BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Aug. 16): There's still time to donate school supplies

(Aug 16, 2023)

My office is still accepting donations for our Back-to-School supply drive. There are only a few days left, we ask that donations be dropped off by Aug. 18. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST [July 14]: Reviewing the Budget, Recapping July 4 Festivities, and More!

(Jul 14, 2023)

Last week, the PA House passed a budget for the Commonwealth. It had been sent to the Senate after the first version was passed by the House in early June. After it was sent back to the Senate, it took until June 30 to have them send their version back to the House for concurrence. Read more

 

Rep. Sanchez applauds family health center ahead of grand opening

(Jul 06, 2023)

Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery said he is thrilled to support the grand opening of the Visiting Nurse Association Family Health Center at North Hills, a significant development in bringing back accessible health care services for all ages to the North Hills community and beyond. Read more

 

House committee clears bill that would nix constitutional questions in off-year elections

(Jun 28, 2023)

“The constitutional amendment process really should not be taken lightly,” said Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, the bill’s prime sponsor, and “should seek to maximize voter participation and should not be done by a handful of voters.” Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 8): Kicking off Pride Month in Montco

(Jun 08, 2023)

As we recognize Pride Month, elected legislators are reminded that it is our duty to create laws and regulations to help, not hurt, our commonwealth. Read more

 

Sanchez brings home funding for new public works truck

(Jun 05, 2023)

“This new work truck will help carry out jobs like snow removal and critical infrastructure repairs, ensuring these projects go smoothly and quickly," Sanchez said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 22): Celebrating a new beginning and local history

(May 22, 2023)

It was an honor to have been a part of the Ribbon Cutting of the new Schaffer Center, Salem Adult Citizens Center in Abington, along with colleagues from local, county, state, and federal government. Read more

 

Roundtable highlights work by Family Promise to support families

(May 10, 2023)

“The pandemic exposed some of the state’s most serious problems, including a lack of affordable housing and a lack of proper funding for numerous human services that are supposed to serve as safety nets on Pennsylvania’s worst days,” said Rep. Ben Sanchez, who co-hosted the event. “Fortunately, in Montgomery County we saw dedicated organizations, like Family Promise, help ensure that homelessness and hunger are rare and brief for many families and children.” Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 9): Making Legislative Strides in Harrisburg

(May 09, 2023)

LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians deserve equal protections against harassment and discrimination. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passes 4 bills to prevent gun violence

(Apr 27, 2023)

The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passed four bills aimed at preventing gun violence. One of the bills approved Wednesday would require firearm owners to report the loss or theft of guns. Read more

 

Sanchez legislation to modernize the home care hiring process unanimously passes House

(Apr 26, 2023)

“My legislation simply aims to modernize the home care industry’s hiring process and have a further reach when attracting quality care providers,” Sanchez said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 20): Abortion still legal in Pennsylvania

(Apr 20, 2023)

As you may have heard, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction that overturns the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a pill used for decades to safely manage miscarriages and provide medication abortions. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 5): My legislation unanimously clears House Health Committee

(Apr 05, 2023)

With Good Friday, Easter and Passover happening this weekend, please note that my district office will be closed on Friday, April 7. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 23): Budget Season underway in the Capitol

(Mar 23, 2023)

Budget season began this month with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address. He outlined what he would like to see included in the state’s spending plan this year Read more

 

Sanchez welcomes over $700,000 in grants awarded to Abington Township

(Mar 16, 2023)

“I’m grateful for this significant investment that will enhance our area’s agritourism industry and traffic safety. Grant programs like these ensure major projects can be completed without entirely depending on local dollars,” Sanchez said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 10): District office will close for renovations next week

(Mar 10, 2023)

Please note that my Abington office will be closed for in-person services due to construction from March 13 - 17. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 24): Results from this week's special session in Harrisburg

(Feb 24, 2023)

The House reconvened for a special session this week to consider legislation that would reform the statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 9): update: Fly, Eagles Fly!

(Feb 09, 2023)

Within this email, we will very soon get to the important business of our Commonwealth and community. But first, I want to say something really important. And, please, imagine me saying it very loudly... Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 27): Update from my district office

(Jan 27, 2023)

We’re very sorry for any issues our unexpected and temporary office closure has caused this week due to a power outage at our district office. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 12): Beginning the 2023-24 Legislative Session

(Jan 12, 2023)

On Tuesday, Jan. 2, I once again took the oath of office to begin my third term as state representative and advocate for our community in our state legislature. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Aug. 16): There's still time to donate school supplies
Aug 16, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST [July 14]: Reviewing the Budget, Recapping July 4 Festivities, and More!
Jul 14, 2023

Rep. Sanchez applauds family health center ahead of grand opening
Jul 06, 2023

House committee clears bill that would nix constitutional questions in off-year elections
Jun 28, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 8): Kicking off Pride Month in Montco
Jun 08, 2023

Sanchez brings home funding for new public works truck
Jun 05, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 22): Celebrating a new beginning and local history
May 22, 2023

Roundtable highlights work by Family Promise to support families
May 10, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 9): Making Legislative Strides in Harrisburg
May 09, 2023

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passes 4 bills to prevent gun violence
Apr 27, 2023

Sanchez legislation to modernize the home care hiring process unanimously passes House
Apr 26, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 20): Abortion still legal in Pennsylvania
Apr 20, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 5): My legislation unanimously clears House Health Committee
Apr 05, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 23): Budget Season underway in the Capitol
Mar 23, 2023

Sanchez welcomes over $700,000 in grants awarded to Abington Township
Mar 16, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 10): District office will close for renovations next week
Mar 10, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 24): Results from this week's special session in Harrisburg
Feb 24, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 9): update: Fly, Eagles Fly!
Feb 09, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 27): Update from my district office
Jan 27, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 12): Beginning the 2023-24 Legislative Session
Jan 12, 2023