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Parker introduces criminal record reform bill

(Mar 22, 2022) Rep. Darisha Parker

Roughly one in three adult Americans have a criminal record, as many as have college diplomas. Having a criminal record can make it difficult to obtain housing, job placements, or public benefits. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill to study benefits of a four-day work week

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

Many companies around the globe have started pilot programs concerning a four-day work week and the results have been promising. There are reports of better work/life balance, higher morale among employees and less spending on child care, Rabb said. Read more

 

The path to defeating Putin lies in ending our dependence on fossil fuels | Opinion

(Mar 17, 2022) Rep. Nancy Guenst, Rep. Joe Webster

Clean energy like wind, solar, and nuclear produced here is not dependent on international market forces and is much less vulnerable than oil and gas to price shocks. Read more

 

McClinton issues statement on Pa. Supreme Court's decision to uphold new state legislative maps

(Mar 17, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

"Pennsylvania’s new legislative maps are representative of the dramatic shifts in our population over the past ten years and will help reverse a generation of gerrymandered legislative districts and protect the right of the people to fair and equal representation in state government." Read more

 

Frankel, Costa unveil ‘Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act’

(Mar 16, 2022) Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Sen. Jay Costa

Currently, the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act allows smoking inside casinos, private clubs and certain drinking establishments. But if passed, Frankel and Costa’s legislation would eliminate those exemptions and expand protections for the employees inside those businesses. Read more

 

Reps. Davis, Warren urge passage of Kayden’s Law

(Mar 16, 2022) Rep. Tina Davis, Rep. Perry Warren

Davis and Warren are the sponsors of the House version of Kayden’s Law and have been working with Kayden’s family, the Kayden’s Korner organization, and child advocacy groups since 2018 to reform child custody law in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Hohenstein: What does being a neighbor mean to us?

(Mar 15, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

The need to listen to Mr. Rogers is greater than ever. We know we have the ability to see the humanity, to see the common beliefs in freedom and opportunity, and to act on them to support our neighbors in the Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Read more

 

Malagari introduces bill to position region as hub for research, industry

(Mar 14, 2022) Rep. Steve Malagari

“An important aspect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the emphasis and funding placed on the research, development and transmission of clean energy,” Malagari said. Read more

 

McClinton renews fight to free COVID-19 relief dollars on one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan

(Mar 11, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“The fact is we have more than $2 billion in American Rescue Plan funds just sitting in the bank right now that we should be using to dig families out of debt, get local businesses back on track, stimulate our economy, and uplift people who have been beaten down by this health crisis." Read more

 

House Democratic Leaders Call on GOP Leaders to “Free the Funds”

(Mar 10, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton, Rep. Jordan A. Harris, Rep. Matthew Bradford

"We’re asking that our Republican colleagues stop politicizing this crisis and join us to help families and workers across Pennsylvania now.” Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Bridges to Harrisburg

(Mar 08, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan B. Frankel

“My hope is that the unforgettable images of our Port Authority bus dangling from a crane will flask through the minds of my Republican colleagues the next time they refuse to even consider working across the aisle to meet Pennsylvania’s basic needs,” Frankel said. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation on clear signage for land development projects

(Mar 08, 2022) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

The legislation would amend the Municipalities Planning Code to ensure that posted signs meet minimum size standards, are conspicuously posted, and include required information on the development and construction schedule. Read more

 

Hohenstein: Youth trans athletes need encouragement, inclusion

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

For a trans athlete, the effort, the preparation, the drive to compete is the same as for any other athlete. Not recognizing a trans person also diminishes the rest of us. Youth trans athletes have the same motivations that kids have always had: to play, to be with friends, to be part of a team. Read more

 

Stop stalling! The time for passing legislation to protect animals is now!

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

It’s time for stepping it up and doing more than just smiling and posing for pictures while proclaiming to be against animal cruelty. Read more

 

Deasy: Liquor privatization 'plan' doesn’t add up

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Dan Deasy

In states that have privatized liquor sales, taxes and fees went up, costing consumers more. Read more

 

Howard: Let’s keep no-excuse mail-in voting

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Kristine C. Howard

The validity and constitutionality of these ballots should not be in question, and I hope that our Supreme Court will find the same. Read more

 

Governor urges lawmakers to support Matzie bill to aid Ukrainian refugees

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Robert Matzie

Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, said the soon-to-be-introduced legislation would allow the commonwealth to fast-track aid to thousands needing it immediately. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities

(Mar 07, 2022) Appropriations

Included inside are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

SERS Board Cuts All Financial Ties with Russia

(Mar 04, 2022) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

Rep. Dan Frankel, who represents the House Democratic Caucus on the SERS board, requested the change as both a statement against the brutal actions of a reckless regime and as a move to insulate the pension system against instability. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Supporting Local Agriculture

(Mar 02, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Emily Kinkead, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“Pennsylvania has a tremendous opportunity to use our local agriculture to address issues like food insecurity and the prevalence of food deserts in our communities,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead. Read more

 

Parker introduces criminal record reform bill
Mar 22, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill to study benefits of a four-day work week
Mar 21, 2022

The path to defeating Putin lies in ending our dependence on fossil fuels | Opinion
Mar 17, 2022

McClinton issues statement on Pa. Supreme Court's decision to uphold new state legislative maps
Mar 17, 2022

Frankel, Costa unveil ‘Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act’
Mar 16, 2022

Reps. Davis, Warren urge passage of Kayden’s Law
Mar 16, 2022

Hohenstein: What does being a neighbor mean to us?
Mar 15, 2022

Malagari introduces bill to position region as hub for research, industry
Mar 14, 2022

McClinton renews fight to free COVID-19 relief dollars on one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan
Mar 11, 2022

House Democratic Leaders Call on GOP Leaders to “Free the Funds”
Mar 10, 2022

Policy Hearing: Bridges to Harrisburg
Mar 08, 2022

Ciresi introduces legislation on clear signage for land development projects
Mar 08, 2022

Hohenstein: Youth trans athletes need encouragement, inclusion
Mar 07, 2022

Stop stalling! The time for passing legislation to protect animals is now!
Mar 07, 2022

Deasy: Liquor privatization 'plan' doesn’t add up
Mar 07, 2022

Howard: Let’s keep no-excuse mail-in voting
Mar 07, 2022

Governor urges lawmakers to support Matzie bill to aid Ukrainian refugees
Mar 07, 2022

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities
Mar 07, 2022

SERS Board Cuts All Financial Ties with Russia
Mar 04, 2022

Policy Hearing: Supporting Local Agriculture
Mar 02, 2022