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Burns to introduce legislation banning use of tax dollars on ballot questions

(May 16, 2022) Rep. Frank Burns

“Local governments and public officials should not be using public dollars to campaign, especially when it relates to questions that impact that local government,” Burns said. Read more

 

Kim: Higher wages for higher costs

(May 13, 2022) Rep. Patty Kim

Kim is fighting for a budget that returns money back to the people who need it the most. Read more

 

Howard: It’s past time to encode reproductive rights into PA law

(May 10, 2022) Rep. Kristine C. Howard

We must join our neighbors in New Jersey and Delaware in enshrining reproductive rights here in Pennsylvania. This is why I introduced HB 733 last year, which would finally and rightfully encode Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder, violence prevention, and suicide prevention funding opportunities

(May 10, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Living in a digital world not easy for older Pennsylvanians

(May 10, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Darisha Parker

A 2021 Pew Research study found that 67% of adults 65 or older said they use the internet, but that rate drops to only 14% for seniors 80 or older, leading to a gap in access to many modern-day access and convenience the digital world provides. Read more

 

Shusterman: Ghost guns kill real people; It's past time to address their use

(May 09, 2022) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

Gun violence affects lives across the commonwealth every day. We can’t wait any longer for responsible firearm reform – to both protect the rights of responsible gun owners and to prevent more tragedies from occurring. Read more

 

Hearing shows economic opportunity in PA hemp production

(May 09, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Danilo Burgos

“Pennsylvania has a tremendous economic opportunity here in Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia specifically to benefit from responsibly grown hemp,” said Burgos. Read more

 

Hearing explores what happens without PA School Audit Bureau

(May 04, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Without an auditing function, Pennsylvania could lose billions of dollars because of malfeasance or improper allocation of funds in our schools,” said Ciresi. “If we don't have experts auditing our institutions, it’s going to be impossible to ensure fiscal responsibility throughout our Commonwealth.” Read more

 

Madden: The fight for women's reproductive rights continues

(May 03, 2022) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Here in Pennsylvania, I am an ally to all who stand for decency and equity. That is MY choice, and I am damn proud of it. Read more

 

Burgos introduces legislation to prevent Russian businesses from profiting off medical cannabis industry in Pa. 

(May 03, 2022) Rep. Danilo Burgos

“It is crucial that we work as a body to ensure no Pennsylvania government programs are utilized to benefit those who are complicit in the Russian war effort,” Burgos said. “We must take every effort to support Ukraine in their struggle against this unprovoked Russian invasion.” Read more

 

Frankel: No equality without reproductive freedom

(May 03, 2022) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

“Access to abortion allows women to protect their health, their futures, their families. Access to abortion keeps women alive." Read more

 

Policy hearing discusses ATVs and dirt bikes terrorizing PA streets

(May 03, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

Lawmakers from across Pennsylvania attended a hearing today about ATV riders and dirt bike enthusiasts taking to the streets, terrorizing law-abiding traffic, and threatening their own safety and anyone in their path. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Opioids and Treatment Options

(May 02, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Mike Schlossberg

During the hearing, lawmakers heard testimony from people impacted by the opioid epidemic, health experts, addiction management specialists and law enforcement. Read more

 

House Democrats: We have the resources to fully fund education

(May 02, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“We urge Republicans holding the majority in both legislative chambers to join us in supporting the governor’s plan for fair and adequate school funding, making our children and the communities that support them the number one investment in this year’s budget." Read more

 

Harris releases statement on passing of former state Rep. Harold James

(Apr 30, 2022) Rep. Jordan A. Harris

“I’m thankful that I was fortunate enough to know Representative James as well as I did. He was a shining example of selfless service to not only his community, but his city and his nation. I’m praying for his family and hoping their memories of him will comfort them and stay in their heart as they deal with his tragic loss.” Read more

 

Celebrate sport, embrace competition, practice empathy and stop attacking transgender athletes

(Apr 29, 2022) Rep. Maureen E. Madden, Rep. Ben Sanchez

If a kid wants to compete, let them. If that kid happens to be an excellent athlete and outstanding person, celebrate them. That’s it. Please stop these unnecessary and hateful attempts to target certain populations just because you’ve been led to believe some lie about fairness. Read more

 

Samuelson proposes doubling Property Tax/Rent Rebate payments

(Apr 28, 2022) Rep. Steve Samuelson

“By providing a one-time infusion of $204 million into the existing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, we could provide additional relief to people across the state. This investment would allow the commonwealth to double existing rebates this year which is expected to benefit an estimated 477,000 Pennsylvanians,” said Samuelson, Democratic chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee. Read more

 

Lehigh lawmakers to introduce bill to de-criminalize helpful spouses

(Apr 28, 2022) Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer, Rep. Jeanne McNeill

In response to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin’s announcement that he will have detectives monitor both in person and via video the county's ballot drop boxes to make sure voters are returning only their ballot, Reps. Mike Schlossberg, Peter Schweyer and Jeanne McNeill are taking action. Read more

 

Policy hearing explores cash bail in PA

(Apr 27, 2022) Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer, Policy Committee

Lawmakers heard from business leaders, cash bail reform advocates, legal system experts, and a representative from New Jersey’s state legislature, where they successfully eliminated cash bail. Read more

 

McClinton, Muth join survivors and advocates to renew their fight to establish a statewide rape kit tracking system

(Apr 27, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton, Sen. Katie Muth

“While Pennsylvania has drastically decreased its untested rape kit backlog, it is unacceptable that so many who have survived the horrors of being sexually assaulted don’t know where to turn for information about their case and can go months without receiving an update,” said McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. Read more

 

Burns to introduce legislation banning use of tax dollars on ballot questions
May 16, 2022

Kim: Higher wages for higher costs
May 13, 2022

Howard: It’s past time to encode reproductive rights into PA law
May 10, 2022

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder, violence prevention, and suicide prevention funding opportunities
May 10, 2022

Living in a digital world not easy for older Pennsylvanians
May 10, 2022

Shusterman: Ghost guns kill real people; It's past time to address their use
May 09, 2022

Hearing shows economic opportunity in PA hemp production
May 09, 2022

Hearing explores what happens without PA School Audit Bureau
May 04, 2022

Madden: The fight for women's reproductive rights continues
May 03, 2022

Burgos introduces legislation to prevent Russian businesses from profiting off medical cannabis industry in Pa. 
May 03, 2022

Frankel: No equality without reproductive freedom
May 03, 2022

Policy hearing discusses ATVs and dirt bikes terrorizing PA streets
May 03, 2022

Policy Hearing: Opioids and Treatment Options
May 02, 2022

House Democrats: We have the resources to fully fund education
May 02, 2022

Harris releases statement on passing of former state Rep. Harold James
Apr 30, 2022

Celebrate sport, embrace competition, practice empathy and stop attacking transgender athletes
Apr 29, 2022

Samuelson proposes doubling Property Tax/Rent Rebate payments
Apr 28, 2022

Lehigh lawmakers to introduce bill to de-criminalize helpful spouses
Apr 28, 2022

Policy hearing explores cash bail in PA
Apr 27, 2022

McClinton, Muth join survivors and advocates to renew their fight to establish a statewide rape kit tracking system
Apr 27, 2022