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PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates step forward in state’s nondiscrimination policies

(Dec 08, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Pursuing legislation to make these important protections permanent remains one of our top priorities in the General Assembly, and it will be until they are enshrined in our state law. We look forward to championing the PA Fairness Act among other bills to make Pennsylvania equitable for all.” Read more

 

Krajewski elected as vice chair to Sentencing Commission

(Dec 08, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski

“In this new role as vice chair, I hope to bring my experience as a community organizer to this role. I believe I offer an important and unique community perspective both from my experience as an organizer advocating in the criminal legal space, and as someone who has family who have been involved in this system." Read more

 

Rabb, Miller announce legislation to prevent union busting using public funds

(Dec 08, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb, Rep. Dan Miller

Modeled after similar legislation in New Mexico, the legislation would amend the Public Employee Relations Act to prohibit public and state-related employers from spending taxpayer dollars for union avoidance or union busting services or activities. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation praises the release of Brittney Griner from Russian prison

(Dec 08, 2022) Philadelphia County Delegation

“I applaud President Biden and his administration for their diligent work on Brittney Griner’s behalf. We look forward to the approximately 50 other Americans, including Paul Whelan and others who are being unjustly detained overseas, to be released so they can come home to their loving families once and for all.” Read more

 

McClinton applauds, welcomes newest members to House Democratic Caucus

(Dec 08, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“In January, the House Democratic Caucus will proudly swear in the largest and most diverse class of freshmen legislators in over a decade,” said McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. Read more

 

Bizzarro welcomes new leaders to House Democratic Policy team

(Dec 08, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

Information about the House Democratic Policy Committee and its Subcommittees can be found at pahouse.com/policy.  Read more

 

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus applauds move to adopt nondiscrimination protections

(Dec 07, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“It’s 2022 and Pennsylvania still has no law on the books to prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, a situation which is completely unacceptable and, quite frankly, embarrassing." Read more

 

McClinton sworn in as House Majority Leader

(Dec 07, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“After more than a decade of Republican management, today is a fresh start. A day for new leaders, new perspectives and new collegiality. I am confident that together we can do amazing things to advance our commonwealth.” Read more

 

State programs now open for applications

(Dec 05, 2022) Appropriations

Check out the latest grant opportunities. Read more

 

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus issues statement on World AIDS Day

(Dec 01, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“We cannot allow this horrible disease to continue to disproportionately affect our communities. Our caucus is committed to working with medical professionals, LGBTQ+ advocates, elected officials and anyone who cares about AIDS to keep LGBTQ+ individuals safe from this horrible disease.” Read more

 

Guzman praises closing of controversial center for immigrants

(Dec 01, 2022) Rep. Manuel Guzman

“I’m glad that this facility is finally closed. This long-awaited moment is the result of a lot of work and the joint effort of the community. This is very rewarding because I embraced this battle as my mission,” Guzman said. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation expresses condolences after passing of Milton Street

(Nov 29, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28 – The Philadelphia House Delegation today released the following statement regarding the passing of former state Sen. Milton Street. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Senator Milton Street, brother of former Philadelphia Mayor John Street and uncle to current state Sen. Sharif Street. Street always showcased an unwavering passion to serve our community, leaving behind a trail of countless contributions to our city. “Leadership and kindness were two of the main traits of former Sen. Street, who also was a tireless activist for the underprivileged. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, colleagues and friends. May his legacy be an inspiration for future generations.” Read more

 

Frankel, Muth to hand off LGBTQ+ Caucus Leadership

(Nov 29, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

Current LGBTQ+ Caucus members Malcolm Kenyatta and Jessica Benham will serve as co-chairs of the caucus in the new legislative session and will continue the work of fighting for legislation that will protect sexual and gender minorities from hate crimes, discrimination and harm from scientifically rejected “treatments” designed to change them. Read more

 

Rabb announces election integrity legislation

(Nov 28, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

This legislation would give the new board the ability to perform oversight and combat election disinformation, ensuring that candidates for public office accept election results. Read more

 

Rabb announces legislation to assist municipalities in establishing green banks

(Nov 28, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

As part of the federal government’s Inflation Reduction Act, the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will go toward providing financial assistance to green banks, which are nonprofit organizations focused on the deployment of low- and zero-emission products, technologies and services. Read more

 

Rabb highlights Native-centered legislation for Native American Heritage Month

(Nov 22, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb said he is highlighting his spate of Native-centered legislation in November, which is Native American Heritage month, to bring awareness to the continuing and widespread disregard for indigenous peoples, their history and culture, and the misappropriation thereof and how Pennsylvania can substantively right these wrongs. Read more

 

Pennsylvania’s Efforts to Fight Climate Change Can Lead the Way for the World

(Nov 21, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

It is crucial that states like Pennsylvania be a part of the climate solution equation because we can craft policy in a way that accounts for regional and state-specific climate impacts. Read more

 

Philadelphia Delegation salutes warm welcome to second immigrant bus that arrived in the city from Texas

(Nov 21, 2022) Philadelphia County Delegation

“As their harrowing journey comes to an end, we want to make sure everyone knows that innocent people trying to make better lives for themselves and their families will never be punished in Philadelphia.” Read more

 

Philadelphia Delegation praises coordinated response of the city on the arrival of first migrant bus sent from Texas

(Nov 17, 2022) Philadelphia County Delegation, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

The delegation said its top concern and priority is the welfare of the group of migrants and highlighted that the key words against the backdrop of migrations are collaboration and solidarity. Read more

 

Cephas to step down as co-chair of the legislative Women’s Health Caucus

(Nov 16, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

Cephas said she will face new challenges as she moves on to other roles in the Caucus, but she said regardless of her job title, she will keep championing commonsense policies that support birthing people and their families. Read more

 

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus celebrates step forward in state’s nondiscrimination policies
Dec 08, 2022

Krajewski elected as vice chair to Sentencing Commission
Dec 08, 2022

Rabb, Miller announce legislation to prevent union busting using public funds
Dec 08, 2022

Philadelphia House Delegation praises the release of Brittney Griner from Russian prison
Dec 08, 2022

McClinton applauds, welcomes newest members to House Democratic Caucus
Dec 08, 2022

Bizzarro welcomes new leaders to House Democratic Policy team
Dec 08, 2022

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus applauds move to adopt nondiscrimination protections
Dec 07, 2022

McClinton sworn in as House Majority Leader
Dec 07, 2022

State programs now open for applications
Dec 05, 2022

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus issues statement on World AIDS Day
Dec 01, 2022

Guzman praises closing of controversial center for immigrants
Dec 01, 2022

Philadelphia House Delegation expresses condolences after passing of Milton Street
Nov 29, 2022

Frankel, Muth to hand off LGBTQ+ Caucus Leadership
Nov 29, 2022

Rabb announces election integrity legislation
Nov 28, 2022

Rabb announces legislation to assist municipalities in establishing green banks
Nov 28, 2022

Rabb highlights Native-centered legislation for Native American Heritage Month
Nov 22, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Efforts to Fight Climate Change Can Lead the Way for the World
Nov 21, 2022

Philadelphia Delegation salutes warm welcome to second immigrant bus that arrived in the city from Texas
Nov 21, 2022

Philadelphia Delegation praises coordinated response of the city on the arrival of first migrant bus sent from Texas
Nov 17, 2022

Cephas to step down as co-chair of the legislative Women’s Health Caucus
Nov 16, 2022