“Taking care of our local waterways is critical for our environment and for our community as a whole,” said Sanchez, D-Montgomery. “I’m pleased to help with this continued investment in the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership to support clean, healthy waterways in our community and beyond.” Read more
Thank you, all, for your collective sacrifice, for your goodness, for giving me your trust and the responsibility to represent you in Harrisburg. While staying safe and healthy, I hope you’re able to enjoy a warm holiday season, and let’s all work together for a fabulous new year! Read more
“Green spaces that allow people an opportunity to experience the natural world, to learn about nature, our ecology and how vital conservation is, are invaluable,” Sanchez said. “Meadowbrook Farm is one of those beautiful spaces that allows us to make the connection with our environment, and when you see the beauty in our environment, you can’t help but want to preserve it. I’m grateful the commonwealth has made this investment in Meadowbrook Farm for all to enjoy.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Ben Sanchez highlights the positivity from the people in his legislative district, offers well wishes for the holidays and a promise to keep fighting for what's right. Read more
“As somebody who lives in this community with my wife and three children, plus countless other family, friends and neighbors, securing this funding for PFAS remediation at North Hills was a significant accomplishment.” Read more
Remember, local business and restaurant owners and employees are sacrificing for the greater good right now, and we should do everything in our power to thank them while also ensuring their own health and safety. Read more
These problems are not caused by one person or one entity. They are ours to own collectively. And, for us to eventually rise above it and kick COVID to the curb, sacrifice of varying degrees is required by all. And those sacrifices are painful. They’re not easy. They’re not fun. And, when we’ve already been sacrificing since March, our collective patience continues to wear thin. Read more
“This project will create connections between public transit, schools, parks, businesses and neighborhoods, enhancing the safety and recreational opportunities for the areas served,” said Sanchez, whose 153rd Legislative District includes Abington Township. “In addition to improving transportation quality and walkability throughout the area, this project will be improving stormwater management systems to help reduce the impact of potential flooding in our area.” Read more
Our collective responsibility in this remains plainly stated: We wear masks whenever we leave home. We wash our hands regularly and thoroughly. We stay home as much as possible. And we avoid gathering with large or even small groups. Read more
“These children and their families were denied the right to seek asylum under Trump administration policies that federal courts have since ruled were unlawful. If your office completes plans to deport these families, they face likely death or torture in their home country,” the lawmakers wrote. “Family detention goes against our most fundamental values as a society. And it is unconscionable to not correct this injustice.” Read more
I get it, we’re all tired and frustrated and just want to be with our family and friends during the holidays. But to ensure that no one is absent at our next possible gathering – because this virus seems to show no mercy – we need to do our part now. Read more
“Abington School District has consistently made safety a top priority by partnering with the Abington Police Department to create a safe school environment for all students,” Sanchez said. “I’m happy to see additional funding directed toward these efforts.” Read more
Our country was founded and has thrived upon a democratic process where we choose our government by free and fair elections. It is the bedrock of America – a constitutional right and privilege we should not take for granted. Read more
I want to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to the heroes who are working tirelessly behind the scenes – counting votes and upholding our democracy – to ensure the voice of every person is heard. Read more
This will be my final weekly email before the Nov. 3 general election. So, at the risk of repeating myself, I wanted to ensure you have the information you need ahead of Tuesday’s big day. Read more
The deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 27. If you have not yet applied for a mail ballot and intend to vote this way, please apply for one today. Read more
“I’m thankful for all the work that Representative Sanchez and the other dedicated officials from our region have put in to consistently and strongly advocating on the issue of PFAS,” said Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, D-Glenside. “The advocacy of so many leaders on what began as a little known but pressing threat to our health is now helping power an industry focus on PFAS as well as growing the national conversation on environmental justice and the important role that government and private interests have in delivering it.” Read more
In this week’s email, I am spotlighting a very serious issue happening halfway around the world, but an issue about which I feel strongly and one that deeply impacts many people. Read more
“Despite international pressure for a cessation of hostilities, the situation is deteriorating,” Sanchez said. “Artsakh is being attacked mercilessly. Because of this appalling action, I am introducing this resolution to condemn the attacks and Turkey’s involvement.” Read more
Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election have begun to arrive in mailboxes here in Montgomery County, so it’s a good time to again address the hot topic of voting. Read more
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