Policy Committee examines expanding reproductive health care

(Mar 29, 2023)

“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

 

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Mar 21, 2023)

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

 

Frankel hails health care priorities in the first Shapiro budget

(Mar 07, 2023)

Says budget addresses many pressing issues across Pennsylvania Read more

 

Frankel named Health Committee majority chairman, announces panel members

(Mar 07, 2023)

Says access to health care, lowering costs are key issues in years ahead Read more

 

Policy roundtable: Committee talks green construction and innovation

(Feb 06, 2023)

“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

 

Rep.-Elect Anthony Bellmon joins PA Safe Caucus as co-chair

(Dec 15, 2022)

Vows to work to prevent gun violence and provide services to those affected by it Read more

 

Frankel, Muth to hand off LGBTQ+ Caucus Leadership

(Nov 29, 2022)

Kenyatta, Benham will lead the caucus in 2023-24 session Read more

 

Frankel: $5.8 million in state grants awarded to local projects

(Oct 26, 2022)

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!

(Oct 07, 2022)

Harrisburg happenings, free breakfast for students and more! Read more

 

Last Day to Apply for the PA Marijuana Pardon Project

(Sep 30, 2022)

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

 

Frankel: Fern Hollow planning effort receives state grant

(Sep 20, 2022)

$120,000 to help fund planning efforts Read more

 

Harrisburg happenings, voting resources and community events!

(Sep 16, 2022)

Harrisburg happenings, voting resources and community events! Read more

 

Gun violence prevention grants, vaccine clinic and community events!

(Sep 09, 2022)

Gun violence prevention grants, vaccine clinic and community events! Read more

 

The Pardons project, back to school and community events!

(Sep 02, 2022)

The Pardons project, back to school and community events! Read more

 

Addressing antisemitic threats and other news

(Aug 26, 2022)

Addressing antisemitic threats and other news Read more

 

Protecting LGBTQ+ people, hearing aids now OTC

(Aug 19, 2022)

REVIEW: Protecting LGBTQ+ people, hearing aids now OTC Read more

 

Frankel: Conversion therapy ban a step forward

(Aug 16, 2022)

Urges legislature to pass PA Fairness Act Read more

 

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearings, easing COVID-19 restrictions, and community updates!

(Aug 12, 2022)

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearings, easing COVID-19 restrictions, and community updates! Read more

 

Health care providers detail complications, difficulties in post-Roe PA

(Aug 11, 2022)

“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

 

Vote by mail update | PTRR Bonus payments

(Aug 05, 2022)

Vote by mail update | PTRR Bonus payments Read more