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Cephas touts April 1 opening for longer postpartum care option in PA

(Apr 01, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

Cephas is an ardent fighter for health equity and improved maternal health care in Philadelphia and across the commonwealth. Read more

 

Merski resolution urges greater U.S. involvement to aid Ukrainian refugees

(Apr 01, 2022) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski said he anticipates strong support for H.R. 191, as Pennsylvania is home to the second-highest number of Ukrainian Americans in the nation. Read more

 

PLBC awards Crystal Bird Fauset Leadership honorees  

(Apr 01, 2022) Rep. Donna Bullock, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

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

 

Webster: Pennsylvania must do better to address storm water flooding | Opinion

(Mar 31, 2022) Rep. Joe Webster

To further empower Pennsylvania to combat flood waters, I will soon introduce a bill that would require counties in the state to prepare and implement a comprehensive storm water management plan based on watershed boundaries. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces legislation to protect consumers against predatory rent-to-own companies

(Mar 31, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rent-to-own companies often resort to using the taxpayer-subsidized criminal court system in lieu of a collection agency to recover money from low-income individuals who can no longer afford to make payments and who are unable to cover the costs of effective legal counsel, according to Rabb. Read more

 

Daley resolution to study conservation corridors advances

(Mar 30, 2022) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

“We are lucky that Pennsylvania is home to a wonderful diversity of plants, trees and wildlife. This study will help us look at how we can preserve that, as well as enhance our thriving outdoor recreation industry and provide for safer travel for people and animals around the state,” said Daley, D-Montgomery. Read more

 

Krueger re-introduces bill to ensure equitable access to contraceptives

(Mar 29, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

“Our bill, the bill we’re introducing today, House Bill 2454, would protect access to this important form of health care by making sure that individuals and insurers in Pennsylvania have to provide coverage for contraception,” said Krueger. “The medication that we are talking about today is used for birth control, but it is also medication that treats many other medical conditions.” Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb to introduce legislation allowing for electronic petitioning for candidates

(Mar 29, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“This legislation would bring our nomination process into the 21st century,” Rabb said. “It would modernize and much improve the candidate petitioning process for candidates, voters and government employees while promoting a more efficient, cost-effective and equitable way of encouraging civic engagement.” Read more

 

Gov. Wolf, Rep. Samuelson Call on General Assembly to Invest in Older Pennsylvanians, Individuals with Disabilities Through Property Tax Relief Program

(Mar 24, 2022) Rep. Steve Samuelson, Gov. Tom Wolf

“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits seniors and people with disabilities with more than 400,000 people receiving rebates each year. My office alone helps about 800 people each year complete their rebate applications,” said Rep. Samuelson. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb applauds decision to adjust minimum wage for tipped workers

(Mar 24, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Under this new rule, adopted unanimously by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission on Monday, tipped workers can only be paid below minimum wage if they make over $135 per month in tips — a threshold which used to be just $30. Read more

 

Wolf, Hohenstein, Tartaglione Call on General Assembly to Provide Immediate Support to Small Businesses

(Mar 24, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein, Gov. Tom Wolf, Sen. Tina Tartaglione

“The Governor’s proposal to increase funding to the Small Business Assistance Program, the PA Opportunity Program, and other funding for low-income families addresses the fact that so many of us are under water and need a working-class bailout." Read more

 

State Rep. Amen Brown calls on legislature to increase funding for attorney general to combat gun violence

(Mar 24, 2022) Rep. Amen Brown

The Gun Violence Task Force is a coalition between The Office of the Attorney General, the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, which investigates the origin of guns used in crimes and traces them to prevent future crimes. Read more

 

Hohenstein: How can Harrisburg help the folks who do their budget at the kitchen table?

(Mar 23, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

It’s raining all across Pennsylvania. It is time to help our people dry out and recover from the pandemic. Read more

 

As prices rise at the pumps, it’s time to raise the minimum wage | Kim

(Mar 23, 2022) Rep. Patty Kim

While Pennsylvania’s lagging minimum wage has been a problem for a decade, Putin’s unjust attack on Ukraine has worsened its impact. While the world works to end the devastation in Ukraine, here at home we can help our neighbors by increasing the minimum wage. Read more

 

Bullock announces PLBC scholarship, application period

(Mar 23, 2022) Rep. Donna Bullock

“The cost of higher education is climbing and is potentially out of reach for so many students,” said Bullock, D-Phila. “We want to help students who aspire to go to college achieve that goal any way we can." Read more

 

Rep. Joanna McClinton: America deserves a high court that reflects the diversity of our people

(Mar 23, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

I’m truly excited for all of the little Black girls in schools and young Black women in communities — from Philadelphia to Erie, and Scranton to York — who will hopefully soon see someone who looks like them on the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder awareness, fire and emergency medical services, overdose programmatic collaboration funding opportunities

(Mar 22, 2022) Appropriations

Read about the latest grant programs open for applications. Read more

 

Parker introduces criminal record reform bill

(Mar 22, 2022) Rep. Darisha Parker

Roughly one in three adult Americans have a criminal record, as many as have college diplomas. Having a criminal record can make it difficult to obtain housing, job placements, or public benefits. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill to study benefits of a four-day work week

(Mar 21, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Many companies around the globe have started pilot programs concerning a four-day work week and the results have been promising. There are reports of better work/life balance, higher morale among employees and less spending on child care, Rabb said. Read more

 

The path to defeating Putin lies in ending our dependence on fossil fuels | Opinion

(Mar 17, 2022) Rep. Nancy Guenst, Rep. Joe Webster

Clean energy like wind, solar, and nuclear produced here is not dependent on international market forces and is much less vulnerable than oil and gas to price shocks. Read more

 

Cephas touts April 1 opening for longer postpartum care option in PA
Apr 01, 2022

Merski resolution urges greater U.S. involvement to aid Ukrainian refugees
Apr 01, 2022

PLBC awards Crystal Bird Fauset Leadership honorees  
Apr 01, 2022

Webster: Pennsylvania must do better to address storm water flooding | Opinion
Mar 31, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces legislation to protect consumers against predatory rent-to-own companies
Mar 31, 2022

Daley resolution to study conservation corridors advances
Mar 30, 2022

Krueger re-introduces bill to ensure equitable access to contraceptives
Mar 29, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb to introduce legislation allowing for electronic petitioning for candidates
Mar 29, 2022

Gov. Wolf, Rep. Samuelson Call on General Assembly to Invest in Older Pennsylvanians, Individuals with Disabilities Through Property Tax Relief Program
Mar 24, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb applauds decision to adjust minimum wage for tipped workers
Mar 24, 2022

Wolf, Hohenstein, Tartaglione Call on General Assembly to Provide Immediate Support to Small Businesses
Mar 24, 2022

State Rep. Amen Brown calls on legislature to increase funding for attorney general to combat gun violence
Mar 24, 2022

Hohenstein: How can Harrisburg help the folks who do their budget at the kitchen table?
Mar 23, 2022

As prices rise at the pumps, it’s time to raise the minimum wage | Kim
Mar 23, 2022

Bullock announces PLBC scholarship, application period
Mar 23, 2022

Rep. Joanna McClinton: America deserves a high court that reflects the diversity of our people
Mar 23, 2022

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder awareness, fire and emergency medical services, overdose programmatic collaboration funding opportunities
Mar 22, 2022

Parker introduces criminal record reform bill
Mar 22, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill to study benefits of a four-day work week
Mar 21, 2022

The path to defeating Putin lies in ending our dependence on fossil fuels | Opinion
Mar 17, 2022