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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

 

Rabb announces legislation amending CHRIA, ensuring public health transparency

(Mar 20, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“The public has a right to information regarding potential health hazards,” Rabb said. “We cannot allow polluters to pollute our environment anywhere across our commonwealth under the veil of benign government bureaucracy.” Read more

 

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

“In order to be successful and thrive, Main Street program communities often need a longer time period to fully implement and realize their revitalization plans,” Freeman said. Read more

 

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize women’s issues

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Darisha Parker

In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I can tell you we are going in the right direction in terms of addressing important issues that impact the daily lives of women who have been historically underserved, underrepresented, misunderstood, ignored and generally not heard. Read more

 

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Under her bill, buildings that house child care facilities with possible sources of carbon monoxide would be required to have one or more carbon monoxide alarms, depending on the size of the building. Read more

 

Kinkead celebrates ‘Public Defender Day’ in Pittsburgh

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Kinkead, who worked as a criminal defense attorney before her election to the House, emphasized the fact that Pennsylvania remains one of only two states that fail to provide state funding for public defenders. Read more

 

House Ethics Committee Adopts Procedures, Launches Online Form

(Mar 17, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The website updates include providing direct committee contact information, an online complaint form, and links to House Rules and the committee's General and Procedural Rules. Read more

 

Rabb announces fair ballot position legislation following Philly ballot lottery result

(Mar 16, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

The legislation would require the randomization of each precinct’s list of candidates, so that no individual precinct will reflect the same order on the ballot, ensuring that no candidate has the unfair advantage of topping every ballot. Read more

 

Bipartisan Policy Committee gathers info on derailment response

(Mar 14, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie, Policy Committee

“I think the key ingredient today for us was to learn,” said Rob Matzie, the Majority Policy Committee host. “We have been talking about what we can do relative to rail safety. There are a lot of questions, and we will explore each and every option as we continue this dialogue and pursue every option.” Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El and Hill-Evans introduce bill to expand PTRR Program in PA

(Mar 14, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

“We look forward to partnering with the governor to expand PTRR so that our vulnerable seniors and persons with disabilities in Pennsylvania can stay in their homes,” the legislators said. Read more

 

PLBC announces Crystal Bird Fauset Leadership honorees

(Mar 14, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock

The award is named in honor of former state Rep. Crystal Bird Fauset, who was a Democrat elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1938 and represented Philadelphia’s 18th Legislative District. She was the first Black woman elected in any state legislature. Read more

 

Looking for ways to empower residents to revitalize Main Street

(Mar 13, 2023) Rep. Abigail Salisbury, Policy Committee

Salisbury, D-Allegheny, hosted the tour and roundtable to discuss ways to empower residents and community leaders to revitalize Main Street and strengthen local businesses. Read more

 

Bullock named chair of House Children and Youth, Ethics committees

(Mar 13, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock

In addition to her committee assignments, Bullock was reelected to chair the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Read more

 

Shusterman introduces bill for tax credits for childcare costs

(Mar 10, 2023) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

“A parent should never have to choose between taking care of their child and going to work,” Shusterman said. “This legislation will help more Pennsylvanians afford childcare and in turn, allow them the freedom to work and better provide for their families.” Read more

 

Dawkins named Labor and Industry Committee chairman

(Mar 10, 2023) Rep. Jason Dawkins

The Labor and Industry Committee’s role is to review legislation that tackles issues such as the state’s minimum wage, unemployment benefits and compensation, construction codes and workplace health and safety. Read more

 

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

Rabb announces legislation amending CHRIA, ensuring public health transparency
Mar 20, 2023

Main Street program participation extension proposed by Freeman
Mar 17, 2023

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize women’s issues
Mar 17, 2023

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning
Mar 17, 2023

Kinkead celebrates ‘Public Defender Day’ in Pittsburgh
Mar 17, 2023

House Ethics Committee Adopts Procedures, Launches Online Form
Mar 17, 2023

Rabb announces fair ballot position legislation following Philly ballot lottery result
Mar 16, 2023

Bipartisan Policy Committee gathers info on derailment response
Mar 14, 2023

Smith-Wade-El and Hill-Evans introduce bill to expand PTRR Program in PA
Mar 14, 2023

PLBC announces Crystal Bird Fauset Leadership honorees
Mar 14, 2023

Looking for ways to empower residents to revitalize Main Street
Mar 13, 2023

Bullock named chair of House Children and Youth, Ethics committees
Mar 13, 2023

Shusterman introduces bill for tax credits for childcare costs
Mar 10, 2023

Dawkins named Labor and Industry Committee chairman
Mar 10, 2023