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State Rep. Chris Rabb to introduce resolution that would designate Pennsylvania as a Hidden Heroes state

House Committee OKs two bipartisan Rabb bills protecting homeowners

(8 hours ago)

Legislation to address deed fraud, safeguard ownership of inherited property clears committee Read more

 

Rabb: Protecting Properties, Families, Generational Wealth

(8 hours ago)

PA state Rep. Chris Rabb's bipartisan legislation to prevent the loss of family assets is one step closer to becoming law. When a loved one dies without a will or estate plan, their property is divided among their heirs, often resulting in the sale of inherited land for pennies on the dollar. The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act would protect the basic property rights of individuals who have inherited or owned property as a tenancy and help to preserve generational wealth. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 28, 2025)

Newly listed state grant opportunities Read more

 

Rabb unveils bipartisan bill preventing forced sale of inherited property

(May 27, 2025)

Legislation to help Pennsylvanians hold onto financial wealth when a property owner in their family dies intestate Read more

 

Rabb introduces bill to end charging children as adults

(May 22, 2025)

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

 

Local Enterprise Resources: May, 2025

(May 16, 2025)

Local Enterprise Resources: May, 2025 Read more

 

Solomon, Rabb call for open primaries in PA

(May 14, 2025)

Legislation to open Pennsylvania’s primaries, H.B. 280, authored by state Reps. Jared Solomon and Chris Rabb, both D-Phila., was voted out of the House State Government Committee yesterday. “One-point-four million independent voters in Pennsylvania provide tax dollars to pay for primaries but have no vote,” Solomon said. “This must end. We must welcome veterans, young people, and other independents into our democratic process.” Pennsylvania has a closed primary system, meaning that only voters registered with a given party can vote in that party’s primary election. Voters who are unaffiliated or registered as a third party are prohibited from voting in a primary election. “There should be no second class among Pennsylvania’s electorate,” said Rabb, D-Phila., and co-sponsor of the bill. “Over 1 million voters are unduly disenfranchised in our state because they have chosen to exercise their right to remain unaffiliated with our restrictive political duopoly.” Read more

 

Rabb introduces bipartisan bill to tackle deed fraud

(May 06, 2025)

Legislation to establish new criminal offense protecting Pennsylvania homeowners Read more

 

City, State Officials Announce Support of Penn Postdoctoral Workers Union

(Apr 30, 2025)

PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 30 - Today, 11 Philadelphia elected officials sent a letter to Penn President Larry Jameson announcing their support for postdoctoral scholars and research associates organizing with the Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn - United Auto Workers (RAPUP-UAW). Emphasizing the need to support the growth of unions in higher education across Philadelphia and calling for a fair and transparent election, State Reps. Rick Krajewski (PA House District 188), Chris Rabb (PA House District 200) , and Tarik Khan (PA House District 194); Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier (District 3), Kendra Brooks (At-Large), Nicolas O’Rourke (At-Large), and Rue Landau (At-Large); and State Sens. Anthony Williams (PA Senate District 8), Nikil Saval (PA Senate District 1), Sharif Street (PA Senate District 3) and Vincent Hughes (PA Senate District 7) wrote: “We, as members of the Pennsylvania Senate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and Philadelphia City Council representing the University of Pennsylvania and part of the UPenn alumni community, are writing in strong support of the postdoctoral scholars and research associates at the University of Pennsylvania who are in the process of organizing their union with Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn - United Auto Workers (RAPUP-UAW). “The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned higher education institution that provides immense pride for the City of Read more

 
 

National Popular Vote bill introduced in PA House

(Apr 09, 2025)

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

 

Rabb, Flick call for bipartisan study of problem-solving courts in PA

(Mar 19, 2025)

Study would look at problem-solving court usage across the commonwealth Read more

 

Rabb calls on House, Senate to move Juvenile Justice Reform bills

(Mar 19, 2025)

Bills proposed to protect children in the juvenile justice system, save taxpayer dollars Read more

 

PA House Dems launch CARE Package for juvenile justice reform

(Mar 18, 2025)

Bills proposed to protect children in the juvenile justice system, save taxpayer dollars Read more

 

Rabb reintroduces bill to remove DUI penalties for legal cannabis use

(Mar 12, 2025)

Bill would protect hundreds of thousands of unimpaired drivers Read more

 

Rabb Working to Fix Outdated Cannabis DUI Laws

(Mar 12, 2025)

Because detectable traces of cannabis can linger in a person’s system for weeks after consumption, medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania remain in danger of being wrongfully arrested and convicted of driving under the influence of cannabis without any proof of actual impairment. Pa. state Rep. Chris Rabb has introduced legislation that would bring Pa.'s laws in line with other states, providing the state’s half-million medical cannabis patients the same rights as others who are approved for legal medical cannabis use. Read more

 

Rabb: REAL Environmental Justice for Pa. Communities

(Mar 06, 2025)

Pa. state Rep. Chris Rabb joined the #PAHouse Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in Chester to hear from public health experts, local officials, and community stakeholders about the need for legislation to better protect environmental justice areas across Pennsylvania. Rabb says not enough is being done during the permitting process to consider the cumulative effects of pollution on historically burdened communities. Read more

 

Rabb, Webster introduce bill to increase transparency in electric supply

(Mar 04, 2025)

Bill would eliminate secret voting on regional energy policies Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 04, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

As anti-Black Attacks Surge, Rep. Rabb reintroduces Emancipation Day Holiday Legislation

(Feb 03, 2025)

Rabb’s legislation seeks to highlight this history and acknowledge the ongoing struggle for Black liberation in a society that still poses threats and allows barriers to persist against the advancement of Black people and allied communities of struggle. Read more

 

House Committee OKs two bipartisan Rabb bills protecting homeowners
8 hours ago

Rabb: Protecting Properties, Families, Generational Wealth
8 hours ago

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 28, 2025

Rabb unveils bipartisan bill preventing forced sale of inherited property
May 27, 2025

Rabb introduces bill to end charging children as adults
May 22, 2025

Local Enterprise Resources: May, 2025
May 16, 2025

Solomon, Rabb call for open primaries in PA
May 14, 2025

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

City, State Officials Announce Support of Penn Postdoctoral Workers Union
Apr 30, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 22, 2025

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

Rabb, Flick call for bipartisan study of problem-solving courts in PA
Mar 19, 2025

Rabb calls on House, Senate to move Juvenile Justice Reform bills
Mar 19, 2025

PA House Dems launch CARE Package for juvenile justice reform
Mar 18, 2025

Rabb reintroduces bill to remove DUI penalties for legal cannabis use
Mar 12, 2025

Rabb Working to Fix Outdated Cannabis DUI Laws
Mar 12, 2025

Rabb: REAL Environmental Justice for Pa. Communities
Mar 06, 2025

Rabb, Webster introduce bill to increase transparency in electric supply
Mar 04, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2025

As anti-Black Attacks Surge, Rep. Rabb reintroduces Emancipation Day Holiday Legislation
Feb 03, 2025