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PA House celebrates the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence

(Feb 27, 2023) Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Manuel Guzman, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

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) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“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) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

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) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“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) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“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) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

"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) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

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) Rep. Jessica Benham, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

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) Rep. Patty Kim

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) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

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

 

Smith-Wade-El & Sturla: GOP should redirect its wrath about school district budgets to cybercharters

(Feb 08, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Rep. Mike Sturla

The funding system in Pennsylvania is broken, but this is not a “can we fix it?” question. We have the tools, and we have the political will to pass real solutions. Are our colleagues in the GOP ready to join us? Read more

 

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood

(Feb 08, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Jessica Benham

“Those of us who live here know the challenges that we have faced, recently and stretching into the past, and I know – from my conversations with my colleagues – that many of these challenges are shared by other communities throughout Pennsylvania,” state Rep. Jess Benham said. Read more

 

Vitali: This is how Gov. Josh Shapiro must lead on Pennsylvania environmental funding

(Feb 06, 2023) Rep. Greg Vitali

A new governor offers hope that the chronic underfunding of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will finally end. Read more

 

Policy roundtable: Committee talks green construction and innovation

(Feb 06, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Rep. Mandy Steele

“I’m always proud to introduce colleagues and friends to some of the great resources located in the heart of my legislative district,” co-host Rep. Dan Frankel said. “Phipps has been a leader in green innovation, opting to make changes 20 years ago that some organizations and businesses are finally accepting today, including the creation of three of the greenest buildings in the world.” Read more

 

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Scott Conklin

“Nearly half of the United States already permit the electronic monitoring of abusers in cases of domestic violence, but Pennsylvania isn’t one of those states,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Kyle Mullins

"As a grateful ‘product’ of the state system, I begin the role of caucus co-chair with a sincere interest of keeping our institutions strong and accessible to future generations.” Read more

 

Rabb announces Emancipation Day legislation

(Feb 03, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb said the bill would acknowledge the ongoing struggle for Black liberation in a society that still poses threats and allows barriers to persist against the advancement of Black people and allied communities of struggle. Read more

 

Policy Roundtable: Union leaders discuss importance of organizing

(Feb 03, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan Miller, Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Unions are part of the fabric and history of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania,” said state Rep. Dan Miller, who co-hosted the roundtable discussion. Read more

 

Merski, Harkins offer statement on death of EMT Michael Harrington

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Robert Merski, Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered U.S. and Pennsylvania state flags in Erie and Mercer counties to be flown at half-staff. Read more

 

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Hunger is perhaps the least partisan issue Pennsylvanians face,” said Kinkead. Read more

 

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

Smith-Wade-El & Sturla: GOP should redirect its wrath about school district budgets to cybercharters
Feb 08, 2023

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood
Feb 08, 2023

Vitali: This is how Gov. Josh Shapiro must lead on Pennsylvania environmental funding
Feb 06, 2023

Policy roundtable: Committee talks green construction and innovation
Feb 06, 2023

Conklin calls for monitoring of domestic abusers
Feb 03, 2023

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus
Feb 03, 2023

Rabb announces Emancipation Day legislation
Feb 03, 2023

Policy Roundtable: Union leaders discuss importance of organizing
Feb 03, 2023

Merski, Harkins offer statement on death of EMT Michael Harrington
Feb 02, 2023

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus
Feb 02, 2023