Will continue to fight for voters, democracy in Harrisburg Read more
Grant will help strategic plan for borough Read more
Grant will help fund storm sewer replacements Read more
Grant will help fund demo, site work for redevelopment Read more
Grant will be used to fund refrigeration truck for anti-hunger program Read more
Ask House Republicans to schedule votes on pre-canvassing Read more
Grants made possible in part due to 2022-23 state budget Read more
Older adults, those with disabilities will see payments Read more
Event will discuss Clean Slate legislation, criminal justice Read more
Bill would bar people convicted of domestic violence from holding public office. Read more
Embezzlers. Perjurers. Those engaged in bribing others. There are already laws on the books that forbid such individuals who commit these sorts of crimes from holding any public office at the state level. Yet, individuals committing acts of domestic violence are currently exempt from this restriction. Read more
Legislation seeks to ensure officeholders’ ethical integrity Read more
State funding will help pay for new ambulance facility in Rush Township Read more
Bill would bar people convicted of domestic violence from holding public office Read more
The state Supreme Court recently approved a plan for reapportionment in Pennsylvania. Read more
Read my winter newsletter for information on Harrisburg and here at home! Read more
Nordenberg’s tenure on the LRC has produced maps which, despite what some of my more cynical colleagues have claimed, may be amongst the fairest and non-partisan in our state’s recent electoral history. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 15 – Today, state Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, was joined by fellow House Democrats for a news conference at the state Capitol where they voiced their opposition to H.B. 1800 , recent attempts by the GOP-led legislature to subvert the legislative process; and ongoing efforts by the Republican majority to undermine elections in Pennsylvania. “Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have made it clear that they do not trust our elections – except for elections that put members of their own party in power,” said Kinkead. “The Republican majority has wasted myriad resources over the last year by attacking our democratic institutions and repeatedly weaponizing constitutional amendments. All of this is being done while we are abdicating our responsibility to help Pennsylvanians who are struggling.” Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, also spoke fiercely against the recent Republican-led legislation. “House Bill 1800 is the latest attempt to restrict access to the ballot box,” Guzman said. “Make no mistake, this is a well-coordinated effort to diminish voting participation in our Brown and Black communities. The restrictive use of drop boxes, shortening the window to register to vote, barriers to applying for mail-in ballots and submitting those mail-in ballots only begins to scratch the surface of the explicit measures targeting marginalized groups. Rather than proposing legislation that restricts access to the Read more
Bills passed through State Government Committee on party line vote Read more
We’ve seen the images of thousands who are desperately trying to flee violence in Afghanistan. It’s beyond heartbreaking. Thankfully, Governor Wolf has pledged his support to work with refugees who will be resettling in our state and is working closely with several federal, state and local agencies to help them. Read more
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