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Sanchez, other lawmakers urge PA Supreme Court to protect families, businesses

(May 14, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

“With the inescapable economic hardships that have accompanied this coronavirus pandemic, it’s critical that we do whatever we can to keep families in their homes and local businesses alive,” Sanchez said. “So many have been furloughed or have lost jobs entirely, and we’re all being instructed to stay home and stay safe. To do so, we need the assurance of a place to call home.” Read more

 

May 8 COVID-19 update: Remaining in ‘Red’ Phase; Help for MontCo Businesses; Details on Mail-in Voting and Census

(May 08, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

I know this is hard, but as we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I cannot stress enough that now, more than ever, we must comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s science-driven mandate to stay home and safe. This is the only way that we can beat this. Read more

 

May 1 COVID-19 update: Stay the course to keep making progress

(May 01, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

I know this is hard and not how we envisioned an ideal spring, but we must stay the course. We have to work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read more

 

April 24 COVID-19 update: A Plan for Pennsylvania

(Apr 24, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

This “Plan for Pennsylvania” remains a work in progress and, as the Governor has stated again and again, will be data-driven. Read more

 

April 17 COVID-19 update: A plan in place for PA

(Apr 17, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

As another week has passed, I have rounded up another batch of news stories and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it continues to prove useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more

 

April 9 COVID-19 update: Schools closed for academic year

(Apr 09, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Another week, another roundup of news and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it proves useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more

 

Statewide Stay-at-Home Order, Census; voting in the Primary; and opting in to receive valuable information

(Apr 01, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

I am reaching out a little earlier in my email this week in order to get you additional news and information, some of which is outside of the scope of COVID-19. Read more

 

March 27 updates and latest resources on COVID-19

(Mar 27, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Here is another week’s roundup of news and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it proves useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more

 

Continuing updates and latest resources on COVID-19

(Mar 20, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

As we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I wanted to round up some of the news and information from today I hope you find useful. And, while our office is closed to foot traffic, we are still here to help you as best we can. Contact my office by phone at (215) 517-6800 or by email at RepSanchez@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Latest updates and resources on COVID-19

(Mar 17, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

As we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I wanted to round up some of the news and information from today you hopefully find useful. Read more

 

PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee and Traveler Health

(Mar 16, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Cash customers should NOT stop at tollbooths; they’ll be invoiced by mail starting at 8 p.m. March 16. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

(Mar 16, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. Read more

 

Wolf Administration Issues Guidance to Non-essential Businesses as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

(Mar 16, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Non-essential businesses include community and recreation centers; gyms, including yoga, barre and spin facilities; hair salons, nail salons and spas; casinos; concert venues; theaters; bars; sporting event venues and golf courses; retail facilities, including shopping malls and except for pharmacy or other health care facilities within retail operations. Read more

 

E-MAIL from March 13: Latest updates on COVID-19

(Mar 13, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Updates about PennDOT, local charities, businesses and schools. Read more

 

Sanchez district office closing as Montgomery County ramps up coronavirus mitigation efforts

(Mar 12, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

“In order to best serve our constituents and to focus on the health and safety of our residents and my office staff, we are absolutely participating in the mitigation phase that Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced earlier today for our county,” Sanchez said. “We remain eager to assist our community in the best ways possible, and we will continue to work in its best interest during this unprecedented time.” Read more

 

Sanchez, Kenyatta discuss legislation about reporting lost or stolen firearms

(Mar 10, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

PHILADELPHIA, March 10 – State Reps. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, and Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., on Monday co-hosted a news conference at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Kenyatta’s 181 st Legislative District to urge the General Assembly to vote on legislation about reporting lost or stolen firearms. “ We’re standing in the epicenter of the gun violence epidemic. It’s right here in North Philly – my community – where countless lives have been taken by guns, particularly guns that have been lost or stolen only to resurface in the hands of dangerous people,” Kenyatta said. “Today, we’re demanding our state legislature to stop ignoring this critical piece of legislation and to stop putting special interests and petty partisanship over what truly matters – lives.” Sanchez reintroduced H.B. 1288 in April – it was first introduced as H.B. 1515 by former state Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Montgomery, during the 2013-14 legislative session – to require any owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm who suffers the loss or theft of a weapon to report it to law enforcement within 72 hours of the discovery. A failure to do so would result in a summary offense. Bearing the same language, the bill was reintroduced as H.B. 832 during the 2014-15 legislative session and again in the 2016-17 session. To date, the bill has been introduced five times. Read more

 

Sanchez stands up to pass gun safety laws

(Mar 10, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

Pa. state Rep. Ben Sanchez joined state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to address gun violence across the commonwealth. He explained that his legislation would help protect Pennsylvanians and keep firearms in the hands of responsible owners. Read more

 

School safety grants awarded around Montgomery County

(Feb 26, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

HARRISBURG, Feb. 26 – Montgomery County state representatives today announced school safety and security grants awarded to school districts throughout the county. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee awarded a total of $53.7 million in school safety grants. Montgomery County awards are as follows: Abington School District: $455,550 Agora Cyber Charter School: $143,226 Cheltenham Township School District: $45,000 Colonial School District: $45,000 Hatboro-Horsham School District: $45,000 Jenkintown School District: $30,000 Lower Merion School District: $45,000 Lower Moreland Township School District: $40,000 Methacton School District: $221,370 Norristown Area School District: $467,756 North Montco Technical Career Center: $150,000 North Penn School District: $45,000 Perkiomen Valley School District: $45,000 Pottsgrove School District: $40,000 Pottstown School District: $490,000 Souderton Area School District: $460,437 Springfield Township School District: $40,000 Spring-Ford Area School District: $45,000 Upper Dublin School District: $45,000 Upper Merion Area School District: $45,000 Upper Moreland School District: $40,000 Upper Perkiomen School District: $40,000 Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center: $72,994 Wissahickon School District: $45,000 Below are reactions from Democratic state Read more

 

Sanchez discusses WIC, medical marijuana during state budget hearings

(Feb 25, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

From strengthening a critical assistance program to getting updates about medical marijuana dispensaries, Pa. state Rep. Ben Sanchez brought questions from his community to ask the Department of Health during this week’s state budget hearings. Read more

 

Sanchez makes water quality a priority during budget hearing

(Feb 19, 2020) Rep. Ben Sanchez

During this week’s state budget hearings, Pa. state Rep. Ben Sanchez continued his work to protect water quality. Read more

 

Sanchez, other lawmakers urge PA Supreme Court to protect families, businesses
May 14, 2020

May 8 COVID-19 update: Remaining in ‘Red’ Phase; Help for MontCo Businesses; Details on Mail-in Voting and Census
May 08, 2020

May 1 COVID-19 update: Stay the course to keep making progress
May 01, 2020

April 24 COVID-19 update: A Plan for Pennsylvania
Apr 24, 2020

April 17 COVID-19 update: A plan in place for PA
Apr 17, 2020

April 9 COVID-19 update: Schools closed for academic year
Apr 09, 2020

Statewide Stay-at-Home Order, Census; voting in the Primary; and opting in to receive valuable information
Apr 01, 2020

March 27 updates and latest resources on COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020

Continuing updates and latest resources on COVID-19
Mar 20, 2020

Latest updates and resources on COVID-19
Mar 17, 2020

PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee and Traveler Health
Mar 16, 2020

Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Mar 16, 2020

Wolf Administration Issues Guidance to Non-essential Businesses as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Mar 16, 2020

E-MAIL from March 13: Latest updates on COVID-19
Mar 13, 2020

Sanchez district office closing as Montgomery County ramps up coronavirus mitigation efforts
Mar 12, 2020

Sanchez, Kenyatta discuss legislation about reporting lost or stolen firearms
Mar 10, 2020

Sanchez stands up to pass gun safety laws
Mar 10, 2020

School safety grants awarded around Montgomery County
Feb 26, 2020

Sanchez discusses WIC, medical marijuana during state budget hearings
Feb 25, 2020

Sanchez makes water quality a priority during budget hearing
Feb 19, 2020