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Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity

(12 hours ago) Rep. Emily Kinkead

"I maintain that feeding our most vulnerable residents, especially kids in public schools, is a worthwhile and necessary investment from the state." Read more

 

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings

(15 hours ago) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more

 

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations

(1 day ago) Rep. Arvind Venkat

“As an emergency physician and a state legislator, I have seen and talked to many families who are heavily burdened by their medical debt, with many choosing to avoid health services they need just to afford to put food on the table for their family,” Venkat said. “If we don’t start addressing this problem now, it will continue to spiral, and families will continue to avoid critical treatment.” Read more

 

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis

(1 day ago) Policy Committee, Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

“While our caucus continues to lead the way on issues, including education and employment, all of that work will be undermined if we cannot address the affordable housing crisis and ensure our families will be able to a find a place to lay their head every night.” Read more

 

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes

(1 day ago) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Historic preservation preserves our cultural and historic resources for future generations, and plays a key role in revitalizing communities, creating jobs, supporting local tax bases, and improving quality of life,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

Fleming, Kutz unveil leadership of bipartisan Future Caucus

(1 day ago) Rep. Justin Fleming

The Future Caucus focuses on bringing together a bipartisan group of legislators aged 45 and younger to help foster a generational shift towards collaboration and bipartisanship. Read more

 

Steele to introduce legislation for strengthening community safety

(1 day ago) Rep. Mandy Steele

“Recruitment and retention of volunteer first responders in our communities is vital,” Steele said. “Unfortunately, many volunteer companies and departments are suffering from the inability to recruit and retain the personnel needed to keep our communities healthy and safe.” Read more

 

Pielli introduces Consumer Credit Protection Bill

(1 day ago) Rep. Chris Pielli

“In today’s world, our data can be accessed from anywhere in the world in a split-second,” Pielli said. “As much as we should be focusing on protecting our data, we must also be prepared for the next big breach. The people of Pennsylvania deserve more. It’s time we held these agencies accountable for their mistakes.” Read more

 

Representatives, testifiers advocate to Raise the Wage

(Mar 27, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Roni Green, Rep. Patty Kim, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“We are here to fight on behalf of workers, and – I think I can speak for my colleagues here today – we will not stop until we get it done,” said hearing host Rep. Roni Green from Philadelphia. “The old cliché holds true, a happy worker is a productive worker. We can do better, we must do better.” Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to replace state song

(Mar 24, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“State symbols bring us together,” Ciresi said. “When we see our state flag and hear our state song, we should be able to share our commonality and celebrate our heritage as fellow Pennsylvanians. Unfortunately, our current state song is known by few and does not reflect the dynamic and diverse Pennsylvania of today.” Read more

 

Matzie, Marshall to introduce legislation strengthening PA rail safety

(Mar 22, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie

"With the high volume of trains crossing our region every day, we need better controls in place now, before another potential catastrophe.” Read more

 

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say

(Mar 22, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Tarah Probst

“We heard how a lack of reform has contributed to school district budget concerns and how schools’ increasing costs are impacting – and hurting – Pennsylvania taxpayers,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more

 

Pisciottano tackles junk fees, motorcycle lemons with new bills

(Mar 22, 2023) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

The Pay the Price You See bill has been introduced as H.B. 636, and the motorcycle lemon bill as H.B. 360. Both bills have been referred to and await consideration by the House Consumer Protection Committee. Read more

 

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus will work to incorporate the perspectives and needs of Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities in legislation passed by the General Assembly. Read more

 

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees

(Mar 21, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan Deasy, Rep. Steve Malagari

The hearing, held March 21 at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, featured two panels of testimony that focused on the increasing cost of living and the struggle of retirees living on state pensions in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Borowski introduces bill to provide new funding source for EMS

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Lisa Borowski, Rep. Greg Scott

The bill, also sponsored by Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, would amend the Fiscal Code to eliminate the provision that limits the per-mile Medicaid reimbursement of at least $4 to each mile beyond 20 miles of patient transportation. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to protect patients and medical personnel from retaliation

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“When mistakes are made at a medical care facility, patients can suffer physically, emotionally and financially,” Ciresi said. “Patients and medical personnel should be able to report errors and unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation for speaking up.” Read more

 

McNeill reintroduces bill to cap soaring insulin prices

(Mar 20, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“This bill would reduce the financial burden on those who rely on insulin and ease the unfair stress of choosing between medicine and everyday essentials.” Read more

 

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties

(Mar 20, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

“Municipalities in the Lehigh Valley and across Pennsylvania with a large amount of tax-exempt properties are faced with the challenge of providing residents with essential services but without a sustaining real estate tax revenue base,” said Freeman. Read more

 

House, Senate Dems discuss bills to extend workplace protections to public employees

(Mar 20, 2023) Policy Committee

“Today’s hearing shined a light on the need to ensure safety conditions for almost 600,000 public sector workers in Pennsylvania,” House Majority Policy Committee chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more

 

Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity
12 hours ago

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings
15 hours ago

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations
1 day ago

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis
1 day ago

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes
1 day ago

Fleming, Kutz unveil leadership of bipartisan Future Caucus
1 day ago

Steele to introduce legislation for strengthening community safety
1 day ago

Pielli introduces Consumer Credit Protection Bill
1 day ago

Representatives, testifiers advocate to Raise the Wage
Mar 27, 2023

Ciresi introduces legislation to replace state song
Mar 24, 2023

Matzie, Marshall to introduce legislation strengthening PA rail safety
Mar 22, 2023

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say
Mar 22, 2023

Pisciottano tackles junk fees, motorcycle lemons with new bills
Mar 22, 2023

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus
Mar 21, 2023

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees
Mar 21, 2023

Borowski introduces bill to provide new funding source for EMS
Mar 21, 2023

Ciresi introduces legislation to protect patients and medical personnel from retaliation
Mar 21, 2023

McNeill reintroduces bill to cap soaring insulin prices
Mar 20, 2023

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties
Mar 20, 2023

House, Senate Dems discuss bills to extend workplace protections to public employees
Mar 20, 2023