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Burns proposal to post all state jobs builds on Shapiro’s plan to open government employment

(Jan 25, 2023) Rep. Frank Burns

Since taking office, Burns has fought for openness and transparency in government, both in Harrisburg and at home. Read more

 

House Democratic Members of Speaker's Workgroup Issue Statement on Efforts to End House Gridlock

(Jan 25, 2023) Rep. Tim Briggs, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

"This bipartisan workgroup is committed to prioritizing seeking justice for child sexual abuse survivors and drafting appropriate operating rules for the Special Session and regular session." Read more

 

Siegel: A bipartisan agenda around safety, security and stability

(Jan 23, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

Pennsylvania can be the bulwark against the politics of cynicism, restore confidence in democracy and its ability to solve people’s problems and usher in a new era of freedom for Pennsylvanians who live under the oppression of poverty and hardship. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers propose medical debt relief bill

(Jan 23, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

A plan to create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Repayment Program was unveiled today by state Reps. Arvind Venkat and Nick Pisciottano, both D-Allegheny; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna; and Tarik Khan and Donna Bullock, both D-Phila. Read more

 

Schlossberg seeks to ensure pet insurance doesn’t bite consumers

(Jan 20, 2023) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

“Pet insurance provides valuable coverage, and consumers deserve to know what is in their policies, what care their pets will receive and the true costs.” Read more

 

Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures

(Jan 18, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

Our digital divide isn’t just between those with and without broadband. It’s also between the skills and attitudes American bring to digital challenges — and the know-how and can-do we need. Read more

 

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“As public servants, we must be held to the highest of standards,” Solomon said. “The people we serve deserve elected officials they can rely on and have faith in -- they lose all of that once the individual is convicted of a crime.” Read more

 

Harkins: Completion of OSHA workplace feasibility study ‘a step in the right direction’

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

“Today’s news is extremely encouraging, because it is a concrete step toward finally bringing Pennsylvania’s thousands of public-sector employees the protections they deserve." Read more

 

Hohenstein: Justice for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse

(Jan 12, 2023) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

To be clear, there are differences between our political parties’ policies, but this comes down to who supports our democratic form of government, who respects the will of the people and most critically, who is willing to put survivors over politics. Read more

 

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus urges Central Bucks SD to reconsider wrong-headed policy

(Jan 11, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Stifling students from thinking critically and expressing themselves is the exact opposite of what schools should be doing. Neither should we prioritize one student’s or parent’s comfort over another student's very existence." Read more

 

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force

(Jan 11, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“Gun violence task forces are a proven method to reducing gun violence,” Solomon said. “This problem requires an all-hands-on deck approach -- state, local officials, and stakeholders working together to mitigate this crisis.” Read more

 

Kenyatta, Solomon, Street to introduce legislation making 2024 presidential primary in Pa. earlier

(Jan 10, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Jared G. Solomon

This would set the date for the 2024 Presidential Primary in Pa. to be on March 19, 2024. Currently, Pennsylvania’s primary is scheduled to take place on the fourth Tuesday in April, long after many states have voted for a presidential nominee. Read more

 

On Jan. 6th, Rep. Kenyatta introduces two bills related to the failed insurrection

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“January 6, 2021 was a shameful day in our nation’s history and if we don’t remember and learn from it, we are doomed to repeat it,” Kenyatta said. Read more

 

Rabb, Neilson announce legislation establishing Jan. 6 Day in schools

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb, Rep. Ed Neilson

“The January 6th insurrection is a stark reminder that democracy is only as effective as the sum effort of its parts and that it takes our collective will toward being an inclusive and honest society to function,” Rabb said. Read more

 

On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever

(Dec 26, 2022) Marc Levy

The number of state lawmakers who are Black, Latino or of South Asian descent will rise as part of what House Democrats call the “most diverse class of freshmen legislators” in Pennsylvania history after candidates ran in this year’s election in the newly drawn map of districts. Read more

 

Malagari announces legislation to combat ‘Grinch Bots’

(Dec 19, 2022) Rep. Steve Malagari

“As representatives, it is our duty to stop predatory miscreants from trying to manipulate our economy. With this important legislation, we can ensure that everyone has a fair shot when shopping online.” Read more

 

Rep.-Elect Anthony Bellmon joins PA Safe Caucus as co-chair

(Dec 15, 2022) Rep. Anthony Bellmon, PA SAFE Caucus

"Pennsylvania voters are sending us more and more legislators like Representative-Elect Bellmon, who agrees that people deserve to feel safe in their communities. I’m excited to have him as a partner in this effort, and we are ready to get to work.” Read more

 

Josh Siegel: Midterms showed voters wanted governance not gridlock

(Dec 12, 2022) Rep. Josh Siegel

Voters want elected representatives who are serious about solving problems and committed to making government function. Let us start the new year by bringing an end to the era of zero-sum politics and ushering in an era of solutions that extend beyond party or partisanship. Read more

 

Rep. Gina Curry to Serve as Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chair

(Dec 09, 2022) Rep. Gina H. Curry

As a co-chair of the WHC, Curry is committed to addressing issues facing Pennsylvanians like maternity care deserts and systemic inequities in the health care system. Read more

 

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates step forward in state’s nondiscrimination policies

(Dec 08, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Pursuing legislation to make these important protections permanent remains one of our top priorities in the General Assembly, and it will be until they are enshrined in our state law. We look forward to championing the PA Fairness Act among other bills to make Pennsylvania equitable for all.” Read more

 

Burns proposal to post all state jobs builds on Shapiro’s plan to open government employment
Jan 25, 2023

House Democratic Members of Speaker's Workgroup Issue Statement on Efforts to End House Gridlock
Jan 25, 2023

Siegel: A bipartisan agenda around safety, security and stability
Jan 23, 2023

Pa. lawmakers propose medical debt relief bill
Jan 23, 2023

Schlossberg seeks to ensure pet insurance doesn’t bite consumers
Jan 20, 2023

Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures
Jan 18, 2023

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign
Jan 13, 2023

Harkins: Completion of OSHA workplace feasibility study ‘a step in the right direction’
Jan 13, 2023

Hohenstein: Justice for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse
Jan 12, 2023

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus urges Central Bucks SD to reconsider wrong-headed policy
Jan 11, 2023

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force
Jan 11, 2023

Kenyatta, Solomon, Street to introduce legislation making 2024 presidential primary in Pa. earlier
Jan 10, 2023

On Jan. 6th, Rep. Kenyatta introduces two bills related to the failed insurrection
Jan 06, 2023

Rabb, Neilson announce legislation establishing Jan. 6 Day in schools
Jan 06, 2023

On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever
Dec 26, 2022

Malagari announces legislation to combat ‘Grinch Bots’
Dec 19, 2022

Rep.-Elect Anthony Bellmon joins PA Safe Caucus as co-chair
Dec 15, 2022

Josh Siegel: Midterms showed voters wanted governance not gridlock
Dec 12, 2022

Rep. Gina Curry to Serve as Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chair
Dec 09, 2022

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates step forward in state’s nondiscrimination policies
Dec 08, 2022