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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

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jun 27, 2025)

House Votes to Restore Dental Coverage for Medical Assistance Recipients, PA Home Preservation Program Passes the House, and community events! Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jun 20, 2025)

Funding Mass Transit in the Commonwealth, Assassination in Minnesota, Your Well Wishes and Condolences and more... Read more

 

Eulogy of Rebeca Frankel, given by her son, Dan Frankel

(Jun 20, 2025)

Remembering the life of Rebeca Frankel Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jun 13, 2025)

House Acts to Rein in Harmful Hospital Mergers, House Advances Minimum Wage Raise, No to Union Busting and more... Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jun 06, 2025)

Protecting Pennsylvania Health Services and Facilities, LGBTQ+ Rights, Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke, and Gun Violence Prevention Read more

 

The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus condemns antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, Colorado

(Jun 02, 2025)

“History is clear,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, co-chair of the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus. “When antisemitism is tolerated, it turns deadly. What starts as silence or complicity ends in violence and terror. Our hearts go out to Boulder and to Jews everywhere whose sense of safety has once again been shattered.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(May 30, 2025)

Supporting Magee Hospital’s Nurses and Advanced Practitioners, New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect June 5, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers Update and more Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(May 22, 2025)

Pittsburgh's Hospitals Speak Out in Support of Medicaid, Standing Against Antisemitism and Hate, and more! Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(May 16, 2025)

Voting Resources for Election Day, The Voting Rights Protection Act, Senate Republicans Halt Recreational Cannabis and more Read more

 

Adult-Use Cannabis - Executive Summary

(May 15, 2025)

Executive Summary on Adult-Use Cannabis Read more