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

(2 hours ago) 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

 

Representatives Pielli & Khan Introduce Natural Gas Severance Tax

(Dec 09, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan said, “Pennsylvania has been getting ripped off while gas is pulled from our ground and profits flow out of state. A severance tax is common sense and ensures that money is invested back into our schools, infrastructure and communities.” Read more

 

PA Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Stop the Political Weaponization of Pennsylvania Food and Water

(Dec 04, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Legislation would protect Pennsylvania from unlawful federal funding freezes Read more

 

What Does the New PA Budget Law Mean for Your Wallet?

(Dec 01, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Updates from Rep. Khan Read more

 

Khan: What is the Best Part of this Year's PA Budget?

(Nov 21, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan polls his legislative colleagues about this year's budget wins. Read more

 

Khan: New Workers Tax Credit is a Big Deal

(Nov 20, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Philly, talks about the new workers tax credit program which will put money back in the pockets of working Pennsylvanians. Read more

 

Khan: Access to Hearing Aids is Access to Dignity

(Nov 19, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

Proposed legislation would require insurance companies to cover hearing aids. Read more

 

Khan Honors Bucks County Nurses Honor Guard for Their Compassion and Service

(Nov 19, 2025) Rep. Tarik Khan

The Honor Guard volunteers their time to perform the Nightingale Tribute at funerals and memorial services Read more

 

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

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

Representatives Pielli & Khan Introduce Natural Gas Severance Tax
Dec 09, 2025

PA Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Stop the Political Weaponization of Pennsylvania Food and Water
Dec 04, 2025

What Does the New PA Budget Law Mean for Your Wallet?
Dec 01, 2025

Khan: What is the Best Part of this Year's PA Budget?
Nov 21, 2025

Khan: New Workers Tax Credit is a Big Deal
Nov 20, 2025

Khan: Access to Hearing Aids is Access to Dignity
Nov 19, 2025

Khan Honors Bucks County Nurses Honor Guard for Their Compassion and Service
Nov 19, 2025