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House Democratic Caucus welcomes new legislator to Harrisburg

(Dec 13, 2021) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“Decades of experience in education, advocacy and behavioral health, including serving as vice president of the Upper Darby School Board, will allow her to jump in on day one to contribute to debating some of the most significant issues impacting the commonwealth.” Read more

 

Cephas, McClinton applaud VP Harris’ call to action to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity

(Dec 08, 2021) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“With the action on the federal level this week, I am hopeful that we can continue to make strides with regard to maternal health,” Cephas said. “The cost of not acting on this issue is too dire, and what we can achieve if we are successful is invaluable – fewer parents will suffer and more parents will live to see their babies grow.” Read more

 

Now open for applications: Project Safe and Smart and Rural Health Funding Opportunities

(Dec 07, 2021) Appropriations

Read the about the latest state grant opportunities. Read more

 

Rep. Shusterman introduces bill to prohibit small plastic bottles in all lodging establishments

(Dec 07, 2021) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

To prevent significant plastic waste, this bill would prohibit the entities from offering guests personal care items in small plastic bottles. Businesses would also save money by opting for bulk dispensers for personal care items. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to establish a state disaster relief program

(Dec 07, 2021) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“With each passing year, we are seeing increasingly dangerous weather,” Ciresi said. “We need to put a safety net in place to protect and support Pennsylvanians when natural disaster strikes." Read more

 

Harkins, Merski: $5 million awarded to expand, improve expERIEnce Children’s Museum

(Dec 03, 2021) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins, Rep. Robert Merski

The lawmakers, both D-Erie, said the funding – supported through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program – will help fund a building addition, outdoor space and improvements to the existing structure. Read more

 

Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel Announce $6.6M for Tree of Life Rebuild

(Dec 03, 2021) Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Sen. Jay Costa

The project will transform the site of the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history into a new place of hope, remembrance, and education. Read more

 

Berks lawmakers Applaud $7.5 Million in State Funding for Reading Phils, Tout Community Effort to Improve Stadium

(Dec 03, 2021) Rep. Mark Rozzi, Rep. Manuel Guzman, Sen. Judy Schwank

Funding from the state is in conjunction with dollars put forward by R-Phils ownership and funding promised by Berks County and the City of Reading. Read more

 

Rep. Kenyatta calls for state of emergency on gun violence, passage of stalled gun safety bills

(Dec 02, 2021) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“Too many members of our community have lost their lives and many others live in fear of losing theirs. This is why it is crucial that we pass meaningful legislation in the PA legislature that will keep our community safe and prevent further needless deaths.” Read more

 

Burns seeks to streamline state open records law after legal battles

(Dec 02, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

Burns’ bill would require government entities to provide an elected official who files an open records request with a final determination in five days, eliminating the 30-day extension permitted under current law. Read more

 

Army veteran Guenst attends signing of veterans bills at White House

(Dec 01, 2021) Rep. Nancy Guenst

“We have an obligation to care for our veterans after they have sacrificed so much for our country, and these laws will help do that.” Read more

 

Hearing interrupts Cyber Monday and highlights supply chain in Pennsylvania

(Nov 29, 2021) Policy Committee

“Families across Pennsylvania are concerned during one of the busiest times for commerce in our country, and I’m grateful we were able to host this hearing to learn more about our supply chain in PA,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie. “Our entire caucus is committed to understanding this issue and working on solutions in Harrisburg.” Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder treatment provider and veteran employment funding opportunities

(Nov 29, 2021) Appropriations

Read the about the latest state grant opportunities. Read more

 

Bizzarro: Pennsylvania GOP's election probe is an unnecessary and wasteful fool's errand

(Nov 24, 2021) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

As extremist politicians attempted to find new ways to make it harder to vote and make it easier to throw out the votes the GOP didn’t want counted, a new front opened up — the “forensic audit.” Read more

 

Frankel appointed to PA Health Care Cost Containment Council

(Nov 22, 2021) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

The council was created in 1986 in a collaborative effort by business, labor, insurance and medical providers to contain health care costs and support high-value care. Read more

 

Solomon introduces legislation calling for lawmakers to resign upon conviction

(Nov 22, 2021) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Solomon said that once they are convicted of crimes, public officials lose their credibility, integrity and cannot serve their constituents without the idea of bias and corruption overshadowing any significant decisions they make. He said his legislation would be a start to putting politics back into the hands of the people. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election

(Nov 19, 2021) Rep. Jeanne McNeill, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

The threatening letter sent to the Lehigh County Board of Elections this week by state House Republican Leadership is another attack meant to undermine the public’s confidence in Pennsylvania’s election system and is an overstep of our role as state legislators. Read more

 

McClinton Stands Up to Defend Democracy

(Nov 18, 2021) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Let us return to civility. Let us return to the Democratic process. Let us return to the House of Representatives that Benjamin Franklin entrusted to us. Read more

 

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment

(Nov 17, 2021) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

"This is what leaders do: they see a problem and they work to fix it. As a result of these efforts, Pennsylvania will take critical steps to improve a woefully ineffective mental health care system,” said Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. "This is the type of work our constituents expect of us." Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance abuse, arts, and career/technical training funding opportunities

(Nov 17, 2021) Appropriations

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

 

House Democratic Caucus welcomes new legislator to Harrisburg
Dec 13, 2021

Cephas, McClinton applaud VP Harris’ call to action to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity
Dec 08, 2021

Now open for applications: Project Safe and Smart and Rural Health Funding Opportunities
Dec 07, 2021

Rep. Shusterman introduces bill to prohibit small plastic bottles in all lodging establishments
Dec 07, 2021

Ciresi introduces legislation to establish a state disaster relief program
Dec 07, 2021

Harkins, Merski: $5 million awarded to expand, improve expERIEnce Children’s Museum
Dec 03, 2021

Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel Announce $6.6M for Tree of Life Rebuild
Dec 03, 2021

Berks lawmakers Applaud $7.5 Million in State Funding for Reading Phils, Tout Community Effort to Improve Stadium
Dec 03, 2021

Rep. Kenyatta calls for state of emergency on gun violence, passage of stalled gun safety bills
Dec 02, 2021

Burns seeks to streamline state open records law after legal battles
Dec 02, 2021

Army veteran Guenst attends signing of veterans bills at White House
Dec 01, 2021

Hearing interrupts Cyber Monday and highlights supply chain in Pennsylvania
Nov 29, 2021

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder treatment provider and veteran employment funding opportunities
Nov 29, 2021

Bizzarro: Pennsylvania GOP's election probe is an unnecessary and wasteful fool's errand
Nov 24, 2021

Frankel appointed to PA Health Care Cost Containment Council
Nov 22, 2021

Solomon introduces legislation calling for lawmakers to resign upon conviction
Nov 22, 2021

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election
Nov 19, 2021

McClinton Stands Up to Defend Democracy
Nov 18, 2021

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment
Nov 17, 2021

Now open for applications: Substance abuse, arts, and career/technical training funding opportunities
Nov 17, 2021