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McNeill appointed chair of Northeast Democratic Delegation

Lehigh Valley state Rep. Mike Schlossberg becomes majority caucus chair. Here are his top priorities

(Mar 02, 2023)

Schlossberg served the previous two years as the minority caucus administrator. Read more

 

Severance tax proposed on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania

(Mar 02, 2023)

“We certainly do not want to put one of our industries in financial harm’s way. We expect them to pay their fair share just as anybody, whether you are a taxpayer or a business,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) said. Read more

 

Pa Democrats Seek Funding for School Repairs, Improvements

(Mar 02, 2023)

“Lead, asbestos, radon, mold and other hazardous elements are frequently found in our schools, which has significant short- and long-term effects on children and faculty,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna). Read more

 

Rozzi Rules Adopted

(Mar 02, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Mark Rozzi discusses the rules he drafted while holding the position of House Speaker. The "Rozzi Rules" were adopted March 1. Rozzi says his set of rules will put an end to partisan games by giving the minority party a larger presence on committees, change the constitutional amendment process and create a safer work environment. Read more

 

Donahue Urges the Passing of Senate Bill 37

(Mar 02, 2023)

As a first term legislator, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is proud to stand in support of Eileen and Paul Miller in their advocacy for Senate Bill 37, which would help curb distracted driving. Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities

(Mar 01, 2023)

Their announcement comes on the heels of the Commonwealth Court’s ruling in the William Penn School District lawsuit, that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public education is unconstitutional. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House adopts ‘Rozzi Rules’

(Mar 01, 2023)

“These new rules are a significant improvement from decades prior, ensuring that both sides have a greater chance to be heard.” Read more

 

Rozzi spearheads five legislative measures to deliver justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors

(Mar 01, 2023)

"There is no excuse as to why we can’t get this done. The only thing the Senate needs to do is its job,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Pashinski Rings in Music in Our Schools Month

(Mar 01, 2023)

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Local legislators congratulate new Pa. House Speaker McClinton

(Mar 01, 2023)

“I want to thank Rep. Rozzi for his stewardship over these difficult couple of months in the chamber and for his steadfast leadership on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House ready to take on business with new operating rules

(Mar 01, 2023)

“Better rules means better lawmaking,” said Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), the former speaker who stepped down this week. Read more

 

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair

(Feb 28, 2023)

"I look forward to working with my colleagues on our shared efforts to protect people’s access to health care and mental health care, champion economic policies that favor Pennsylvania’s working families, fully and equitably fund our schools and advocate for meaningful measures to make our communities safer." Read more

 

Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House

(Feb 28, 2023)

Rozzi announced his resignation four days after he oversaw the state House’s passage of two measures that would allow childhood victims of sexual abuse to sue their perpetrator and the institutions that shielded them for damages. Read more

 

Legislators propose wheelchair inspection legislation

(Feb 28, 2023)

The legislation was proposed Tuesday at a press conference by state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegheny, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, as well as Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Phila, and Sen. Tim Kearney, D-Delaware, who were joined by members of United Spinal, a nonprofit disability rights and veterans service organization. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Wheelchairs are Essential Tools

(Feb 28, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined state Rep. Dan Miller to introduce legislation which would require insurance to cover repair and maintenance of wheelchairs. Read more

 

Cepeda-Freytiz: Dominicans Are Here to Stay, Continue to Grow

(Feb 28, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, surrounded by many of her colleagues, celebrated the 179th anniversary of independence for the Dominican Republic. A proud Dominican small business owner, she understands the struggles that many face in the Commonwealth and continue to fight for a brighter future for all. Read more

 

Guzman Proudly Celebrates Dominican Independence Day

(Feb 28, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman, alongside several colleagues, celebrated the 179th anniversary of independence for the Dominican Republic. As a proud Dominican-American, Guzman reflected on the triumphs and struggles that Dominicans have faced but promised a renewed commitment to continue to fight for a better future and justice for all in the Commonwealth. Read more

 

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it

(Feb 28, 2023)

As we head into this new House session, in the majority, we are determined to push investments in school buildings to the top of the list. Read more

 

Rozzi leaves speaker's role with blistering words for Harrisburg

(Feb 28, 2023)

“I was used as a child. It has tormented me my entire life. I will never allow myself to be used again,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Lawmakers Propose 4-Day Work Week Legislation

(Feb 28, 2023)

The lawmakers, including Rep. Siegel, propose that “We need to do more to provide options for workers and their employers." Read more