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Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures

(Jan 18, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

Our digital divide isn’t just between those with and without broadband. It’s also between the skills and attitudes American bring to digital challenges — and the know-how and can-do we need. Read more

 

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“As public servants, we must be held to the highest of standards,” Solomon said. “The people we serve deserve elected officials they can rely on and have faith in -- they lose all of that once the individual is convicted of a crime.” Read more

 

Rozzi issues statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“Today’s Commonwealth Court ruling is a victory for democracy." Read more

 

Harkins: Completion of OSHA workplace feasibility study ‘a step in the right direction’

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

“Today’s news is extremely encouraging, because it is a concrete step toward finally bringing Pennsylvania’s thousands of public-sector employees the protections they deserve." Read more

 

Rozzi announces members of Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward

(Jan 12, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

The workgroup will organize on Tuesday, January 17th, and will meet regularly until a path forward is reached.  Read more

 

Hohenstein: Justice for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse

(Jan 12, 2023) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

To be clear, there are differences between our political parties’ policies, but this comes down to who supports our democratic form of government, who respects the will of the people and most critically, who is willing to put survivors over politics. Read more

 

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus urges Central Bucks SD to reconsider wrong-headed policy

(Jan 11, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Stifling students from thinking critically and expressing themselves is the exact opposite of what schools should be doing. Neither should we prioritize one student’s or parent’s comfort over another student's very existence." Read more

 

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force

(Jan 11, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“Gun violence task forces are a proven method to reducing gun violence,” Solomon said. “This problem requires an all-hands-on deck approach -- state, local officials, and stakeholders working together to mitigate this crisis.” Read more

 

Kenyatta, Solomon, Street to introduce legislation making 2024 presidential primary in Pa. earlier

(Jan 10, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Jared G. Solomon

This would set the date for the 2024 Presidential Primary in Pa. to be on March 19, 2024. Currently, Pennsylvania’s primary is scheduled to take place on the fourth Tuesday in April, long after many states have voted for a presidential nominee. Read more

 

PLBC statement on police incident in Lower Merion

(Jan 10, 2023) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

“We have for years been calling for training and diversity in departments so the officers who patrol the streets look more like the residents who live there, shoring up better police community relations and a sense of protection by police rather than harassment." Read more

 

Rozzi issues statement on first day of special session to provide justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse

(Jan 09, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

History will not judge us based on how many Democratic Party wins or Republican Party wins we achieve, but we will be judged based on what we did for the children of this Commonwealth. Read more

 

PLBC, Women’s Health Caucus create joint Subcommittee on Women and Girls of Color

(Jan 09, 2023) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Women’s Health Caucus

The Subcommittee on Women and Girls of Color will bolster their legislative efforts, according to PLBC Chair Donna Bullock. Read more

 

On Jan. 6th, Rep. Kenyatta introduces two bills related to the failed insurrection

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“January 6, 2021 was a shameful day in our nation’s history and if we don’t remember and learn from it, we are doomed to repeat it,” Kenyatta said. Read more

 

House Dems condemn insurrectionists at Jan. 6 remembrance event

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim, Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

“I want to sincerely thank the organizers for today’s event as it is so important to pause, albeit painful, to remember and not allow this dark moment in history to happen again.” Read more

 

Rabb, Neilson announce legislation establishing Jan. 6 Day in schools

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb, Rep. Ed Neilson

“The January 6th insurrection is a stark reminder that democracy is only as effective as the sum effort of its parts and that it takes our collective will toward being an inclusive and honest society to function,” Rabb said. Read more

 

Rozzi issues statement on special session to provide justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse

(Jan 06, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

There is an epidemic of sexual abuse against children in this Commonwealth, throughout this nation, and throughout the world. I came to Harrisburg with one purpose: to see that survivors of childhood sexual assault in Pennsylvania receive the justice that they deserve. Read more

 

PLBC installs officers for 2023-24 session

(Jan 05, 2023) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

Established as an official caucus in 1973, the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus was formed to empower Black legislators and to serve as an information and advocacy vehicle to advance the interests of Black, Latino and other Pennsylvanians of color. Read more

 

Rozzi elected Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House

(Jan 03, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“As speaker, my goal is to remain nonpartisan in order to deliver a sense of unity within the legislature. It’s past time that we work together and restore trust in the people’s House.” Read more

 

On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever

(Dec 26, 2022) Marc Levy

The number of state lawmakers who are Black, Latino or of South Asian descent will rise as part of what House Democrats call the “most diverse class of freshmen legislators” in Pennsylvania history after candidates ran in this year’s election in the newly drawn map of districts. Read more

 

Malagari announces legislation to combat ‘Grinch Bots’

(Dec 19, 2022) Rep. Steve Malagari

“As representatives, it is our duty to stop predatory miscreants from trying to manipulate our economy. With this important legislation, we can ensure that everyone has a fair shot when shopping online.” Read more

 

Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures
Jan 18, 2023

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign
Jan 13, 2023

Rozzi issues statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling
Jan 13, 2023

Harkins: Completion of OSHA workplace feasibility study ‘a step in the right direction’
Jan 13, 2023

Rozzi announces members of Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward
Jan 12, 2023

Hohenstein: Justice for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse
Jan 12, 2023

PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus urges Central Bucks SD to reconsider wrong-headed policy
Jan 11, 2023

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force
Jan 11, 2023

Kenyatta, Solomon, Street to introduce legislation making 2024 presidential primary in Pa. earlier
Jan 10, 2023

PLBC statement on police incident in Lower Merion
Jan 10, 2023

Rozzi issues statement on first day of special session to provide justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Jan 09, 2023

PLBC, Women’s Health Caucus create joint Subcommittee on Women and Girls of Color
Jan 09, 2023

On Jan. 6th, Rep. Kenyatta introduces two bills related to the failed insurrection
Jan 06, 2023

House Dems condemn insurrectionists at Jan. 6 remembrance event
Jan 06, 2023

Rabb, Neilson announce legislation establishing Jan. 6 Day in schools
Jan 06, 2023

Rozzi issues statement on special session to provide justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Jan 06, 2023

PLBC installs officers for 2023-24 session
Jan 05, 2023

Rozzi elected Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House
Jan 03, 2023

On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever
Dec 26, 2022

Malagari announces legislation to combat ‘Grinch Bots’
Dec 19, 2022