. He earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Wilkes University and has a master's equivalency from Penn State University.

Edwin Pashinski is a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. 

Edwin Pashinski currently serves as State Representative in State Assembly District 121 in Pennsylvania.  He was first elected in 2006.

Supports property tax relief, living wages, funding public education, reducing higher education costs, and access to affordable healthcare.

Has served on the Commerce committee, which focuses on economic issues such as trade, business regulation, and consumer protection.

Supports fair wages and adequate staffing for workers.

As a state representative, spearheaded a legislative package to aid homeowners and small businesses in recovering from the 2011 floods to protect local jobs.

Plans to work on energizing the economy and enhancing community development.

Supports small businesses and fair labor practices.

- As a state representative, supported 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included support for Pennsylvania veterans in farming and production through the PA Preferred’s Homegrown for Heroes program.
- Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15

Supports healthcare reform to increase access, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

Believes that staffing shortages in veteran healthcare facilities compromise the quality of care for veterans.

Supports fair compensation and adequate staffing for VA nurses.

Supports raising public awareness about healthcare worker shortages, as noted by Don Drewett of the American Federation of Government Employees, who reported a steady vacancy rate of 275 at the hospital since before the pandemic.

Supports making prescription drugs more affordable.

Believes in reducing healthcare costs to make it more accessible and ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions.

Opposes "irresponsible and drastic" state education funding cuts.

Served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.

Supports properly funding public schools to ensure a quality education for every child.

Believes the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) should rigorously scrutinize utility rate increases and hold corporations accountable.

Believes the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) should consider the impact of rate increases on local communities.

Supports fostering Pennsylvania's talents through strong work ethics, small business, and higher education to prepare students for the future.

Believes in the Public Utility Commission (PUC) intervening to protect public interest and develop strategies like renewable energy and efficient water and sewage management systems.

Supports regulating rate increases by water and sewage companies.

Supports the use of LSA grant funding to purchase equipment for flood protection levee system compliance.

Believes clean water should be affordable and accessible to everyone, and opposes rate hikes that disproportionately affect senior citizens and low-income families.

Supports state funding for environmental projects, such as the Luzerne County Flood Authority.

Opposes proposed rate increases by water and sewage companies.

Supports community involvement in public safety, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and leadership in organizations like the Luzerne County Coordinating Council and the United Way of Wyoming Valley.

Supports community safety and engagement by serving multiple townships and cities in PA District 121, including Bear Creek Township, Bear Creek Village, Buck Township, Laurel Run, Plains Township, Wilkes-Barre City, and Wilkes-Barre Township.

Believes inadequate staffing and refusal of locality pay adjustments by local management hinders quality care for veterans.

Believes in the importance of continued public hearings in affected areas to ensure efficient and responsive action from the PUC.

Supports the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1699 in their fight for fairness at the Wilkes-Barre VA facility.

- Supports providing mental and medical care for those struggling with opioid abuse and addiction.
- Believes the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has a strong public safety plan.
- Believes in the importance of continued public hearings in affected areas to ensure efficient and responsive action from the PUC.
- Supports the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1699 in their fight for fairness at the Wilkes-Barre VA facility.

Believes in building consensus to enhance voting rights and election integrity.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Edwin Pashinski is a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. He currently serves as the House Representative for PA District 121 and is the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

Edwin Pashinski currently serves as the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. He was first elected to this position in 2017. He is also a member of the Center for Rural PA and the PA Hardwoods Development Council.

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