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Burgos and Guzman call on President Biden to waive a federal law to allow essential fuel shipments to Puerto Rico

(Sep 29, 2022) Rep. Manuel Guzman, Rep. Danilo Burgos

“We urge President Biden to ease the burden for Puerto Ricans, regardless of political or statehood status, and manage this situation with the same urgency that would involve any of the 50 states in the country. This is a matter of survival and empathy.” Read more

 

Burns proposes ‘fair chance’ legislation for government jobs

(Sep 28, 2022) Rep. Frank Burns

“Thankfully, we are far removed from the days when political patronage and cronyism ruled the halls of Harrisburg and state jobs were doled out as rewards, but there remains work to be done as we continue to professionalize the state workforce,” Burns said. Read more

 

Kenyatta issues statement on shooting at Roxborough High School

(Sep 28, 2022) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“The last time I was at my alma mater Roxborough High School, I was delivering the commencement address. Today I instead went to meet with students and staff reeling from yesterday’s mass shooting. I’m gutted and angry for these families — and the school community I so love,” Kenyatta said. Read more

 

Brown offers statement on mass shooting at Roxborough High School

(Sep 28, 2022) Rep. Amen Brown

Fourteen-year-old Nicholas Elizalde was killed in the shooting at Roxborough High and four teenagers were injured. Read more

 

Isaacson announces legislation on menstrual education in schools

(Sep 28, 2022) Rep. Mary Isaacson

According to reports, 79% of teenage students feel they need more education on menstruation. Many young students report that their first period was “embarrassing, traumatic, scary and confusing” and that they felt dirty during their period. Read more

 

Hearing explores growing need to support grandparents

(Sep 28, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

Held at the Henry Student Center at Wilkes University, Wednesday’s hearing consisted of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, nonprofit founders and state officials. Read more

 

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski

(Sep 27, 2022) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

The proposal builds on Pashinski’s 2018 legislation creating temporary guardianship for grandparents when parents of children are unable to care for them due to substance use disorder. Read more

 

Mullins hosts tour to illustrate local flood mitigation plans

(Sep 27, 2022) Rep. Kyle Mullins, Policy Committee

“Flood damage, stormwater and erosion issues don’t abide by municipal or political boundaries,” said Mullins, D-Lackawanna. “Many miles separate our districts, but all the members of the Policy Committee here today represent municipalities with flooding concerns." Read more

 

Dawkins discusses GOP hypocrisy in Krasner impeachment probe

(Sep 26, 2022) Rep. Jason Dawkins, Philadelphia County Delegation

“If the Republican majority is so concerned with crime in Philadelphia, then why do they oppose funding for our children and why do they deny the city’s elected officials the right to write their own gun safety laws like banning assault weapons?" Read more

 

Committee tours mine reclamation sites, learns about difficulties

(Sep 26, 2022) Rep. Napoleon Nelson, Policy Committee

“Pennsylvania is proud of its mining history, in fact, it’s what helped shaped many parts of the state,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said. “Mining helped fuel everything from our state’s numerous industries to the small towns that formed and grew because of the jobs mines created. However, as we’ve seen in 45 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties that have abandoned mine lands, nothing improves unless organizations, working in lockstep with the government, address the issues created by abandoned mines. That’s why this work is so important, it transforms a problem into a resource.” Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application

(Sep 26, 2022) House Appropriations Committee

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski, O’Mara introduce legislation with bipartisan support to reform hospital closure process

(Sep 23, 2022) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

House Bill 2849 doubles the time in which a hospital system must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days. Read more

 

Webster introduces legislation aimed at strengthening school boards

(Sep 22, 2022) Rep. Joe Webster

“The better informed our school board members are in their decision making,” Webster said, “the more they can ensure our schools are providing the best education possible – while being fiscally sound.” Read more

 

Policy hearing identifies impacts of technological advancements on disabled community

(Sep 22, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein, Policy Committee

“As a member of the disabled community myself, it’s clear from today’s discussion we need to be more involved in the conversations and work to advance technology. As the saying goes: ‘Nothing about us, without us,” said Hohenstein. Read more

 

McNeill bill would require insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings

(Sep 21, 2022) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

According to data from the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The illness can also lay dormant for many years without going detected; screenings can help find the cancer at an early stage. Read more

 

Sappey, Bullock and Rabb introduce resolution recognizing September as Transcontinental Underground Railroad Month

(Sep 21, 2022) Rep. Christina Sappey, Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Sappey had introduced resolutions commemorating the month in previous legislative sessions and this year was joined by colleagues Bullock and Rabb. The language of the document was drafted with support from the Legislative Black Caucus and the House Equity Committee. Read more

 

O’Mara initiative to increase donations to Veterans Trust Fund enacted into law

(Sep 20, 2022) Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

Senate Bill 96, which contains language initially introduced and championed by O’Mara since her first term in 2019, raises contributions to the Veterans Trust Fund when drivers renew their license. Read more

 

Climate Caucus members call on the legislature to act during Climate Action Week

(Sep 20, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski, Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, Climate Caucus

Citing rising temperatures and an increase in climate related disasters, members expressed an urgent need to cut carbon emissions and quicken the transition to clean, renewable energy. Read more

 

Abney introduces bill to help small, local businesses get up and running

(Sep 20, 2022) Rep. Aerion Andrew Abney

“Local businesses are the engines driving our economy,” Abney said. “A financial jumpstart to help small businesses get established should encourage entrepreneurship.” Read more

 

Guzman and Burgos join efforts to aid people affected by Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

(Sep 19, 2022) Rep. Manuel Guzman, Rep. Danilo Burgos

The lawmakers, who lead the Pennsylvania Latino Caucus, thanked Governor Tom Wolf for deploying two members of PA Task Force 1 to Puerto Rico to support Hurricane Fiona response. Read more

 

Burgos and Guzman call on President Biden to waive a federal law to allow essential fuel shipments to Puerto Rico
Sep 29, 2022

Burns proposes ‘fair chance’ legislation for government jobs
Sep 28, 2022

Kenyatta issues statement on shooting at Roxborough High School
Sep 28, 2022

Brown offers statement on mass shooting at Roxborough High School
Sep 28, 2022

Isaacson announces legislation on menstrual education in schools
Sep 28, 2022

Hearing explores growing need to support grandparents
Sep 28, 2022

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski
Sep 27, 2022

Mullins hosts tour to illustrate local flood mitigation plans
Sep 27, 2022

Dawkins discusses GOP hypocrisy in Krasner impeachment probe
Sep 26, 2022

Committee tours mine reclamation sites, learns about difficulties
Sep 26, 2022

State Grant Programs Open For Application
Sep 26, 2022

Pashinski, O’Mara introduce legislation with bipartisan support to reform hospital closure process
Sep 23, 2022

Webster introduces legislation aimed at strengthening school boards
Sep 22, 2022

Policy hearing identifies impacts of technological advancements on disabled community
Sep 22, 2022

McNeill bill would require insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings
Sep 21, 2022

Sappey, Bullock and Rabb introduce resolution recognizing September as Transcontinental Underground Railroad Month
Sep 21, 2022

O’Mara initiative to increase donations to Veterans Trust Fund enacted into law
Sep 20, 2022

Climate Caucus members call on the legislature to act during Climate Action Week
Sep 20, 2022

Abney introduces bill to help small, local businesses get up and running
Sep 20, 2022

Guzman and Burgos join efforts to aid people affected by Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Sep 19, 2022