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Kosierowski Applauds $225M Investment in Healthcare

(Jan 26, 2022) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski applauds the investment of $225 million in funding to the commonwealth’s healthcare system in an effort to address issues that have negatively impacted patients and providers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

 

Kinsey seeks solutions for problems in Pa. prison system

(Jan 26, 2022) Rep. Stephen Kinsey

State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., held a news conference Jan. 26 with House and Senate colleagues and prison-reform advocates to discuss legislation to help address systemic problems in Pennsylvania’s prison system. Read more

 

Rabb to introduce bill that would cut at heart of Commonwealth’s illegal drug trade

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

“Substance use should be recognized for what it is – a health issue – not a criminal justice issue,” Rabb said. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Justice assistance, regional policing, and community conservation funding opportunities

(Jan 25, 2022) Appropriations

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

 

Kinkead introduces legislation to protect DNA privacy

(Jan 25, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Selling data has become a big business, and quite a lucrative one,” Kinkead said. “People who provide genetic data to a company should have to be notified if their data is being sold and receive a piece of the profit their data generates.” Read more

 

Right to Know Requests Reveal Cyber Charter Waste, Lack of Oversight; Advocates, Lawmakers to Call for Immediate Reforms

(Jan 25, 2022) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Wasteful spending in cyber charter school advertising further highlights the need for accountability and reforming our outdated and broken 25-year-old charter school law,” said PA State Representative Joe Ciresi. Read more

 

Deasy: Rushed hearing on constitutional amendment to privatize state liquor system leads to more confusion

(Jan 24, 2022) Rep. Dan Deasy

“Asking a simple question on a ballot for a complex issue is a disaster in the making. It’s deceptive, and I fear it would result in even more confusion and frustration for Pennsylvanians,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. “It’s premature because there is nothing in place to address how that privatization would work, not to mention how it would impact state revenue or the 5,000 state store workers.” Read more

 

Freeman, Gleim to bring First in Math to Pa. schools

(Jan 21, 2022) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

First in Math is a program that features hundreds of engaging math games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking and other critical problem-solving skills. Read more

 

Lawmakers to seek easier name-change process for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

(Jan 20, 2022) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

The Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is a bipartisan and bicameral caucus made up of members of the General Assembly whose mission is to advocate for equality for LGBTQ+ communities across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Kosierowski introduces legislation to ensure staff retention at long-term care facilities

(Jan 20, 2022) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

According to Kosierowski, her legislation would provide retention bonuses to those employed in long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania using $200 million of remaining federal funds from the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Read more

 

Cephas introduces legislation to help seniors avoid pitfalls of reverse mortgages

(Jan 19, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

“I want seniors in my district and across the commonwealth to get the support they need as they make life-changing decisions,” Cephas said. “This legislation will help ensure they are provided the support they deserve.” Read more

 

Madden: Redistricting and reapportionment are politically stressful, but so what? Fairness matters more

(Jan 18, 2022) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

This isn’t about us as elected officials. This isn’t about party. This isn’t even about the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, with its bipartisan makeup and nonpartisan appointed chairman. It’s about doing what’s right for Pennsylvanians by putting an end to nonsensical gerrymandering and focusing on fair and equal representation. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; preservation planning; and substance abuse education and reduction grant opportunities

(Jan 18, 2022) Appropriations

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

 

Rep. Bizzarro: Another GOP power grab - when “find the votes” turns into “draw the lines”

(Jan 12, 2022) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

What these extreme Republicans are doing is seeking power for the sake of power. They’re doing what the former president did — doing whatever it takes to win, even if that means silencing your vote and your voice. Pennsylvanians deserve better. Read more

 

McClinton: The right to vote is at the core of our American identity

(Jan 11, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' latest push to defend democracy. Read more

 

Open Letter to Governor Wolf: Declare an Emergency on Omicron

(Jan 11, 2022) Rep. Napoleon Nelson

We are all eager to care for our communities and provide safe learning spaces for our young people. These next few weeks will go a long way to ensuring our ability to make it through winter. Read more

 

Cephas issues statement on Pa. school funding trial

(Jan 11, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

“It is time to right the wrongs of our inequitable school funding system and ensure that children across Pennsylvania – in every public school, not just some of them – have access to a quality public education that will foster their future success.” Read more

 

We can cut utility bills and help the planet by setting appliance efficiency standards in Pennsylvania

(Jan 06, 2022) Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

We have the technology to make sure our appliances are energy efficient. Let’s use it instead of putting a needless burden on Pennsylvanians’ natural resources, health and pocketbooks. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb to reintroduce bill to bypass Electoral College to elect candidates by national popular vote 

(Jan 06, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb is reintroducing legislation that would put democracy back in the hands of the people. He is joined by state Sen. Maria Collett who will be introducing an identical version of this bill in the state Senate. Read more

 

The attack on our democracy is not over, Pa. must protect and strengthen voting rights

(Jan 06, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

One year after the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton announced legislation to stand up against attacks against democracy and ensure every vote is counted. Read more

 

Kosierowski Applauds $225M Investment in Healthcare
Jan 26, 2022

Kinsey seeks solutions for problems in Pa. prison system
Jan 26, 2022

Rabb to introduce bill that would cut at heart of Commonwealth’s illegal drug trade
Jan 26, 2022

Now open for applications: Justice assistance, regional policing, and community conservation funding opportunities
Jan 25, 2022

Kinkead introduces legislation to protect DNA privacy
Jan 25, 2022

Right to Know Requests Reveal Cyber Charter Waste, Lack of Oversight; Advocates, Lawmakers to Call for Immediate Reforms
Jan 25, 2022

Deasy: Rushed hearing on constitutional amendment to privatize state liquor system leads to more confusion
Jan 24, 2022

Freeman, Gleim to bring First in Math to Pa. schools
Jan 21, 2022

Lawmakers to seek easier name-change process for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians
Jan 20, 2022

Kosierowski introduces legislation to ensure staff retention at long-term care facilities
Jan 20, 2022

Cephas introduces legislation to help seniors avoid pitfalls of reverse mortgages
Jan 19, 2022

Madden: Redistricting and reapportionment are politically stressful, but so what? Fairness matters more
Jan 18, 2022

Now open for applications: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; preservation planning; and substance abuse education and reduction grant opportunities
Jan 18, 2022

Rep. Bizzarro: Another GOP power grab - when “find the votes” turns into “draw the lines”
Jan 12, 2022

McClinton: The right to vote is at the core of our American identity
Jan 11, 2022

Open Letter to Governor Wolf: Declare an Emergency on Omicron
Jan 11, 2022

Cephas issues statement on Pa. school funding trial
Jan 11, 2022

We can cut utility bills and help the planet by setting appliance efficiency standards in Pennsylvania
Jan 06, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb to reintroduce bill to bypass Electoral College to elect candidates by national popular vote 
Jan 06, 2022

The attack on our democracy is not over, Pa. must protect and strengthen voting rights
Jan 06, 2022