Rep. Dan B. Frankel | In The News

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News Releases

Jan 20, 2022 - Lawmakers to seek easier name-change process for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians
Dec 30, 2021 - Frankel announces $250,000 grant for Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dec 10, 2021 - Frankel applauds $29,000 ‘It’s on Us PA’ grant for Carnegie Mellon University
Dec 8, 2021 - Frankel announces $71,000 to support local museums, historical societies
Dec 3, 2021 - Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel Announce $6.6M for Tree of Life Rebuild
Nov 22, 2021 - Frankel appointed to PA Health Care Cost Containment Council
Nov 19, 2021 - Frankel: $200,000 awarded to Tree of Life for street, pedestrian improvements
Oct 7, 2021 - Frankel applauds new multi-state effort to reduce gun violence
Sep 28, 2021 - Wheatley, Frankel introduce bill to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana
Sep 21, 2021 - Frankel joins nearly 900 state legislators to express support for abortion rights
Aug 31, 2021 - Frankel applauds mask mandate for K-12 schools, daycare facilities
Aug 30, 2021 - Frankel unveils legislation to protect teen health, require vital vaccine info
Aug 10, 2021 - Frankel supports ‘vaccine or test’ requirement for certain state employees
Aug 4, 2021 - LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns bill that discriminates against athletes
Jul 28, 2021 - Frankel Calls for Enforcement of Act 163
Jul 28, 2021 - Frankel responds to news of UPMC president’s upcoming departure
Jul 13, 2021 - Runaway drug costs, surprise billing subject of new legislation
Jul 8, 2021 - Frankel hails impending Biden order targeting noncompete clauses
Jun 28, 2021 - Frankel: State budget passed with missed opportunities to invest vital relief funds in our communities
Jun 26, 2021 - Legislators urge organizations to apply for gun violence grants

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Correspondence

Sep 21, 2020 - Frankel letter to Allegheny County Health Department regarding restroom code updates

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News Coverage

Dec 13, 2018 - Pittsburgh wants to pass gun control. This Pa. legislation could make it possible
Jul 28, 2014 - Mandating bad medicine
Jul 28, 2014 - Legislation seeks to protect doctor-patient relationship
Oct 21, 2013 - Leaving an Imprint on History with Rep. Dan Frankel
Oct 21, 2013 - Advocate urges Corbett to join Republicans who accept Medicaid expansion for Ohio
Oct 13, 2013 - Make Pennsylvania's health systems truly compete
Oct 12, 2013 - Out of Network, Out of Luck
Aug 29, 2013 - This Labor Day, Pa.'s 72 percent deserve a vote
Aug 22, 2013 - Trial balloon for Highmark-UPMC stalemate
Aug 21, 2013 - Ending LGBT Discrimination in Pennsylvania
May 30, 2013 - Reasking the Question: Should Wearing A Motorcycle Helmet Be A Matter of Choice in PA?
May 28, 2013 - Feds will build Pennsylvania health insurance exchange, but will the uninsured come?
May 27, 2013 - Support for gay marriage grows, Pennsylvania poll shows
May 25, 2013 - Motorcycle deaths in Pennsylvania climb in 10 years since repeal of helmet law
Apr 30, 2013 - Frankel criticizes UPMC for lack of transparency
Apr 30, 2013 - UPMC: Highmark access won't end
Apr 24, 2013 - 3rd report cites Pa. Medicaid savings under expanded federal coverage
Dec 24, 2012 - Local Rep. Sponsors Assault Weapon Ban Legislation
Nov 19, 2012 - Frankel Interview about PA Health Insurance Exchange
Nov 15, 2012 - Corbett urged to act on health law

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Newsletters

2019 Winter Newsletter - posted Dec 13, 2019
Winter 2019 Newsletter - posted Dec 13, 2018
Summer 2018 Newsletter - posted Sep 6, 2018
Winter 2018 Newsletter - posted Mar 14, 2018
Summer 2014 Newsletter - posted Aug 20, 2014

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Emails

Jan 21, 2022 - Harrisburg Happenings, COVID-19 Update, and More!
Jan 20, 2022 - Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events, and More!
Jan 20, 2022 - Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events, and More!
Jan 14, 2022 - Harrisburg Happenings, Community Resources, and More!
Jul 12, 2019 - July 2019 E-Newsletter

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Opinions

Jan 11, 2019 - OP-ED: Health care must remain accessible and affordable in PA

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Testimony

May 4, 2021 - Frankel remarks during May 4, 2021 Health Committee hearing
Sep 13, 2019 - 9/13/19 – The Public Health Epidemic of Gun Violence – Pittsburgh
May 3, 2019 - 5/3/19 – What Drives Pharmaceutical Costs? – Pittsburgh
Mar 29, 2017 - 3/29/17 – Affordable Care Act/Medicaid Expansion Repeal – Pittsburgh

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