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Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize women’s issues

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Darisha Parker

In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I can tell you we are going in the right direction in terms of addressing important issues that impact the daily lives of women who have been historically underserved, underrepresented, misunderstood, ignored and generally not heard. Read more

 

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Under her bill, buildings that house child care facilities with possible sources of carbon monoxide would be required to have one or more carbon monoxide alarms, depending on the size of the building. Read more

 

Kinkead celebrates ‘Public Defender Day’ in Pittsburgh

(Mar 17, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Kinkead, who worked as a criminal defense attorney before her election to the House, emphasized the fact that Pennsylvania remains one of only two states that fail to provide state funding for public defenders. Read more

 

House Ethics Committee Adopts Procedures, Launches Online Form

(Mar 17, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The website updates include providing direct committee contact information, an online complaint form, and links to House Rules and the committee's General and Procedural Rules. Read more

 

Rabb announces fair ballot position legislation following Philly ballot lottery result

(Mar 16, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

The legislation would require the randomization of each precinct’s list of candidates, so that no individual precinct will reflect the same order on the ballot, ensuring that no candidate has the unfair advantage of topping every ballot. Read more

 

Bipartisan Policy Committee gathers info on derailment response

(Mar 14, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie, Policy Committee

“I think the key ingredient today for us was to learn,” said Rob Matzie, the Majority Policy Committee host. “We have been talking about what we can do relative to rail safety. There are a lot of questions, and we will explore each and every option as we continue this dialogue and pursue every option.” Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El and Hill-Evans introduce bill to expand PTRR Program in PA

(Mar 14, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

“We look forward to partnering with the governor to expand PTRR so that our vulnerable seniors and persons with disabilities in Pennsylvania can stay in their homes,” the legislators said. Read more

 

Looking for ways to empower residents to revitalize Main Street

(Mar 13, 2023) Rep. Abigail Salisbury, Policy Committee

Salisbury, D-Allegheny, hosted the tour and roundtable to discuss ways to empower residents and community leaders to revitalize Main Street and strengthen local businesses. Read more

 

Shusterman introduces bill for tax credits for childcare costs

(Mar 10, 2023) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

“A parent should never have to choose between taking care of their child and going to work,” Shusterman said. “This legislation will help more Pennsylvanians afford childcare and in turn, allow them the freedom to work and better provide for their families.” Read more

 

Dawkins named Labor and Industry Committee chairman

(Mar 10, 2023) Rep. Jason Dawkins

The Labor and Industry Committee’s role is to review legislation that tackles issues such as the state’s minimum wage, unemployment benefits and compensation, construction codes and workplace health and safety. Read more

 

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers

(Mar 09, 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

 

Pashinski and Madden introduce legislation to make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Launched as a Pennsylvania Farm Bill initiative in 2019, the PA Preferred Organic Program has been used to increase market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. Read more

 

Ciresi, Haddock introduce legislation to expand property tax, rent relief

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Jim Haddock

“We must act now to expand PTRR as next year, thousands of seniors will lose eligibility because their Social Security cost-of-living adjustments will push them above the eligibility threshold,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

Freeman said his legislation would require the state Board of Education to establish a tutoring program, which would provide academic credit to students in 11th and 12th grades for tutoring pupils in grades one to six. Read more

 

Conklin named majority chair of State Government Committee

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Scott Conklin

“We have a number of issues that our commonwealth will have to address in the coming years, and I am dedicated to tackling those issues head-on,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Fiedler introduces legislation for solar energy grant program for PA schools

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

The grant program, “Solar for Schools,” would issue grants to schools for solar energy projects, including costs related to equipment, installation and maintenance of solar energy systems. Read more

 

Pashinski, O’Mara re-introduce legislation to reform hospital closure process

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

“When hospitals and health care facilities close or drastically reduce services with little or no notice, their patients, doctors, nurses, and staff suffer,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Schweyer named Education Committee majority chairman

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

The Education Committee reviews bills that address educational funding for 500 school districts, community college and higher education institutions, school choice and charter schools, teacher standards and more. Read more

 

Solomon appointed to chair of Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

The Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee has oversight of the Department of Military Affairs and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency as well as the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under the Department of Health. Read more

 

Harkins: Legislative Audit Advisory Commission accepts audit of General Assembly’s 2022 finances

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Harkins, D-Erie, said that as majority chairman, he will continue to ensure the commission fulfills its responsibility of keeping the public informed about the General Assembly’s finances. Read more

 

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize women’s issues
Mar 17, 2023

McNeill reintroduces bill to protect young children from carbon monoxide poisoning
Mar 17, 2023

Kinkead celebrates ‘Public Defender Day’ in Pittsburgh
Mar 17, 2023

House Ethics Committee Adopts Procedures, Launches Online Form
Mar 17, 2023

Rabb announces fair ballot position legislation following Philly ballot lottery result
Mar 16, 2023

Bipartisan Policy Committee gathers info on derailment response
Mar 14, 2023

Smith-Wade-El and Hill-Evans introduce bill to expand PTRR Program in PA
Mar 14, 2023

Looking for ways to empower residents to revitalize Main Street
Mar 13, 2023

Shusterman introduces bill for tax credits for childcare costs
Mar 10, 2023

Dawkins named Labor and Industry Committee chairman
Mar 10, 2023

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers
Mar 09, 2023

Pashinski and Madden introduce legislation to make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent
Mar 09, 2023

Ciresi, Haddock introduce legislation to expand property tax, rent relief
Mar 09, 2023

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools
Mar 09, 2023

Conklin named majority chair of State Government Committee
Mar 09, 2023

Fiedler introduces legislation for solar energy grant program for PA schools
Mar 08, 2023

Pashinski, O’Mara re-introduce legislation to reform hospital closure process
Mar 08, 2023

Schweyer named Education Committee majority chairman
Mar 08, 2023

Solomon appointed to chair of Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
Mar 08, 2023

Harkins: Legislative Audit Advisory Commission accepts audit of General Assembly’s 2022 finances
Mar 08, 2023