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Deasy: Pa. should resolve outstanding unemployment issues before launching new UC system

(May 07, 2021) Rep. Dan Deasy

“For those deemed eligible, they have waited far too long for benefits they have earned and desperately need. For those the department deems ineligible, let us move the process forward now and provide these claimants their right to an appeal.” Read more

 

Bullock condemns misleading mailings to Black and Brown communities

(May 07, 2021) Rep. Donna Bullock

"Voters, especially Black voters, are not easily fooled by these orchestrated efforts to mislead the public with stock images, false alliances, and lies.” Read more

 

National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) would rebuild, replace and revolutionize Pa.’s and nation’s infrastructure without raising taxes

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Mary Jo Daley, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Ed Neilson

In 2021, we have the chance to build back better using the same tool used by great presidents of the past, with an even better America emerging in the face of national tragedy and challenges. Read more

 

Burns: Disabled veterans should get elk hunting license lottery

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

“My bill would earmark one bull and one cow elk tag for this dedicated drawing – and there would be no cost for the tags to the veterans selected,” said Burns, a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Management Committee. Read more

 

Warren introduces legislation to aid child service providers, local government officials

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Perry Warren

After speaking to local officials about the need for change, state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, has introduced two pieces of legislation to support child service providers and local government officials. Read more

 

Briggs introduces legislation to create paid family leave in PA

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Tim Briggs

Creating a paid sick and family leave program is one component of PA House Democrats’ Pennsylvania Rescue Plan – a plan for investing the billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds coming to Pennsylvania. Read more

 

PLBC outlines legislative agenda for systemic equity

(May 05, 2021) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

Members spoke about bills that would resolve bias, create diversity and provide inclusion, bridging the racial divide and inequities in legislation, state government agencies and health care. Read more

 

Madden to introduce bill for full bariatric health insurance coverage

(May 05, 2021) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Madden said bariatric surgery is a procedure of last resort for people, who, despite adopting medically recommended weight-loss programs, are unable to improve their body mass index. Read more

 

House Democrats touring the state to talk with the people about the Pennsylvania Rescue Plan

(May 05, 2021) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

"We have to make sure that money is invested properly, not hidden away in a government vault for a rainy day – because it’s hard to imagine a storm that could hit harder than COVID-19. People need help now." Read more

 

House advances Klunk, Cephas bill to protect workers from sexual harassment

(May 05, 2021) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

H.B. 938 would forbid employers from requiring employees and potential employees to sign nondisclosure agreements related to sexual harassment as a stipulation of employment. Read more

 

PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Today’s Dangerous Anti-Abortion Hearing in the House Health Committee.

(May 04, 2021) Women’s Health Caucus

We thank those Representatives on the committee who have continually stood up for reproductive justice throughout these hearings, including our own co-chair Representative Morgan Cephas, and one of the WHC’s founders, Representative Dan Frankel. Read more

 

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science

(May 04, 2021) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

Heath Committee hearing on organ donation veers into pseudoscience, unfairly attacks Pitt Read more

 

Rep. Tina Davis: The Pa Rescue Plan protects our seniors

(May 03, 2021) Rep. Tina Davis

Health care is one-sixth of our economy, but for home care workers and workers in long-term care facilities, their pay isn’t living up to how important their jobs are to seniors and their families. Our plan will make the investments, help the providers and help the workers – and help seniors in the process. Read more

 

Pisciottano, Mihalek: Bill would protect Pennsylvanians’ personal health information

(Apr 30, 2021) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

Pisciottano said in light of a recent data breach this week, where health and other personal information of more than 70,000 Pennsylvanians collected during contact tracing was compromised, it’s even more important that protections are immediately put in place. Read more

 

It’s time to be responsible with federal dollars

(Apr 29, 2021) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

We have an opportunity to responsibly utilize the billions in federal funding Pennsylvania is slated to receive in COVID and economic relief; investments that would provide all Pennsylvanians a positive path forward. Read more

 

Tonie Willis and Rep. Tina Davis: To cut down on crime, give newborns a fair shot

(Apr 29, 2021) Rep. Tina Davis

How does shackling expecting mothers protect public safety in Pennsylvania? The answer is clear: It doesn’t, not by a mile. Read more

 

Pennsylvania’s waitlist system is an injustice to its disabilities community

(Apr 29, 2021) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

For years, openings for these life-sustaining services and housing have remained stagnant. It’s time we reform this ineffective system and prioritize the needs of vulnerable Pennsylvanians. Read more

 

VIDEO: McClinton Stresses the Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine

(Apr 29, 2021) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

In her ongoing efforts to protect her communities during this health crisis, House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton is stressing how important the COVID-19 vaccine is to building real immunity to the virus and moving Pennsylvania past this pandemic safely. Read more

 

Krajewski, Burgos, Rozzi and Guzman introduce legislation to allow minors to obtain a copy of their birth certificate more easily

(Apr 28, 2021) Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Manuel Guzman, Rep. Rick Krajewski, Rep. Mark Rozzi

“Access to birth certificates helps our youth apply for a job, a passport, bank account, housing opportunities, a driver’s license, or to receive services from the government or community-based organizations. Read more

 

Sanchez: The PA Rescue Plan helps the local businesses hit hardest by COVID-19

(Apr 27, 2021) Rep. Ben Sanchez

We can Recover, Restore and Reimagine a better future with the PA Rescue Plan – and rebuild our economy from the ground up. Read more

 

Deasy: Pa. should resolve outstanding unemployment issues before launching new UC system
May 07, 2021

Bullock condemns misleading mailings to Black and Brown communities
May 07, 2021

National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) would rebuild, replace and revolutionize Pa.’s and nation’s infrastructure without raising taxes
May 06, 2021

Burns: Disabled veterans should get elk hunting license lottery
May 06, 2021

Warren introduces legislation to aid child service providers, local government officials
May 06, 2021

Briggs introduces legislation to create paid family leave in PA
May 06, 2021

PLBC outlines legislative agenda for systemic equity
May 05, 2021

Madden to introduce bill for full bariatric health insurance coverage
May 05, 2021

House Democrats touring the state to talk with the people about the Pennsylvania Rescue Plan
May 05, 2021

House advances Klunk, Cephas bill to protect workers from sexual harassment
May 05, 2021

PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Today’s Dangerous Anti-Abortion Hearing in the House Health Committee.
May 04, 2021

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science
May 04, 2021

Rep. Tina Davis: The Pa Rescue Plan protects our seniors
May 03, 2021

Pisciottano, Mihalek: Bill would protect Pennsylvanians’ personal health information
Apr 30, 2021

It’s time to be responsible with federal dollars
Apr 29, 2021

Tonie Willis and Rep. Tina Davis: To cut down on crime, give newborns a fair shot
Apr 29, 2021

Pennsylvania’s waitlist system is an injustice to its disabilities community
Apr 29, 2021

VIDEO: McClinton Stresses the Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Apr 29, 2021

Krajewski, Burgos, Rozzi and Guzman introduce legislation to allow minors to obtain a copy of their birth certificate more easily
Apr 28, 2021

Sanchez: The PA Rescue Plan helps the local businesses hit hardest by COVID-19
Apr 27, 2021