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Nov 27, 2023 - Fiedler, Hanbidge celebrate signing of Pelvic Exam Consent bill
Nov 22, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation praises designation of Kevin Bethel as new police commissioner of the city
Nov 21, 2023 - Khan Diabetes Awareness Month Resolution adopted by House
Nov 15, 2023 - Fiedler, Hanbidge pelvic exam bill headed to governor’s desk
Nov 13, 2023 - Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus applauds passage of S.B. 500
Nov 2, 2023 - PA House Democrats approve legislation to increase nonprofit security grant program to $10 million
Nov 2, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation helps move eviction reform bill following City Hall public hearing
Oct 26, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation weighs in on the impact of public education hearings in the city
Oct 19, 2023 - Kinsey bill to ban police chokeholds approved by House Judiciary Committee
Oct 18, 2023 - Gallagher bill to modernize Pennsylvania’s acupuncture law passes House
Oct 18, 2023 - Cephas, Curry, Mayes launch Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus
Oct 17, 2023 - Smith-Wade-El and Hohenstein introduce legislation to create Office of New Pennsylvanians
Oct 13, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation hails grants awarded to hydrogen hub to further advance Biden’s clean energy plan in PA
Oct 10, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation advocates for increase in Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program in light of events in Israel
Oct 6, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation, PLBC respond to independent report on alleged racial bias in charter school authorization practices
Oct 4, 2023 - Kinsey, Cooper bill to foster dual enrollment passes House
Oct 3, 2023 - Kenyatta, Solomon’s election legislation voted out of State Govt. Committee
Oct 3, 2023 - Neilson speaks on extending, expanding automated speed enforcement programs
Oct 3, 2023 - Kinsey medical parole legislation approved by House Judiciary Committee
Sep 29, 2023 - Philadelphia House Delegation praises tentative agreement between Unite Here Local 634 and the Philadelphia School District

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Correspondence

Sep 29, 2022 - Burgos and Guzman: Joint letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to rescue Puerto Rico

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News Coverage

Oct 25, 2023 - Pa. lawmakers approve declaration to aid repair work for I-95 bridge collapse
Oct 3, 2023 - Pennsylvania primary: State House committee advances one bill to change the date, rejects another
Oct 3, 2023 - Legislation to move Pennsylvania's primary election day passes House committee
Sep 11, 2023 - Pa. could pass a ‘lemon law’ for homes to protect residents from shoddy construction
Aug 31, 2023 - Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion
Aug 1, 2023 - State Rep. Tarik Khan immerses himself in the community
Jul 25, 2023 - State Rep. Amen Brown hands out free fans to residents in Powelton
Jul 3, 2023 - Pennsylvania lawmakers want to crack down on catalytic converter thefts
Jul 3, 2023 - Pa. House passes bill to counter catalytic converter thefts
Jun 22, 2023 - Clean streets, thanks to WeLoveU
Jun 13, 2023 - Why some lawmakers think this will be the year Pa. raises its minimum wage
Jun 13, 2023 - The Pa. legislature should make speed cameras permanent
May 25, 2023 - Bill aims to curb Pa. litter problem with hefty fines, community service for offenders
May 10, 2023 - Lawmakers and workers rights groups want state officials to let Philly set its own minimum wage
Apr 25, 2023 - Bill aims to increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia
Apr 19, 2023 - Ban on shackling pregnant women, solitary confinement in prison advances in Pa. House
Mar 22, 2023 - The Philly region has a lot more power in Harrisburg now that Dems control the House. Here’s why.
Mar 8, 2023 - New hope for Philly Dems and wary GOP optimism: Shapiro’s budget a rare sign of unity in Harrisburg
Mar 3, 2023 - PA To Consider Adopting Significant Police Protection Measures
Feb 28, 2023 - Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down

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Opinions

Apr 11, 2023 - Waxman: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it
Oct 4, 2022 - Roxborough alum Malcolm Kenyatta: ‘We are failing our kids’
Apr 4, 2022 - Let’s Help Ukrainians Transition to Security in PA
Nov 5, 2021 - When humanity is lost
Jun 9, 2021 - Women’s Health Caucus: Choice is crucial, and we will keep fighting anti-choice legislation
Apr 23, 2021 - Op-Ed: Shelve the theatrics and address real issues affecting Pa. women and children
Mar 3, 2021 - Enduring racial inequity in Pa. requires systemic solutions, including reparations: Rep. Chris Rabb
Feb 11, 2021 - Let’s work for – not against – women’s health in 2021-22

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