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Development and transparency in digital currencies focus of Nelson’s House Democratic Policy Committee

(Jul 19, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Napoleon Nelson

Nelson recently established the bipartisan House Emerging Technologies Caucus in Pennsylvania and has an extensive background in finance and technology. He brought together a cast of world-renowned digital currency experts to inform the committee on what is blockchain and cryptocurrency and how Pennsylvania can position itself as a leader in adapting new technologies. Read more

 

Guest Opinion: Medical cannabis is medicine, and we must protect patients, like me, who need it to manage their medical conditions

(Jul 15, 2021) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

A column by state Rep. Chris Rabb about medical cannabis in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Rabb lauds passage of Act 37 of 2021, which includes his language making worker cooperatives eligible for micro-enterprise lending program

(Jul 14, 2021) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“Ensuring that start-up worker cooperatives are eligible to participate in the program affirms the importance of democratic community economics.” Read more

 

Prescription drug pricing reforms essential for public health, and economy

(Jul 12, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Emily Kinkead, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

State Representatives Emily Kinkead and Eddie Day Pashinski today hosted a public hearing to discuss the need for drastic reforms to drive down the costs of prescription drugs for the well-being of Pennsylvanians who rely on medications for an improved quality of life. Read more

 

Frankel hails impending Biden order targeting noncompete clauses

(Jul 08, 2021) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

As Democratic chairman of the Health Committee, Frankel has seen these unfair contracts become the industry standard within healthcare. Read more

 

Ciresi bill would fund pandemic recovery trauma-informed training for teachers

(Jul 01, 2021) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Now more than ever, we need schools and teachers to be educated on how the pandemic may have further impacted ACEs in their students and how they can better assist students in handling this unforeseen and widespread traumatic experience.” Read more

 

Kinsey, Guzman to introduce bill that would mandate encoding ammunition for retail sale with serial numbers in Pa.

(Jul 01, 2021) Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Rep. Manuel Guzman

The bill would also require manufacturers to provide the serial numbers to the Pennsylvania State Police, who would be responsible for keeping a database on all encoded ammunition sold in Pennsylvania and allow law enforcement to easily trace the ownership of any ammunition involved in a crime. Read more

 

Resolution calling for National Infrastructure Bank introduced in Pa. House

(Jun 30, 2021) Rep. Ed Neilson, Rep. Mary Jo Daley, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Joseph Ciresi

H.R. 113 says that previous national infrastructure banks established by Congress were instrumental in financing roads, bridges, canals, roadways, schools, hospitals and power systems. It goes on to say that a NIB that partners with state and local governments can supply the needed financing to bring infrastructure to a state of good repair. Read more

 

Kenyatta seeks to commemorate Jan. 6 as Democracy Observance Day in Pa.

(Jun 29, 2021) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

Kenyatta said that this dark day is a day to never be forgotten in America and should serve as a reminder to all Pennsylvanians of how democracy was threatened, the blood spilled in pursuit of protecting it and what is required of citizens to preserve it. Read more

 

House passes Solomon bill to expand affordable housing 

(Jun 28, 2021) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“For every 100 people who need affordable housing in Pennsylvania, only 42 people will get it,” Solomon said. “In extreme cases, in counties like York and Monroe, only 28 people out of 100 will get the affordable housing they need; in Lancaster, only 19 people. This is unacceptable." Read more

 

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties

(Jun 28, 2021) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

Freeman explained that H.B. 1702 would establish the Tax-Exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund to help municipalities with 15 percent or more of their total assessed property value as tax-exempt property within their borders. It would be funded by the state's existing 18% Liquor Tax, known as the Johnstown Flood Tax. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro support for municipal governments included in 2021-22 fiscal code

(Jun 28, 2021) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

House Bill 1348 — awaiting the Governor’s signature — permits the funding to qualify as a local match for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fiscal years. Read more

 

Schlossberg’s Level Up proposal for education funding included in 2021-22 state budget

(Jun 25, 2021) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

“This is a monumental breakthrough in the ongoing fight for fair education funding for the school districts that need it the most,” said Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. “This funding will benefit some of Pennsylvania’s hardest hit districts in Allentown, Philadelphia, Scranton, Reading, Harrisburg, York and Erie which have been grossly underfunded for too long and help give every student the chance to succeed.” Read more

 

PLBC touts $30 million for community violence prevention

(Jun 25, 2021) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

"This investment will finally help us move forward to begin investing in programs that we know will work and are led by people in our communities with boots on the ground.” Read more

 

House Democrats: state budget full of missed opportunities

(Jun 25, 2021) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“It’s always good to prevent tax hikes on working families, and we did manage to get more money to schools, seniors, violence prevention, and roads and bridges, but that’s just not enough,” House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware said. Read more

 

Shusterman backs legislation ensuring success of special education students

(Jun 24, 2021) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

Shusterman’s bill (H.B. 909) was incorporated into S.B. 664. If enacted, S.B. 664 would give all students in the commonwealth the choice to repeat a grade level during the 2021-22 school year due to potentially lost educational opportunities in the last year due to COVID-19. Read more

 

Commentary - Have a miscarriage in a hospital? PA Republicans are ready to charge you for it.

(Jun 24, 2021) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Women in Pennsylvania are simply unwilling to go back in time. H.B. 118 creates difficult and confusing regulations for clinics and hospitals to adhere to, all of which create barriers to reproductive health care. Read more

 

Burns: $10 billion excess should fund property tax relief

(Jun 24, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

Burns, D-Cambria, believes Pennsylvania’s projected $3 billion budget surplus, combined with a whopping $7 billion in federal stimulus funding, leaves no room for excuses in returning money to taxpayers. Read more

 

A Magic Act: The Republicans Make Your Money Disappear ... Again

(Jun 23, 2021) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

While Republicans are too busy making sure your constitutional rights are suppressed, the Pennsylvania House Democrats are working to make sure you have a job to drive to every morning, a house to come home to every evening, and a safe school for your children to attend. Read more

 

McNeill: Let’s make mental health the priority it should be

(Jun 23, 2021) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

McNeill said the legislation would not only expand access to mental health services and support to underserved communities, but also provide an opportunity to better train and retain psychologists in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Development and transparency in digital currencies focus of Nelson’s House Democratic Policy Committee
Jul 19, 2021

Guest Opinion: Medical cannabis is medicine, and we must protect patients, like me, who need it to manage their medical conditions
Jul 15, 2021

Rabb lauds passage of Act 37 of 2021, which includes his language making worker cooperatives eligible for micro-enterprise lending program
Jul 14, 2021

Prescription drug pricing reforms essential for public health, and economy
Jul 12, 2021

Frankel hails impending Biden order targeting noncompete clauses
Jul 08, 2021

Ciresi bill would fund pandemic recovery trauma-informed training for teachers
Jul 01, 2021

Kinsey, Guzman to introduce bill that would mandate encoding ammunition for retail sale with serial numbers in Pa.
Jul 01, 2021

Resolution calling for National Infrastructure Bank introduced in Pa. House
Jun 30, 2021

Kenyatta seeks to commemorate Jan. 6 as Democracy Observance Day in Pa.
Jun 29, 2021

House passes Solomon bill to expand affordable housing 
Jun 28, 2021

Freeman bill would compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties
Jun 28, 2021

Rep. Bizzarro support for municipal governments included in 2021-22 fiscal code
Jun 28, 2021

Schlossberg’s Level Up proposal for education funding included in 2021-22 state budget
Jun 25, 2021

PLBC touts $30 million for community violence prevention
Jun 25, 2021

House Democrats: state budget full of missed opportunities
Jun 25, 2021

Shusterman backs legislation ensuring success of special education students
Jun 24, 2021

Commentary - Have a miscarriage in a hospital? PA Republicans are ready to charge you for it.
Jun 24, 2021

Burns: $10 billion excess should fund property tax relief
Jun 24, 2021

A Magic Act: The Republicans Make Your Money Disappear ... Again
Jun 23, 2021

McNeill: Let’s make mental health the priority it should be
Jun 23, 2021