On a below-freezing day in January, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton delivered food to a West Philly home just minutes from her district office and listened as Sheila Alexander discussed the patchwork of care she’s created for herself. Read more
William Penn School District led the charge of school districts, parents, and community organizations in a legal battle for education funding that lasted nearly a decade.Thursday, House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, met administrators and other elected officials at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy to talk about the investments made in the district and education across the state. Read more
State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district. Read more
YEADON, Jan. 22 – Just weeks before Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils his 2026-27 budget proposal, state lawmakers and school officials gathered today at the William Penn School District’s Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy to highlight historic investments made in the district since 2023. Read more
MLK Day of Service Delaware County Expungement Clinic Read more
The holiday season is wrapping up, and I loved seeingso many of you at our office events — from the FallFestival in October to my Veterans Luncheon in Novemberto Celebrating the Season with Seniors last month.It was a busy year, with a lot to be celebrated. I am stillcounting my blessings from 2025 and getting excited aboutwhat 2026 will hold. Read more
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With the year coming to a close, House Speaker Joanna McClinton believes there are a lot of positives that came out of Harrisburg in 2025 – chief among them a new tax break that will help working families keep more money in their pockets. Read more
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House, in its final legislative action of 2025, narrowly approved a bill that would give voters the chance to decide whether reproductive rights should be enshrined in the state constitution. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, presented Cpl. Joseph O’Donnell of the Darby Police Department and Patrolman Matthew O’Donnell of the Yeadon Police Department with the Speaker’s Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Read more
Learn how to save money on your energy bills this winter. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 22 – In its final legislative action of 2025, the Pennsylvania House advanced a bill that would give voters a say on enshrining reproductive rights in the state constitution. On Wednesday, the House passed H.B. 1957 by a narrow bipartisan vote of 102-101. The legislation would allow Pennsylvanians to vote on a proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment to the state constitution. “A majority of Pennsylvanians support women’s rights to reproductive care, which have been at risk since Roe was overturned in 2022,” said House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “Now the House has acted to protect women’s health care and give Pennsylvanians a voice in ensuring access to reproductive care. Women’s health care should never be a crime, and a woman’s private health decisions should be left to her and her doctor.” The bill, sponsored by state Reps. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, proposes a constitutional amendment to reaffirm every Pennsylvanian’s right to privacy and ensure the state cannot deny or interfere with an individual’s reproductive freedom in their most personal decisions. If approved, the amendment would guarantee the right to privacy regarding personal, sexual, and reproductive health care decisions, including the right to choose or refuse an abortion, Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that four projects in Delaware County have been selected to receive state grants. Three of the projects are in Darby, and one is in Yeadon, with the initiatives collectively receiving nearly $1 million in state funding. “I’m proud to have helped leaders in Darby and Yeadon secure state funding for projects that will improve the Darby Rec Center, Yeadon Community Park, and support the Darby Police Department,” McClinton said. “These initiatives will have a positive impact on residents in both communities. Connecting local projects with state resources is a key part of my job, and delivering funding that enhances the quality of life for my neighbors benefits everyone.” Darby will receive $200,000 to renovate the Darby Rec Center, a facility used by community members of all ages. The project will include replacing the HVAC system, demolishing and refurbishing two restrooms, refinishing the gym floor, and replacing the vestibule and kitchen floors in the nearly 15-year-old building. The state grant will cover the purchase and installation of equipment, as well as construction and engineering costs. The Darby Police Department will receive two grants totaling $665,688. The first grant, worth $266,000, will fund the acquisition of two drones to assist with police operations, including locating missing persons. The state Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, presented Cpl. Joseph O’Donnell of the Darby Police Department and Patrolman Matthew O’Donnell of the Yeadon Police Department with the Speaker’s Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony at the state Capitol today. The officers, who are brothers, were selected for the honor for their actions during a January 2024 incident in which they rendered lifesaving care to a choking baby. “Everyone in this House chamber knows that police officers are on the front lines in our communities — showing up each day to keep our residents safe, enforce our laws, and save lives,” McClinton said. “Officer Matthew O’Donnell and Corporal Joseph O’Donnell III are living embodiments of sacrifice, honor, and service, and they come from a family that has consistently served their community time and time again.” McClinton noted that police officers are often the first to arrive during community emergencies. In the January 2024 incident, the officers were met at the door by a visibly distraught mother holding her unresponsive toddler. Using their CPR and first-aid training, the officers administered lifesaving measures, successfully dislodging an object from the child’s throat and clearing the airway. Body-worn camera footage captured the officers’ swift, professional response to the emotionally Read more
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-191, awarded two Delaware County police brothers with the Speaker’s Meritorious Service Medal for saving the life of a toddler who had stopped breathing. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – The PA House Democratic Delaware County Delegation today announced the approval of $408,500 through the Neighborhood Assistance Program to help low-income people and communities and improve distressed areas in Delaware County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Through the NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95% on contributions they make to a qualifying community project. “Nearly 90 organizations in our region have been selected for funding through the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program,” Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila/Delaware, said. “These groups work tirelessly to serve our neighbors and strengthen our communities. I’m proud to partner with many of these groups on projects that provide food, job training, and healthcare to so many of our neighbors.” “This investment through the Neighborhood Assistance Program will make a real difference for families and neighborhoods across Delaware County,” said Rep. Leanne Krueger. “These funds will strengthen our communities and improve quality of life, and I’m proud to support programs that ensure resources reach the neighborhoods that need them most.” “These public-private partnerships are a concrete way for our local businesses to give back to our communities AND reap the economic dividends from these investments in Read more
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Nearly $3.5 million in state grant funding has been awarded to various organizations in Delaware County that aim to support crime victims, children, and justice-involved people with substance use disorders, while strengthening local justice system services. Read more
The PA House Democratic Delaware County Delegation today announced nearly 3.5 million in state grant funding to support crime victims, children, and justice-involved people with substance use disorders, while strengthening local justice system services throughout Delaware County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Read more
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to ban discrimination based on hair or appearance, after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill expanding the definition of “race” to include hair texture, protective hairstyles and religious creed. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2 – At an event in her district today, Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila/Delaware, outlined measures in this year’s state budget that will save Pennsylvania families and seniors money in the coming year. “When I speak with my neighbors, I often hear their concerns about paying for groceries and childcare, or finding affordable housing, or the price for prescription drugs,” McClinton said. “Unfortunately, we’re not seeing any help from Washington; in fact, White House economic policy is driving prices up and making it harder for working class people. “In Harrisburg, my colleagues and I have always been committed to making life more affordable for our neighbors, and as the House majority we’ve been able to deliver on that commitment.” McClinton noted that the 2023 expansion of the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program that benefits seniors and people with disabilities helped about 25,000 people in Philadelphia and Delaware counties, and that a change to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit in 2024 helped more than 40,000 families in the two counties. As part of this year’s budget negotiations, McClinton said that she and her caucus advocated for several programs to help people save money, including a new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which will help nearly a million people across Pennsylvania at tax time next year with a tax cut of up to Read more
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