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Hohenstein: Will Pennsylvania finally do right by our kids and taxpayers?

(Feb 14, 2023) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

In the end, I believe this decision gives us the structure we need to follow to fulfill our most basic obligation – teaching our children so that they can succeed. That result will benefit us all. Read more

 

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Introduces Legislation to Push for Equality

(Feb 14, 2023) Rep. Jessica Benham, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

We will do everything we can to ensure LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians have a voice in the halls of Harrisburg and a seat at the table directing our commonwealth’s future. Read more

 

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood

(Feb 08, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Jessica Benham

“Those of us who live here know the challenges that we have faced, recently and stretching into the past, and I know – from my conversations with my colleagues – that many of these challenges are shared by other communities throughout Pennsylvania,” state Rep. Jess Benham said. Read more

 

Vitali: This is how Gov. Josh Shapiro must lead on Pennsylvania environmental funding

(Feb 06, 2023) Rep. Greg Vitali

A new governor offers hope that the chronic underfunding of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will finally end. Read more

 

Policy roundtable: Committee talks green construction and innovation

(Feb 06, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Rep. Mandy Steele

“I’m always proud to introduce colleagues and friends to some of the great resources located in the heart of my legislative district,” co-host Rep. Dan Frankel said. “Phipps has been a leader in green innovation, opting to make changes 20 years ago that some organizations and businesses are finally accepting today, including the creation of three of the greenest buildings in the world.” Read more

 

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Scott Conklin

“Nearly half of the United States already permit the electronic monitoring of abusers in cases of domestic violence, but Pennsylvania isn’t one of those states,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Kyle Mullins

"As a grateful ‘product’ of the state system, I begin the role of caucus co-chair with a sincere interest of keeping our institutions strong and accessible to future generations.” Read more

 

Rabb announces Emancipation Day legislation

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb said the bill would acknowledge the ongoing struggle for Black liberation in a society that still poses threats and allows barriers to persist against the advancement of Black people and allied communities of struggle. Read more

 

Policy Roundtable: Union leaders discuss importance of organizing

(Feb 03, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan Miller, Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Unions are part of the fabric and history of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania,” said state Rep. Dan Miller, who co-hosted the roundtable discussion. Read more

 

Merski, Harkins offer statement on death of EMT Michael Harrington

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Robert Merski, Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered U.S. and Pennsylvania state flags in Erie and Mercer counties to be flown at half-staff. Read more

 

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Hunger is perhaps the least partisan issue Pennsylvanians face,” said Kinkead. Read more

 

O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I urge everyone to open their minds and their hearts to how we can stop this epidemic and save lives. Read more

 

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

I’m committed to working with anyone committed to building a Pennsylvania where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of party. Read more

 

Merski bills would cut government spending, boost transparency, fight blight

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Robert Merski

“We should always be looking for ways to make government run more efficiently, and one way we can do that is through legislation that reduces unnecessary spending, eliminates waste and increases accountability,” Merski said. Read more

 

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities

(Feb 01, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Brennan: AED requirement for state buildings would save lives

(Feb 01, 2023) Rep. Tim Brennan

The use of an AED significantly improves the odds of survival for someone in cardiac arrest and reduces the possibility of permanent impairments. Read more

 

Rabb urges special elections process overhaul as critical races loom

(Jan 31, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“It’s time to rethink the system that got us here. We must invest in a process that is more transparent, accountable, inclusive, efficient and less costly to taxpayers,” Rabb said. Read more

 

Neilson reintroduces legislation to curb speeding through school zones

(Jan 30, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

“Every day, we see people speeding through school zones, endangering the lives of children and the crossing guards in a place where they are supposed to be safe,” Neilson said. “We need to give our kids a break.” Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus denounces Mastriano bill to ban drag shows

(Jan 26, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus recognizes that this legislation – which has no chance of becoming law – is a sad stunt by Mastriano and shows Republicans’ lack of addressing important issues facing our families." Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Testifiers detail issues affecting health care staffing

(Jan 26, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Arvind Venkat, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

“While the pandemic did not cause these issues, it crystalized the problem in a way where the public became acutely aware of its importance,” said Rep. Venkat, who is an emergency physician and the first physician to serve in PA's General Assembly in about 60 year. “Unfortunately, no silver bullet – or magical solution – exists to fix this complicated problem. As we saw when we peeled back layers of the issue today, addressing one issue often calls for the need to find a solution to several more related issues." Read more

 

Hohenstein: Will Pennsylvania finally do right by our kids and taxpayers?
Feb 14, 2023

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Introduces Legislation to Push for Equality
Feb 14, 2023

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood
Feb 08, 2023

Vitali: This is how Gov. Josh Shapiro must lead on Pennsylvania environmental funding
Feb 06, 2023

Policy roundtable: Committee talks green construction and innovation
Feb 06, 2023

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers
Feb 03, 2023

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus
Feb 03, 2023

Rabb announces Emancipation Day legislation
Feb 03, 2023

Policy Roundtable: Union leaders discuss importance of organizing
Feb 03, 2023

Merski, Harkins offer statement on death of EMT Michael Harrington
Feb 02, 2023

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus
Feb 02, 2023

O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners
Feb 02, 2023

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington
Feb 02, 2023

Merski bills would cut government spending, boost transparency, fight blight
Feb 02, 2023

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities
Feb 01, 2023

Brennan: AED requirement for state buildings would save lives
Feb 01, 2023

Rabb urges special elections process overhaul as critical races loom
Jan 31, 2023

Neilson reintroduces legislation to curb speeding through school zones
Jan 30, 2023

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus denounces Mastriano bill to ban drag shows
Jan 26, 2023

Policy Hearing: Testifiers detail issues affecting health care staffing
Jan 26, 2023