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Rabb introduces bill to end charging children as adults

(1 day ago) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Legislation to repeal direct file law, reform the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania Read more

 

House passes Cephas bill to reduce costs for homeowners

(May 12, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would permit mortgage lenders to offer discount points to borrowers to lower their interest rate and monthly payments. House Bill 1103 would expand opportunities for affordable credit so that home buyers wouldn’t need to turn to higher interest options like personal loans or credit cards. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates major investment for Navy Yard development

(May 08, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, and other elected officials at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia this morning to announce a state investment of $30 million to develop the Philadelphia Navy Yard Greenway District.The grant is awarded to Ensemble/Mosaic Navy Yard LLC. through the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites program – a strategic and targeted strategy to unlock economic growth by preparing sites for business expansion and job creation. The project will target life sciences, research, and manufacturing. Cephas touted the major investment as a key to unlocking economic growth and prosperity for the Philadelphia region. Read more

 

House passes landmark cannabis bill, moving Pennsylvania closer to safe, equitable legalization

(May 07, 2025) Rep. Rick Krajewski and Rep. Dan Frankel

"For far too long, cannabis prohibition was used as a weapon against Black and brown communities. Today, we took a major step toward a meaningful repair and durable justice," state Rep. Rick Krajewski said. "This bill is about building a legal marketplace that puts working Pennsylvanians first, delivering hundreds of millions to the neighborhoods most devastated by criminalization and preventing a harmful corporate takeover of the market." Read more

 

Cephas releases statement on shooting near Overbrook High School

(May 07, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Today’s shooting of a Philadelphia Police officer near Overbrook High School is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the injured officer and their family, as well as the students, staff, and families of the Overbrook school community. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles in the PA House

(May 07, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Today, the PA House of Representatives recognized the Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles in the House chamber. House Resolution 217, sponsored by Philadelphia House Delegation Chairwoman Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., recognizes May 7, 2025, as Philadelphia Eagles Day at the state Capitol, honoring the team’s second Super Bowl victory and fifth NFL Championship in the 92-year history of the organization. Read more

 

House passes Cephas measure to protect homeowners from unfair realty agreements

(May 07, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would protect Pennsylvania homeowners from signing away their home and generational wealth to unscrupulous realty agents. Read more

 

Rabb introduces bipartisan bill to tackle deed fraud

(May 06, 2025) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Legislation to establish new criminal offense protecting Pennsylvania homeowners Read more

 

Lawmakers, workers rally for PA to Raise the Wage

(May 05, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

“It’s time! We must raise the wage,” said state Rep. Roni Green, who represents portions of Philadelphia. “We know we have to raise our voices and rain doesn’t stop us. Our six neighboring states have raised the wage and if lawmakers don’t know how they can vote for this, maybe they should visit one of our neighboring states to find out.” Read more

 

Krajewski, Frankel introduce landmark Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

(May 04, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Reps. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., and Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, officially introduced long-awaited legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania — a bold, thoughtful proposal designed to center public health, repair communities harmed by prohibition, and create a stable, sustainable market. Read more

 

Parker on Flood Risk for PA Communities

(Apr 30, 2025) Rep. Darisha Parker

Pa. state Rep. Darisha Parker participated in a House Majority Policy Committee hearing on flood risk & mitigation, listening to local officials and experts on the issues that they are facing. Parker says that we need action to protect communities from future flooding as “historic events” become far too common due to the influence of climate change. Read more

 

PA House passes Dougherty bill Increasing aid for affordable housing

(Apr 24, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

HARRISBURG, April 24 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation ( H.B. 643 ) introduced by state Rep. Sean Dougherty that would increase aid for affordable housing in Pennsylvania. The bill would allow a future increase in funding for the PA Housing and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, enabling more people to have safe, affordable housing. PHARE revenue from the state’s Realty Transfer Tax will reach a statutory cap of $100 million in the 2027-28 fiscal year. Starting in 2028 and going forward, the bill would raise this cap to $110 million to help PHARE keep up with high demand for this source of housing aid. “Affordable housing is a necessity that all Pennsylvanians deserve easy access to,” said Dougherty, D-Phila. “This bill takes a very necessary step to making more affordable housing options a real opportunity for many Pennsylvanians who are in need of it.” The bill now heads to the Pennsylvania Senate for future consideration. Read more

 

Young bill to streamline energy efficiency plans passed in PA House

(Apr 24, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

The PA House passed legislation today sponsored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, that would allow for energy efficiency plans for electric distribution companies such as PECO or Penelec to be approved regardless of whether they use mechanical insulation. Read more

 

PA House OKs Burgos bill to provide more fresh food options to underserved areas

(Apr 09, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

HARRISBURG, April 9 – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Danilo Burgos to re-establish the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative passed the PA House today. House Bill 764 would restore the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, which originally operated from 2004 to 2010. The program would once again provide grants for the construction, rehabilitation or expansion of grocery stores, farmers markers and other healthy food retail establishments in low- to moderate-income areas in need. “Restarting this program would allow us to help people who continue to suffer from hunger and malnourishment, as well as improve the quality of fresh produce available to people and promote local agricultural products throughout Pennsylvania,” Burgos said. “Food deserts continue to be serious problem in urban and rural areas alike. This program is proven to help with food insecurity, and it is time to restore it.” State Reps. Morgan Cephas, Nathan Davidson and Greg Scott joined Burgos in authoring the bill and advocating for its passage. Cephas, D-Phila., who serves as the Chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation, said, “I’m very supportive of re-establishing the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative which was a successful lifeline for so many communities in Philadelphia. Rampant health issues including malnutrition and obesity can be linked to a lack of access to fresh foods and Read more

 

National Popular Vote bill introduced in PA House

(Apr 09, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Bill would move PA to join 17 other states in ensuring that every vote counts Read more

 

Davidson and Khan introduce bill to prevent billionaires from influencing Pennsylvania elections

(Apr 02, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

Legislation would prohibit paying voters to vote or register to vote Read more

 

Rep. Kenyatta, Policy Committee examine chaotic federal maneuvers

(Apr 02, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

“Thousands of Pennsylvania workers have had their lives turned upside down, and the loss of the critical services they provide will have devastating consequences for Pennsylvania,” Kenyatta said. “DOGE continues to try and hide its many errors through dishonest and messaging about what it’s doing to eliminate ‘fraud.’ What they are really doing is trying to find any way to slide billionaires more tax cuts at the expense of working people.” Read more

 

Cephas presents Will Smith with House citation to honor distinguished music and acting career

(Mar 28, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

PHILADELPHIA, March 28 – State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials on Wednesday to honor actor and musician Will Smith in a street renaming ceremony in West Philadelphia. Smith is an Overbrook High School graduate and credits his upbringing in West Philadelphia as integral to becoming a successful celebrity and businessman. Cephas, herself a native of West Philadelphia, presented Smith with a PA House citation in honor of his career and his impact on the city and urban culture. “Will Smith’s impact goes beyond entertainment. He’s used his platform to uplift and inspire – beyond West Philadelphia where he was born and raised – shaping culture and opening doors for future generations of artists,” Cephas said. Philadelphia renamed the 2000 block of 59th Street, where it intersects with Lancaster Avenue, as “Will Smith Way.” The 192nd Legislative District comprises communities in West Philadelphia which are north and west of Market Street, including Overbrook, Overbrook Park, Wynnefield, Carroll Park and more. Read more

 

PA House honors heroic act of Philadelphia resident during Jan. plane crash

(Mar 26, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

HARRISBURG, March 26 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognized and honored Caseem Wongus of Kensington for his heroism during the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash in January. Wongus saved a 9-year-old boy who was on fire. He smothered the flames with his jacket and helped get the boy into a patrol car to be taken to the hospital. He was honored with a citation from state Reps. Sean Dougherty, Jared Solomon and Jose Giral, all D-Phila. Photos from the citation presentation can be viewed here: Rep. Sean M Dougherty | Photo Gallery Read more

 

Cephas appreciates SCOTUS ruling on ‘ghost guns’

(Mar 26, 2025) Philadelphia House Delegation

State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., made the following statement in support of today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Biden administration regulations on “ghost guns:”“I’m encouraged by the high court’s decision today,” Cephas said.“The regulations established by the Biden administration in 2022 have shown dramatic results in the reduction of ‘ghost guns’ being found at crime scenes. Not just in Philadelphia, but across the nation we’ve seen fewer untraceable weapons and weapon parts being associated in violent crimes.“I’m glad the court recognized that these regulations are working, but we still have a problem with untraceable and easily obtainable gun kits in our communities. Here in Pennsylvania, I’ve introduced legislation to crack down on the purchase of these firearms in multiple sessions. Last year, the House approved my bill, but it was never considered by Senate GOP leaders. I’m reintroducing legislation this year to ban ‘ghost guns’ and prohibit undetectable firearms, and I’m hopeful the General Assembly will make it a priority given the results we’ve seen from the Biden policies coupled with public support. We can strengthen federal law with commonsense regulations, end access to these deadly weapons, and ultimately save the lives of innocent Pennsylvanians.”The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to leave in place the 2022 regulations to combat gun violence, which included directives to crack down on the sale and purchase of gun kits, and mandating... Read more

 

Rabb introduces bill to end charging children as adults
1 day ago

House passes Cephas bill to reduce costs for homeowners
May 12, 2025

Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates major investment for Navy Yard development
May 08, 2025

House passes landmark cannabis bill, moving Pennsylvania closer to safe, equitable legalization
May 07, 2025

Cephas releases statement on shooting near Overbrook High School
May 07, 2025

Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles in the PA House
May 07, 2025

House passes Cephas measure to protect homeowners from unfair realty agreements
May 07, 2025

Rabb introduces bipartisan bill to tackle deed fraud
May 06, 2025

Lawmakers, workers rally for PA to Raise the Wage
May 05, 2025

Krajewski, Frankel introduce landmark Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
May 04, 2025

Parker on Flood Risk for PA Communities
Apr 30, 2025

PA House passes Dougherty bill Increasing aid for affordable housing
Apr 24, 2025

Young bill to streamline energy efficiency plans passed in PA House
Apr 24, 2025

PA House OKs Burgos bill to provide more fresh food options to underserved areas
Apr 09, 2025

National Popular Vote bill introduced in PA House
Apr 09, 2025

Davidson and Khan introduce bill to prevent billionaires from influencing Pennsylvania elections
Apr 02, 2025

Rep. Kenyatta, Policy Committee examine chaotic federal maneuvers
Apr 02, 2025

Cephas presents Will Smith with House citation to honor distinguished music and acting career
Mar 28, 2025

PA House honors heroic act of Philadelphia resident during Jan. plane crash
Mar 26, 2025

Cephas appreciates SCOTUS ruling on ‘ghost guns’
Mar 26, 2025