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Frankel Applauds Pittsburgh City Council for Protecting Public Services and Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Protections

(Feb 04, 2025)

“I applaud city council for standing up for Pittsburgh,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “These ordinances keep our focus where it belongs—on strong public services, not political games that divide our communities.” Read more

 

Frankel cheers governor’s budget plans for cannabis reform, rural health care and more

(Feb 04, 2025)

“We share the governor's vision of setting up a marketplace that will help small businesses and farms thrive in the long term, even within what we know is a cutthroat industry that heavily favors multi-state operators elsewhere,” Frankel said. Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jan 31, 2025)

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Frankel bill to boost oversight of medical marijuana testing clears House Health Committee

(Jan 29, 2025)

“We need to make sure that patients have the same level of confidence in medical marijuana products as they do in the prescriptions that they fill at their local pharmacies,” Frankel said. “Patients deserve to know that these products are what they say they are in terms of THC levels and that they are uncontaminated by mold, pesticides or heavy metals.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jan 24, 2025)

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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jan 16, 2025)

Friday, January 17, 2025 My office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m . Have a great long weekend! Read more

 

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(Jan 10, 2025)

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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Jan 03, 2025)

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Holiday Wishes, Community Events & More

(Dec 20, 2024)

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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events and Resources

(Dec 13, 2024)

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Legislation to decriminalize cannabis in PA, funding secured for safer schools and community events

(Dec 06, 2024)

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Frankel: More than $860,000 secured for District 23 school safety

(Dec 03, 2024)

“Even as we work toward a world where children can learn without fear of gun violence, we must also do everything we can to make sure educational settings are as secure as possible,” Frankel said. "Thanks to this new funding, our schools will have the resources needed to maintain the security equipment, personnel, training, mental health supports and other elements that go into building a safe and supportive learning environment.” Read more

 

Krajewski, Frankel plan to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, prioritizing public health, community repair

(Dec 02, 2024)

“We have a moral obligation to not only legalize but also to work to repair the damage caused by decades of marijuana arrests,” Frankel said, noting that many states’ newly legal markets have struggled due to poor regulation and legal attacks from out-of-state cannabis corporations. “Our bill will deliver a market that protects the public health, benefits our taxpayers and uplifts those communities that were disproportionately harmed by prohibition policies.” Read more

 

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(Nov 22, 2024)

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Frankel: Nearly $11.3 million secured for multiple District 23 projects including Tree of Life renovations

(Nov 01, 2024)

“These dollars show our commonwealth’s commitment to the historic Tree of Life project,” said Frankel. “I am proud to help ensure that the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in America will stand as a monument to tolerance, education and resilience.” Read more

 

Frankel: Nearly $900,000 secured for District 23 renovation projects

(Oct 23, 2024)

These grants will not only strengthen our shared community infrastructure but also support the rich diversity that makes our corner of Pittsburgh such a special place to live,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Through this funding, we will help foster a more secure, inclusive and thriving environment for all. Read more

 

Frankel: Nearly $70 million secured for two water line projects

(Oct 16, 2024)

“Our state constitution guarantees the right to clean drinking water, but lead service lines that can leach toxins into our water system threaten that right and pose serious health risks,” Frankel said. “The new funding will allow the water authority to replace more than 1,000 lead service lines to ensure that clean, healthy drinking water is not just a right but a reality for these residents.” Read more

 

Frankel celebrates House passage of his bill to prohibit health insurance coverage caps, urges state Senate to act swiftly

(Oct 09, 2024)

“No family should be forced to choose between life-saving treatment and financial ruin because their insurance arbitrarily cuts them off when they need it most,” said Frankel. “By passing House Bill 2562, we are taking a stand to ensure that Pennsylvanians are protected, no matter what happens in Washington or the courts.” Read more

 

PA Safe Caucus praises governor’s relaunch of Office of Gun Violence Prevention

(Sep 10, 2024)

“Pennsylvanians are wondering if they will be safe at a concert or a grocery store or their house of faith, or if their children might encounter an unsecured firearm at a friend’s house or will one day hide under a desk while a school shooter thunders down the hallway,” said House PA Safe Caucus Co-chair Dan Frankel. “I’m proud to partner with a governor who doesn’t find any of that OK and doesn’t think we are powerless to stop it.” Read more

 

Allegheny House Dems welcome $4.1 million to repair Pittsburgh schools

(Sep 10, 2024)

School districts across Allegheny County awarded a total of $10.6 million in funding Read more

 

Frankel Applauds Pittsburgh City Council for Protecting Public Services and Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Protections
Feb 04, 2025

Frankel cheers governor’s budget plans for cannabis reform, rural health care and more
Feb 04, 2025

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Jan 31, 2025

Frankel bill to boost oversight of medical marijuana testing clears House Health Committee
Jan 29, 2025

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Jan 24, 2025

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Jan 16, 2025

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Jan 10, 2025

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Jan 03, 2025

Holiday Wishes, Community Events & More
Dec 20, 2024

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events and Resources
Dec 13, 2024

Legislation to decriminalize cannabis in PA, funding secured for safer schools and community events
Dec 06, 2024

Frankel: More than $860,000 secured for District 23 school safety
Dec 03, 2024

Krajewski, Frankel plan to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, prioritizing public health, community repair
Dec 02, 2024

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events, and More!
Nov 22, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $11.3 million secured for multiple District 23 projects including Tree of Life renovations
Nov 01, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $900,000 secured for District 23 renovation projects
Oct 23, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $70 million secured for two water line projects
Oct 16, 2024

Frankel celebrates House passage of his bill to prohibit health insurance coverage caps, urges state Senate to act swiftly
Oct 09, 2024

PA Safe Caucus praises governor’s relaunch of Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Sep 10, 2024

Allegheny House Dems welcome $4.1 million to repair Pittsburgh schools
Sep 10, 2024