HARRISBURG, July 1 – This past week, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Christina Sappey (H.B. 2653) advanced through the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 2653 would require insurers in the Commonwealth to accept any qualified behavioral healthcare provider into the insurer’s network, if the provider is willing to accept the insurer’s contract terms. The bill would create a more streamlined path for clinicians to join insurance networks, giving residents more timely and effective behavioral healthcare. According to a recent study by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, patients were able to secure behavioral healthcare appointments just 14.9% of the time, and patients who did secure appointments faced wait times averaging over 32 days. “Those of us in elected office hear regularly about the difficulty our citizens have finding a behavioral health therapist. I find this very troubling, particularly for our children and youth,” Sappey said. “Receiving adequate mental healthcare can be of a critical nature, and our residents deserve to have more provider options available,” Sappey continued. “This legislation is a common-sense way to give the Commonwealth more in-network providers, reducing patient wait times and providing an easier path to care for those who are struggling. I appreciate my colleagues in the Insurance Committee for sticking up for mental health, and I urge the full Read more
On Tuesday, legislation that would ensure first responders have the tools they need to respond to potential emergencies at large scale data centers in their communities was reported out of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Christina Sappey Read more
A data center is a building or complex that provides cloud-based storage for large end user corporations like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Comcast and Apple. These buildings, which resemble warehouses, are filled with large amounts of computing equipment (servers, routers, fiber optics), backup generators and cooling equipment, which offset the excessive heat produced by the high concentration of computing equipment. Specialized Data Centers house the computer equipment, technology and storage needed to develop and run the rapidly growing use of AI (artificial intelligence). Read more
“Pennsylvania’s public gardens and public horticulture institutions preserve thousands of acres of natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands, and bring together a wide array of expertise, approaches, and solutions that are essential for biodiversity in food and agriculture,” Sappey said. “They generate a half-billion dollars in economic impact here in Pennsylvania and employ more than 2,000 people. ‘Go Public Gardens Days’ presents a premier opportunity to celebrate these impacts.” Read more
HARRISBURG, April 29 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation ( H.B. 2179 ) introduced by state Rep. Christina Sappey that would clarify what subjects must be included in the public notices of proposed ordinances for second class townships. Sappey serves on the House Local Government Committee and introduced the bill after learning about a shade tree ordinance that was overturned in Lancaster County because of ambiguous language in the public notice. Sappey's bill would clarify what subjects must be included in the brief summary of an advertised proposed ordinance. The summary would need to include a description of the following, as applicable: An adoption, amendment or repeal of a tax, fee, charge or assessment. An adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation that provides for an offense or civil or criminal penalty. A provision or covenant that provides for the payment or disbursement of funds for goods, services or contractual obligation; restricts funds to a specific purpose or obligation; or pledges funds for a specific purpose or obligation. “This legislation also would require advertisements to include references to the township office where copies of the proposed ordinance may be viewed, and to the publicly accessible website where the full text of the ordinance may be viewed, if one exists,” Sappey said. “If a summary meets the obligations outlined Read more
State Rep. Christina Sappey is hosting a Senior Citizen Fair on Saturday, April 18. Read more
“The increased resources the department is deploying to combat the phorid fly issue in our county demonstrate the high level of commitment necessary to support not only our residents, but our mushroom growers who are in need of resources. In particular, the accountability measures included in the order combined with the continued research being done by Penn State will deliver positive results for our southern Chester County communities.” Read more
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“Investing in core infrastructure is essential not only for providing consistent, high-quality services to residents but also for supporting our overall quality of life. I’m very pleased that these tax dollars are coming back to our community." Read more
“Community improvements are built through collaboration and shared commitment,” Sappey said. “These projects reflect the work of many people, including residents, organizational partners and government leaders. It’s an honor to be able to contribute state support for these projects that promote safety, bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of local residents.” Read more
The new state-level Earned Income Tax Credit — created in the 2025–26 budget Governor Shapiro signed last week — cuts taxes for working Pennsylvanians. Read more
PA's mushroom industry is vital to the state's economy, generating over $1 billion in economic impact and providing numerous jobs for Pennsylvanians. PA state Rep. Christina Sappey is working to ensure the industry thrives and operates safely by proposing legislation to include mushroom and composting operations in the PA Agricultural Best Management Practices. Read more
“All across Pennsylvania, working families are doing everything they can to make ends meet,” said Sappey, D-Chester. “Many are dual-income households earning modest wages, juggling rent or mortgage payments, child care, health care and everyday essentials. When those basic costs outpace paychecks, families struggle — and our entire economy feels the impact. Read more
“This annual breakfast for the veterans of our community is both an expression of appreciation for their service to our nation and an opportunity for them to learn more about the benefits and services available to them,” said Sappey, D-Chester. “I look forward to meeting with these veterans who have courageously contributed to our country and our community.” Read more
“If the proposed SEPTA service cuts go into effect on Aug. 24, working families, students, and communities in suburban, rural, and urban areas will suffer,” said state Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester. “People in the 158th District rely on routes like the 104 bus and regional rail lines like the Paoli/Thorndale and Wilmington/Newark to get to jobs, classes, and essential appointments. Cutting these lifelines will force more cars onto the road, adding traffic, pollution, and safety risks. The House has done its job by passing transit funding. Now it’s time for the Senate to step up, get back to work, and protect public transit for everyone who depends on it.” Read more
“Pennsylvania’s public gardens and public horticulture institutions preserve thousands of acres of natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds and healthy private working lands and bring together a wide array of expertise, approaches and solutions that are essential for biodiversity in food and agriculture,” Sappey said. “They bring many benefits, including education, community partnerships and development, research, agricultural cultivation, tourism and conservation. They also provide a place of beauty as they connect all of us with life affirming plants.” Read more
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“A state credit that mirrors the federal credit is a smart investment in our workforce and our economy,” Sappey said. “For every dollar spent on a state EITC, Pennsylvania would receive four dollars back in economic growth and save three dollars on social spending.” Read more
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