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Frankel: Auditor General’s report on pharmacy benefit managers misses mark

(Aug 28, 2024)

“I’m embarrassed for the auditor general, but he’s not the first person to struggle to understand our health care system. It’s far too complicated, and these massive companies intentionally use that fact to fleece health care consumers," Frankel said.“Those of us working on this issue understand that spread pricing is a specific way that pharmacy benefit managers make money – by collecting the difference between how much they pay for drugs and how much they charge. Our Department of Human Services banned spread pricing in Medical Assistance years ago, and it is prohibited in contracts." Read more

 

Back to School, Protecting Workers from Captive Audience Meetings and Community Events

(Aug 23, 2024)

Plus, Congrats to the Murray Avenue Starbucks workers for unionizing! Read more

 

Pittsburgh BDS Efforts Won’t Bring Peace, Right to Repair Electronics and Community Events

(Aug 16, 2024)

Plus, learn how to get a Pittsburgh Penguins library card! Read more

 

Legislation Passed by the House Democrats, Voting for College Students in Pennsylvania and Community Events

(Aug 09, 2024)

Learn how House Democrats are delivering for the people of Pennsylvania! Read more

 

Fight with Light, Community Events and Resources

(Aug 02, 2024)

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Jewish Legislative Caucus issues statement condemning vandalism of Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

(Jul 29, 2024)

“Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is not only an antisemitic attack on pillars of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, but an attack on the values of tolerance, respect and community that we as Pittsburghers hold dear,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Hate has no place in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, and we must stand together to denounce such acts of intolerance.” Read more

 

Frankel and Costa issue statement on graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill

(Jul 29, 2024)

“Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is an attack on the values of tolerance, respect and community that we as Pittsburghers hold dear,” said Rep. Frankel. “Hate has no place in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, and we must stand together to denounce such acts of intolerance.” Read more

 

PA Turnpike Warns of Text Scam, Rally to Protect Workers from Secondhand Smoke & Community Events

(Jul 19, 2024)

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House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus calls for action after murder of transgender teen

(Jul 10, 2024)

Lawmakers urge state Senate to pass anti-hate crimes bill following Mercer County killing Read more

 

The Budget, Pennsylvania Open Markets Act & Community Events

(Jul 05, 2024)

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Frankel cheers committee approval of bills to support rural health care, regulate hospital mergers

(Jun 26, 2024)

“When rural facilities cannot attract or retain health care professionals, they can’t keep their doors open, and patients have to travel increasing distances to get basic preventative or emergency care – that’s bad for outcomes, and it’s bad for this commonwealth,” said Frankel, who worked with Republican Health Chair Kathy Rapp to develop the bill. “The foundation of our health care system is its workers, so that’s where any effort to support rural health institutions must begin.” Read more

 

Welcoming Pittsburgh’s Newest US Citizens and Community Events

(Jun 21, 2024)

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House passes Frankel bill to boost oversight of medical marijuana testing labs

(May 21, 2024)

“Every day, Pennsylvanians fill prescriptions at their pharmacies without worrying for a second about whether their medications are contaminated or inaccurately labeled,” Frankel said. “With this legislation, we are taking action to ensure that level of confidence in our medical marijuana program. “Patients deserve to know that cannabis 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

 

Status Update on Gun Reform Legislation in the General Assembly and Casino Workers Need Smoking Reform Now!
Sep 06, 2024

Prohibiting Limits on Heath Care Access and Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor's Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Misses Mark
Aug 30, 2024

Frankel: Auditor General’s report on pharmacy benefit managers misses mark
Aug 28, 2024

Back to School, Protecting Workers from Captive Audience Meetings and Community Events
Aug 23, 2024

Pittsburgh BDS Efforts Won’t Bring Peace, Right to Repair Electronics and Community Events
Aug 16, 2024

Legislation Passed by the House Democrats, Voting for College Students in Pennsylvania and Community Events
Aug 09, 2024

Fight with Light, Community Events and Resources
Aug 02, 2024

Jewish Legislative Caucus issues statement condemning vandalism of Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Jul 29, 2024

Frankel and Costa issue statement on graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill
Jul 29, 2024

Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Open for Applications, Exempting Reparations to Holocaust Victims from Personal Income Tax, and Community Events
Jul 26, 2024

PA Turnpike Warns of Text Scam, Rally to Protect Workers from Secondhand Smoke & Community Events
Jul 19, 2024

House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus calls for action after murder of transgender teen
Jul 10, 2024

The Budget, Pennsylvania Open Markets Act & Community Events
Jul 05, 2024

Frankel cheers committee approval of bills to support rural health care, regulate hospital mergers
Jun 26, 2024

Welcoming Pittsburgh’s Newest US Citizens and Community Events
Jun 21, 2024

Rally with UAW for Clean Indoor Air, PBM Reform Bill Clears House Health Committee and Community Resources
Jun 14, 2024

House Passes Bill to Provide Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools, January 6th Capitol Police on House Floor and Community Events
Jun 07, 2024

Improving Medical Marijuana Lab Oversight, Expanding Maternal Blood Pressure Monitoring Coverage & Community Events
May 24, 2024

House passes Frankel bill to boost oversight of medical marijuana testing labs
May 21, 2024

Touring Pennsylvania fracking communities, observing United Way's 211 call center, and discovering local events
May 17, 2024