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Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

At the end of the day, our education system is our people. It is our students, our teachers, our staff, our school board members — and they are not broken. The way that we in the General Assembly choose to fund them, or not, is broken. They are doing the best they can with what they have been given, and it is time for us to do better by them. Read more

 

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

Neilson said that funding for Pennsylvanian’s 120,000 miles of roadway and 32,000 bridges is a constant challenge because the state’s road system is larger than New Jersey’s, New York’s and all of New England’s combined. Read more

 

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

This legislation builds on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to address teacher shortages, which included the Personal Income Tax credit of up to $2,500 every year for up to three years for any newly certified teacher. Read more

 

Benham, Ortitay advance kinship tuition bill through committee

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Jessica Benham

"All children deserve the same opportunities to pursue higher education, and this bill would greatly expand education opportunities for kids in kinship care.” Read more

 

Hearing details support needed for career and technical education

(Apr 12, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Roni Green

“A college education is not the perfect fit or even a possibility for every student,” said Rep. Roni Green, who hosted the hearing. “I am a product and living proof of that reality, having graduated from Dobbins Technical School, and I can honestly say the education and skills I learned in technical education have helped me throughout my life.” Read more

 

Siegel: It’s time to try a four-day work week

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

The commonwealth must be a partner with private enterprise to promote workers rights, the strength of our economy and make our economy work for working families. Read more

 

Waxman: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Ben Waxman

Offering only snazzy artist renderings and grand platitudes, the developers behind this project ask us to trust them. Not so fast, I say. We need details. We need clarity. Read more

 

Neilson meets with SEPTA officials to discuss challenges and initiatives

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

SEPTA is the fifth-largest mass transit system in the country, serving 13,000 bus and trolley stops plus 285 subway and rail stations. Read more

 

McClinton Reaffirms House Democrats' Commitment to Ensuring Fair Education Funding, Fixing Unconstitutional System

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“Pennsylvania’s shared future depends on a well-educated workforce, and we build that future today by ensuring our students thrive academically, socially and civically. We need to tackle the commonwealth’s school funding challenge thoughtfully and swiftly.” Read more

 

Roundtable examines importance of direct support professionals

(Apr 11, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Tarik Khan

“As we learned today, ensuring our government enables direct support professionals to earn a living wage should be our No. 1 objective in helping these professionals continue to provide the care we know is essential, not only to people with disabilities but also to their community.” Read more

 

Kenyatta, Benham, Burgos and Flick introduce bipartisan ‘Marriage Equality’ bill

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Jessica Benham, Rep. Danilo Burgos

Despite a landmark ruling, and same-sex marriage being legal in Pennsylvania, the commonwealth, as well as many other states, retain outdated, unconstitutional and unnecessary sections of law that prohibit marriage equality. Read more

 

Mullins, Gallagher introduce Keystone Saves legislation

(Apr 10, 2023) Rep. Kyle Mullins, Rep. Pat Gallagher

The program, called Keystone Saves, would allow employees to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account through an automatic payroll deduction. Read more

 

A New Way of Governing in the PA State House

(Apr 10, 2023) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Our caucus has remained true to our principles. In the first week of our leadership, we passed impactful legislation that would give survivors of child sex abuse a pathway to justice by changing the statute of limitations laws. Read more

 

Conklin reintroduces pre-canvassing legislation

(Apr 10, 2023) Rep. Scott Conklin

“With more and more people voting by mail-in ballot, tabulating ballots and releasing election results is taking county boards of elections much longer,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Burns revives bill to provide in-state tuition for children of deployed military members

(Apr 06, 2023) Rep. Frank Burns

“Military parents can’t control the dynamics of their lives when engaged in serving our nation,” Burns said, “and their children shouldn’t be penalized for them having to answer the call of duty. My bill would make sure they aren’t.” Read more

 

Gergely introduces bill to address staffing needs in food and liquor industries

(Apr 06, 2023) Rep. Matthew R. Gergely

“This added flexibility will not only benefit businesses struggling to hire workers, but also will give employees the opportunity to earn extra income in a post-pandemic world.” Read more

 

McNeill introduces bill to crack down on puppy mills, inhumane conditions

(Apr 05, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Under McNeill’s legislation (H.B. 846), known as Victoria’s Law, Pennsylvania’s pet market would be driven toward more humane sources, such as shelters, rescues and responsible breeders. Read more

 

Schweyer: The opportunity is now to deliver for the children of our state

(Apr 04, 2023) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

While we work toward long-term fixes, we must infuse support into the most at-risk districts to close the gap. This is absolutely a priority for the House Democratic Caucus during this budget season. Read more

 

Pashinski introduces Delayed Payment Plan for burden-free community college

(Apr 03, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

“Student debt continues to overburden Pennsylvania’s higher education students and discourage Pennsylvanians from pursuing a degree that can significantly increase their ability to find a good job,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

State Reps. Kenyatta, Bullock and Burgos introduce legislation to increase state oversight of Temple University

(Apr 03, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Danilo Burgos

Kenyatta, a Temple alum, said that as a state-related university, Temple enjoys many benefits of state funding each year, and the school should receive more oversight from the state to ensure the safety of students, staff and residents living in the area. Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools
Apr 12, 2023

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds
Apr 12, 2023

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation
Apr 12, 2023

Benham, Ortitay advance kinship tuition bill through committee
Apr 12, 2023

Hearing details support needed for career and technical education
Apr 12, 2023

Siegel: It’s time to try a four-day work week
Apr 11, 2023

Waxman: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it
Apr 11, 2023

Neilson meets with SEPTA officials to discuss challenges and initiatives
Apr 11, 2023

McClinton Reaffirms House Democrats' Commitment to Ensuring Fair Education Funding, Fixing Unconstitutional System
Apr 11, 2023

Roundtable examines importance of direct support professionals
Apr 11, 2023

Kenyatta, Benham, Burgos and Flick introduce bipartisan ‘Marriage Equality’ bill
Apr 11, 2023

Mullins, Gallagher introduce Keystone Saves legislation
Apr 10, 2023

A New Way of Governing in the PA State House
Apr 10, 2023

Conklin reintroduces pre-canvassing legislation
Apr 10, 2023

Burns revives bill to provide in-state tuition for children of deployed military members
Apr 06, 2023

Gergely introduces bill to address staffing needs in food and liquor industries
Apr 06, 2023

McNeill introduces bill to crack down on puppy mills, inhumane conditions
Apr 05, 2023

Schweyer: The opportunity is now to deliver for the children of our state
Apr 04, 2023

Pashinski introduces Delayed Payment Plan for burden-free community college
Apr 03, 2023

State Reps. Kenyatta, Bullock and Burgos introduce legislation to increase state oversight of Temple University
Apr 03, 2023