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Solomon introduces legislation to establish framework for celebration of 250th birthday of PA

(Jun 13, 2022) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“We on the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial -- America250PA -- want to both preserve the legacy of our heritage and invest in the commonwealth’s future by repairing, restoring and revitalizing historic state landmarks that do exactly that,” Solomon said. Read more

 

Pisciottano: We must protect Pennsylvanians from price fixing

(Jun 12, 2022) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

During periods of rapid price fluctuations, it’s important that consumers are protected from bad actors who seek to use price volatility as an excuse to raise prices. Read more

 

Bizzarro: Time to pump the brakes on Pa. gas price hikes

(Jun 10, 2022) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

Preying on Pennsylvanians at the pump in a time of economic crisis is unfair and we are calling on our colleagues to join us and stop this highway robbery. Read more

 

Your View: Pa. lawmakers have duty to prevent gun violence

(Jun 09, 2022) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

As Americans, we cannot turn a blind eye to gun violence. We must address this crisis of gun violence that has destroyed so many innocent lives by comprehensively addressing the issue and enacting common sense gun safety measures. Read more

 

Deasy: Privatizing PA’s liquor system too complex to be decided by constitutional amendment on ballot

(Jun 09, 2022) Rep. Dan Deasy

“This constitutional amendment is not a simple question, and it seems disingenuous to ask voters to make an informed decision based on a two-sentence ballot question,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. Read more

 

Kenyatta, Rabb introduce legislation to ban seditious individuals from holding public office

(Jun 08, 2022) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“Misinformation has serious and dangerous consequences. Last year we saw thousands of seditionists storm the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. because they were told the 2020 presidential election was stolen,” Kenyatta said. “We cannot allow individuals who’ve engaged in seditious violence against our state and country to be in positions of public trust.” Read more

 

State House makes progress on reining in abusive use of fireworks

(Jun 08, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The state law concerning fireworks was loosened in 2017 to allow the use of fireworks more often and in many locations across Pennsylvania, but that usage has become a real nuisance on an almost weekly basis, particularly during warm weather. Read more

 

State Rep. Jared Solomon introduces bill to address staff shortages in Philadelphia Police Department

(Jun 08, 2022) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“Seniors are scared about being in their homes, parents do not feel comfortable having their kids walk to school, and neighbors are frightened to gather at our recreation centers. We must do better, and this is a step in the right direction,” Solomon said. Read more

 

House Democrats Demand to Put People First

(Jun 08, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The House Democratic Caucus is fighting to help Pennsylvanians at every stage of life - from first breath to first grade to first job - because we believe that no one should ever be abandoned, especially when they are struggling. Now is the time for responsible investments in our families, workers and seniors at every stage of life. Read more

 

Ciresi outlines plan to relieve school cost pressures, lower property taxes

(Jun 07, 2022) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

Ciresi is proposing relieving cost pressures on public schools and lowering property taxes through changes in how school funding is distributed, reforming the charter school law, and making a significant one-time investment toward school pension liabilities. Read more

 

Rabb introduces legislation to adjust monetary thresholds for criminal offenses

(Jun 07, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“Other areas of law like taxation and the salaries of legislators are indexed to rise with inflation, so we should be consistent and apply this to all criminal offenses,” Rabb said. “No one should face stricter punishment for a crime due to a lack of adjusting to inflation.” Read more

 

Harkins: Rule permitting clubs to use of 100% of small games of chance revenue for operating expenses ends this week

(Jun 06, 2022) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Organizations eligible for Small Games of Chance licenses in Pennsylvania include charitable, religious, fraternal or veterans’ organizations; clubs and civic and service organizations; and affiliated nonprofit organizations of major league sports teams, such as booster clubs and Little League. Read more

 

Sappey: Pass the Honoring Our PACT Act for our Veterans Now

(Jun 06, 2022) Rep. Christina Sappey

Our veterans represent the pinnacle of public service in our communities, and it is the responsibility of our government to ensure that they are provided with the care they need and deserve. I believe this is something we can all come together, regardless of political affiliation, to support. Read more

 

Pashinski receives Legislator of the Year Award from Pa. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

(Jun 06, 2022) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

PAND said Pashinski was selected as Legislator of the Year for his support of critical bills in the state House and participation in NEPAND events. Read more

 

Policy hearing discusses status of electric vehicles in Pennsylvania

(Jun 06, 2022) Rep. Mary Jo Daley, Policy Committee

Electric vehicle use is skyrocketing in the commonwealth. Of the 12 million registered vehicles in Pennsylvania, nearly 30,000 are electric passenger vehicles, a number that’s more than doubled in the past five years. Read more

 

Kim, officials call on General Assembly to invest in older Pennsylvanians

(Jun 06, 2022) Rep. Patty Kim

"Our seniors are the foundation of our communities,” said Rep. Kim. “Seniors navigate their everyday lives on a fixed income, trying to make the best of a post-pandemic world despite rising costs for necessities." Read more

 

Rep. Pisciottano fights corporate price gouging with Stop Price Fixing Act

(Jun 02, 2022) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

Pisciottano highlighted that price fixing cases are currently far too difficult to prosecute, citing the dire need to pass the Stop Price Fixing Act and provide the attorney general with the necessary tools to enforce price-fixing laws. Read more

 

Home and community-based services, crisis intervention, and archival records care funding opportunities

(Jun 01, 2022) Appropriations

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

 

Daley: Failure to enact workplace accommodations for nursing mothers is exacerbating the baby formula shortage

(May 31, 2022) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

My legislation, H.B. 1739, would require reasonable accommodations for nursing mothers. These accommodations include providing a private, sanitary space – not a restroom – where an employee can express milk and providing unpaid break time or allowing an employee to use paid break, mealtime, or both to express milk. Read more

 

Ciresi presents citations to Pennsylvania’s longest married couple

(May 27, 2022) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

The Pishes were married on May 23, 1942, at St. Philomena’s Roman Catholic Church in East Lansdowne, PA. They were married shortly after Mr. Pish was deployed in the Navy during World War II. Read more

 

Solomon introduces legislation to establish framework for celebration of 250th birthday of PA
Jun 13, 2022

Pisciottano: We must protect Pennsylvanians from price fixing
Jun 12, 2022

Bizzarro: Time to pump the brakes on Pa. gas price hikes
Jun 10, 2022

Your View: Pa. lawmakers have duty to prevent gun violence
Jun 09, 2022

Deasy: Privatizing PA’s liquor system too complex to be decided by constitutional amendment on ballot
Jun 09, 2022

Kenyatta, Rabb introduce legislation to ban seditious individuals from holding public office
Jun 08, 2022

State House makes progress on reining in abusive use of fireworks
Jun 08, 2022

State Rep. Jared Solomon introduces bill to address staff shortages in Philadelphia Police Department
Jun 08, 2022

House Democrats Demand to Put People First
Jun 08, 2022

Ciresi outlines plan to relieve school cost pressures, lower property taxes
Jun 07, 2022

Rabb introduces legislation to adjust monetary thresholds for criminal offenses
Jun 07, 2022

Harkins: Rule permitting clubs to use of 100% of small games of chance revenue for operating expenses ends this week
Jun 06, 2022

Sappey: Pass the Honoring Our PACT Act for our Veterans Now
Jun 06, 2022

Pashinski receives Legislator of the Year Award from Pa. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jun 06, 2022

Policy hearing discusses status of electric vehicles in Pennsylvania
Jun 06, 2022

Kim, officials call on General Assembly to invest in older Pennsylvanians
Jun 06, 2022

Rep. Pisciottano fights corporate price gouging with Stop Price Fixing Act
Jun 02, 2022

Home and community-based services, crisis intervention, and archival records care funding opportunities
Jun 01, 2022

Daley: Failure to enact workplace accommodations for nursing mothers is exacerbating the baby formula shortage
May 31, 2022

Ciresi presents citations to Pennsylvania’s longest married couple
May 27, 2022