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News Releases

Dec 18, 2024 - Shusterman to introduce bill to crack down on 3D printed guns
Dec 5, 2024 - Cephas applauds withdrawal of liquor license expansion application at local establishment
Nov 20, 2024 - OBGYNs, maternal health experts, moms celebrate Fiedler’s postpartum depression legislation at Pennsylvania Hospital
Nov 12, 2024 - Philadelphia House Delegation releases statement on SEPTA proposals
Nov 1, 2024 - Cephas announces redevelopment grant awarded
Oct 30, 2024 - Cephas, Dream.org applaud new law to better protect incarcerated pregnant juveniles
Oct 30, 2024 - Shapiro signs Cephas bill to strengthen doula services in Pa.
Oct 22, 2024 - Cephas announces community development grants for West Philadelphia
Oct 22, 2024 - Cephas announces grants to renovate Overbrook High School
Oct 17, 2024 - Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates one-year anniversary of advocacy, action and impact
Oct 16, 2024 - Lawmakers present checks, provide update on maternal healthcare efforts
Oct 9, 2024 - Dignity for incarcerated women extended to juveniles
Oct 7, 2024 - Cephas introduces bill to increase pedestrian safety
Oct 2, 2024 - Philadelphia House Delegation applauds the work of the Stop and Go Legislative Task Force
Oct 1, 2024 - PA Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates progress on legislation
Sep 9, 2024 - Philadelphia House Delegation announces school facilities improvement grants to clean up toxic schools
Sep 5, 2024 - Philadelphia House Delegation calls for additional state funding for public transit following SEPTA’s announced plan for fare adjustments
Sep 5, 2024 - Philadelphia House Delegation Reacts to GA School Shooting
Aug 13, 2024 - Cephas announces grant for Overbrook Park enhancements
Jul 31, 2024 - Philly’s Landlord-Tenant Officer will cease operations following pressure from state lawmakers, city council and mayor

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Correspondence

Oct 14, 2022 - Women’s Health Caucus call on the PA Human Relations Commission demanding health equity

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News Coverage

Oct 23, 2024 - These 7 Philly schools just got millions in state money for these projects
Aug 19, 2024 - Students, staff tour new elementary school facility in Philadelphia's Overbrook section
Aug 19, 2024 - A $62.1 million school rises in West Philadelphia: inside the new Cassidy Elementary
May 9, 2024 - Casey to introduce bill expanding Medicaid maternity care to include doulas and midwives
May 7, 2024 - Bill to expand Medicaid maternity care to cover doula services passes in Pennsylvania House
May 1, 2024 - Pennsylvania State Police roll out body cameras to Philly-area troopers
Apr 30, 2024 - State Police troopers in Philly area get body-worn cameras
Apr 8, 2024 - DAs in Delaware and Chester counties call on state Senate to act on ghost guns
Mar 26, 2024 - Philadelphia City Council holds hearing on maternal deaths and health disparities
Mar 7, 2024 - Pennsylvania's Black Maternal Health Caucus; Fighting for Futures
Feb 8, 2024 - In a united front, state reps highlight new Pennsylvania budget priorities
Feb 8, 2024 - Philly Dems say boost for SEPTA just one of highlights for city in Shapiro’s budget proposal
Jan 2, 2024 - McClinton, Cephas celebrate $225K in funding for ‘60th Street Spruce Up’
Nov 2, 2023 - Shapiro: maternal morbidity law vital to protect moms and babies
Nov 2, 2023 - ‘This is only a start’: Shapiro, lawmakers celebrate signing of maternal mortality bill
Oct 20, 2023 - Pa. lawmakers launch Black Maternal Health Caucus to combat ‘alarming’ maternal mortality rates
Oct 18, 2023 - Local and national groups take maternal health to task
Apr 19, 2023 - Ban on shackling pregnant women, solitary confinement in prison advances in Pa. House
Mar 22, 2023 - The Philly region has a lot more power in Harrisburg now that Dems control the House. Here’s why.
Mar 8, 2023 - New hope for Philly Dems and wary GOP optimism: Shapiro’s budget a rare sign of unity in Harrisburg

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Newsletters

Summer 2024 Newsletter - posted Aug 22, 2024
Winter 2024 Newsletter - posted Feb 2, 2024
Rep. Cephas Winter 2024 Newsletter - posted Jan 29, 2024
Summer/ Fall 2023 Newsletter - posted Sep 14, 2023
Winter 2023 Newslettter - posted Jan 20, 2023
Summer 2021 Newsletter - posted Dec 16, 2022
Summer 2022 Newsletter! - posted Aug 15, 2022
Winter 2021 Newsletter - posted Dec 12, 2021

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Opinions

Sep 1, 2022 - Student loan forgiveness moves the needle for all to advance
Feb 28, 2022 - Cephas: We cannot delay addressing the student loan crisis; it's time to act
Oct 27, 2021 - Cephas: Another virus is spreading around amongst children and must be stopped
Jun 9, 2021 - Women’s Health Caucus: Choice is crucial, and we will keep fighting anti-choice legislation
Apr 23, 2021 - Op-Ed: Shelve the theatrics and address real issues affecting Pa. women and children
Feb 11, 2021 - Let’s work for – not against – women’s health in 2021-22

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