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Burns shares results of LCB public information battle

(May 17, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

The one-page information sheet shows that as of Jan. 1, the LCB was holding 949 liquor licenses available for auction, ranging from a high of 167 in Philadelphia County to a low of zero in 22 others. Read more

 

Schlossberg, Schweyer: Tour further highlights needs of service providers, nonprofits

(May 13, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

The PA Rescue Plan includes investments in direct-care workers’ training and wages, a paid sick and family leave program, and hazard pay for frontline essential workers. Read more

 

Kim highlights PA Rescue Plan investments in child care, workers

(May 12, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Patty Kim

“Today’s tour of the Keystone Early Learning Center provided a glimpse at the positive effects targeted investments from the PA Rescue Plan would have on our community, our workers and our children’s education,” said Kim, D-Dauphin. “This should be a bipartisan priority and a step forward to improve Pennsylvania’s future for all families.” Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro, Policy Committee see how PA Rescue Plan could benefit Erie economy

(May 11, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

“Erie is perfectly situated to be a great hub for business and economic development. There is great potential in our community, and we have the chance to capitalize on federal funding to help accelerate pandemic recovery efforts." Read more

 

Plastic bags: Public policy vs. political power

(May 10, 2021) Rep. Greg Vitali

Legislation regulating plastic bags is sorely needed. Shoppers worldwide use about 500 billion single-use plastic bags annually. Without significant action, there may be more plastic than fish in the ocean by weight by 2050, according to a 2016 World Economic Forum report. Read more

 

Reading tour showcases successful implementation of opportunity zones and regional needs

(May 10, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Manuel Guzman

“Our PA Rescue Plan would get money to local businesses, working people and schools to help them recover and thrive as we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic,” Guzman said. Read more

 

Green collar jobs and clean energy investments focus of PA Rescue Plan hearing

(May 10, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“Green collar jobs are high-tech, high-wage and the fastest-growing career sector in any industry,” said McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “By investing in the clean energy industry and supporting job training to get workers on the job, the PA Rescue Plan is creating a greener future in more ways than one.” Read more

 

Deasy: Pa. should resolve outstanding unemployment issues before launching new UC system

(May 07, 2021) Rep. Dan Deasy

“For those deemed eligible, they have waited far too long for benefits they have earned and desperately need. For those the department deems ineligible, let us move the process forward now and provide these claimants their right to an appeal.” Read more

 

National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) would rebuild, replace and revolutionize Pa.’s and nation’s infrastructure without raising taxes

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Mary Jo Daley, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Ed Neilson

In 2021, we have the chance to build back better using the same tool used by great presidents of the past, with an even better America emerging in the face of national tragedy and challenges. Read more

 

Burns: Disabled veterans should get elk hunting license lottery

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Frank Burns

“My bill would earmark one bull and one cow elk tag for this dedicated drawing – and there would be no cost for the tags to the veterans selected,” said Burns, a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Management Committee. Read more

 

Warren introduces legislation to aid child service providers, local government officials

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Perry Warren

After speaking to local officials about the need for change, state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, has introduced two pieces of legislation to support child service providers and local government officials. Read more

 

Briggs introduces legislation to create paid family leave in PA

(May 06, 2021) Rep. Tim Briggs

Creating a paid sick and family leave program is one component of PA House Democrats’ Pennsylvania Rescue Plan – a plan for investing the billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds coming to Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Madden to introduce bill for full bariatric health insurance coverage

(May 05, 2021) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Madden said bariatric surgery is a procedure of last resort for people, who, despite adopting medically recommended weight-loss programs, are unable to improve their body mass index. Read more

 

House Democrats touring the state to talk with the people about the Pennsylvania Rescue Plan

(May 05, 2021) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

"We have to make sure that money is invested properly, not hidden away in a government vault for a rainy day – because it’s hard to imagine a storm that could hit harder than COVID-19. People need help now." Read more

 

House advances Klunk, Cephas bill to protect workers from sexual harassment

(May 05, 2021) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

H.B. 938 would forbid employers from requiring employees and potential employees to sign nondisclosure agreements related to sexual harassment as a stipulation of employment. Read more

 

PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Today’s Dangerous Anti-Abortion Hearing in the House Health Committee.

(May 04, 2021) Women’s Health Caucus

We thank those Representatives on the committee who have continually stood up for reproductive justice throughout these hearings, including our own co-chair Representative Morgan Cephas, and one of the WHC’s founders, Representative Dan Frankel. Read more

 

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science

(May 04, 2021) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

Heath Committee hearing on organ donation veers into pseudoscience, unfairly attacks Pitt Read more

 

Rep. Tina Davis: The Pa Rescue Plan protects our seniors

(May 03, 2021) Rep. Tina Davis

Health care is one-sixth of our economy, but for home care workers and workers in long-term care facilities, their pay isn’t living up to how important their jobs are to seniors and their families. Our plan will make the investments, help the providers and help the workers – and help seniors in the process. Read more

 

Pisciottano, Mihalek: Bill would protect Pennsylvanians’ personal health information

(Apr 30, 2021) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

Pisciottano said in light of a recent data breach this week, where health and other personal information of more than 70,000 Pennsylvanians collected during contact tracing was compromised, it’s even more important that protections are immediately put in place. Read more

 

It’s time to be responsible with federal dollars

(Apr 29, 2021) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

We have an opportunity to responsibly utilize the billions in federal funding Pennsylvania is slated to receive in COVID and economic relief; investments that would provide all Pennsylvanians a positive path forward. Read more

 

Burns shares results of LCB public information battle
May 17, 2021

Schlossberg, Schweyer: Tour further highlights needs of service providers, nonprofits
May 13, 2021

Kim highlights PA Rescue Plan investments in child care, workers
May 12, 2021

Rep. Bizzarro, Policy Committee see how PA Rescue Plan could benefit Erie economy
May 11, 2021

Plastic bags: Public policy vs. political power
May 10, 2021

Reading tour showcases successful implementation of opportunity zones and regional needs
May 10, 2021

Green collar jobs and clean energy investments focus of PA Rescue Plan hearing
May 10, 2021

Deasy: Pa. should resolve outstanding unemployment issues before launching new UC system
May 07, 2021

National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) would rebuild, replace and revolutionize Pa.’s and nation’s infrastructure without raising taxes
May 06, 2021

Burns: Disabled veterans should get elk hunting license lottery
May 06, 2021

Warren introduces legislation to aid child service providers, local government officials
May 06, 2021

Briggs introduces legislation to create paid family leave in PA
May 06, 2021

Madden to introduce bill for full bariatric health insurance coverage
May 05, 2021

House Democrats touring the state to talk with the people about the Pennsylvania Rescue Plan
May 05, 2021

House advances Klunk, Cephas bill to protect workers from sexual harassment
May 05, 2021

PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Today’s Dangerous Anti-Abortion Hearing in the House Health Committee.
May 04, 2021

Frankel: Stop the Attacks on Science
May 04, 2021

Rep. Tina Davis: The Pa Rescue Plan protects our seniors
May 03, 2021

Pisciottano, Mihalek: Bill would protect Pennsylvanians’ personal health information
Apr 30, 2021

It’s time to be responsible with federal dollars
Apr 29, 2021