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Matzie appointed Majority Chairman of House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie

Formerly known as the House Consumer Affairs Committee, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee has jurisdiction over the Public Utilities Commission and reviews bills related to a broad range of consumer matters, including, but not limited to, consumer privacy, utilities, broadband and other technology-related issues. Read more

 

Frankel named Health Committee majority chairman, announces panel members

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

With the gavel comes the authority to set the schedule and choose legislation for the committee to consider. Frankel said that his agenda will align with the values that led voters to put Democrats in the majority for the first time in 12 years. Read more

 

Pa.’s schools are falling apart. This is one thing we can do about it

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Tarik Khan, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, Rep. Robert Merski

The tumultuous and often unsafe conditions created by the current state of Pennsylvania’s school buildings is a daily reality for students, educators and everyone who works in schools across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Daley named House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee majority chair

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

The committee, previously named the Tourism & Recreational Development Committee, has been renamed the Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee to reflect the industry’s impact on the economy. Read more

 

Deasy honored to be majority chair of the Liquor Control Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Dan Deasy

The Liquor Control Committee handles legislation dealing with the manufacturing and sale of alcohol in the state through Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code. Read more

 

Burns named majority chair of Professional Licensure Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Frank Burns

The Professional Licensure Committee reviews bills related to the state’s 29 professional and occupational licensing boards, located administratively under the Department of State, and encompassing 120 different licensed jobs. Read more

 

Kulik named majority chair of Game and Fisheries Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik

The House Game and Fisheries Committee works with the state Game and Fish and Boat commissions, which are both independent entities that are largely self-funded by license purchases and fees, to review bills that ensure the interests of hunters and anglers are well represented. Read more

 

Sturla named chair of Housing and Community Development Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Mike Sturla

“Having served as the Democratic chair of the House Urban Affairs Committee last session, I proposed that the committee be renamed the Housing and Community Development Committee to better reflect the committee’s work." Read more

 

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus praises the selection of McClinton as new House Speaker

(Mar 07, 2023) PA Legislative Latino Caucus

“Speaker McClinton has paved the way for future Speakers. Her work has already opened the door to diversity and to inclusion. This is a historic triumph,” Burgos said. Read more

 

Kim hosts conference to introduce bipartisan teacher bill package

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

“Teacher shortages and teacher turnover is linked to lower student achievement and poorer school climates with increasingly worse outcomes for PA’s more vulnerable students,” Kim said. Read more

 

Rozzi authors bill to encourage Pennsylvanians to pursue education degrees

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“The demand for teachers continues to grow, but the supply of educators has not kept up. One reason for this is the astronomical price tag that comes with earning a degree here in Pennsylvania,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Venkat, Mercuri introduce legislation to protect children in schools, daycare centers

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

“The safety of our children is an issue that cuts across party lines and impacts every community in our Commonwealth,” Venkat said. Read more

 

Solomon introduces Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact legislation

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“No one should be denied the right to reproductive health care,” Solomon said. “The overturning of Roe v. Wade has left woman’s health care in peril; this legislation would seek to protect that right.” Read more

 

Briggs leads newly formed Judiciary Committee

(Mar 03, 2023) Rep. Tim Briggs

In its first order of business, the committee immediately met to consider three bills to provide victims of childhood sexual abuse a window to justice. Read more

 

Rep. Miller named Majority Whip in Pa. House

(Mar 02, 2023) Rep. Dan Miller

As Whip Miller will work closely with Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila., and Democratic Leader Matt Bradford, D-Lancaster, to not only shepherd legislation through the chamber, but set the legislative agenda for the legislature. Read more

 

Rozzi spearheads five legislative measures to deliver justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

"There is no excuse as to why we can’t get this done. The only thing the Senate needs to do is its job,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House adopts ‘Rozzi Rules’

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“These new rules are a significant improvement from decades prior, ensuring that both sides have a greater chance to be heard.” Read more

 

Krueger elected to House Democratic Caucus administrator position

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Leanne Krueger

“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) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Robert Merski, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, Rep. Tarik Khan

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) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

"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

 

Matzie appointed Majority Chairman of House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee
Mar 08, 2023

Frankel named Health Committee majority chairman, announces panel members
Mar 07, 2023

Pa.’s schools are falling apart. This is one thing we can do about it
Mar 07, 2023

Daley named House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee majority chair
Mar 07, 2023

Deasy honored to be majority chair of the Liquor Control Committee
Mar 07, 2023

Burns named majority chair of Professional Licensure Committee
Mar 07, 2023

Kulik named majority chair of Game and Fisheries Committee
Mar 07, 2023

Sturla named chair of Housing and Community Development Committee
Mar 07, 2023

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus praises the selection of McClinton as new House Speaker
Mar 07, 2023

Kim hosts conference to introduce bipartisan teacher bill package
Mar 06, 2023

Rozzi authors bill to encourage Pennsylvanians to pursue education degrees
Mar 06, 2023

Venkat, Mercuri introduce legislation to protect children in schools, daycare centers
Mar 06, 2023

Solomon introduces Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact legislation
Mar 06, 2023

Briggs leads newly formed Judiciary Committee
Mar 03, 2023

Rep. Miller named Majority Whip in Pa. House
Mar 02, 2023

Rozzi spearheads five legislative measures to deliver justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors
Mar 01, 2023

Pennsylvania House adopts ‘Rozzi Rules’
Mar 01, 2023

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