State lawmakers call for end to family deportations from Berks ICE facility

(Dec 02, 2020)

Legislators ask for release of families, children in face of COVID pandemic, unsanitary conditions Read more

 

Frankel calls on GOP to end baseless political attacks, focus on pandemic

(Dec 01, 2020)

Lawmaker says Pennsylvanians need tangible relief, not rhetoric this holiday season Read more

 

Frankel: Legislature must set example on masking

(Nov 23, 2020)

"Pennsylvanians deserve better from their leaders" Read more

 

Coalition Against Hate calls for renewed commitment to struggle against hate, fear

(Oct 27, 2020)

Coalition is comprised of lawmakers, religious and civil groups Read more

 

Frankel, community mark anti-Semitic attack, remember those lost

(Oct 27, 2020)

Urges General Assembly to act against rise in hate crimes Read more

 

Frankel: Hate incidents continue to show need for action

(Oct 13, 2020)

Urges House, Senate leadership to enact hate crime legislation Read more

 

Frankel: Will House Rs take COVID-19 seriously?

(Oct 01, 2020)

News of lawmaker’s positive test comes amid contentious committee hearing Read more

 

Obscure building code blocks bathroom access in Allegheny County

(Sep 21, 2020)

State Rep. Dan Frankel organizes coalition seeking to change regulations Read more

 

Phipps awarded $380,000 grant to help fund renovations

(Sep 16, 2020)

By investing in these necessary repairs today, we are helping to preserve this cultural treasure for future generations Read more

 

Frankel: Legislature must take action to address health inequalities during pandemic

(Aug 13, 2020)

Disparity report suggests numerous concrete actions legislature can adopt Read more

 

Frankel: Republicans shut down debate on constitutional amendment

(Jul 13, 2020)

Majority’s actions akin to ‘bulldozing over’ discussion, debates Read more

 

As trans individuals are targeted, coalition calls for action on hate crime bills

(Jun 19, 2020)

Recent murders a reminder PA laws ill equipped to protect people against hate crimes Read more

 

Lawmakers call for vote on PA LGBTQ+ civil rights bill

(Jun 16, 2020)

Today, members of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus sent a letter requesting a committee vote for H.B 1404 Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus letter to committee

(Jun 16, 2020)

Members of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus sent a letter requesting a committee vote for HB1404 Read more

 

Frankel ‘horrified’ by House GOP failure after member tests positive

(May 27, 2020)

Says House GOP actions and silence an ‘abdication’ of responsibility, leadership amid crisis Read more

 

Frankel ‘horrified’ by legislator’s comments re: Nazi Party

(May 04, 2020)

Says comments could be read as encouragement by extremist groups Read more

 

Frankel to introduce systemic testing, tracing bill for Pennsylvania

(Apr 22, 2020)

Legislation will urge reinvestment in health care capabilities to address COVID-19 threat Read more

 

Pennsylvanians’ reproductive rights under attack amid pandemic

(Mar 30, 2020)

Lawmaker urges Wolf to defend families’ rights from cynical attacks Read more

 

COVID-19 Helpful Resources

(Mar 19, 2020)

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting Pennsylvania, we wanted to provide you with the following resources and information to help you and your family in the days ahead. Please note that this webpage will be updated as needed with additional information and resources. State Services and Resources The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created a COVID-19 guide to assist everyone. It includes information on social distancing, mental health resources, unemployment, food assistance, changes from PennDOT and resources for small business: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/ For individuals : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForIndividuals For families : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForFamilies For businesses : https://dced.pa.gov/resources COVID Support for PA Businesses : The following provides information and and links to federal, state, local and private resources. https://www.pahouse.com/News/?id=113388 **Self-employed, independent contractors, gig economy workers: Apply here for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits .** https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForBusinessesUtilities Information from the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry on the federal CARES Act: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/default.aspx The following link provides you with Read more

 

Costa-Frankel: Nonprofit security grant program announces more than $500k for local orgs

(Mar 11, 2020)

This program was the joint effort of Senator Costa and Rep. Frankel following meetings with community and faith leaders following the tragic violence in Squirrel Hill in October of 2018. Read more

 

State lawmakers call for end to family deportations from Berks ICE facility
Dec 02, 2020

Frankel calls on GOP to end baseless political attacks, focus on pandemic
Dec 01, 2020

Frankel: Legislature must set example on masking
Nov 23, 2020

Coalition Against Hate calls for renewed commitment to struggle against hate, fear
Oct 27, 2020

Frankel, community mark anti-Semitic attack, remember those lost
Oct 27, 2020

Frankel: Hate incidents continue to show need for action
Oct 13, 2020

Frankel: Will House Rs take COVID-19 seriously?
Oct 01, 2020

Obscure building code blocks bathroom access in Allegheny County
Sep 21, 2020

Phipps awarded $380,000 grant to help fund renovations
Sep 16, 2020

Frankel: Legislature must take action to address health inequalities during pandemic
Aug 13, 2020

Frankel: Republicans shut down debate on constitutional amendment
Jul 13, 2020

As trans individuals are targeted, coalition calls for action on hate crime bills
Jun 19, 2020

Lawmakers call for vote on PA LGBTQ+ civil rights bill
Jun 16, 2020

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus letter to committee
Jun 16, 2020

Frankel ‘horrified’ by House GOP failure after member tests positive
May 27, 2020

Frankel ‘horrified’ by legislator’s comments re: Nazi Party
May 04, 2020

Frankel to introduce systemic testing, tracing bill for Pennsylvania
Apr 22, 2020

Pennsylvanians’ reproductive rights under attack amid pandemic
Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 Helpful Resources
Mar 19, 2020

Costa-Frankel: Nonprofit security grant program announces more than $500k for local orgs
Mar 11, 2020