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Vitali: Environmental Protection needs more funding

(Jun 17, 2021) Rep. Greg Vitali

Budget negotiations will likely be concluded in a couple of weeks. Now is the time that concerned citizens should tell Gov. Wolf and their state representatives and senators that the DEP needs more funding. Read more

 

Rep. Fiedler, colleagues host No More Excuses, End Toxic Schools rally

(Jun 16, 2021) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

“We can use just a portion of the $7 billion in federal funding that has already been sent to PA to this substantive investment in public buildings from Philly to Scranton to Allegheny County,” Fiedler said. “We could create thousands of jobs — good paying, union jobs!” Read more

 

Young condemns H.B. 1300 as ‘Voting Rights Suppression Act’

(Jun 16, 2021) Rep. Regina Young

“House Bill 1300 is 150 pages of drivel and lies outfitted as policy. Its author and supporters have dubbed it with a virtuous name, the Voting Rights Protection Act, but whose voting rights is it really protecting?” Young said, a day after voting no on the bill’s passage in the House State Government Committee. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Pregnancy support, career/technical training, museum, library and vaccine funding opportunities

(Jun 15, 2021) Appropriations

Learn about state and federal grant programs open for applications. Read more

 

Schlossberg, McNeill introduce legislation to address shortage of available mental health services

(Jun 15, 2021) Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Rep. Jeanne McNeill

According to Schlossberg, the program would not only expand access to mental health services and support to underserved communities, but also provide an opportunity to better train and retain psychologists in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Kenyatta calls latest GOP election bill ‘artisanal voter suppression’

(Jun 15, 2021) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“You have the same people who have been stoking the raging fire that we’re currently seeing burn up the trust in the sanctity of our democratic process now wanting to come and act like they’re the firefighters,” Kenyatta said, following the Republican-dominated House State Government Committee’s approval of H.B.1300 along party lines. Read more

 

Sanchez, Schlossberg officially introduce LGBTQ+ Panic Defense bill

(Jun 11, 2021) Rep. Ben Sanchez, Rep. Mike Schlossberg

While similar bills have been introduced in previous legislative sessions, the Sanchez/Schlossberg legislation would extend beyond the “gay” and “trans” terminology to include all members of this marginalized community by prohibiting the court system from allowing a defense of this nature in consideration of serious provocation or insanity. Read more

 

Ciresi’s fair funding bill seeks to rectify disparities in PA school districts

(Jun 11, 2021) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“It’s time to commit ourselves to using real data based on actual need to fund education, which is the reason we created these formulas in the first place. H.B. 1595 would put Pennsylvania back on track to fairly distributing education dollars so that we can achieve equitable funding for every student.” Read more

 

Taking a ‘Housing First’ approach, Freeman bills would address blight and homelessness in tandem

(Jun 10, 2021) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

According to Freeman, his legislation would work together to provide a directive to municipal land banks to convert a portion of the blighted properties they acquire into housing for the homeless and would provide a tax credit under the existing Neighborhood Assistance Program to private developers who partner with land banks and non-profit organizations to rehabilitate such properties. Read more

 

Webster: Uphold the sanctity of democracy and the will of the voters

(Jun 10, 2021) Rep. Joe Webster

Ambition to create distrust is not a characteristic of an effective legislator, and it is not the job of a sitting Pennsylvania senator. Read more

 

Burns’ in-state tuition for military families bill passes House

(Jun 09, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

“Service members’ families shouldn’t be penalized if a parent is transferred outside of Pennsylvania. We owe these families our support, and this bill’s passage will make sure they’re not punished with higher college tuition costs for decisions beyond their control.” Read more

 

Women’s Health Caucus: Choice is crucial, and we will keep fighting anti-choice legislation

(Jun 09, 2021) Women’s Health Caucus

If you are ever faced with an unwanted or nonviable pregnancy, make no mistake: You have the right to choose how to handle it. The ultimate decision must be yours, and we will fight to ensure that remains true. Read more

 

Brown: Legislature must act now to guarantee housing access for all Pennsylvanians

(Jun 09, 2021) Rep. Amen Brown

“The ability to obtain housing should be accessible by everyone, regardless of their background,” Brown said. “We must do our part to end discriminatory housing practices in our state.” Read more

 

House Republicans continue attacks against women’s health, family rights in Pennsylvania

(Jun 09, 2021) Women’s Health Caucus

The series of bills passed Wednesday would, if enacted into law, work to erode the rights of patients and parents and should absolutely be understood as an attack on reproductive rights. Read more

 

Merski bill to revitalize fitness industry heads to House chamber

(Jun 09, 2021) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski, D-Erie, said his H.B. 1438 would establish a COVID-19 recovery grant program for gyms, spas, dance studios and other fitness-related businesses to speed relief to an industry that was brought to a standstill during the pandemic. Read more

 

Rabb introduces legislation to fund all Pa. public schools fully, equitably

(Jun 09, 2021) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb has circulated a forthcoming bill he has introduced twice before that would require 100% of state funds to be distributed through the fair funding formula effective immediately, acknowledging that our most underfunded school districts need significantly more funding to ensure that they have enough resources to educate their students. Read more

 

Brown: It’s time to end medical copays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians

(Jun 08, 2021) Rep. Amen Brown

Not only does the $5 copay pose a financial burden to those incarcerated, but it also presents a public health dilemma by discouraging sick individuals from getting needed care. Read more

 

House Republicans choose political games over Pennsylvanians

(Jun 08, 2021) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“Pennsylvanians are sick and tired of the political games. The state is open. We’re leading the nation in vaccinations. What we need are actual ideas and plans to propel our state forward, and until Republicans decide to put people first, it appears we’re stuck with more actions that do nothing to help our state.” Read more

 

House & Senate Democrats join Gov. Wolf to call for investing in schools, delivering equity for all students

(Jun 08, 2021) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

It’s impossible to calculate how much we have lost as a state, as a society, thanks to inequitable funding leaving kids behind instead of growing their unlimited potential. It’s time to make sure the playing field is level. It’s time to make sure a line drawn on a map decades ago isn’t a ticket to success for one child while being a ticket to struggle for another. We’ve had the tools, now we have the money. Let’s do this right.” Read more

 

Women’s Health Caucus agenda invests in a better future for everyone

(Jun 07, 2021) Women's Health Caucus

The members of the Women’s Health Caucus stressed the need to get to work now to pass this legislation and other bills that will help women and families with real support -- now and in the future. Learn more at www.pahouse.com/parescueplan. Read more

 

Vitali: Environmental Protection needs more funding
Jun 17, 2021

Rep. Fiedler, colleagues host No More Excuses, End Toxic Schools rally
Jun 16, 2021

Young condemns H.B. 1300 as ‘Voting Rights Suppression Act’
Jun 16, 2021

Now open for applications: Pregnancy support, career/technical training, museum, library and vaccine funding opportunities
Jun 15, 2021

Schlossberg, McNeill introduce legislation to address shortage of available mental health services
Jun 15, 2021

Kenyatta calls latest GOP election bill ‘artisanal voter suppression’
Jun 15, 2021

Sanchez, Schlossberg officially introduce LGBTQ+ Panic Defense bill
Jun 11, 2021

Ciresi’s fair funding bill seeks to rectify disparities in PA school districts
Jun 11, 2021

Taking a ‘Housing First’ approach, Freeman bills would address blight and homelessness in tandem
Jun 10, 2021

Webster: Uphold the sanctity of democracy and the will of the voters
Jun 10, 2021

Burns’ in-state tuition for military families bill passes House
Jun 09, 2021

Women’s Health Caucus: Choice is crucial, and we will keep fighting anti-choice legislation
Jun 09, 2021

Brown: Legislature must act now to guarantee housing access for all Pennsylvanians
Jun 09, 2021

House Republicans continue attacks against women’s health, family rights in Pennsylvania
Jun 09, 2021

Merski bill to revitalize fitness industry heads to House chamber
Jun 09, 2021

Rabb introduces legislation to fund all Pa. public schools fully, equitably
Jun 09, 2021

Brown: It’s time to end medical copays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians
Jun 08, 2021

House Republicans choose political games over Pennsylvanians
Jun 08, 2021

House & Senate Democrats join Gov. Wolf to call for investing in schools, delivering equity for all students
Jun 08, 2021

Women’s Health Caucus agenda invests in a better future for everyone
Jun 07, 2021