Free flu and COVID vaccines registration. Event date: November 18 Event time : 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, Pa., 19023 Read more
The state House Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 14-11 along party lines to advance a bill that would change how Pennsylvania handles pardons. Read more
Contact or visit my office for assistance signing up for Pennie or LIHEAP! Turkey Giveaway and Vaccine Clinic The Thanksgiving holiday is a time where friends and family come together and share a wonderful meal. My office wants to help, so we’re hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway Saturday, November 18th at the Darby Recreation Center. At this event, residents will receive a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and have access to a host of state-related services and material. Free flu and COVID vaccines will also be available . If you or a loved one could benefit from this event, I encourage you to come out Nov. 18 to receive your turkey! Event time : 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, Pa., 19023 LIHEAP & Pennie Enrollment The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay their heating bills or cover the cost of emergency repairs. If you need assistance applying or have any questions, please visit or contact my office! You can enroll in 2024 health insurance coverage through Pennie until Jan. 15, 2024. For more info visit Pennie’s website or contact the Pennie Customer Service Call Center at 1-844-844-8040. Southwest Philadelphia Community Forum Join Salt & Light tonight at 6 p.m. at 5736 Chester Avenue for a community forum on developing strategies for Read more
Nelson Mandela, the distinguished leader and equal rights activist, once said that “Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else, improves your chances of building better lives.” Read more
Tomorrow is Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday at your county election office. To find your polling place or a ballot drop off site, visit vote.pa.gov. To learn more about the importance of voting in this election, visit my website ! If you need to report any irregularities or errors when voting, please contact the Department of State at 717-787-5280 or RA-Elections@pa.gov . My offices will be closed tomorrow in honor of Election Day and reopen on Nov. 8 th . Please go out and vote. Democracy works best when we all participate! Read more
VOTE!!! Election day is coming up on Tuesday! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. To find your polling place or a ballot drop off site, visit vote.pa.gov. To learn more about the importance of voting in this upcoming election, visit my website ! My offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 7 th and reopen on the 8 th in honor of election day! A Salute to Veterans Join Rep. Young and I for a Salute to Veterans! RSVP online or call my office at 215-748-6712. Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 5900 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 LIHEAP & Pennie Enrollment The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay their heating bills or cover the cost of emergency repairs. If you need assistance applying or have any questions, please visit or contact my office! You can enroll in 2024 health insurance coverage through Pennie until Jan. 15, 2024. For more info visit Pennie’s website or contact the Pennie Customer Service Call Center at 1-844-844-8040. Turkey Giveaway and Vaccine Clinic The Thanksgiving holiday is a time where friends and family come together and share a wonderful meal. My office wants to help, so we’re hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway Saturday, November 18th at the Read more
The speaker of the state House of Representatives has introduced a proposed state constitutional amendment that would restore a sensible standard for evaluating clemency for people sentenced to life prison terms or the death penalty. Read more
Pennsylvania House Democrats today approved legislation that would provide critical investments to our state-related universities while ensuring greater transparency by the universities and instituting a tuition freeze at the universities, ensuring that higher education remains affordable for more than 70,000 Pennsylvania students. Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware joined Gov. Josh Shapiro and colleagues from the PA House and Senate to celebrate a new law (Act 5 of 2023) to improve the collection of data on maternal health and maternal mortality in Pennsylvania. Access to comprehensive and timely data can drive women’s health policies as well as help health care professionals and families make decisions about medical care. Read more
Kevin Butler’s 32 years in prison ended two years ago when his sentence was commuted, and on Monday he lobbied lawmakers for a change in Pennsylvania Board of Pardons rules that he said could give other aging, non-threatening offenders a second chance. Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware testified before the PA House Judiciary Committee today about H.B. 1410, a bill she introduced to amend the state Constitution to create greater opportunities for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to receive a pardon or have their sentences commuted. Read more
Good morning, Chairman Briggs, Chairman Kauffman, members of the Judiciary Committee. Thank you for inviting me to join you briefly today to discuss my legislation, House Bill 1410 – which would create greater opportunities for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to receive a pardon or have their sentences commuted, offering compassion, saving taxpayer resources, and helping us continue to reform our criminal justice system. Having served as a public defender for nearly a decade, I’ve seen many issues with our justice system firsthand. Often people end up in our system because of systemic inequality, chronic disinvestment, undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues, and general lack of opportunity in their communities. As a legislature and a commonwealth, we’ve made tremendous progress on reforming the justice system by implementing meaningful - and bipartisan - updates including Clean Slate and state funding for indigent defense. These measures are already helping some and will help thousands of Pennsylvanians and their families. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish over the past decade, but, of course, there is more to be done including reconsidering the standards for granting a pardon or commutation. In the late 1990s, Pennsylvania, like other states adopted a “tough on crime” approach to justice, which is judged by many to be a failure. Policy makers, advocates and academics agree that this kneejerk Read more
The chair of the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee said Monday that the panel will vote on a proposal on Nov. 14 that would amend the state constitution and lower the vote threshold required for the state Board of Pardons to recommend commutations for those with sentences of death or life imprisonment. Read more
HARRISBURG – Unanimity is necessary for the five-member Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to recommend that the governor grant a pardon or commute a sentence of life in prison or death. Read more
“More than $300 million is spent annually by the state to incarcerate elderly prisoners, despite the evidence that most prisoners over the age of 50 pose little or no threat to the public,” Butler told the state House Judiciary committee at a hearing on Monday. Read more
Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton has been selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with about 200 members, with honorary co-chairs U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.). Read more
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Join us on Thursday, November 9th, as we honor those who've served our nation! Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Pal Center: 5900 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/salutevets2023 Read more
Southwest Fall Festival Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31st! Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: 5736 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Enter of the 58th Street side. We want to ensure that our youngest constituents can safely enjoy their Halloween. Come in costume for an afternoon full of fun with free food, games, bounce houses and face painting. There will also be information on PennDot, Dept of Human Service and employment support. Co-sponsored by The Common Place, Salt & Light and the 12th District Cops & Kids Read more
Southwest Fall Festival Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31 st ! Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: 5736 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Enter of the 58 th Street side. We want to ensure that our youngest constituents can safely enjoy their Halloween. Come in costume for an afternoon full of fun! Are you prepared to vote? On November 7, Philadelphia voters will decide who will be our next mayor, who will serve on Philadelphia City Council and picking judges for many of the state’s courts. While this isn’t a presidential election, it’s just as important because the outcomes of this election will impact our neighbors all over the Commonwealth! To learn more about the importance of voting in this upcoming election, visit my website ! Contact or visit my office if you have questions about registering to vote! This week in Harrisburg Thank you to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition! Thank you to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition for presenting me with a Pink Ribbon Award! When Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward told me about Act 1 it was imperative to me that this bipartisan legislation passed. Act 1 eliminates all costs associated with breast MRI/ultrasound and genetic testing/counseling for individuals at high-risk who are insured under Pennsylvania law Read more
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