Kyle Mullins

Michael Mullins died from ALS in 2022. Motivated by the loss of his father, state Rep. Kyle Mullins helped secure $5 million in the state budget to study diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

December 1, 2025– Toyota of Scranton will host a blood drive tomorrow in honor of Giving Tuesday, to raise money and fortify blood donations in support of two employees’ family members. The state budget has a new fund for neurodegenerative disease research, and a Lackawanna County lawmaker helped lead the charge. And, a Luzerne County nonprofit brings together the region’s older adults and disadvantaged with soup.

State Rep. Kyle Mullins’ father died from ALS in 2022. That loss motivated him to fight for neurodegenerative disease research through legislative action. He helped secure $5 million in the state budget for research on neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Bucktown Center features 40 affordable apartments in downtown Dunmore for older adults. The $19 million project opened to residents this year.

Lackawanna County has made great progress in the 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. And the region still has work to do to make the region more accessible for all, leaders, advocates and community members said Thursday.

State Rep. Kyle Mullins of Lackawanna County introduced the bill. The state would not contribute to the Keystone Saves plans, but employees whose bosses don't offer pension plans could set them up and contribute. Senate Republicans promise a review, but have blocked the concept before, despite Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity's support.

At downtown Scranton town hall, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski and Rep. Kyle Mullins try to reassure nervous workers at Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital.

SEIU will join local legislators and advocates to update the community on the future of Regional Hospital after the failed CHS deal.

Democrats defend the spending plan and portray its use of $1.6 billion in Rainy Day Fund money as a starting point for budget negotiations.