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Guzman praises closing of controversial center for immigrants

(Dec 01, 2022) Rep. Manuel Guzman

“I’m glad that this facility is finally closed. This long-awaited moment is the result of a lot of work and the joint effort of the community. This is very rewarding because I embraced this battle as my mission,” Guzman said. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation expresses condolences after passing of Milton Street

(Nov 29, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28 – The Philadelphia House Delegation today released the following statement regarding the passing of former state Sen. Milton Street. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Senator Milton Street, brother of former Philadelphia Mayor John Street and uncle to current state Sen. Sharif Street. Street always showcased an unwavering passion to serve our community, leaving behind a trail of countless contributions to our city. “Leadership and kindness were two of the main traits of former Sen. Street, who also was a tireless activist for the underprivileged. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, colleagues and friends. May his legacy be an inspiration for future generations.” Read more

 

Frankel, Muth to hand off LGBTQ+ Caucus Leadership

(Nov 29, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

Current LGBTQ+ Caucus members Malcolm Kenyatta and Jessica Benham will serve as co-chairs of the caucus in the new legislative session and will continue the work of fighting for legislation that will protect sexual and gender minorities from hate crimes, discrimination and harm from scientifically rejected “treatments” designed to change them. Read more

 

Rabb announces election integrity legislation

(Nov 28, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

This legislation would give the new board the ability to perform oversight and combat election disinformation, ensuring that candidates for public office accept election results. Read more

 

Rabb announces legislation to assist municipalities in establishing green banks

(Nov 28, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

As part of the federal government’s Inflation Reduction Act, the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will go toward providing financial assistance to green banks, which are nonprofit organizations focused on the deployment of low- and zero-emission products, technologies and services. Read more

 

Rabb highlights Native-centered legislation for Native American Heritage Month

(Nov 22, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb said he is highlighting his spate of Native-centered legislation in November, which is Native American Heritage month, to bring awareness to the continuing and widespread disregard for indigenous peoples, their history and culture, and the misappropriation thereof and how Pennsylvania can substantively right these wrongs. Read more

 

Pennsylvania’s Efforts to Fight Climate Change Can Lead the Way for the World

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

It is crucial that states like Pennsylvania be a part of the climate solution equation because we can craft policy in a way that accounts for regional and state-specific climate impacts. Read more

 

Philadelphia Delegation salutes warm welcome to second immigrant bus that arrived in the city from Texas

(Nov 21, 2022) Philadelphia County Delegation

“As their harrowing journey comes to an end, we want to make sure everyone knows that innocent people trying to make better lives for themselves and their families will never be punished in Philadelphia.” Read more

 

Philadelphia Delegation praises coordinated response of the city on the arrival of first migrant bus sent from Texas

(Nov 17, 2022) Philadelphia County Delegation, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

The delegation said its top concern and priority is the welfare of the group of migrants and highlighted that the key words against the backdrop of migrations are collaboration and solidarity. Read more

 

Cephas to step down as co-chair of the legislative Women’s Health Caucus

(Nov 16, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

Cephas said she will face new challenges as she moves on to other roles in the Caucus, but she said regardless of her job title, she will keep championing commonsense policies that support birthing people and their families. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team

(Nov 15, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus unanimously re-elected its current Leadership team to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session. Read more

 

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts

(Nov 04, 2022) Rep. Matthew Bradford

State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, condemned threats against Pennsylvania’s election workers fueled by elected officials and right-wing media repeating the “big lie” about the 2020 election. These threats have already led to county directors and deputy directors choosing to leave their jobs in more than half of the commonwealth’s 67 counties. Read more

 

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Voting is easier than ever. The days of being forced to wait in long lines to cast your ballot in person are over. You can vote by mail, put your ballot in a drop box, or you can still go to the polls in person. Read more

 

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

“My passion for protecting the rights of animals has never wavered. I was proud to author Libre’s Law that strengthened penalties for people who abuse animals, and I’m proud to once again offer legislation that protects our four-legged friends,” said Bizzarro. Read more

 

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions

(Nov 01, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“The antidote to this poisonous disenfranchisement criminal scheme is to ensure that all people are allowed to vote, including those incarcerated citizens serving prison sentences for a felony criminal conviction." Read more

 

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

The bill would add coverage of landslides, slope movement and sinkholes to an existing program in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that currently covers only mine subsidence assistance and insurance. Read more

 

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Jason Dawkins

“This week’s news conference confirms the Republican obsession with District Attorney Larry Krasner,” Dawkins said. “I find it interesting that the Select Committee report, which was just released Monday, didn’t mention or recommend impeachment." Read more

 

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

Language introduced by Rep. Mike Schlossberg that would allow counties to create local overdose or suicide fatality review teams to help prevent future overdose deaths and suicides passed the state Senate and House today and is on its way to the governor. Read more

 

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski

“Disadvantaged Black youth are at highest risk of being victims of gun violence in our city,” Krajewski said. “I heard their stories of how the inability to access their birth certificates were holding them back from seeking opportunities to improve their lives, and I knew I needed to act." Read more

 

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing

(Oct 26, 2022) Policy Committee

“We need to provide students seeking to advance their education with every opportunity possible to do so. That includes online education, because as we heard from testifiers today, it allows students to complete degrees on their own time,” said Bizzarro. “Education is the lifeblood of our economy, and we should take advantage of every chance to support it.” Read more

 

Guzman praises closing of controversial center for immigrants
Dec 01, 2022

Philadelphia House Delegation expresses condolences after passing of Milton Street
Nov 29, 2022

Frankel, Muth to hand off LGBTQ+ Caucus Leadership
Nov 29, 2022

Rabb announces election integrity legislation
Nov 28, 2022

Rabb announces legislation to assist municipalities in establishing green banks
Nov 28, 2022

Rabb highlights Native-centered legislation for Native American Heritage Month
Nov 22, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Efforts to Fight Climate Change Can Lead the Way for the World
Nov 21, 2022

Philadelphia Delegation salutes warm welcome to second immigrant bus that arrived in the city from Texas
Nov 21, 2022

Philadelphia Delegation praises coordinated response of the city on the arrival of first migrant bus sent from Texas
Nov 17, 2022

Cephas to step down as co-chair of the legislative Women’s Health Caucus
Nov 16, 2022

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team
Nov 15, 2022

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts
Nov 04, 2022

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow
Nov 03, 2022

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals
Nov 03, 2022

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions
Nov 01, 2022

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties
Oct 27, 2022

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe
Oct 27, 2022

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor
Oct 26, 2022

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH
Oct 26, 2022

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing
Oct 26, 2022