Easton, Pa. — State Rep. Robert L. Freeman has been awarded the 2023 Advocate of the Year award by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA).
The award recognizes “dedicated leadership and outstanding advocacy for the Pennsylvania news media industry,” according to a release from the organization.
“We are delighted to recognize Rep. Freeman for his continuing and distinguished service in the House of Representatives on behalf of all Pennsylvanians,’’ PNA President William M. Cotter said. “PNA has worked with the representative on matters critical to news media organizations, among them public notice and issues related to the government access, transparency and accountability so essential to a healthy democracy.”
The Northampton County Democrat who represents the 136th District has served in the Pennsylvania House since 1999, his second tour of legislative service. Rep. Freeman previously served as a state representative from 1983 to 1994. He is chairman of the House Local Government Committee and previously served on the Labor Relations, Environmental Resources and Energy, and State Government committees.