Photos from Harrisburg and Around the District

Democratic leader Joanna McClinton joins colleagues from the House and Senate Democratic Caucus’ at a joint news event to talk about the Roe vs. Wade overturning, and the future of abortion access in the commonwealth.

Democratic leader Joanna McClinton joins colleagues from the House and Senate Democratic Caucus’ at a joint news event to talk about the Roe vs. Wade overturning, and the future of abortion access in the commonwealth.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference to end price gouging and help working families deal with gas and grocery prices.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference to end price gouging and help working families deal with gas and grocery prices.



House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton is calling for action on the CROWN Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on someone's hair and hairstyle.

House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton is calling for action on the CROWN Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on someone's hair and hairstyle.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a rally calling for a better budget that represents all the people of Pennsylvania.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a rally calling for a better budget that represents all the people of Pennsylvania.



House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton joins her House Democratic colleagues to call on the House Republican Majority to allow discussion on a variety of legislative efforts that would protect and improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. The House Democrats’ ‘Fight for Lives’ is a plan that would help Pennsylvanians of all ages from first breath to first grade to their first job and beyond, including support for expecting families, ensuring access to essential healthcare, fixing toxic schools and enacting property tax relief for seniors.

House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton joins her House Democratic colleagues to call on the House Republican Majority to allow discussion on a variety of legislative efforts that would protect and improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. The House Democrats’ ‘Fight for Lives’ is a plan that would help Pennsylvanians of all ages from first breath to first grade to their first job and beyond, including support for expecting families, ensuring access to essential healthcare, fixing toxic schools and enacting property tax relief for seniors.



At the state Capitol, Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at the Small Business Advocacy Day press conference.

At the state Capitol, Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton speaks at the Small Business Advocacy Day press conference.



On the 45th anniversary of the Pennsylvania House swearing-in its first Black speaker, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton renewed her effort to keep K. Leroy Irvis’ legacy alive by fighting to defend democracy, fairly fund schools, and take actions to end systemic inequities that still exist.

On the 45th anniversary of the Pennsylvania House swearing-in its first Black speaker, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton renewed her effort to keep K. Leroy Irvis’ legacy alive by fighting to defend democracy, fairly fund schools, and take actions to end systemic inequities that still exist.



House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton and WHIP Jordan Harris present a check to Bartram's Gardens to invest in a new ecosystems education center and freshwater mussel hatchery to expand learning and outdoor opportunities.

House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton and WHIP Jordan Harris present a check to Bartram's Gardens to invest in a new ecosystems education center and freshwater mussel hatchery to expand learning and outdoor opportunities.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton celebrates Dominican Independence Day at the State Capitol.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton celebrates Dominican Independence Day at the State Capitol.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton welcomes Adam Burtt, who is attending Temple University Beasley School of Law, and Sarah Wing, who is attending Villanova University Charles Winter School of Law, to the state Capitol.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton welcomes Adam Burtt, who is attending Temple University Beasley School of Law, and Sarah Wing, who is attending Villanova University Charles Winter School of Law, to the state Capitol.



House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton announces new bills to improve PA’s business climate and create more good-paying jobs.

House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton announces new bills to improve PA’s business climate and create more good-paying jobs.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton joins her colleagues by wearing pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton joins her colleagues by wearing pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness.



Democratic leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a Harrisburg rally on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd to call for true justice and equality.

Democratic leader Joanna McClinton speaks at a Harrisburg rally on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd to call for true justice and equality.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton calls for passage of anti hate crime legislation at a press event in Harrisburg.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton calls for passage of anti hate crime legislation at a press event in Harrisburg.



Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton listens as Gov. Tom Wolf virtually delivers the 2021-22 Budget Address.

Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton listens as Gov. Tom Wolf virtually delivers the 2021-22 Budget Address.



Rep. Joanna McClinton watches as Gov. Tom Wolf signs two Law Enforcement Reform Bills after both passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

Rep. Joanna McClinton watches as Gov. Tom Wolf signs two Law Enforcement Reform Bills after both passed unanimously in the House and Senate.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks with Democratic whip Jordan Harris during voting session in the House Chamber.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks with Democratic whip Jordan Harris during voting session in the House Chamber.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins members of the PA Safe Caucus and other advocates at a roundtable discussion on Gun Violence.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins members of the PA Safe Caucus and other advocates at a roundtable discussion on Gun Violence.



Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes Miss Pennsylvania, Tiffany Seitz, to the state Capitol.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes Miss Pennsylvania, Tiffany Seitz, to the state Capitol.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her eastern Pennsylvania colleagues in welcoming newly elected Philadelphia City Council Members: Katherine Richardson, Isaiah Thomas, Jamie Gauthier, and Maria Sanchez.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her eastern Pennsylvania colleagues in welcoming newly elected Philadelphia City Council Members: Katherine Richardson, Isaiah Thomas, Jamie Gauthier, and Maria Sanchez.



Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a press event where legislation which would make any sexual contact between law enforcement and persons in their custody illegal was discussed.

Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a press event where legislation which would make any sexual contact between law enforcement and persons in their custody illegal was discussed.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joined colleagues and advocates from Pennsylvania’s Muslim communities to celebrate diversity and rally for a just, equitable, and fair society that tolerates everyone.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joined colleagues and advocates from Pennsylvania’s Muslim communities to celebrate diversity and rally for a just, equitable, and fair society that tolerates everyone.



Rep. Joanna McClinton is joined by colleagues and advocates to continue the fight for criminal justice reform.

Rep. Joanna McClinton is joined by colleagues and advocates to continue the fight for criminal justice reform.



Rep. Joanna McClinton participates in a rally to support legislation that would provide free menstrual products in public schools, universities, and public spaces.

Rep. Joanna McClinton participates in a rally to support legislation that would provide free menstrual products in public schools, universities, and public spaces.



Rep. Joanna McClinton continues her fight for criminal justice reform by attending a rally to end death by incarceration.

Rep. Joanna McClinton continues her fight for criminal justice reform by attending a rally to end death by incarceration.



Rep. Joanna McClinton makes comments during the House debate on the 2019-20 state budget.

Rep. Joanna McClinton makes comments during the House debate on the 2019-20 state budget.



Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with Kailyn Marie Perez, Miss Pennsylvania USA.

Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with Kailyn Marie Perez, Miss Pennsylvania USA.



Rep. Joanna McClinton and her colleagues in the House of Representatives welcome members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., during their annual 'AKA Day at the Capitol' on March 19, 2019.

Rep. Joanna McClinton and her colleagues in the House of Representatives welcome members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., during their annual "AKA Day at the Capitol" on March 19, 2019.



Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a press event creating the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center.

Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a press event creating the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center.



Rep. Joanna McClinton with members of the Chester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during her expungement clinic at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County.

Rep. Joanna McClinton with members of the Chester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during her expungement clinic at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County.



Rep. Joanna McClinton recently held an expungement clinic at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County.

Rep. Joanna McClinton recently held an expungement clinic at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County.



Rep. Joanna McClinton comments on human trafficking issues at a Harrisburg press conference.

Rep. Joanna McClinton comments on human trafficking issues at a Harrisburg press conference.



Rep. Joanna McClinton and her colleagues wear black in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and Dr. Blasey Ford.

Rep. Joanna McClinton and her colleagues wear black in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and Dr. Blasey Ford.



Rep. McClinton along with Rep. Mike Sturla, chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, hear testimony during a public hearing at Philadelphia City Hall on probation reform.

Rep. McClinton along with Rep. Mike Sturla, chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, hear testimony during a public hearing at Philadelphia City Hall on probation reform.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks out against racism and injustice after meeting with the “Grandview 5,” a group of African-American women who had the police called on them while golfing in York County.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks out against racism and injustice after meeting with the “Grandview 5,” a group of African-American women who had the police called on them while golfing in York County.



Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes the 2018 National Champion Villanova University Men’s Basketball Team to the state Capitol.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes the 2018 National Champion Villanova University Men’s Basketball Team to the state Capitol.



Rep. Joanna McClinton addressed the attendees of 'New Leadership PA' at their conference at the state Capitol.

Rep. Joanna McClinton addressed the attendees of "New Leadership PA" at their conference at the state Capitol.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a Harrisburg press event about protecting child victims of human trafficking.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a Harrisburg press event about protecting child victims of human trafficking.



Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with the Lombardi Trophy, which was brought to the state Capitol after the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 52.

Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with the Lombardi Trophy, which was brought to the state Capitol after the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 52.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her female colleagues in the House as they welcome members of Emerge Pennsylvania to the State Capitol for a Shadow Day for the recent graduates.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her female colleagues in the House as they welcome members of Emerge Pennsylvania to the State Capitol for a Shadow Day for the recent graduates.



Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes members of the Prince Hall Freemasons to the state Capitol.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes members of the Prince Hall Freemasons to the state Capitol.



State Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, participates in her first meeting as a member of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission, Dec. 7, 2017. She is the first woman from the House of Representatives to serve on the commission.

State Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, participates in her first meeting as a member of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission, Dec. 7, 2017. She is the first woman from the House of Representatives to serve on the commission.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a House Democratic press event where the caucus unveiled a new initiative called Plan For Pennsylvania.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a House Democratic press event where the caucus unveiled a new initiative called Plan For Pennsylvania.






 Representative McClinton stands with her colleagues after working together to deliver legislation to the governor aimed at putting an end to stop and go's.

Representative McClinton stands with her colleagues after working together to deliver legislation to the governor aimed at putting an end to stop and go's.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her colleagues, along with members and supporters from the Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration, for a rally in Harrisburg to advocate for their loved ones in prison.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins her colleagues, along with members and supporters from the Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration, for a rally in Harrisburg to advocate for their loved ones in prison.



Rep. McClinton is joined at a Harrisburg news conference with members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, along with Philadelphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins, Torrey Smith, and Chris Long, to discuss his legislation dealing with criminal justice reform and clean slate legislation.

Rep. McClinton is joined at a Harrisburg news conference with members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, along with Philadelphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins, Torrey Smith, and Chris Long, to discuss his legislation dealing with criminal justice reform and clean slate legislation.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a “Safe Harbor” rally urging support for stricter legislation dealing with current laws for Pennsylvania's sexually exploited children.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a “Safe Harbor” rally urging support for stricter legislation dealing with current laws for Pennsylvania's sexually exploited children.



Rep. McClinton is joined by other Philadelphia lawmakers and calls on the Republican majority to bring the House of Representatives back to Harrisburg to vote on the state budget

Rep. McClinton is joined by other Philadelphia lawmakers and calls on the Republican majority to bring the House of Representatives back to Harrisburg to vote on the state budget



 Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes Philadelphia Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake, from Vine Memorial Baptist Church, to Harrisburg to deliver the opening prayer.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes Philadelphia Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake, from Vine Memorial Baptist Church, to Harrisburg to deliver the opening prayer.



Rep. Joanna McClinton is joined by students, parents, community activists, and faith leaders for “Educational Apartheid” Day of Action, organized by POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild) to demand fair and fully funded education for Pennsylvania’s public school students.

Rep. Joanna McClinton is joined by students, parents, community activists, and faith leaders for “Educational Apartheid” Day of Action, organized by POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild) to demand fair and fully funded education for Pennsylvania’s public school students.



Representative McClinton with Dominique Miller at the Capitol. Miss Miller was with Emerge Philadelphia, Inc. They are a non-profit organization focusing on urban youth development, addressing the needs of youth for the purpose of cultivating them for success.

Representative McClinton with Dominique Miller at the Capitol. Miss Miller was with Emerge Philadelphia, Inc. They are a non-profit organization focusing on urban youth development, addressing the needs of youth for the purpose of cultivating them for success.



Rep. Joanna McClinton, along with Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, welcomes Philadelphia Pastor Dwaine Ross, Leader of Divine Destiny, and his wife to Harrisburg to deliver the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Joanna McClinton, along with Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, welcomes Philadelphia Pastor Dwaine Ross, Leader of Divine Destiny, and his wife to Harrisburg to deliver the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the House of Representatives.



Rep. Joanna McClinton and Speaker Mike Turzai welcome Rabbi Michael Perice from The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia to Harrisburg to offer the opening prayer before the House of Representatives.

Rep. Joanna McClinton and Speaker Mike Turzai welcome Rabbi Michael Perice from The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia to Harrisburg to offer the opening prayer before the House of Representatives.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks on her resolution recognizing World Health Day.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks on her resolution recognizing World Health Day.



Rep. Joanna McClinton agrees with Gov. Tom Wolf’s smart and responsible 2017-18 budget proposal, which includes investments in education and fights the opioid crisis.

Rep. Joanna McClinton agrees with Gov. Tom Wolf’s smart and responsible 2017-18 budget proposal, which includes investments in education and fights the opioid crisis.



Rep. Joanna McClinton shows her support for heart disease awareness by wearing red on National Wear Red Day.

Rep. Joanna McClinton shows her support for heart disease awareness by wearing red on National Wear Red Day.



Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a news conference in Harrisburg where House Democrats unveiled a new minimum wage proposal.

Rep. Joanna McClinton attends a news conference in Harrisburg where House Democrats unveiled a new minimum wage proposal.



I was pleased to have Antonio Bennett be the Pastor for the day, to lift the hearts and lives of all who listened.

I was pleased to have Antonio Bennett be the Pastor for the day, to lift the hearts and lives of all who listened.



Sept. 20, 2016. PA-HOPE ((Heroin, Opiod Prevention and Education) Caucus.

Sept. 20, 2016. PA-HOPE ((Heroin, Opiod Prevention and Education) Caucus.



Representative McClinton with Ricardo Burton, Jr.  He is one of the recipients at the PA Legislative Black Caucus scholarship award reception at the Capitol today.These outstanding students were selected based upon their academic success, leadership, extracurricular and community participation, and financial need.

Representative McClinton with Ricardo Burton, Jr. He is one of the recipients at the PA Legislative Black Caucus scholarship award reception at the Capitol today.These outstanding students were selected based upon their academic success, leadership, extracurricular and community participation, and financial need.



On Saturday, Rep McClinton hosted a Health and Wellness Festival. It's a fun way for area residents to learn more about keeping healthy and staying fit in a fun atmosphere.

On Saturday, Rep McClinton hosted a Health and Wellness Festival. It's a fun way for area residents to learn more about keeping healthy and staying fit in a fun atmosphere.



Representative McClinton greets members of the BMe Community of Pittsburgh on the House floor. The group helps to strengthen communities, mentor young people, and build economic development in the greater Pittsburgh area.

Representative McClinton greets members of the BMe Community of Pittsburgh on the House floor. The group helps to strengthen communities, mentor young people, and build economic development in the greater Pittsburgh area.



Representative McClinton stands with  colleagues from both side of the aisle and the Governor at a press conference to highlight details of a joint effort to combat the opioid and heroin crisis in our state.

Representative McClinton stands with colleagues from both side of the aisle and the Governor at a press conference to highlight details of a joint effort to combat the opioid and heroin crisis in our state.



Representative McClinton with other Members welcomed Villanova Men's BasketBall Team to the House Floor.

Representative McClinton with other Members welcomed Villanova Men's BasketBall Team to the House Floor.



Rep. McClinton, center, with area residents at her recent Shredding Event on June 18.

Rep. McClinton, center, with area residents at her recent Shredding Event on June 18.



Rep. McClinton with two attendees at her pre-employment workshop on June 1.

Rep. McClinton with two attendees at her pre-employment workshop on June 1.



Rep. Joanna McClinton and Rep. Tonyelle Cook-Artis welcome members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Harrisburg as part of 'Delta Day' at the state Capitol.

Rep. Joanna McClinton and Rep. Tonyelle Cook-Artis welcome members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Harrisburg as part of 'Delta Day' at the state Capitol.



Rep. Joanna McClinton stands with social workers during a rally on Legislative Advocacy Day.

Rep. Joanna McClinton stands with social workers during a rally on Legislative Advocacy Day.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins others during the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins others during the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service.



Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with two constituents at her Energy Forum on February 13, 2016, where visitors had the chance to learn how the state and other groups can help you save money during the winter heating season.

Rep. Joanna McClinton is pictured with two constituents at her Energy Forum on February 13, 2016, where visitors had the chance to learn how the state and other groups can help you save money during the winter heating season.



Rep. Joanna McClinton joins advocates from Cheyney University for a rally in support of the nation’s oldest historically black institution of higher education.

Rep. Joanna McClinton joins advocates from Cheyney University for a rally in support of the nation’s oldest historically black institution of higher education.



Rep. Joanna McClinton held her first Interfaith Breakfast at the Church of Christian Compassion Community Center. Thank you to the leaders of faith who came out to represent their neighborhoods and congregation! Special thank you to Pastor Herndon of Christian Compassion and Dr. Reid of South West Nu Stop.

Rep. Joanna McClinton held her first Interfaith Breakfast at the Church of Christian Compassion Community Center. Thank you to the leaders of faith who came out to represent their neighborhoods and congregation! Special thank you to Pastor Herndon of Christian Compassion and Dr. Reid of South West Nu Stop.



Rep. Joanna McClinton, along with Sen. Williams and more than 70 volunteers, hosts an expungement clinic at Francis Myers Rec Center.

Rep. Joanna McClinton, along with Sen. Williams and more than 70 volunteers, hosts an expungement clinic at Francis Myers Rec Center.



Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference during Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Rep. Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference during Diaper Need Awareness Week.



Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes NFL quarterback Mike Vick to Harrisburg to support a bill that would protect first responders from liability for any property damage they cause when rescuing animals from unattended vehicles. The bill would also make it a summary offense to leave a cat or dog in an unattended vehicle in extreme heat.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes NFL quarterback Mike Vick to Harrisburg to support a bill that would protect first responders from liability for any property damage they cause when rescuing animals from unattended vehicles. The bill would also make it a summary offense to leave a cat or dog in an unattended vehicle in extreme heat.



Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes a group or policemen, including former state representative and current Philadelphia Sheriff Jewel Williams, to Harrisburg in October 2015.

Rep. Joanna McClinton welcomes a group or policemen, including former state representative and current Philadelphia Sheriff Jewel Williams, to Harrisburg in October 2015.



Rep. Joanna McClinton participates in the Hands Across Philadelphia event.

Rep. Joanna McClinton participates in the Hands Across Philadelphia event.



Representative McClinton introduced HR 810. The resolution is for National HIV/AIDS Youth Awareness Day.

Representative McClinton introduced HR 810. The resolution is for National HIV/AIDS Youth Awareness Day.



Rep. McClinton addresses the House  following the approval of H.R. 741, which recognizes March 22 as World water Day in Pennsylvania.

Rep. McClinton addresses the House following the approval of H.R. 741, which recognizes March 22 as World water Day in Pennsylvania.



Rep. McClinton and other woman legislators following the adoption of H.R. 701, recognizing March 8, 2016 as International Women's Day in Pennsylvania and March as International Women's Month.

Rep. McClinton and other woman legislators following the adoption of H.R. 701, recognizing March 8, 2016 as International Women's Day in Pennsylvania and March as International Women's Month.



Rep. McClinton at her House Chamber desk during Gov. Wolf's Budget Address on Feb. 9

Rep. McClinton at her House Chamber desk during Gov. Wolf's Budget Address on Feb. 9