Decision Makers: PA Speaker Joanna McClinton on Governing a Contentious Legislature

(Jul 18, 2024)

When you have just a two-vote majority in a state legislature as diverse, yet contentious as Pennsylvania, how do you govern? What's that transition like, from Representative to leader to Speaker? And if you’re also a Speaker from an urban district working with or trying to create policy with legislators prioritizing interests from rural, exurban and suburban regions, how do you balance that? Read more

 

This Portrait Project Celebrates Black Women In Pennsylvania Politics And Aims To Inspire Women And Girls Everywhere

(Jul 15, 2024)

An inspiring portrait project initiative started to celebrate the record number of women serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and aims to inspire women and girls everywhere. The “Dear Girl” Project, led by the state’s first woman speaker, aims to highlight the contributions and journeys of these trailblazing women. Read more

 

Pennsylvania finally agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight

(Jul 15, 2024)

Hair braiders have long said they practice an ancient art form that should be free from modern cosmetology regulations. Read more

 

Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act

(Jul 15, 2024)

MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Read more

 

2024-25 Budget Wins + PennDOT wants to hear from you!

(Jul 12, 2024)

Mark your calendar for upcoming events and opportunities in our community! Read more

 

McClinton lauds transformative investment in schools

(Jul 12, 2024)

State budget provides roadmap for strengthening PA communities. Read more

 

House Democratic Leadership: 2024-25 state budget delivers for working families, invests historic funding for public education

(Jul 11, 2024)

This budget delivers a win for all Pennsylvanians. It builds a better future for all of us Read more

 

63rd Street & Cobbs Creek Parkway Safety Improvement Project Community Meeting

(Jul 08, 2024)

PennDOT cordially invites you to a community meeting on the update of the PennDOT Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and status of safety improvements implemented to date. Read more

 

Happy 4th of July weekend! + Holiday Office hours and opportunities for our neighbors!

(Jul 05, 2024)

Plus, information on free meals and updates on what’s happening in Harrisburg! Read more

 

Property Tax and Rent rebates are on the way!

(Jul 01, 2024)

Property Tax and Rent rebates are on the way! Read more

 

Holiday Office hours and opportunities for our neighbors!

(Jun 28, 2024)

We are hard at work fighting for our neighbors! Plus information on $ for expecting families & free food for our youngest constituents! Read more

 

Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortion care falls short, Pa. advocates, lawmakers say

(Jun 27, 2024)

Abortion rights advocates in Pennsylvania are criticizing a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday that, while safeguarding emergency abortion care in an abortion-restriction state, does nothing to clarify legal uncertainty on the issue. Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding

(Jun 26, 2024)

Ahead of the June 30 deadline to finalize the $48 billion state budget, legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing their priorities for a deal that will change the way Pennsylvania funds public education. Read more

 

Philadelphia rings in Juneteenth with history, music and discussion on politics

(Jun 20, 2024)

Thousands gathered at the African American Museum in Philadelphia for hours of festivities celebrating Juneteenth on Wednesday. Read more

 

Will I be seeing you next week at the West Philly Career fair?

(Jun 13, 2024)

Our office will be closed next Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth! Read more

 

West Philly Career Fair

(Jun 11, 2024)

Rep. McClinton and her staff will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services and assist you with other city or state concerns that you may have. Read more

 

‘Momnibus’ bills would expand access to doulas, provide essentials to new parents

(Jun 11, 2024)

Pennsylvania’s public health insurance program would cover doula services and new parents would receive kits that include diapers and nursing pads under legislative proposals that could be absorbed into this year’s budget. Read more

 

PA House Democrats pass historic education funding bill

(Jun 10, 2024)

The PA House Democrats passed a historic $5.1 billion education funding bill on Monday. It follows recommendations made after the Commonwealth Court decision and regulates cyber charter schools. Read more

 

Mark your calendars for these awesome events happening in OUR community!

(Jun 08, 2024)

Plus, information on the legislation we passed this week! Read more

 

McClinton bill would improve Pennsylvanians’ voting access

(Jun 07, 2024)

Bill includes provisions common in states like New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia Read more

 

Decision Makers: PA Speaker Joanna McClinton on Governing a Contentious Legislature
Jul 18, 2024

This Portrait Project Celebrates Black Women In Pennsylvania Politics And Aims To Inspire Women And Girls Everywhere
Jul 15, 2024

Pennsylvania finally agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight
Jul 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
Jul 15, 2024

2024-25 Budget Wins + PennDOT wants to hear from you!
Jul 12, 2024

McClinton lauds transformative investment in schools
Jul 12, 2024

House Democratic Leadership: 2024-25 state budget delivers for working families, invests historic funding for public education
Jul 11, 2024

63rd Street & Cobbs Creek Parkway Safety Improvement Project Community Meeting
Jul 08, 2024

Happy 4th of July weekend! + Holiday Office hours and opportunities for our neighbors!
Jul 05, 2024

Property Tax and Rent rebates are on the way!
Jul 01, 2024

Holiday Office hours and opportunities for our neighbors!
Jun 28, 2024

Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortion care falls short, Pa. advocates, lawmakers say
Jun 27, 2024

Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding
Jun 26, 2024

Philadelphia rings in Juneteenth with history, music and discussion on politics
Jun 20, 2024

Will I be seeing you next week at the West Philly Career fair?
Jun 13, 2024

West Philly Career Fair
Jun 11, 2024

‘Momnibus’ bills would expand access to doulas, provide essentials to new parents
Jun 11, 2024

PA House Democrats pass historic education funding bill
Jun 10, 2024

Mark your calendars for these awesome events happening in OUR community!
Jun 08, 2024

McClinton bill would improve Pennsylvanians’ voting access
Jun 07, 2024