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House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team

(Nov 15, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus unanimously re-elected its current Leadership team to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session. Read more

 

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline

(Nov 14, 2022) Rep. Mark Rozzi

We need to establish stronger incentives to keep quality teachers in Pennsylvania. Two bills in the House can achieve this goal and together create the educator accelerator that we need. Read more

 

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts

(Nov 04, 2022) Rep. Matthew Bradford

State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, condemned threats against Pennsylvania’s election workers fueled by elected officials and right-wing media repeating the “big lie” about the 2020 election. These threats have already led to county directors and deputy directors choosing to leave their jobs in more than half of the commonwealth’s 67 counties. Read more

 

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Voting is easier than ever. The days of being forced to wait in long lines to cast your ballot in person are over. You can vote by mail, put your ballot in a drop box, or you can still go to the polls in person. Read more

 

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“Settlement money will be spent differently county by county, empowering local governments to do what’s best for their community,” Rozzi said. “All of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have been impacted by addiction, and I’m proud to say lawmakers are coming together to take a stand against it.” Read more

 

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

“My passion for protecting the rights of animals has never wavered. I was proud to author Libre’s Law that strengthened penalties for people who abuse animals, and I’m proud to once again offer legislation that protects our four-legged friends,” said Bizzarro. Read more

 

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions

(Nov 01, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“The antidote to this poisonous disenfranchisement criminal scheme is to ensure that all people are allowed to vote, including those incarcerated citizens serving prison sentences for a felony criminal conviction." Read more

 

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

The bill would add coverage of landslides, slope movement and sinkholes to an existing program in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that currently covers only mine subsidence assistance and insurance. Read more

 

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Jason Dawkins

“This week’s news conference confirms the Republican obsession with District Attorney Larry Krasner,” Dawkins said. “I find it interesting that the Select Committee report, which was just released Monday, didn’t mention or recommend impeachment." Read more

 

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

Language introduced by Rep. Mike Schlossberg that would allow counties to create local overdose or suicide fatality review teams to help prevent future overdose deaths and suicides passed the state Senate and House today and is on its way to the governor. Read more

 

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski

“Disadvantaged Black youth are at highest risk of being victims of gun violence in our city,” Krajewski said. “I heard their stories of how the inability to access their birth certificates were holding them back from seeking opportunities to improve their lives, and I knew I needed to act." Read more

 

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing

(Oct 26, 2022) Policy Committee

“We need to provide students seeking to advance their education with every opportunity possible to do so. That includes online education, because as we heard from testifiers today, it allows students to complete degrees on their own time,” said Bizzarro. “Education is the lifeblood of our economy, and we should take advantage of every chance to support it.” Read more

 

Rabb announces legislation to expand green human interment options

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

The process used in natural organic reduction uses one-eighth the amount of energy of a more traditional cremation and creates soil that is perfectly safe for gardens, trees and general land use. Read more

 

House Democrats demand Republicans 'stop the games'

(Oct 25, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

House Democrats stood together in the Capitol today to call out the Republican majority for wasting time on political games instead of acting to address the issues that truly impact people across the commonwealth. Read more

 

Fiedler hosts rally for abortion rights on Capitol steps

(Oct 24, 2022) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

The event, called “Abortion Freedom for All,” drew hundreds of people to the Capitol steps just as the General Assembly was about to reconvene for session. Read more

 

Shusterman on SB 106: Too Radical, Too Extreme

(Oct 21, 2022) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

We cannot turn our backs on our mothers, daughters and sisters. We cannot turn our backs on victims of incest and rape. We cannot allow SB 106 to move forward. Read more

 

Rabb highlights legislation to reform police sick time in response to report

(Oct 19, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

As news organizations report on the city controller’s audit of the Philadelphia Police Department, Rabb said he has legislation ready that would address one major flaw outlined in the audit. Read more

 

Burns introduces legislation to get more parents involved in schools

(Oct 17, 2022) Rep. Frank Burns

Burns’ proposed legislation, HB 2851, would direct districts to create programs that would identify resources for parents to supplement classroom instruction, and create a pathway to open communication between parents, teachers, and school boards regarding curriculum, academic goals and support programs. Read more

 

Madden: My heart aches for families of Parkland school shooting victims after jury recommendation

(Oct 13, 2022) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

"I remain committed to protecting students, teachers and faculty -- and their families and friends -- from future pain and anguish." Read more

 

Testifiers plea for updated Pa. charter school law during policy hearing

(Oct 11, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Frank Burns

The hearing, hosted by Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria), featured testimony from several local school district officials and local school board members, as well as a charter school advocacy organization. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team
Nov 15, 2022

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline
Nov 14, 2022

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts
Nov 04, 2022

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow
Nov 03, 2022

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic
Nov 03, 2022

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals
Nov 03, 2022

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions
Nov 01, 2022

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties
Oct 27, 2022

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe
Oct 27, 2022

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor
Oct 26, 2022

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH
Oct 26, 2022

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing
Oct 26, 2022

Rabb announces legislation to expand green human interment options
Oct 26, 2022

House Democrats demand Republicans 'stop the games'
Oct 25, 2022

Fiedler hosts rally for abortion rights on Capitol steps
Oct 24, 2022

Shusterman on SB 106: Too Radical, Too Extreme
Oct 21, 2022

Rabb highlights legislation to reform police sick time in response to report
Oct 19, 2022

Burns introduces legislation to get more parents involved in schools
Oct 17, 2022

Madden: My heart aches for families of Parkland school shooting victims after jury recommendation
Oct 13, 2022

Testifiers plea for updated Pa. charter school law during policy hearing
Oct 11, 2022