A bill that plans to end hair-based discrimination sits in the state Senate. The Pennsylvania CROWN Act passed the House of Representatives last year, but it still hasn't passed the Senate.On this International Women's Day, lawmakers are in Pittsburgh rallying support."We look forward to the Senate to be able to call it up in state government, get it on the floor of the Senate and send it to Gov. Shapiro's desk," said Pennsylvania state House Speaker Joanna McClinton. Read more
“Today’s hearing highlighted the frustration of law enforcement to provide justice to victims of gun violence and their families,” Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton said. “Pennsylvania is behind the curve in passing legislation to address gun violence, and it highlighted the reason we need bipartisan support for these measures.” Read more
March is Women’s History Month -- an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in our country, our commonwealth, and our community Read more
McClinton, a Philadelphia Democrat, is the first woman and first Black woman to lead the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in its 244-year history. Read more
“House Democrats are delivering for all Pennsylvanians – from our students to our seniors to our working families,” said House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “Pennsylvania’s improved Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit will help families balance their budgets and businesses whose employees depend on reliable and consistent childcare to go to work.” Read more
Our office will be closed on Monday Feb. 19 in observance of President’s Day! Read more
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget funded indigent defense funding and public defenders offices for the first time in Pennsylvania’s history. His first budget included $7.5 million for public defenders. Read more
Advocates push to pass the CROWN Act in Pennsylvania, US Congress Read more
McClinton toured the facility, met with staff and learned more about the organization’s mission to serve their neighbors. Read more
What YOU need to know about the 2024-25 budget address + scholarship info, community resources & more! Read more
Pennsylvania lawmakers have expanded the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Read more
HARRISBURG, February 6 – Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders today issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget proposal, which makes important investments in education, jobs and communities, creating new opportunities for strengthening Pennsylvania without raising taxes: “Governor Shapiro laid out a comprehensive proposal that builds on last year’s historic investments in education while recognizing the important work of the Basic Education Funding Commission. House Democrats remain committed to fulfilling our constitutional and moral obligation to fund our public schools to ensure that every child, regardless of their ZIP code, has access to a quality public education. We look forward to working with the governor and our colleagues to deliver on that obligation. “As our economy continues to strengthen, this is a critical moment in time to invest in our workforce and economy. Governor Shapiro’s proposal prioritizes investments that will attract and retain businesses while growing our workforce. “We’re very encouraged that this plan makes key investments without raising taxes or diminishing our healthy surpluses. “To be clear, House Democrats insist that we fulfill our constitutional and moral obligation to fund our public schools; that we do more to invest in our colleges and universities; that we make smart investments to attract and retain businesses Read more
Delaware County winter newsletter 2024 Read more
It may be tax season again, but this year there is good news for local families. Read more
Join my office on Wednesday, February 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the 12 th district police station at 6448 Woodland Ave. for the Southwest Energy Forum! Learn how to weatherize your home, apply for LIHEAP and how you can save money during the winter heating season. Representatives from local utility companies will be present to answer questions and provide resources. Contact my office with any questions! Read more
Neighbors, please join The Family Practice and Counseling Network, A Home for Shana Foundation and my office on Saturday, February 3 at noon at the Church of New Beginnings at 7282 Woodland Ave . for a screening of Aftershock & a community discussion on addressing biases in our healthcare & maternity care systems! Contact my office with any questions. This event is free but, registration is required to attend. Read more
During her visit, Speaker McClinton spoke about King’s legacy, signed the Living the Dream Pledge, and marched alongside students. Read more
Happy Black History Month! This month we celebrate Black History Month! The 2024 theme is African Americans and the Arts, which notes the contributions of Black artists in visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, film, music, architecture, culinary arts and countless other forms of cultural expression. Black History Month is a time where we remember our history and champion the present! Aftershock Screening Neighbors, please join The Family Practice and Counseling Network, A Home for Shana Foundation and my office on Saturday, February 3 at noon at the Church of New Beginnings at 7282 Woodland Ave . for a screening of Aftershock & a community discussion on addressing biases in our healthcare & maternity care systems! Contact my office with any questions. This event is free but, registration is required to attend. Southwest Energy Forum Join my office on Wednesday, February 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the 12 th district police station at 6448 Woodland Ave. for the Southwest Energy Forum! Learn how to weatherize your home, apply for LIHEAP and how you can save money during the winter heating season. Representatives from local utility companies will be present to answer questions and provide resources. Contact my office with any questions! Free Taxes at ACHIEVEability The Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is completing taxes, for Read more
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders' statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s comprehensive economic development plan for Pennsylvania: Read more
In major reproductive healthcare news, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court stated on Monday “that the Pennsylvania Constitution secures the fundamental right to bodily autonomy, which includes a right to decide whether to have an abortion or carry a pregnancy to term.” Read more
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