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Improving the Juvenile Justice System

(1 day ago)

I am honored to share that I was recently included in the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) year-long 2025 Youth Justice Fellows Program.  Read more

 

The importance of legal integrity and access to education

(Apr 04, 2025)

Before I discuss in detail how recent federal actions may impact our education system, I wanted, as an attorney, to share my recent comments on the threats the Administration has made against lawyers, law firms, and the judiciary. Read more

 

An Open Letter to the Lawyers and Law Firms the Trump Administration Seeks to Silence

(Apr 02, 2025)

We, the undersigned lawyer-legislators of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, are appalled though tragically not surprised by President Trump's latest attack on the rule of law. As outlined in the Presidential Memorandum of March 22, 2025, SUBJECT: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, the President instructed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to weaponize the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and any other regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline to silence the zealous advocacy of lawyers and law firms across the nation. We will not allow the Trump Administration’s attempt with this memorandum to chill legal representation that inconveniences its efforts to undermine the Constitution, gut essential programs, attack vulnerable groups and individuals, and otherwise subvert the rule of law to go unchallenged. Read more

 

Kinkead, Hanbidge named to NCSL Youth Justice Fellows Program

(Apr 02, 2025)

"I'm honored to join the NCSL Youth Justice Fellowship Program, a distinguished platform for addressing the challenges in our juvenile justice system," Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, said. "Last session, I worked on measures to strengthen abuse reporting, limit solitary confinement, protect youth education rights and end the practice of charging children as adults – and this fellowship program will further equip me to advance these reforms. With my background as a child advocate, I am prepared to leverage this opportunity for meaningful change here in our commonwealth.” Read more

 

March 28 e-mail: Pennsylvania House takes action to defend the ACA

(Mar 28, 2025)

March 23rd marked the 15th anniversary since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. When this law passed, it set out three primary goals: making health insurance affordable, expanding the Medicaid program to cover all adults with incomes between 100-400% of the federal poverty level, and supporting innovative medical care delivery methods to lower the cost of healthcare. Read more

 

Update on the 202 Construction Project

(Mar 21, 2025)

This week’s email is a bit brief as I have two back-to-back weeks away in Harrisburg, but I wanted to write with a quick update regarding the construction project on 202. Read more

 

Bloody Sunday and your ID?

(Mar 14, 2025)

Last weekend, March 7 marked 60 years since Bloody Sunday. Although the Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1964, civil rights marches in Selma, AL have long been considered the turning point in ensuring suffrage for all, a catalyst for significant public support and the subsequent passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.  Read more

 

Community events PDF for 3/14 email

(Mar 13, 2025)

Upcoming community events for 3/14/25 email Read more

 

Learn all about the PA ABLE Savings Program

(Mar 07, 2025)

The Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) is a program that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and save money in a way that does not affect their “means-tested benefits” such as Social Security, SNAP and more. Read more

 

Federal budget cuts threaten PA healthcare & assistance programs; Make your voice heard!

(Feb 28, 2025)

In an ideal world, every child would be guaranteed a quality education, their parents would be able to afford quality childcare, homebuyers and renters would be able to afford to stay in their homes, everyone would be able to afford groceries and put food on their tables, and everyone would be able to see their doctor when they’re sick. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $295K for local trail projects

(Feb 24, 2025)

“Expanding our region’s trail network is an investment in safety, accessibility and quality of life,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro’s vision for a stronger Pennsylvania economy

(Feb 21, 2025)

This week we will continue our discussion of Governor Shapiro’s budget address, focusing on business development and economic investment. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $90,000 awarded to local first responders

(Feb 14, 2025)

""Firefighters and EMTs are always there for us when we need them, and this funding helps ensure that they will continue to be supported with the resources they need to stay safe and serve our communities," Hanbidge said. Read more

 

Recap of Gov. Shapiro's budget address

(Feb 14, 2025)

Last week, Governor Shapiro unveiled his budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This annual budget address is the first step of the budgeting process which culminates with the passage of the annual budget by the General Assembly (hopefully) by the end of June. Read more

 

How you can help your community amid uncertainty

(Feb 07, 2025)

During the Council of State Governments (CSG) annual convention this past December, there was a lot of discussion about the impact and opportunities created by the apparent hope of the incoming administration and Congress to shut down parts of the federal government. Read more

 

Judiciary Committee votes in favor of bills with bipartisan support

(Feb 03, 2025)

The current 16 factors used by judges in making child custody determinations have redundancies and lack clarity, leading to confusion among families, attorneys and even judges. House Bill 378 seeks to modernize these factors to provide clarity, uniformity and judicial efficiency, creating more manageable criteria for families navigating the legal system while building upon the vital protections for children enacted under Kayden’s Law. Read more

 

Hatred holds no place in our society

(Jan 31, 2025)

I want to thank all of you who reached out to me these past two weeks about local and federal issues that concern you. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $77K in flood mitigation, watershed restoration grants

(Jan 28, 2025)

“These grants represent an investment in the safety and resilience of our communities,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

This Week's Focus: Children & Youth and Judiciary Committees

(Jan 24, 2025)

As I prepare to return to session this upcoming week, I wanted to share more about the committees I’ve been assigned and what sort of legislation I expect to see come before the committee.  Read more

 

2025 Legislative Outlook on House Agriculture, Local Government Committees

(Jan 17, 2025)

This week, I would like to share with you information about two of the PA House standing committees (out of six) I have been assigned to this legislative session. Read more