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Pennsylvania’s students deserve equity, and we can deliver | Opinion

(May 27, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton, Rep. Jordan A. Harris, Rep. Matthew Bradford

Let’s work together this year to finally fix the disastrous education funding path we’ve been going down for too long. Let’s finally do right by our children, our seniors, and our communities. Read more

 

Otten, House Democrats call for legislative action on gun safety

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

“The Pennsylvania legislature has not done its job. We did nothing after Sandy Hook, Parkland, or even Tree of Life Synagogue, right here in Pennsylvania,” Otten said. “What is it going to take before we finally decide to protect our children in schools, or worshipers in their places of worship, or seniors at the grocery store?" Read more

 

House Democratic leaders decry Republican inaction on gun safety legislation

(May 26, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

"At what point do we acknowledge that Republican obstructionism is costing the lives of Pennsylvanians and could contribute to the next school shooting in our own state?" Read more

 

Matzie bills would modernize state’s home energy assistance program

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Robert Matzie

Matzie, who is Democratic chairman of the PA House Consumer Affairs Committee, said he is introducing the legislation to end an arbitrary state practice that is hurting low-income families. Read more

 

Housing is a Human Right

(May 24, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski

Many long-term residents, especially seniors, are facing historic financial hardships, and the legislature must take action to prevent dangerous living conditions, displacement of seniors, low income families, and people of color. Read more

 

Kim, lawmakers explain need to act after rise in hate crimes

(May 23, 2022) Rep. Patty Kim

House Bill 1917 would require the Department of Education to create an integrated curriculum including Asian American Pacific Islander people, history and contributions to American society. Kim noted that although she would prefer a requirement, her bill is merely an urging for schools to incorporate AAPI teaching into their curriculum. Read more

 

Conklin bill to ban domestic violence convicts from holding public office moves to House Judiciary Committee

(May 19, 2022) Rep. Scott Conklin

As the bill embarks on an important first step in the legislative process, Conklin on a parallel track is working to secure important outside support for a proposal he believes promotes public trust and ensures higher ethical integrity for those elected and selected to hold important government positions. Read more

 

McClinton joins House and Senate colleagues to announce a $13.8 million investment in health equity

(May 18, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

The Senate and House Democrats will work with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to create grant programs for the $10 million in available funding to benefit statewide health care facilities and community-based organizations. Read more

 

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

 

Pennsylvania’s students deserve equity, and we can deliver | Opinion
May 27, 2022

Otten, House Democrats call for legislative action on gun safety
May 26, 2022

House Democratic leaders decry Republican inaction on gun safety legislation
May 26, 2022

Matzie bills would modernize state’s home energy assistance program
May 26, 2022

Housing is a Human Right
May 24, 2022

Kim, lawmakers explain need to act after rise in hate crimes
May 23, 2022

Conklin bill to ban domestic violence convicts from holding public office moves to House Judiciary Committee
May 19, 2022

McClinton joins House and Senate colleagues to announce a $13.8 million investment in health equity
May 18, 2022

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