On Wednesday, I introduced legislation to ensure parents and guardians of gender-diverse children are not investigated or punished for getting evidence-based, patient-appropriate care for their children. Read more
“A description of early abortion care and care for a miscarriage would show that the two are indistinguishable. They use the exact same medications and the exact same process,” House Majority Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel said. “When providers are trained to manage a miscarriage, they are learning how to provide abortion care. The fact that some clinicians are then prevented from using that expertise is clearly based on ideology. Frankly, nurses and midwives would be as thoughtful and professional in providing abortion care as the doctors that are currently allowed to do so.” Read more
The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus will work to incorporate the perspectives and needs of Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities in legislation passed by the General Assembly. Read more
Says budget addresses many pressing issues across Pennsylvania Read more
Says access to health care, lowering costs are key issues in years ahead Read more
“I’m always proud to introduce colleagues and friends to some of the great resources located in the heart of my legislative district,” co-host Rep. Dan Frankel said. “Phipps has been a leader in green innovation, opting to make changes 20 years ago that some organizations and businesses are finally accepting today, including the creation of three of the greenest buildings in the world.” Read more
Vows to work to prevent gun violence and provide services to those affected by it Read more
Kenyatta, Benham will lead the caucus in 2023-24 session Read more
State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, today announced that six local projects will receive more than $5.8 million in state grant funding. Read more
Harrisburg happenings, free breakfast for students and more! Read more
My office will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 5, in observance of Yom Kippur. The office will reopen, Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9 am. G’mar chatima tova. Read more
$120,000 to help fund planning efforts Read more
Harrisburg happenings, voting resources and community events! Read more
Gun violence prevention grants, vaccine clinic and community events! Read more
The Pardons project, back to school and community events! Read more
Addressing antisemitic threats and other news Read more
REVIEW: Protecting LGBTQ+ people, hearing aids now OTC Read more
Urges legislature to pass PA Fairness Act Read more
The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearings, easing COVID-19 restrictions, and community updates! Read more
“Since the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the health care landscape in Pennsylvania has changed significantly and become more complex,” Frankel said. “As we have heard during previous hearings and again today, restrictions on health care never makes a country healthier and it creates a number of underlying problems for residents as well as our health care providers.” Read more
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