Krueger elected to House Democratic Caucus administrator position

(Mar 01, 2023)

“Pennsylvanians voted for a new direction in Harrisburg, and I’m proud to be a part of that change,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities

(Mar 01, 2023)

The lawmakers’ legislation would fund the maintenance program within the traditional PlanCon program for vital projects including repairs to roofs, HVAC systems, boilers, plumbing and electrical wiring. Read more

 

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair

(Feb 28, 2023)

"I look forward to working with my colleagues on our shared efforts to protect people’s access to health care and mental health care, champion economic policies that favor Pennsylvania’s working families, fully and equitably fund our schools and advocate for meaningful measures to make our communities safer." Read more

 

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it

(Feb 28, 2023)

As we head into this new House session, in the majority, we are determined to push investments in school buildings to the top of the list. Read more

 

PLBC celebrates McClinton’s historic speaker election

(Feb 28, 2023)

"We are confident she is ready to lead our chamber into this next two years and beyond. We beam with pride at the accomplishments and the history that is made today with our new Speaker Joanna McClinton.” Read more

 

PA House Elects Rep. Joanna McClinton to Serve as House Speaker

(Feb 28, 2023)

During remarks in the House chamber, McClinton acknowledged the history being made and her commitment to bipartisanship. She thanked her colleagues for their support. Read more

 

Food is medicine: Medically tailored meals can help more patients get back to health

(Feb 28, 2023)

At a time when food insecurity is high and access to care is low for so many of our residents, insurance coverage of these prescribed diets could go a long way to providing the health benefit that all Pennsylvanians should be afforded. Read more

 

Brown introduces package of laws to protect law enforcement

(Feb 28, 2023)

“We cannot sit idly by and watch those who put on the badge and uniform to protect us, placing themselves between us and danger, die at the hands of those who would do them harm.” Read more

 

Kinkead: 2 million Pennsylvanians face ‘hunger cliff’

(Feb 27, 2023)

“Inflating food prices over the past year, coupled with the end of federal pandemic programs, will be devastating for many low-income families in the Commonwealth,” said Kinkead. Read more

 

Kenyatta: Too many Pennsylvanians can’t afford prescription drugs that keep them alive

(Feb 27, 2023)

The Pennsylvania General assembly and the United States Congress must act and pass legislation to take big insurance companies to task and protect patients and consumers. Read more

 

PA House celebrates the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence

(Feb 27, 2023)

The lawmakers honored their roots with a two-part celebration that included a news conference and reception, and the participation of House Speaker Mark Rozzi and Majority Leader Joanna McClinton, among other legislators. Read more

 

Speaker Rozzi proposes House rules changes for a more bipartisan operation

(Feb 23, 2023)

“While many politicians talk the talk about good governance, I intend to walk the walk. When the House returns to regular session next week, I plan to introduce the Rozzi Rules, rules that will fix many of the issues that have prevented a majority of the members from passing good legislation, will give a voice to the minority, and will address several other issues that were raised on our listening tour." Read more

 

Billy Porter and Malcolm Kenyatta: New Pa. law criminalizes HIV. Get rid of it.

(Feb 22, 2023)

Criminal laws and enhanced penalties are not the answer to the HIV epidemic. We must continue to repeal or modernize all HIV laws and invest in proper and dignified care and services for people living with HIV. Read more

 

Rozzi: East Palestine derailment disaster highlights dangers of corporate greed, deregulation

(Feb 17, 2023)

“I strongly encourage Norfolk Southern to use some of their record profits earned last year to do everything possible to protect the people and environment impacted by this derailment and urge other legislative leaders at the local, state and federal level to reexamine the importance of regulations on keeping the people we represent safe.” Read more

 

Rabb to introduce legislation repealing Pennsylvania’s death penalty

(Feb 17, 2023)

“One innocent life taken at the hands of the state is one too many. The fact that the state has put even one innocent person to death is simply egregious,” Rabb said. Read more

 

Schlossberg says Fetterman shows mental illness can affect anyone

(Feb 16, 2023)

"Treatment for mental illness should be seen as routine as treatment for cancer. When you need help, you seek it." Read more

 

Hohenstein: Will Pennsylvania finally do right by our kids and taxpayers?

(Feb 14, 2023)

In the end, I believe this decision gives us the structure we need to follow to fulfill our most basic obligation – teaching our children so that they can succeed. That result will benefit us all. Read more

 

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Introduces Legislation to Push for Equality

(Feb 14, 2023)

We will do everything we can to ensure LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians have a voice in the halls of Harrisburg and a seat at the table directing our commonwealth’s future. Read more

 

Raising the minimum wage: Economic justice for Pennsylvania's workers

(Feb 13, 2023)

Together, we can make Pennsylvania a place where our lowest-paid workers can rely on fair, family-sustaining, and equitable pay for the essential work they perform. Read more

 

PLBC statement on recent racist social media posts

(Feb 13, 2023)

“Inclusion must include all of us. Racism and hate have no place in the classroom or elsewhere." Read more

 

Krueger elected to House Democratic Caucus administrator position
Mar 01, 2023

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities
Mar 01, 2023

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair
Feb 28, 2023

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it
Feb 28, 2023

PLBC celebrates McClinton’s historic speaker election
Feb 28, 2023

PA House Elects Rep. Joanna McClinton to Serve as House Speaker
Feb 28, 2023

Food is medicine: Medically tailored meals can help more patients get back to health
Feb 28, 2023

Brown introduces package of laws to protect law enforcement
Feb 28, 2023

Kinkead: 2 million Pennsylvanians face ‘hunger cliff’
Feb 27, 2023

Kenyatta: Too many Pennsylvanians can’t afford prescription drugs that keep them alive
Feb 27, 2023

PA House celebrates the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence
Feb 27, 2023

Speaker Rozzi proposes House rules changes for a more bipartisan operation
Feb 23, 2023

Billy Porter and Malcolm Kenyatta: New Pa. law criminalizes HIV. Get rid of it.
Feb 22, 2023

Rozzi: East Palestine derailment disaster highlights dangers of corporate greed, deregulation
Feb 17, 2023

Rabb to introduce legislation repealing Pennsylvania’s death penalty
Feb 17, 2023

Schlossberg says Fetterman shows mental illness can affect anyone
Feb 16, 2023

Hohenstein: Will Pennsylvania finally do right by our kids and taxpayers?
Feb 14, 2023

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Introduces Legislation to Push for Equality
Feb 14, 2023

Raising the minimum wage: Economic justice for Pennsylvania's workers
Feb 13, 2023

PLBC statement on recent racist social media posts
Feb 13, 2023