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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(1 day ago)

Contraception is Health Care, Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act Advances, House Approves Background Check Bill for Rifles and Shotguns and more! Read more

 

Frankel bill to protect workers from secondhand smoke clears committee with bipartisan support

(Sep 30, 2025)

“There’s nothing partisan about this – Democrats and Republicans agree that a blackjack dealer’s lungs deserve the same protection as an office worker’s,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 26, 2025)

Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act headed to committee, Still No State Budget, and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 19, 2025)

Mine Workers Press Conference, Pennsylvania Joins Northeast Public Health Collaborative, Holding Duquesne Light Accountable After April Storm and more Read more

 

Rep. Frankel Applauds Launch of Northeast Public Health Collaborative

(Sep 18, 2025)

“Working together across state lines is essential to protecting the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Public health threats don’t respect state lines. Whether responding to infectious disease outbreaks, improving vaccine access, or coordinating emergency response, this collaborative gives us tools to be better prepared, more resilient, and more equitable.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 12, 2025)

Transit funding update, resources after the Jefferson Apartment Fire and community events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 05, 2025)

New Scheduling Tool Available, Governor Shapiro Moves to Protect Access to the Covid-19 Vaccines, New Website on SNAP Work and Reporting Requirements & Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 28, 2025)

Magee Nurses, Protecting Medicaid Patients and Labor Day weekend events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 22, 2025)

Supporting the Entire Commonwealth, PRT Route Cuts in District 23 Without Necessary Funding, New Scheduling Tool Available & Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 15, 2025)

The Budget and Transit Funding, Clairton Coke Works, and back-to-school events! Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 08, 2025)

Magee Nurses Win the Right to Vote on Union, Senate Republicans Holding Up the Budget, Beware of Scam Messages Claiming to Be from PennDOT and more Read more

 

Frankel Hails NLRB Decision to Set Union Election Dates for Magee Nurses, Urges UPMC to Cease Union-Busting Tactics

(Aug 04, 2025)

“I’m thrilled that Magee nurses finally have a date on the calendar to make their voices heard,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, who chairs the Pennsylvania House Health Committee. “These nurses are the backbone of maternal and newborn care in our region, and they deserve the same rights as any other workers to advocate for safe staffing, better conditions and the resources they need to provide excellent care.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jul 31, 2025)

Navigating Medicaid Amid New Federal Rules, Community events and more! Read more

 

Rep. Frankel gathers support for legislation to help patients navigate Medicaid amid new federal rules

(Jul 29, 2025)

“Pennsylvanians could have their health coverage cut off simply because they don’t have a computer, a steady internet connection or a stable home address,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “We cannot let that happen.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jul 25, 2025)

The latest on budget negotiations, Community Events and more! Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jul 18, 2025)

The Budget: Waiting on the Senate Republicans to Take Action, Counseling for those in need & more Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jul 11, 2025)

UPMC Must Respect Nurses’ Right to Unionize, House Dems Block Anti-Trans Bill, & Community Events Read more

 

Reps. Frankel and Abney condemn UPMC’s attempt to block union vote for Magee nurses

(Jul 07, 2025)

State Rep. Dan Frankel, chair of the Pennsylvania House Health Committee, and Rep. Aerion A. Abney, chair of the Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation, issued a joint statement in response to UPMC’s apparent efforts to prevent nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital from voting in a union election, and UPMC’s failure to engage with local legislators seeking to safeguard a fair election process. Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jul 02, 2025)

Protecting Trans Kids and Their Families, Expanding Maternal Blood Pressure Monitoring Coverage, Protecting Our First Responders and Community from PFAS and have a safe and fun Independence Day! Read more

 

Frankel reintroduces Protection of Trans Kids and Their Families Act

(Jun 30, 2025)

“Let doctors treat patients, and let families care for their kids,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “This bill simply allows families to focus on what the research says and what’s best for their child – not whether their county is red or blue.” Read more