PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6 – Leaders of the Philadelphia House Delegation and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus today received an independent report commissioned by the Philadelphia Board of Education nearly two years ago that examined alleged racial bias in the charter school application process. In late 2021, the Philadelphia Board of Education commissioned an independent investigation concerning allegations of racial bias in charter school authorizing practices as alleged by some Black charter leaders, and whether the charter renewal process caused discriminatory effects on Black-led and Black-founded charter schools. Philadelphia-based law firm Ballard Spahr LLP led the investigation, and the Ballard firm engaged the Center for Urban and Race Equity, or CURE, to assist in its analysis. The 190-page report was released at 5 p.m. today. Philadelphia House Delegation Chairwoman Rep. Morgan Cephas said that while the report does not appear to reveal evidence of intentional, overt racially discriminatory acts by the school district or its leaders or find racially discriminatory effects of the charter renewal process, the report does include a series of recommendations based on the work of the investigation and is encouraging the school district to engage quickly with state lawmakers, local officials and the public to ensure a better path forward. “The Philadelphia House Delegation is committed to Philadelphia Read more
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HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 – The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus announced its new officers after a reorganizational meeting this week. The following members were installed as officers: Chairman, state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D–Montgomery Vice Chair, state Rep. Darisha Parker, D–Phila. Secretary, state Rep. Ismail Smith Wade-El, D–Lancaster Treasurer, state Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin Outgoing chair state Rep. Donna Bullock, D–Phila., passes the baton to Nelson. Bullock will continue to focus on issues facing Pennsylvania’s children and youth; she chairs the PA House Children & Youth Committee. “We are grateful for Representative Bullock’s leadership, and I look forward to building on the momentum we have to achieve real results for minority communities throughout this Commonwealth,” Nelson said. “I am humbled by this honor.” Bullock guided many PLBC initiatives, including the annual Crystal Bird Faucet Awards, honoring women within state government and Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Day of Action, where business owners, public officials and organizations gather to discuss, learn, and network legislative bills, community concerns and visit the Capitol Complex. “Chairing the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience,” Read more
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I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have the opportunity to impact the institutions that provide care, education and hope to our children. They are my “why” Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 16 – Improved intersections are coming to Cheltenham Township and Jenkintown Borough, state Rep. Napoleon Nelson announced. Under Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go grants, Cheltenham was awarded $305,040 for updated signal equipment at Ashbourne Road and New Second Street. Meanwhile, Jenkintown was awarded $51,160 for updated signal equipment at Walnut Street and Runnymede Avenue. “Making our streets safer for motorists, passengers and pedestrians is one of the most important jobs of both state and local government,” Nelson said. “These grants help the state and local municipalities partner to help create improved safety at these two intersections.” Administered by PennDOT, the Green Light–Go Program is a competitive state grant program designed to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals located in Pennsylvania. The Green Light-Go Program is a reimbursement grant program and applicants are required to provide a minimum 20% match. Read more
Upcoming township events can be found here! Read more
We have a budget… again… kind of… again. Read more
Well, as the relentless heat and sun have indicated, summer is in full swing. Although there haven't been any heat advisories in effect, make sure you're taking the proper precautions when spending time outdoors, including taking breaks and staying hydrated. Read more
My email this week is going to be short. As this goes out, I am still in session fulfilling my duty to pass the budget ahead of today's deadline. This week has been a busy one for us in the House. We have passed a number of bills that will help many residents here in the 154th. Unfortunately, we've also had a number of Supreme Court rulings that will upend everyday life by reversing years of precedent. Read more
I am fairly sure that everyone remembers the COVID days. The pandemic seems to have redefined so much of our lives that pre-COVID practices are getting harder and harder to remember. There is one pre-COVID practice that is coming back in just a few months and I NEED you to be prepared for it. Read more
I’m not really sure when summer starts. Some say that Memorial Day kicks off the season. The astronomical definition notes that the summer solstice (when the sun is at its highest) is June 21. I have kids and a wife who's an educator, so the summer starts on the last day of school for most of my house, which is typically mid-June. Given my job, June is our busiest month, and it just doesn’t feel like summer until we get the budget done, so I’m grinding all the way through June 30. Read more
The last time we were in session (May 22-24), we voted on a number of important bills, set up a very busy first week in June, and moved three of my own bills out of committee. It was another busy week, yet not much has made it to the Governor's desk yet. Here's a rundown of some of the critical items from that session week. Read more
It is an unfortunate but unsurprising reality that, according to the CDC, Black Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than white Americans in the U.S. The same can be said for cancer, diabetes and countless other diseases. Read more
Nelson said, “This legislative package is of vital importance. As hate crimes increase across the country, we must protect those who are most vulnerable. Read more
In this week's email, I provide township updates, information on Medicaid and CHIP renewal, and more! Read more
The House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion in Montgomery County Tuesday morning to explore how historical preservation can increase tourism and drive economic development. Read more
Rep. Nelson's Third Annual Environmental Conference, to be held this Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Gratz College, features a host of events focused on the environment and how we, as a community, can safeguard it. Read more
As springtime blooms and the colors come out all over the 154th District, I paused today to reflect on renewal and the joy that comes from being together with family and friends. We’ve all been through a lot recently, but this time of year always makes me feel that our best days are just on the horizon. For all of those who are celebrating, we wish you a joyous Easter, chag Pesach sameach, and Ramadan Mubarak from my family and the entire staff to you. As we go forth into the warmer weather, let’s celebrate our diversity and remember what unites us. Please have a happy, meaningful, and safe holiday season! Read more
This legislative term has gotten off to a consequential, but admittedly slow start. As we wrap up the first quarter of 2023, the House has only advanced one piece of legislation over to the Senate, the expansion of the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual assault. That slow start has now given way to the very deliberative budget process that features a month of department hearings in front of the Appropriations committees of the House and Senate. Read more
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