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Khan: Diversion Programs Work to Address Disparities

(1 hour ago) Rep. Tarik Khan

During a Pa. House Judiciary Committee meeting, state Rep. Tarik Khan spoke on his resolution that would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study diversion programs to eventually make recommendations for improving and establishing new programs in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Khan and colleagues introduce resolution demanding accountability in DHS and ICE enforcement

(Jan 25, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

State Rep. Tarik Khan, D–Philadelphia, joined by colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, today introduced a resolution urging Congress to withhold additional federal appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until meaningful accountability and safety reforms are enacted.The resolution comes in the wake of the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026, just weeks after another U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed during federal immigration enforcement operations in the same city. Read more

 

Khan Participates in Celebrity Feed Scurry & Cow Milking

(Jan 20, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The Celebrity Feed Scurry & the Cow Milking events at the Pennsylvania Farm Show raised money for college students Read more

 

Khan: Federal SNAP Changes Could Hurt PA Farmers

(Jan 16, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan interviews Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about the effects of federal cuts to SNAP funding on food insecure Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania farmers. Read more

 

Rep. Khan talks Ag with Secretary Russell Redding

(Jan 16, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan spoke to the state Ag secretary at the PA Farm Show Read more

 

Rep. Khan talks about universal school meals

(Jan 16, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan and legislators discuss a bill to provide free breakfast and lunch to school students Read more

 

Washington’s cuts are leaving our kids with fewer resources and fewer opportunities

(Jan 16, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan, legislators discuss education funding at a hearing in East Pennsboro School District Read more

 

Rep. Khan, colleagues move to ban PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pennsylvania pesticides

(Jan 14, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The legislation would prohibit the sale and use of pesticides containing PFAS in Pennsylvania when safer alternatives are available. Read more

 

Protecting Our Community + $950K for the Wissahickon Trail

(Jan 12, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

It was a busy week in our community and across the nation. Read more

 

Ribbon Cut on $40 Million State Investment in Our Neighborhood

(Dec 29, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Updates from Rep. Khan Read more

 

Khan and PA House Democrats call on Congress to restore USAID funding to save lives

(Dec 23, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Experts estimate President Trump’s actions have already cost 600,000 lives Read more

 

They’re Gaslighting Pennsylvania Again

(Dec 22, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Big Oil and Gas wants people to believe the status quo is the best we can do. Pennsylvanians know better. Read more

 

Rep. Khan wraps up a busy week in Harrisburg

(Dec 18, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., talks about the last week of session in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Khan Fights to End Human Trafficking

(Dec 18, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan says it's important for hotel and lodging workers, who might see victims of human trafficking, to know the signs. Read more

 

We Pay the Gas Bill. They Keep the Profit

(Dec 17, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pennsylvania needs a fair severance tax on natural gas. Read more

 

Bill to protect vaccine access through pharmacists passes state House

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – As federal authorities continue to undermine immunization access, the Pennsylvania House has passed legislation introduced by state Reps. Arvind Venkat , Tarik Khan , Bridget Kosierowski and Jennifer O’Mara to protect Pennsylvanians’ access to vaccines provided by pharmacists, regardless of federal policy changes. Current state law allows pharmacists to administer vaccines based on federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. The legislation, H.B. 1881 , would also allow pharmacists to provide vaccines based on recommendations from Pennsylvania health authorities, which may draw from guidance issued by professional medical societies. “The work of our local pharmacists is crucial to keeping our communities healthy, and that work should continue to be backed by science,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “This legislation will allow Pennsylvanians to avoid the politicization of health care and get the lifesaving vaccines they want, even if the federal government stops recommending them purely due to politics.” Under this legislation, state vaccination approvals would come from the CDC, competent authorities designated by the Board of Pharmacy, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health which could be informed by professional medical societies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Read more

 

Wissahickon Transit Center is now open!

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

The new facility will serve over 5,000 people a day driving the economy and creating jobs. Read more

 

Khan and Solomon: PA's Budget Will Strengthen Businesses and Communities

(Dec 15, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Exploring local eateries strengthens the fabric of our communities. PA state Reps. Tarik Khan and Jared Solomon demonstrate the power of supporting small businesses in PA. This year's state budget includes funding to uplift and empower neighborhoods by prioritizing local and small businesses. Read more

 

Rep Khan talks with pediatrician about Working Pennsylvania’s tax Credit

(Dec 12, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Tarik Khan spoke with a doctor about the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Read more

 

Khan: Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit

(Dec 10, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan shares his excitement about the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which can put up to $800 back into the pockets of working families in Pennsylvania. Khan spoke to Dr. Dalembert from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to explain how this extra money can benefit kids. Read more

 

Khan: Diversion Programs Work to Address Disparities
1 hour ago

Khan and colleagues introduce resolution demanding accountability in DHS and ICE enforcement
Jan 25, 2026

Khan Participates in Celebrity Feed Scurry & Cow Milking
Jan 20, 2026

Khan: Federal SNAP Changes Could Hurt PA Farmers
Jan 16, 2026

Rep. Khan talks Ag with Secretary Russell Redding
Jan 16, 2026

Rep. Khan talks about universal school meals
Jan 16, 2026

Washington’s cuts are leaving our kids with fewer resources and fewer opportunities
Jan 16, 2026

Rep. Khan, colleagues move to ban PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pennsylvania pesticides
Jan 14, 2026

Protecting Our Community + $950K for the Wissahickon Trail
Jan 12, 2026

Ribbon Cut on $40 Million State Investment in Our Neighborhood
Dec 29, 2025

Khan and PA House Democrats call on Congress to restore USAID funding to save lives
Dec 23, 2025

They’re Gaslighting Pennsylvania Again
Dec 22, 2025

Rep. Khan wraps up a busy week in Harrisburg
Dec 18, 2025

Khan Fights to End Human Trafficking
Dec 18, 2025

We Pay the Gas Bill. They Keep the Profit
Dec 17, 2025

Bill to protect vaccine access through pharmacists passes state House
Dec 16, 2025

Wissahickon Transit Center is now open!
Dec 16, 2025

Khan and Solomon: PA's Budget Will Strengthen Businesses and Communities
Dec 15, 2025

Rep Khan talks with pediatrician about Working Pennsylvania’s tax Credit
Dec 12, 2025

Khan: Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
Dec 10, 2025