Rep. Jessica Benham hosts a press conference celebrating the passage of her legislation to bring more oversight of pharmacy benefit managers. Benham urges the state Senate to bring this up for a vote as soon as possible.

The state House passes a bill that would create a Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission, announced its sponsor, Rep. Mary Jo Daley. House Bill 2132, which passed with Republican and Democratic support, would boost Pennsylvania’s economic prospects through fostering international trade and cooperation with Ireland.

Rep. Dave Delloso voices his concerns over legislation that could increase penalties for organizers of car shows and similar events. Although the bill is aimed at cracking down on street racing in the commonwealth, Delloso says it would do little more than put innocent people in prison.

Members of the PA House Democratic Caucus will always fight and stand together to ensure that women and pregnant people have control over their own bodies.

Rep. Arvind Venkat, an emergency physician, joins the Women’s Health Caucus in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States regarding the legality of abortion in emergency healthcare under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

Speaker of the PA House of Representatives Joanna McClinton joins the Women’s Health Caucus in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States regarding the legality of abortion in emergency healthcare under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

Though the U.S. Supreme Court chose not to overturn the right to emergency abortions nationwide, Rep. Tarik Khan reminds Pennsylvanians that the right to choose an abortion is still under attack. Khan vows to continue working with state lawmakers to guarantee access to abortion care in the commonwealth.

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse, joins the Women’s Health Caucus in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States regarding the legality of abortion in emergency healthcare under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman says when patients come to the ER with pregnancy complications there is no room in the ER for the United States Supreme Court or legislators deciding to allow or not allow an abortion. Doctors need the freedom to treat patients in ways dictated by their medical training.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley says the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States regarding the legality of abortion in emergency healthcare under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is infuriating. Daley says we must continue to fight and stand together to ensure that women and pregnant people have control over their own bodies.

Rep. Greg Scott addresses the House chamber on legislation that would reform the FCEMS Grant Programs which distributes $31.5 million in state money to more than 2,500 fire, rescue, and EMS companies across the Commonwealth.

Rep. Mandy Steele speaks in the House chamber on her legislation that repeals prohibitions on Sunday hunting and defines the offense of trespassing on private land.

Rep. Justin Fleming urges colleagues to pass his legislation to increase awareness of the warning signs of type-1 diabetes through a fact sheet distributed through schools within the commonwealth.

Rep. Maureen Madden, Majority Chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, discusses her bill which would create a permanent Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders office and establish an advisory committee, both within the Department of Aging, to better coordinate resources across state agencies to help those living with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Majority Chairman of the House Human Services Committee, discusses his bill that would update the annual reporting requirements for the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, Chris Rabb, and Joanna McClinton show their support for public education funding and against private school vouchers.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler shows her support for public school students and workers urging both chambers to not fund school vouchers.

Rep. Rick Krajewski shows his support for public education funding and against private school vouchers at a Harrisburg rally.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes shows her support for public education funding and against private school vouchers at a Harrisburg rally.

Chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, Rep. Danilo Burgos speaks during a press conference on Venezuelan Independence Day.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks during a press conference on Venezuelan Independence Day.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz speaks during a press conference on Venezuelan Independence Day.

Reps. Heather Boyd, Anthony Bellmon, and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz show their support during Venezuelan Independence Day at the state Capitol.

At a Harrisburg rally, Rep. Tarik Khan stood with SEIU nursing home workers in calling for more resources and accountability in the system to better serve both the workers and the patients.

At a Harrisburg rally, House Majority Whip Dan Miller joins home care workers in calling for much needed resources and increased accountability in the system. Miller says it's time to deliver on previous promises to give workers, and our loved ones, the care they deserve.

Rep. Amen Brown and Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton welcome members of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity to Harrisburg.

Rep. Amen Brown and Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton welcome members of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity to Harrisburg.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Majority Chairman of the House Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, speaks at a news conference to recognize June as Dairy Month in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Majority Chairman of the House Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, enjoys a milkshake during a celebration of Dairy Month at the state Capitol.

Rep. Paul Takac enjoys a milkshake during a celebration of Dairy Month at the state Capitol.

Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Pat Harkins, and Bob Merski welcome the 2024 Erie County Dairy Princess Morgan Larson to Harrisburg to recognize and celebrate National Dairy Month.

Rep. Roni Green delivers the opening message for the House of Representatives’ session day. Green asked for agreement and unity in the legislature as the people's business is addressed.

Chairman of the PA House Human Services Committee, Rep. Stephen Kinsey speaks at a press conference to advocate for more funding for folks with intellectual disabilities and the support professionals that help them.

Rep. Bob Freeman, Majority Chairman of the House Local Government Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on June 26, 2024.

The PA House Local Government Committee approved Rep. Mike Schlossberg’s legislation to address the effects of mega development on quality of life throughout the region.

At a House Local Government Committee meeting, Rep. Tarah Probst speaks in support of legislation that would give local municipalities more tools and resources to address the impact of large construction projects.

Rep. Justin Fleming attends a voting meeting of the House Local Government Committee.

Rep. Christina Sappey attends a voting meeting of the House Local Government Committee.

Rep. Kyle Donahue attends a voting meeting of the House Local Government Committee.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato attends a voting meeting of the House Local Government Committee.

House Majority Whip Dan Miller speaks at a Harrisburg press event about the critical importance of union apprenticeships and how they can play a role in guiding people down the right path as they embark on a career.

Chairman of the PA House Labor & Industry Committee, Rep. Jason Dawkins attends at a press conference highlighting and celebrating Union Apprenticeship Week in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Ed Neilson attends a press conference during Union Apprenticeship Week, which highlights the benefits that come from joining a union apprenticeship program.

Rep. Paul Takac attends a press conference during Union Apprenticeship Week, which highlights the benefits that come from joining a union apprenticeship program.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton has a sit down discussion with a few of the 2024 Legislative Fellows.

Rep. Danilo Burgos, the chair of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus, is praising President Biden's executive order to provide legal status to 500,000 families and 50,000 non-citizen children of immigrants under the age of 21 who have a parent that is married to a U.S. citizen.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference hosted by the PA Legislative Latino Caucus to discuss work permits for long term immigrants.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson, chairman of the PA Legislative Black Caucus, says President Biden's executive order that will allow half a million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to obtain their permanent residency status without having to leave the country is the biggest step forward in immigration policy in over a decade.

PA House Majority Whip Dan Miller joins colleagues and workers in celebrating Union Organizing Week.

Majority Chairman of the House Labor & Industry Committee, Rep. Jason Dawkins speaks at a press conference celebrate Union Organizing Week.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano joins colleagues and workers to celebrate Union Organizing Week in the commonwealth.

Rep. Lindsay Powell joins workers at a Harrisburg rally in celebrating Union Organizing Week.

PA House Majority Whip Dan Miller speaks at a press event to address the glaring lack of counseling services for PA students.

PA House Majority Whip Dan Miller stands with colleagues, school counselors, educators, and advocates to address the glaring lack of counseling services for PA students.

Rep. Mandy Steele stands with school counselors, educators, and advocates to demand better access to counseling services for PA students.

Reps. Tarik Khan and Justin Fleming are pictured with Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton after delivering a joint prayer by reading scripture from the Christian and Muslim faiths before legislative business on June 25, 2024.

Reps. Justin Fleming and Tarik Khan read scripture from the Christian and Muslim faiths in the House Chamber before legislative business on June 25, 2024.

Reps. Tarik Khan and Justin Fleming read scripture from the Christian and Muslim faiths in the House Chamber before legislative business on June 25, 2024.

Rep. Patty Kim attends a roundtable conversation calling for additional investments to reduce gun violence and make Pennsylvania communities safer.

As Co-Chair of the PA House Oil and Gas Caucus, Rep. Ed Neilson speaks at a news conference about Pennsylvania’s rich history in the gas and oil industry.

Rep. Jason Dawkins, Majority Chairman of the House Labor & Industry Committee, hosts a voting meeting on June 25, 2024.

Rep. Kristine Howard speaks before the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Kyle Donahue speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Greg Scott attends a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill attends a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Dave Delloso attends a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Roni Green attends a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara attends a voting meeting of the House Labor & Industry Committee.

As a social worker himself, Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at a budget priorities press conference about raising awareness and increasing wages for social workers across the Commonwealth.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a budget priorities press conference about increasing wages for social workers across the Commonwealth.

Rep. Mike Schlossberg emphasizes how important our social worker population is to the Commonwealth during a press conference at the state Capitol.

Rep. Leanne Krueger emphasizes how important our social worker population is to the Commonwealth during a press conference at the state Capitol.

Rep. Kristine Howard emphasizes how vital Pennsylvania’s social worker population is across the Commonwealth during a press event in Harrisburg.

Rep. Justin Fleming spent a handful of years as a lobbyist for the National Association of Social Workers of Pennsylvania and understands the hardships they’re faced with when trying to enter the profession.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, Majority Chair of the House State Government Committee, hosts a voting meeting on June 24, 2024.

The House State Government Committee approved legislation introduced by Rep. Tarik Khan that would prohibit the misuse of artificial intelligence in campaigns.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman speaks during a voting meeting of the House State Government Committee.

Rep. Regina Young attends a voting meeting of the House State Government Committee.

Rep. Tarah Probst attends a voting meeting of the House State Government Committee.

Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, Rep. Pete Schweyer speaks at a rally to fully fund Student-Teacher Stipends.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chair, Rep. Gina H. Curry, stands with House and Senate colleagues and stakeholders to show support for the Family Care Act.

Co-chair of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus, Rep. Morgan Cephas speaks on the important role paid family leave can play in pregnancy outcomes at a press event in Harrisburg.

PA Women’s Health Caucus co-chair Rep. Mary Jo Daley stands with colleagues and stakeholders in support of the Family Care Act.

House Majority Whip Dan Miller stands with colleagues and stakeholders in support of the Family Care Act.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on June 24, 2024.

Rep. Mike Schlossberg speaks before the House Education Committee during a voting meeting to discuss his legislation that would establish stronger mental health screening in Pennsylvania schools.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks during a voting meeting of the House Education Committee.

Rep. Aerion Abney attends a voting meeting of the House Education Committee.

Co-Chair of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus, Rep. Morgan Cephas joins colleagues for a press conference on the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs Decision which took away abortion protections on the federal level.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins members of the Women’s Health Caucus at a rally for access to reproductive care on the date marking two years since the Dobbs Decision.

Co-Chair of the PA Women’s Health Caucus, Rep. Mary Jo Daley speaks on the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs Decision for the need to continue the fight to keep and improve reproductive rights in the commonwealth.

Rep. Kristine Howard speaks on the need to pass legislation that would preserve abortion rights in the commonwealth, treating abortion as healthcare.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein says passing anti-bullying legislation to address and prevent bullying in schools is not about punishment but about prevention, education, and creating an environment where every child feels loved and cared for.

Rep. Danilo Burgos says passing anti-bullying legislation to address and prevent bullying in schools is not about punishment but about prevention, education, and creating an environment where every child feels loved and cared for.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara says passing anti-bullying legislation to address and prevent bullying in schools is not about punishment but about prevention, education, and creating an environment where every child feels loved and cared for.

Rep. Emily Kinkead discusses her comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis bill that would prioritize public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara chairs a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Jim Haddock speaks during a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Paul Takac speaks during a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Greg Scott speaks during a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Lisa Borowski attends a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

PA Legislative Latino Caucus member Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz speaks during a press conference celebrating Romanian Blouse Day to honor the traditional Romanian blouse, known as “ie”, which features intricate embroidery and is a part of the national heritage.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton and Majority Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Jordan Harris present a check to the Philadelphia Ramadan & Eid Fund for a grant to assist with their 20204 Eid celebration which includes community events and educational workshops supporting the Muslim community in Philadelphia at the Eid Festival in the Park.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton hosts a Job Fair to assist those seeking employment.

Rep. Danilo Burgos, Chair of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus, joins fellow legislators and leaders of the Latino community in Luzerne County to discuss immigration trends and discuss solutions to many barriers facing immigrants in the area, particularly around education and employment.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joins the PA Legislative Latino Caucus and leaders of the local Latino community for a roundtable discussion in Wilkes-Barre focusing on the challenges facing immigrant workers across the state.

Rep. Lindsay Powell hosts a press conference to discuss legislation aimed at growing green energy jobs across Pennsylvania. House Bill 2315 would establish the Promotion of Renewable Opportunities, Supporting People, Employment and Resilience (PROSPER) Tax Credit to incentivize the creation of sustainable energy jobs in Pennsylvania, with a focus on regions grappling with high unemployment rates within the natural resources and mining sectors.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara joins Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, other legislators, local elected officials, law enforcement officials, and community groups at a press event to highlight how the Shapiro-Davis Administration's gun violence-related 2024-25 proposed budget investments are critical to addressing gun violence holistically.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks at a Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council Legislative Conference in Harrisburg.

Rep. Liz Fiedler speaks at a Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council Legislative Conference in Harrisburg.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill speaks at a Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council Legislative Conference in Harrisburg.

Rep. Justin Fleming joins the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the Young Professionals of Color at the state Capitol to kick off Juneteenth week in Harrisburg.

Rep. Patty Kim joins the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the Young Professionals of Color at the state Capitol to kick off Juneteenth week in Harrisburg.

Rep. Dave Madsen joins the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the Young Professionals of Color at the state Capitol to kick off Juneteenth week in Harrisburg.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El hosts a rally at Millersville University with colleagues from the PA House, and educators, to highlight recently passed legislation that would reshape how Pennsylvania funds school districts statewide.

Chairman of the Central PA Delegation, Rep. Manny Guzman speaks at a press conference at Millersville University to emphasize the work of House Democrats fighting for adequate education funding for the public school system.

At a rally at Millersville University, Rep. Justin Fleming joins educators and advocates to celebrate the PA House passage of historic legislation that would fundamentally change the way that school districts are funded across the state.

Rep. Jessica Benham joins fellow lawmakers and local pharmacists at Allentown Pharmacy for a news conference calling attention to her bipartisan bill that would help community pharmacies stay afloat and lower the cost of prescription drugs for patients.

Rep. Josh Siegel stands with House colleagues and independent pharmacists to call for an end to the unfair business practices of pharmacy benefit managers. Siegel says protecting local pharmacies is crucial to ensuring that Pennsylvanians have access to the care they need.

Rep. Steve Samuelson calls the closure of 140 community pharmacies since the start of 2024 alarming. Many local pharmacies say unfair tactics like patient steering and spread pricing by pharmacy benefit managers are driving them out of business.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks at a press event at Thiele Dairy Farm to discuss the Agriculture Innovation and Conservation, and Dairy Margin Coverage, programs.

Rep. Emily Kinkead joins other elected officials at Thiele Dairy Farm to discuss the Agriculture Innovation and Conservation, and Dairy Margin Coverage, programs.

Majority Leader Matt Bradford receives a Good Neighbor Award as one of the 2024 Pennsylvania PBS Champions of Lifelong Learning.

The state House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee reported out legislation sponsored by Chair Maureen Madden that would establish an infrastructure of full-time state agency positions dedicated to supporting dementia initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Rep. Aerion Abney attends a joint meeting of the House and Senate Aging and Older Adult Services Committees to receive an update on the Aging Our Way, PA plan from Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich.

Rep. Lindsay Powell attends a joint meeting of the House and Senate Aging and Older Adult Services Committees to receive an update on the Aging Our Way, PA plan from Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich.

Rep. Jim Prokopiak attends a joint meeting of the House and Senate Aging and Older Adult Services Committees to receive an update on the Aging Our Way, PA plan from Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El says homelessness is increasing across PA, half of renters can't afford the rent they are paying, and there are not enough affordable homes. Smith-Wade-El is supporting legislation that will help working families by making fair housing available for all Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Morgan Cephas says we cannot build affordable housing fast enough. So many affordable housing units that exist are set to have their federal funding expire soon, so the urgency is real to make these investments now in the state budget and ensure that safe, affordable housing is more accessible to all Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Rick Krajewski says housing is a human right and with the upcoming state budget it is time to deliver on that right. He is supporting efforts to make affordable housing more accessible to all Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler says workers need a safe place to call home and kids need a safe place to go after school. Housing is essential to working families in our commonwealth, that's why Fiedler is supporting legislation that will make safe, affordable housing accessible to all Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Lindsay Powell testifies before the House Judiciary Committee to discuss legislation during a voting meeting.

Rep. Tim Briggs, the Majority Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a voting meeting.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein speaks during a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Tim Brennan testifies before the House Judiciary Committee to discuss legislation during a voting meeting.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Leanne Krueger testifies before the House Judiciary Committee to discuss legislation during a voting meeting.

Rep. Liz Hanbidge attends a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Chris Pielli attends a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Mike Schlossberg speaks at a rally in support of legislation that would create a student-to-teacher pipeline.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, hosts a voting meeting on June 12, 2024.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

House Majority Appropriations Committee Chair Jordan Harris joins Governor Josh Shapiro, fellow legislators, and advocates for a ceremonial bill signing that updates the Clean Slate Act to make less serious drug felonies eligible to be sealed.

House Majority Appropriations Committee Chair Jordan Harris joins Governor Josh Shapiro, fellow legislators, and advocates for a ceremonial bill signing that updates the Clean Slate Act to make less serious drug felonies eligible to be sealed.

House Majority Appropriations Committee Chair Jordan Harris joins Governor Josh Shapiro, fellow legislators, and advocates for a ceremonial bill signing that updates the Clean Slate Act to make less serious drug felonies eligible to be sealed.

At a rally recognizing June 11th, 2024 as Cannabis Day at the Capitol, PA Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Napoleon Nelson pledges the backing and support of the PLBC to advance adult use cannabis legislation that would provide equity and investment in the communities that past criminalization has harmed.

At a rally recognizing June 11th, 2024 as Cannabis Day at the Capitol, Rep. Chris Rabb talks about the racist policies that led to cannabis prohibition in the 1930s and the need to legalize and level the cannabis playing field today.

At a rally recognizing June 11th, 2024 as Cannabis Day at the Capitol, Rep. Amen Brown talks about the legislation that he has introduced to end cannabis prohibition and ensure equity in cannabis-related opportunities.

At a rally recognizing June 11th, 2024 as Cannabis Day at the Capitol, PA state Rep. Donna Bullock cautions her colleagues in the General Assembly to ensure that adult use cannabis legislation properly addresses social, economic and community justice issues.

Rep. Greg Scott speaks at a rally recognizing June 11th, 2024 as Cannabis Day at the Capitol.

Reps. Perry Warren, Tina Davis, and Tim Briggs join Gov. Josh Shapiro and a member of the Sherlock and Giglio families at a ceremonial bill signing to enact Kayden’s Law, named after 7-year-old Kayden Mancuso from Lower Makefield, who was killed in 2018 by her biological father during an unsupervised visitation.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joins child care providers at a Harrisburg rally calling on better pay for workers and better services for kids.

Rep. Bob Merski is presented with the 2024 Keystone Legislative Award from the PA Fraternal Alliance.

As a longtime user of the SEPTA system, Pa. state Rep. Ben Waxman spoke about the opportunities that opened up for him by having access to places like Center City Philadelphia through the use of public transportation.

Rep. Chris Rabb speaks at a press conference about the critical role public transit plays in day-to-day life for many Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks about the fundamental need to adequately invest in public transit, highlighting SEPTA workers and their tireless efforts to keep transportation safe throughout the pandemic.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler discusses her legislation, which was approved unanimously by the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, and would enable the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to apply for and leverage billions of federal dollars available through the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize investments in Pennsylvania clean-energy projects.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Majority Chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee, speaks during a voting meeting to discuss legislation dealing with the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

During a House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee hearing, Rep. Mandy Steele spoke on legislation to modernization the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority by allowing them to utilize federal dollars to create clean energy and jobs in the Commonwealth.

Rep. Darisha Parker speaks during a voting meeting of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee.

Rep. Justin Fleming hosts the Boy Scouts as they presented their annual report to the commonwealth.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton joins colleagues from both chambers to deliver a simple message: The time is now to increase funding for public schools.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts a news conference featuring superintendents from across Pennsylvania speaking about the need for Fiedler’s proposed Solar for Schools grant program.

Rep. Dan Frankel stood with UAW Region 9 at a press conference, where he discussed his legislation to close the loopholes in the Clean Indoor Air Act and put a stop to smoky workplaces.

Rep. Lisa Borowski says we need healthy moms for healthy families. Her legislation to address postpartum depression would allow mothers to recognize the problems they may be experiencing and take care of themselves so that their families thrive.

Rep. Gina H. Curry, co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, says postpartum depression is one of the most common complications after childbirth. Early detection is crucial to the well-being of both the mother and baby and her legislation will ensure that every mother receives the support and care she needs during this vulnerable period.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler says due to insufficient screening and care, generations of women suffering from postpartum depression have been overlooked, stigmatized and suffered further. Fiedler's legislation would empower the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign so Pennsylvanians can recognize the symptoms and impact of postpartum depression.

Rep. Brandon Markosek and PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton welcome former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to Harrisburg. Markosek and Kidd-Gilchrist have teamed up on legislation that would provide insurance coverage of speech therapy for early childhood stuttering.

Rep. Ben Waxman offers the opening prayer for House session in Harrisburg, asking for blessings and guidance for all elected officials as they work to best represent the people.

Rep. Maureen Madden, Majority Chair of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, hosts a public hearing to discuss legislation currently in committee.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends a House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee public hearing to gather information on legislation currently in committee.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara hosts an Environmental Expo at Rose Tree Park.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski speaks with a constituent at an Open House he hosted at his district office.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks out against the negative impact of Aqua Pennsylvania’s recent proposed wastewater rate hike on Limerick Township ratepayers and advocated for legislation that would require public hearings and clearer language on rate increases in public notifications for the sake of transparency and fairness.

Rep. Regina Young organized legislators from the local, state, and federal levels to teach students from John Bartram High School in Southwest Philadelphia about why civic engagement is so important.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton welcomes World War II American Hero, 100-year-old Corporal Benjamin Berry from Germantown, PA, to the state Capitol.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson speaks to distracted driving advocates as Governor Josh Shapiro officially make Paul Miller’s Law the law of the land. Paul Miller’s Law prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving as well as requiring law enforcement to collect data on drivers pulled over to monitor and prevent bias.

Rep. Kyle Mullins speaks at a news conference to discuss plans for legislation that would establish the Pennsylvania Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program. This new initiative would provide grants to research institutions that are studying and pursuing more effective treatments and cures for diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s.

As co-chair of the After-School Caucus, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler understands the need for energizing, engaging after-school programs to put youth on solid career paths. She welcomed Sunrise Philadelphia to the state Capitol to discuss the importance of properly funding these crucial programs.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, discusses her bipartisan bill focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s youth by increasing access to childhood vaccines.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss and recognize the 2024 PA Afterschool Advocacy Day.

Rep. Missy Cerrato attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss and recognize the 2024 PA Afterschool Advocacy Day.

Rep. Liz Hanbidge attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss and recognize the 2024 PA Afterschool Advocacy Day.

Rep. Justin Fleming attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss and recognize the 2024 PA Afterschool Advocacy Day.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss and recognize the 2024 PA Afterschool Advocacy Day.

Rep. Ed Neilson, Majority Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, checks out an Electric Vehicle during an exhibit outside the state Capitol.

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro checks out an Electric Vehicle during an exhibit outside the state Capitol.

Rep. Dan Williams checks out an Electric Vehicle during an exhibit outside the state Capitol.

Rep. Amen Brown checks out an Electric Vehicle during an exhibit outside the state Capitol.

Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes joins House Speaker Joanna McClinton to demand the state Senate take action on the Pennsylvania CROWN Act.

Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes demands the state Senate take action on the Pennsylvania CROWN Act. Mayes is the prime sponsor of The PA CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s hair type, texture, or hairstyle.

PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton joins members of the CROWN Act Coalition at a state Capitol press conference to demand the state Senate take action on the Pennsylvania CROWN Act.

Rep. Morgan Cephas speaks at a CROWN Act Coalition press conference at the state Capitol to demand the state Senate take action on the Pennsylvania CROWN Act.

Rep. Jessica Benham spoke about legislation on which she’s a co-prime sponsor and how it would enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvania’s homecare workforce.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El says we owe it to individuals who are taking care of some of the most vulnerable people in the Commonwealth, as homecare workers go above and beyond and deserve a living wage with quality benefits.

Rep. Roni Green is pictured with an SEIU Homecare worker.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks with attendees at an SEIU Homecare Rally.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joins House colleagues, the Humane Society of the United States, Women’s Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area, and PA PitStop to recognize May 20, 2024, as “Rescue Dog Day” in Pennsylvania.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton and Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and fellow members of the bicameral Taiwan Caucuses celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act with Ambassador James K.J. Lee of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the state Capitol.

Rep Greg Scott hosts a press conference alongside Clean Water Action and Penn Environment to shed light on the urgent need to tackle PFAS contamination.

Rep. Mandy Steele says the Pennsylvania constitution ensures the citizens of the commonwealth have a right to clean air and water. She is supporting legislation that would ban PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Brian Munroe's district in Bucks County has three of the most contaminated drinking water wells in the United States. He has introduced legislation to help eliminate PFAS, or "forever chemicals," from drinking water in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato says no one should have to question whether their drinking water is safe. PFAS or "forever chemicals" are dangerous for our health and now is the time to take steps to protect future generations.

At a Harrisburg rally, Rep. Tarik Khan highlights the dangers of PFAS or "forever chemicals" that are present in many everyday products and our drinking water.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, hosts a voting meeting to discuss legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Mike Sturla, who served as Co-Chair of the Basic Education Funding Commission, attends at a House Education Committee voting meeting to discuss his legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks at a House Education Committee voting meeting to discuss legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Paul Takac speaks at a House Education Committee voting meeting to discuss legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at a House Education Committee voting meeting to discuss legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson attends a House Education Committee voting meeting to discuss legislation that would bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks at a Capitol news conference to urge colleagues to vote on H.B. 485, which would require all elected officials to resign upon being convicted of a crime.

Rep. Jared Solomon speaks at a Capitol news conference to urge colleagues to vote on H.B. 485, which would require all elected officials to resign upon being convicted of a crime.

At a Harrisburg rally, House Majority Leader Matt Bradford calls for increased funding for programs and services that benefit older Pennsylvanians, allowing them to age with dignity in the manner they choose.

Rep. Maureen Madden, Majority Chair of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, speaks at a rally in Harrisburg calling for funding and resources to help the state's elder population age with dignity.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley speaks at a press event to kick off Celiac Awareness Month, an autoimmune disease with the only treatment being a gluten-free diet. Daley has introduced two bills that would require proper labeling of food and medication with gluten-containing grains.

Rep. Jessica Benham stands with LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus co-chair Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to announce the newly formed civil rights advocacy group Fairness Pennsylvania.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta stands with numerous House and Senate colleagues to announce the newly formed group Fairness Pennsylvania.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley calls for more school funding at a Teach PA Students rally.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Majority Chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, discusses testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler discusses her legislation before the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Lisa Borowski attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee public hearing to gather testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Brandon Markosek attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee public hearing to gather testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Steve Malagari attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee public hearing to gather testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Mandy Steele attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee public hearing to gather testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Pat Gallagher attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee public hearing to gather testimony about legislation that would help expand the state’s energy production by modernizing the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.

Rep. Maureen Madden, Majority Chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, hosts an informational meeting on Alzheimer's Disease.

Rep. Jim Prokopiak attends a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee informational meeting on Alzheimer's Disease.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato attends a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee informational meeting on Alzheimer's Disease.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson attends a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee informational meeting on Alzheimer's Disease.

Rep. Frank Burns hosts his annual Senior Fair in Johnstown.

House Majority Leader Matt Bradford stops by Merrymead Farm in Montgomery County to highlight the farm’s contributions to local tourism and economic growth.

Rep. Jessica Benham hosts a roundtable discussion at Westmoreland Community College to discuss her bipartisan bill that is tailored to address complaints from independent pharmacy owners across PA about pharmacy benefit managers.

Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton speaks during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Rick Krajewski attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Morgan Cephas attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jason Dawkins attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Darisha Parker speaks during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Philadelphia to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosts her second annual senior scam prevention seminar with David Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection at the PA Attorney General’s office.

Rep. Brian Munroe recognizes the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces at a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill recognizes the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces at a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW.

Rep. Ben Sanchez recognizes the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces at a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato recognizes the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces at a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW.

Rep. Paul Takac hosts his first Senior Fair and Scam Seminar.

Chairman of the PA Legislative Black Caucus, Rep. Napoleon Nelson speaks at an event honoring former Pennsylvania Speaker of House K. Leroy Irvis, who was the nation's first Black speaker of a state legislature.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton speaks at an event honoring former PA Speaker of House K. Leroy Irvis, who was the nation's first Black speaker of a state legislature.

Rep. Aerion Abney, a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, speaks at an event honoring former Pennsylvania Speaker of House K. Leroy Irvis.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes attends an event honoring former Pennsylvania Speaker of House K. Leroy Irvis.

Rep. Patty Kim attends an event honoring former Pennsylvania Speaker of House K. Leroy Irvis.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, hosts an informational meeting on the overview of the 2024 Joint State Government Commission Greater Father Involvement Report.

Rep. Maureen Madden, chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, hosts an informational meeting on the LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) Program.

Rep. Bob Freeman, Majority Chairman of the House Local Government Committee, is pleased his bill to compensate communities with high percentage of tax-exempt properties was voted out of committee.

Rep. Christina Sappey attends a voting meeting of the House Local Government Committee.

Rep. Justin Fleming attends a House Local Government Committee voting meeting to discuss imposing fees on commonwealth entities to help build our stormwater infrastructure and make improvements to clean up Pennsylvania watersheds.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton joins colleagues and advocates in urging lawmakers to support legislation that would help organizations that bring awareness to menstrual health get girls and young women the products they need to remain healthy.

Rep. Darisha Parker hosts a press conference to celebrate Menstrual Health Awareness at the state Capitol.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans voices her support for legislation that would allow easy access for menstrual hygiene products at schools.

Rep. Ben Waxman joins prison reform advocates at the state Capitol to push for a statewide expansion of SCI Chester's Little Scandinavia Unit.

Rep. Emily Kinkead joins prison reform advocates at the state Capitol to push for a statewide expansion of SCI Chester's Little Scandinavia Unit.

Rep. Lisa Borowski joins prison reform advocates at the state Capitol to push for SCI Chester's Little Scandinavia Unit to become permanent and expand to other facilities.

House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris prays for wisdom and guidance for the House as they work to better the lives of the people of Pennsylvania.

Chair of the Pa. Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus, Rep. Patty Kim celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the state Capitol.

Vice Chair of the Pa. Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus, Rep. Arvind Venkat celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Vice Chair of the Pa. Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus, Rep. Tarik Khan speaks at a press conference to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Rep. Steve Malagari joins the Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the state Capitol.

During an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at the state Capitol, Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El presents a citation to the Lancaster AAPI for their advocacy, education, and cultural influence in Lancaster County.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley speaks at a Harrisburg press conference to discuss ways to improve mental health awareness.

Rep. Carol Kazeem speaks at a Harrisburg press conference to improve mental health awareness.

Rep. Patty Kim urges support for her legislation that would create an integrated curriculum that includes Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, history, and contributions to American society.

Chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, Rep. Danilo Burgos joins colleagues and advocates to honor Haitian Flag Day for the many contributions of the Haitian community throughout Pennsylvania.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton teams up with the Sheriff's Office for a Community Food Distribution event.

Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, speaks at a stop in Upper Darby during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Carol Kazeem attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Leanne Krueger speaks at the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Greg Scott attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Gina Curry attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Lisa Borowski attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Upper Darby to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El speaks at a press event calling Legionnaires Disease a genuine threat to people, especially those who stay in institutions like prisons and dormitories.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans says it's critical that the public know the symptoms and signs of Legionnaires Disease and report it immediately.

Chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, Rep. Dan Deasy speaks at the grand opening ceremony of a new Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store at Greentree Plaza in Scott Township.

Majority Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Jordan Harris explains how access to safe and affordable housing is critical in shaping one’s life and future.

At a town hall meeting in South Philadelphia, Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El discusses the unfair practices surrounding eviction records and why it’s important to seal those records to ensure fair housing opportunities for all.

At a town hall meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler met with community members to discuss the negative impacts an eviction can have on the ability to find housing.

At a town hall meeting in Philadelphia, Rep. Rick Krajewski highlights the struggles many people face in finding housing with an eviction on their record and took input from the community to better help address the eviction process.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in York to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, speaks at a stop in York during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Justin Fleming attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in York to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Dave Madsen attends the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in York to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Members from Montgomery County present checks to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation.

Members of the PA House Southeast Delegation tour the SimpleFuel station in Philadelphia.

Rep. Lisa Borowski discussing the challenges first responders face keeping stations open and maintaining crew levels during a tour of Fire Departments in Johnstown.

Rep. Frank Burns discussing the challenges first responders face keeping stations open and maintaining crew levels.

As dozens of independent pharmacies are closing their doors throughout Pennsylvania, Rep. Jessica Benham held a news conference at Klingensmith’s Drugstore in Ford City to emphasize the need for a legislative solution to pharmacy benefit managers.

Rep. Ben Sanchez hosts a Senior Resource Fair.

Rep. Missy Cerrato hosts a Senior Resource Fair.

Rep. Nancy Guenst hosts a Senior Resource Fair.

Rep. Manny Guzman joins forces with the Reading Housing Authority to bring more than 40 employers to meet with job seekers.

Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Members of the Allegheny County Delegation attend the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Monroeville to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jordan Harris is pictured with former House colleague Joe Markosek during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Monroeville to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Brandon Markosek speaks during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour in Monroeville to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Abigail Salisbury speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Joe McAndrew speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Lindsay Powell speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks at a stop in Monroeville during the Regional State Budget Briefings tour to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 state budget and the House Democrats’ priorities.

Rep. Arvind Venkat speaks with a constituent during a Senior Town Hall meeting he held at Ridgecrest Senior Community.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton speaks at a rally calling for more funding for public education.

At a Harrisburg rally, Rep. Peter Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, says we can no longer afford to not properly and equitably fund public education in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Tarik Khan joins colleagues and fellow healthcare providers in calling for more funding for community healthcare centers.

Rep. Nancy Guenst joins colleagues and advocates to show support for healthcare providers, but especially nurse practitioners.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during an informational meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on Crime Deterrence and Community Safety.

Rep. Chris Rabb and the House Judiciary Committee discuss Crime Deterrence and Community Safety.

Rep. Ben Sanchez attends an informational meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on Crime Deterrence and Community Safety.

Chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, Rep. Ed Neilson joins the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association at their Capitol Advocacy Day to support state funding for public transportation.

Chair of the PA House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Rep. Maureen Madden joins the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association at their Capitol Advocacy Day to support state funding for public transportation.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks at a Harrisburg rally in support of universal school meals.

Members of the House Majority Policy Committee attend a public hearing on the Keystone Saves Retirement Accounts program.

Rep. Steve Malagari offers an Eastern Orthodox prayer before the state of Voting Session for the PA House of Representatives.

Chairman of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus, Rep. Danilo Burgos and members of the Legislative Latino Caucus listen to the concerns from early childhood caregivers, educators and families on their struggles to survive without proper funding & low wages.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joins fellow members of the Legislative Latino Caucus to listen to the concerns from early childhood caregivers, educators and families on their struggles to survive without proper funding & low wages.

Members of the Legislative Latino Caucus listen to the concerns from early childhood caregivers, educators and families on their struggles to survive without proper funding & low wages.

Rep. Heather Boyd joins members of the Legislative Latino Caucus to listen to the concerns from early childhood caregivers, educators and families on their struggles to survive without proper funding & low wages.

Chair of the Philadelphia House Delegation, Rep. Morgan Cephas joins CeaseFirePA on the steps of the Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the commonsense gun legislation the House passed last year.

Rep. Ben Sanchez joins CeaseFirePA on the steps of the Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the commonsense gun legislation.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon joins CeaseFirePA on the steps of the state Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the commonsense gun legislation.

Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Tim Briggs joins CeaseFirePA on the steps of the state Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the commonsense gun legislation.

Chairman of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus, Rep. Danilo Burgos shows his support for childcare providers and educators asking that more be done in raising wages so that they can continue to provide quality care and education for the next generation.

Majority Chairwoman of the PA Children & Youth Committee, Rep. Donna Bullock joins colleagues, advocates, and educators in support for more funding to increase wages for childcare providers and teachers as many leave the workplace for greener pastures.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler shows her support for childcare providers and educators during a recent rally on the steps of the state Capitol.

Rep. Justin Fleming voices his support for educators and childcare providers fighting for better funding and wages so that they can continue their vital work otherwise leaving for greener pastures.

Rep. Leanne Krueger speaks at a press event to recognize Small Business Advocacy Day.

PA House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris stands with advocates, colleagues and friends to recognize Cancer Action Day in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Arvind Venkat joins colleagues and advocates on Cancer Action Day to raise awareness about legislation that would improve the lives of Pennsylvanians battling cancer.

May 7th, 2024 is Cancer Action Day in PA, and Rep. Kyle Mullins marks the occasion by rallying with legislators and activists to further legislation that would improve the lives of Pennsylvanians living with cancer.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, the Majority Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, attends the “Blessing of the Balers” event outside the state Capitol.

Rep. Joe Webster says cleaning our drinking water should be among the highest priorities of this legislature, especially when one-third of all of Pennsylvania's waterways are considered impaired and harmful to human health.

Co-chair of the PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Rep. Jessica Benham speaks at a press event to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in the Commonwealth.

The week of May 6-12 being “National Nurses Week,” the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee held an informational meeting today to discuss the causes of, and solutions to, the nursing workforce crisis in Pennsylvania.

During National Nurses Week, Rep. Leanne Krueger discusses her bill in front of the Labor and Industry Committee that would create the Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act to better protect Pennsylvania’s healthcare workforce.

The week of May 6-12 being “National Nurses Week,” the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee held an informational meeting today to discuss the causes of, and solutions to, the nursing workforce crisis in Pennsylvania.

The week of May 6-12 being “National Nurses Week,” the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee held an informational meeting today to discuss the causes of, and solutions to, the nursing workforce crisis in Pennsylvania.

Co-chair of the PA Legislative Hunger Caucus, Rep. Emily Kinkead helps kick off the opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden for its 14th season to provide healthy food for those in need.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, attends a voting meeting on May 6, 2024.

Rep. Joe Webster speaks before the House Children and Youth Committee during a voting meeting on May 6, 2024.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends a voting meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Mandy Steele attends the PA Fraternal Order of Police 29th annual Memorial Service to recognize fallen officers.

House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford joins Governor Josh Shapiro and other dignitaries at the 40th annual Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust.

Rep. Dan Frankel speaks at a ceremony recognizing the 40th annual Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust.

Rep. Carol Kazeem delivers the Opening Prayer before the start of voting session on May 6, 2024.

Rep. Maureen Madden speaks at a rally with the dedicated men and women of the Alzheimers Association who shoulder immense responsibility and create a profound impact for those suffering from the disease and their family members.

Highlighting the vital role the film industry plays in PA’s economy, Rep. Joe Ciresi stands with union leaders and industry representatives fighting to increase tax incentives for the film industry in the commonwealth.

Rep. Arvind Venkat joins colleagues and advocates to encourage support for legislation like his Family Care Act which would help residents to be able to take paid medical leave in order to take care of a sick loved one or themselves.

Rep. Patty Kim, Majority Chair on the House Insurance Committee, chairs a voting meeting on May 6, 2024.

Rep. Gina H. Curry is addressing opioid addiction discrimination through Lloyd's Law, a bill that supports the friends and family of those recovering from opioid addiction by prohibiting insurers from denying coverage to individuals solely because they possess naloxone or Narcan in their prescription profiles.

During a House Insurance Committee voting meeting, Rep. Arvind Venkat spoke about his legislation, HB 1867, which would ensure options and transparency for payment for clinical services from insurers to health professionals.

Rep. Morgan Cephas speaks during a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

Rep. Aerion Abney attends a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

Rep. Tim Brennan attends a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

Rep. Bob Merski attends a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

Majority Chair of the PA House Children & Youth Committee, Rep. Donna Bullock joins advocates in garnering support for legislation that would require blood screenings for lead exposure for all children by the age of two.

Rep. Ed Neilson, Majority Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, chairs a voting meeting on May 6, 2024.

Rep. Gina Curry attends a voting meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon attends a voting meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman attends a voting meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Joe McAndrews attends a voting meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Kyle Mullins attends a voting meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Peter Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, hosts a public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El speaks during a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Darisha Parker speaks during a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Paul Friel speaks during a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Regina Young speaks during a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Mary Isaacson attends a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Jim Prokopiak attends a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson attends a House Education Committee public hearing at West Chester University to discuss initiatives to restore Pennsylvania’s teacher pipeline.

House Majority Appropriations Chairman Rep. Jordan Harris joins Governor Josh Shapiro to highlight the governor's proposed $100 million investment in the 2024-25 state budget to address and prevent gun violence.

Rep. Danilo Burgos joins Governor Josh Shapiro at the John Welsh School in the West Kensington section of Philadelphia to highlight the governor's proposed $100 million investment in the 2024-25 state budget to combat gun violence.

Rep. Liz Fiedler discusses her Solar for Schools legislation with local elected officials and educational leaders at the West Greene School District.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz speaks during a Town Hall meeting she hosted in Reading.

Rep. Peter Schweyer, the Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, co-chairs a joint hearing with the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Regina Young speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Greg Scott speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Dan Williams speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Carol Kazeem speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Jim Prokopiak speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rep. Gina Curry speaks during a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss financial support and initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Speaker of the PA House Rep. Joanna McClinton stands with Democratic House and Senate colleagues and community activists to demand fair funding for schools across the commonwealth.

As Majority Chairman of the PA House Education Committee, Rep. Peter Schweyer knows the importance of adequate funding for PA schools. Schweyer says he and his fellow legislators have a moral obligation to make sure ALL PA kids have what they need in their classrooms each and every day, regardless of their ZIP Code.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler speaks at a Capitol Rally to demand fair funding for schools across the commonwealth.

Chairman of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus Rep. Danilo Burgos stands with Make the Road PA and Democratic colleagues from the House and Senate to urge Republican state lawmakers to back Governor Josh Shapiro’s education funding proposal.

Reps. Greg Scott and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz stand with Make the Road PA and Democratic colleagues from the House and Senate to urge Republican state lawmakers to back Governor Josh Shapiro’s education funding proposal.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara says our first responders deserve adequate care and time to recover when they suffer a traumatic event at work and it is crucial for them to receive workers' compensation for a PTSI that may prevent them from working.

Rep. Greg Scott says first responders are the backbone of our communities but their selfless service comes at the cost of their own well-being, so covering PTSI under workers' compensation will help protect their livelihoods while allowing them to continue serving our communities.

Rep. Tarik Khan says our first responders deserve adequate care and time to recover when they suffer a traumatic event at work, and it is crucial for them to receive workers' compensation for a PTSI which will help protect their livelihoods while allowing them to continue serving our communities.

Reps. Jessica Benham, Dan Miller, Tarik Khan, and Joe Hohenstein join disability advocates, many with mobility issues, from around the Commonwealth as they climb the front steps to the state Capitol to raise awareness about the lack of access to the Capitol from the front.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Majority Chairman of the House Human Services Committee, attends an Informational Meeting to discuss performance-based contracting.

Rep. Jessica Benham attends an Informational Meeting of the House Human Services Committee to discuss performance-based contracting.

Rep. Dan Williams attends an Informational Meeting of the House Human Services Committee to discuss performance-based contracting.

Rep. Josh Siegel joins the Pennsylvania Waste Industry Association and other advocates to discuss his legislation that would assist battery manufacturers in creating a statewide stewardship program for safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries, as well as public education for proper disposal.

Rep. Mike Sturla chairs a joint informational meeting of the House Housing & Community Development and Local Government Committees to discuss affordable housing.

Rep. Bob Freeman attends a joint informational meeting of the House Housing & Community Development and Local Government Committees to discuss affordable housing.

Rep. Lindsay Powell attends a joint informational meeting of the House Housing & Community Development and Local Government Committees to discuss affordable housing.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano says from a family looking to go shopping, to an employee looking to get to work, our public transit system is vital to our communities and now is the time to make a commitment to reliable transportation across Pennsylvania.

Rep. Ben Waxman says properly funded public transit is central to how we move people around this commonwealth, not just in central Philly but across the state.

Rep. Paul Takac says the mass transit funding proposal in Governor Josh Shapiro's budget would help in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, not just urban and suburban neighborhoods but rural as well.

Rep. Regina Young delivers the opening prayer for the PA House of Representatives with a message to serve all Pennsylvanians and asking for divine guidance for understanding of purpose.

Rep. Maureen Madden, Majority Chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, attends an informational meeting to discuss Local Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends an Informational Meeting of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to discuss Local Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Jessica Benham attends an Informational Meeting of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to discuss Local Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Justin Fleming attends an Informational Meeting of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to discuss Local Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks at a press conference to discuss his legislation that would allow public and private high schools to have separate playoffs for their sports teams.

Chair of the House Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, Rep. Eddie Pashinski unveils legislation which would establish a Rural Population Revitalization Commission to help connect policymakers and local officials to examine solutions for Pennsylvania's continued decline in rural population and offer recommendations for retaining and attracting residents.

Rep. Dan Frankel, Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on April 30, 2024.

Rep. Ben Waxman joins activists and advocates at the state Capitol to rally behind his resolution calling on Congress to amend the United States Constitution so that Pennsylvania and other states can ratify how elected officials regulate campaign money.

Rep. Tara Probst joins activists and advocates at the state Capitol to rally behind a resolution that would make more transparent who is donating to political campaigns.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Majority Chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee, attends a Voting Meeting on April 30, 2024.

At a Voting Meeting of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee, Rep. Jennifer O'Mara discusses her legislation dealing with minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold in Pennsylvania.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks at the City & State’s Power 100 reception.

Rep. Matthew R. Gergely’s bill to protect plasma donated throughout Pennsylvania and preserve its suitability for use in health and medical forum is signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro.

Rep. Kyle Mullins has his legislation, House Bill 1295, signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato watches as Governor Josh Shapiro signs her House Bill 1564 into law.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman receives the Humane Legislator of the Year award, given out by The Humane Society of the United States to select legislators who pursue meaningful legislation and awareness efforts related to animal issues.

Rep. Chris Pielli joins The Humane Society of the United States and Animal Legal Defense Fund for Humane Lobby Day 2024, allowing animal advocates from across the state to make their voices heard on behalf of those who have no legislative voice—the animals of Pennsylvania.

Rep. Dave Delloso joins The Humane Society of the United States and Animal Legal Defense Fund for Humane Lobby Day 2024, allowing animal advocates from across the state to make their voices heard on behalf of those who have no legislative voice—the animals of Pennsylvania.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman joins The Humane Society of the United States and Animal Legal Defense Fund for Humane Lobby Day 2024, allowing animal advocates from across the state to make their voices heard on behalf of those who have no legislative voice—the animals of Pennsylvania.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Majority Chairman of the House Human Services Committee, attends a voting meeting to increase public awareness on the opioid epidemic.

Rep. Arvind Venkat thanks his colleagues for their bipartisan support of legislation that would help remove the stigma and misconceptions surrounding opioid addiction.

Rep. Tim Briggs, the Majority Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a Voting Meeting on April 29, 2024.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman speaks during a Voting Meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a Voting Meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Chris Pielli attends a Voting Meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Perry Warren attends a Voting Meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Ben Sanchez attends a Voting Meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Regina Young attends a Voting Meeting of the House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz attends a Voting Meeting of the House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks during a Voting Meeting of the House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee.

Reps. Melissa Cerrato, Lindsay Powell, and Tarah Probst attend a Voting Meeting of the House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee.

During a meeting of the House Education Committee, Rep. Liz Hanbidge discusses her legislation for a statewide expansion of singer-songwriter Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program with the purpose of mailing all registered children under the age of five a free, age-appropriate book each month.

Rep. Roni Green co-hosts a pro-public education press conference at Philadelphia City Hall with Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler to address the damage school vouchers cause to our public school system.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler co-hosts with Rep. Roni Green a pro-public education press conference at Philadelphia City Hall to address the damage school vouchers cause to our public school system.

Rep. Gina H. Curry joins a coalition of elected officials, labor, and community partners for a pro-public education press conference at Philadelphia City Hall. Curry says public dollars should go to public schools, not to school vouchers.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El joins a coalition of elected officials, labor, and community partners for a pro-public education press conference. Smith-Wade-El says public dollars should go to help our children in public schools, not to school vouchers.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill co-hosts a Spring Senior Fair in Whitehall at Whitehaven Mall.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill co-hosts a Spring Senior Fair in Whitehall at Whitehaven Mall.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a joint informational meeting of the Health and Liquor Control Committees on the public health challenges of legalizing cannabis.

Rep. Mary Isaacson attends a joint informational meeting of the Health and Liquor Control Committees on the public health challenges of legalizing cannabis.

Rep. Dave Delloso attends a joint informational meeting of the Health and Liquor Control Committees on the public health challenges of legalizing cannabis.

Rep. Danielle Friel Otten attends a joint informational meeting of the Health and Liquor Control Committees on the public health challenges of legalizing cannabis.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks at a press event at Achieva to discuss proposed funding to support services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism, caregivers, and direct support professionals.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at a press event at Achieva to discuss proposed funding to support services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism, caregivers, and direct support professionals.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks at a news conference outside Porter’s Pharmacy and Compounding Lab in Moon Township to discuss her bipartisan legislation that would help independent pharmacies compete.

As an avid advocate for environmental conservation, Rep. Mandy Steele hosts an Earth Day Extravaganza, allowing attendees the opportunity to drop off glass bottles for recycling and receive a reusable tote bag and plant.

Reps. Tarik Kahn and Mary Jo Daley spent the afternoon along the Wissahickon Creek stocking it full of trout for the upcoming fishing season with DCNR Ranger Nicholas Penza.

Rep. Joe Ciresi presents a $225,000 check for the continued operation of the Salvation Army of Pottstown.

Reps. Dan Miller and Joe Hohenstein are pictured with Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Dan Miller speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of his 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Lindsay Powell speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Arvind Venkat speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Dan Deasy speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Abigail Salisbury speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Mandy Steele speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Brandon Markosek speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion held at the second day of the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

At a press conference in Philadelphia, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler discusses how her Solar for Schools legislation would help schools across the commonwealth save millions of dollars, budget more effectively and become part of the growing green energy field.

Reps. Nick Pisciottano, Dan Miller, and Joe Hohenstein are pictured with Governor Josh Shapiro at the 11th annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Dan Miller speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at his 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Anita Kulik speaks during the Legislative Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Mental Health and Disability Summit.

Rep. Emily Kinkead supports the decision to transition from in-person to online standardized testing in an effort to reduce the amount of time students spend taking standardized tests, mitigate stress and anxiety around testing by adopting question types that match how students learn, and would allow for teachers to spend more time teaching their students.

Reps. Ben Waxman and Jordan Harris, along with state Senator Nikil Saval, tour the William Way LGBT Community Center in Center City Philadelphia.

Rep. Donna Bullock speaks at a press conference to support legislation that would require a more transparent and open process before certain facilities are built or expanded within areas defined as “burdened communities.”

Rep. Tarik Khan hosts a news conference to celebrate “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” by honoring 911 operators in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Roni Green speaks at a press conference recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

As an EMT and firefighter, Rep. Greg Scott supports legislation recognizing 911 dispatchers as first responders, granting them the benefits and higher wages that they deserve.

Rep. Jessica Benham honors 911 operators for their tireless efforts in connecting emergency responders to the people in need.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes speaks during a Brunch and Learn event as part of Black Maternal Health Week in Harrisburg.

Rep. Tim Briggs, Majority Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on April 17.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano speaks during a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman attends a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Chris Pielli attends a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, speaks during an Informational Meeting on the Children’s Trust Fund.

Rep. Gina Curry attends a Children and Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Children’s Trust Fund.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson attends a Children and Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Children’s Trust Fund.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends a Children and Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Children’s Trust Fund.

Rep. Dan Frankel, Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on April 17.

The House Health Committee approves legislation authored by Rep. Morgan Cephas that would extend Medicaid coverage to doula services in the state.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Jessica Benham attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Arvind Venkat attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Jason Dawkins, Majority Chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, attends a voting meeting on April 17.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Mark Rozzi attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Tim Brennan attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Kyle Donahue attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Greg Scott attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Jim Haddock attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Speaker Joanna McClinton and members of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus are joined by legislative leaders and advocates at a news conference in the Capitol Main Rotunda to commemorate Black Maternal Health Week in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Gina Curry and members of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus are joined by legislative leaders and advocates at a news conference in the Capitol Main Rotunda to commemorate Black Maternal Health Week in Pennsylvania.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes and members of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus are joined by legislative leaders and advocates at a news conference in the Capitol Main Rotunda to commemorate Black Maternal Health Week in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Morgan Cephas and members of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus are joined by legislative leaders and advocates at a news conference in the Capitol Main Rotunda to commemorate Black Maternal Health Week in Pennsylvania.

PA House Blue-Green Caucus Chair Elizabeth Fiedler thanks her House colleagues and the environmental and labor leaders who are working together to ensure a cleaner, greener energy future for the commonwealth.

Rep. Peter Schweyer joins environmental advocates and labor leaders to launch the legislative agenda of the Blue-Green Caucus aimed at combating climate change while creating good-paying union jobs.

Rep. Carol Kazeem stands with the PA House Blue-Green Caucus to announce a package of legislation designed to move the state forward on the path to greener energy sources and a cleaner environment.

Former Chair of the Blue-Green Caucus, Rep. Leanne Krueger, stands with her House colleagues, environmental stakeholders, and organized labor advocates as they announce a package of legislation that would ensure a green future for Pennsylvania.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara joins her colleagues in the Blue-Green Caucus to talk about an 11-bill package to make Pennsylvania cleaner and greener, including her bill that would set energy efficiency and water conservation standards for commercial and residential appliances sold in the Commonwealth.

Philadelphia House Delegation Chair, Rep. Morgan Cephas, stands with Blue-Green Caucus colleagues, environmental advocates, and labor leaders to unveil legislation that would reduce emissions by mass transit while also bringing good-paying jobs to families across the commonwealth.

At a Harrisburg press conference announcing the legislative agenda of the Blue-Green Caucus, Rep. Lisa Borowski discusses her bill that would update the state's electronic waste recycling program and give residents from all counties access to convenient collection sites at no cost to themselves or their municipalities.

Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts a Fireside Chat discussion with members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus.

Rep. Scott Conklin, Majority Chair of the House Commerce Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on April 16.

Rep. Lindsay Powell speaks during a voting meeting of the House Commerce Committee.

Rep. Chris Pielli attends a voting meeting of the House Commerce Committee.

Rep. Lisa Borowski joins members of the Hosbach family to introduce legislation that would help bring awareness to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, requiring healthcare providers to make information available about the condition, and require medical examiners to legally name it as an official cause of death, if determined.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, presides over a voting meeting on April 16.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon attends a Voting Meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee.

In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chairs and members gathered for a reception to advocate for Pennsylvania's MOMNIBUS and Black maternal health care.

Reps. Bob Freeman and Christina Sappey watch as Gov. Josh Shapiro signs House Bill 1234 into law, which will help city governments manage themselves by allowing cities of the third class to appoint a partnership, association or professional corporation to serve as the city administrator.

During the 2024 Tax Fraud Day of Action at the state Capitol, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton is joined by colleagues and carpenter unions from across the Commonwealth to speak out against scrupulous contractors that use illegal and unsafe practices to avoiding having to pay taxes on labor.

Rep. Dan Deasy speaks at a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda to discuss a House Resolution that would recognize April 21-27, 2024 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara chairs a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Jessica Benham speaks during a voting meeting of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Rep. Christina Sappey welcomes one of the many senior citizens who attended her Senior Fair.

Rep. Leanne Krueger hosts her annual Pet Expo in Brookhaven. The event included free vaccinations and microchips, local pet organizations with resource information, and K-9 safety demonstrations from Upland Police and SEPTA Transit Police.

Rep. Danilo Burgos joins professional football player Zach Ertz to open a community kitchen with the Ertz Foundation and Timoteo sports. Rep. Burgos secured a $120k grant for the project.

Rep. Anita Kulik, Majority Chair of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, hosts a Public Hearing in Pittsburgh on Abandoned Boats.

Rep. Mandy Steele attends a House Game and Fisheries Committee public hearing in Pittsburgh on Abandoned Boats.

Rep. Emily Kinkead attends a House Game and Fisheries Committee public hearing in Pittsburgh on Abandoned Boats.

Standing in the lobby of the soon-to-be-renovated Trexler Mansion, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joins developers, colleagues, and DCED Secretary Rick Sigel to announce a $500,000 Keystone Communities grant to help revitalize Reading’s downtown.

Rep. Manny Guzman welcomes developers, colleagues, and DCED Secretary Rick Siger to Reading’s Trexler Mansion to announce a $500,000 Keystone Communities grant to help revitalize Reading’s downtown.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler visits the Carlisle Area School District for a tour of the district’s solar array and a discussion of her Solar for Schools legislation.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, attends a Health Subcommittee on Health Care Informational Meeting on advancing social equity through legalized adult-use cannabis.

Rep. Steve Samuelson says we have to change the way House, Senate, and Congressional districts are drawn in Pennsylvania by forming an independent commission to put people in charge of who represents them.

Rep. Gina H. Curry joins colleagues, education advocates, and Governor Josh Shapiro in getting the word out on how student teachers can apply for an up to $15,000 stipend during their 12-week program.

PA House Majority Whip Dan Miller urges his colleagues to pass the Family Care Act. Miller says millions of Pennsylvanians would benefit from paid leave for family medical care, birth or adoption of a child, even safe leave for victims of domestic violence.

Rep. Tim Briggs, the Majority Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during an informational meeting on Scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman attends a House Judiciary Committee informational meeting on Scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein attends a House Judiciary Committee informational meeting on Scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins union workers from across the Commonwealth to call on the state Senate to pass the Minimum Wage Hike Bill that passed the House in June 2023.

Rep. Roni Green joins union members from across the Commonwealth to call on the PA Senate to pass the Minimum Wage Hike Bill that passed the House in June 2023.

Rep. Donna Bullock joins advocates in a call for fair housing in the Commonwealth.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El speaks at a rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol about ensuring all people have fair access to housing including those who have a criminal record.

Rep. Bob Merski stood before the PA House and delivered the opening prayer with a lovely message about deep listening and striving for a better world.

Rep. Carol Hill Evans, Majority Chair of the PA House State Government Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on April 9, 2024.

Rep. Bob Merski speaks during a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman speaks during a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Kristine Howard speaks during a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Joe Webster attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Ben Waxman attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

Rep. Regina Young attends a Voting Meeting of the PA House State Government Committee.

As Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Hunger Caucus, Rep. Emily Kinkead understands how access to nutritious foods can play a vital role in shaping one’s life, especially children. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the importance of our local food banks and the many programs developed to help combat food insecurity.

Rep. Anita Kulik, Majority Chair of the House Game & Fisheries Committee, attends an Informational Meeting on April 9, 2024.

Rep. Jim Haddock attends an Informational Meeting of the House Game & Fisheries Committee.

At a House Game and Fisheries Committee informational meeting, Rep. Mandy Steele highlights her package of bills that would allow for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Joe Ciresi attends an Informational Meeting of the House Game & Fisheries Committee.

Rep. Rob Matzie joins pharmacy students from across the state to support legislation which would give the Commonwealth more oversight over Pharmacy Benefit Managers, which contract with health insurance plans to develop and administer pharmacy benefits.

Rep. Jessica Benham joined pharmacy students from across Pennsylvania to support her bill which would give the Commonwealth more oversight over Pharmacy Benefit Managers, which contract with health insurance plans to develop and administer pharmacy benefits.

Rep. Joe Ciresi is joined by education leaders as he spoke about the need for commonsense cyber charter reform in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Ed Neilson, the Majority Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, speaks during a voting meeting.

Rep. Kyle Mullins speaks during a voting meeting of the PA House Transportation Committee.

Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El and PA Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh tour Refresh Lancaster to highlight how Managed Care Organizations use Medicaid waivers to serve residents in need. Refresh Lancaster is a collaboration between the Lancaster Emergency Medical Services Association and the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition that offers free weekly showers and medical care in a mobile unit at several locations throughout the county.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins Philadelphia House Delegation colleagues and gun law reform advocates to demand the state Senate bring to a vote bipartisan, commonsense gun legislation already approved by the House.

Rep. Jordan Harris joins Philadelphia House Delegation colleagues and gun law reform advocates to demand the state Senate bring to a vote bipartisan, commonsense gun legislation already approved by the House.

Rep. Morgan Cephas joins Philadelphia House Delegation colleagues and gun law reform advocates to demand the state Senate bring to a vote bipartisan, commonsense gun legislation already approved by the House.

Rep. Amen Brown joins Philadelphia House Delegation colleagues and gun law reform advocates to demand the state Senate bring to a vote bipartisan, commonsense gun legislation already approved by the House.

Rep. Regina Young give a high five to a student during a civics presentation at Tinicum Middle School.

Rep. Steve Samuelson announces a $900,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant will be used to improve crosswalks, sidewalks, lighting, and safety around the Third St. Corridor in South Bethlehem.

Rep. Arvind Venkat joins Gov. Josh Shapiro to promote passage of the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program. This program could help as many as one million Pennsylvanians in need of financial relief and reduce a key driver of healthcare inflation.

Rep. Jordan Harris speaks at a press conference with local leaders after visiting a Philadelphia home to see firsthand how it has been improved through the Whole-Home Repairs Program.

Rep. Rick Krajewski joins University of Pennsylvania graduate students and organized labor leaders for a rally in support of their efforts to form a union to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.

Rep. Rick Krajewski joins University of Pennsylvania graduate students and organized labor leaders for a rally in support of their efforts to form a union to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.

Reps. Chris Rabb, Rick Krajewski, and Tarik Khan join University of Pennsylvania graduate students and organized labor leaders for a rally in support of their efforts to form a union to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz hosts a panel discussion in Reading on Gun Violence.

Rep. Mary Isaacson held her 4th Annual Women Leading the 175th Awards Ceremony to recognize and congratulate this year’s group of extraordinary women who go above and beyond in their professions to make their communities better places to live.

Rep. Paul Takac wants to ensure that veterans who were exposed to dangerous chemicals while serving their country get the help they need. Takac’s legislation would establish a task force on Agent Orange and other toxins to assist eligible veterans in accessing the programs and benefits to which they are entitled.

A proud US Army veteran himself, Rep. Chris Pielli stands in support of two resolutions that would honor veterans, not only by remembering their service, but by helping those sickened by exposure to toxic chemicals access the programs and care they deserve.

Rep. Brian Munroe spoke at a press conference about a resolution he co-sponsored that would honor the sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans by designate March 29, 2024, as “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day” in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks at a press conference declaring March 29, 2024, as “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day” in Pennsylvania.

As Co-Chair of the House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Rep. Jessica Benham spoke during a press conference on Transgender Disability Day about the importance of inclusive LGBTQ+ legislation, specifically as it pertains to transgender students navigating the education system.

As the father of a transgender child, Rep. Paul Takac spoke at a press conference on Transgender Visibility Day about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in our school curricula and how vital updated anti-bullying protections are for transgender and non-binary students.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein attends a press conference on Transgender Disability Day about the importance of inclusive LGBTQ+ legislation.

Reps. Chris Rabb and Izzy Smith-Wade-El show their support at a press conference on Transgender Disability Day about the importance of inclusive LGBTQ+ legislation.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes attends a press conference on Transgender Disability Day about the importance of inclusive LGBTQ+ legislation.

Rep. Abigail Salisbury attends a press conference on Transgender Disability Day about the importance of inclusive LGBTQ+ legislation.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El spoke during a press conference urging the Appropriations chairs in both PA legislative chambers and the Governor to invest more in ending homelessness among Pennsylvania’s youth.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson urges the Appropriations Committees of both the PA House and PA Senate and the Governor to invest funds in the upcoming state budget to end youth homelessness.

During a PA House Labor & Industry Committee voting meeting, legislation introduced by state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara was approved that would prohibit wage discrimination based on gender, race & ethnicity, add protections against retaliation, and increase penalties.

Rep. Maureen Madden speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Nick Pisciottano speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Regina Young speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Mark Rozzi attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the PA House Children and Youth Committee, speaks during a public hearing to discuss online safety for children.

Rep. Lindsay Powell attends a House Children and Youth Committee public hearing to discuss online safety for children.

Rep. Gina Curry attends a House Children and Youth Committee public hearing to discuss online safety for children.

Majority Chairman Scott Conklin and the PA House Commerce Committee held a meeting on Rep. Ben Waxman's bill that would protect consumers from the risks of buying and selling cryptocurrency, by having currency brokers reserve collateral for all digital consumer assets.

The Commerce Committee held a meeting on Rep. Ben Waxman's bill that would protect consumers from the risks of buying and selling cryptocurrency, by having currency brokers reserve collateral for all digital consumer assets.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta attends a House Commerce Committee Informational Meeting to discuss a bill that would protect consumers from the risks of buying and selling cryptocurrency.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a voting meeting.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Arvind Venkat speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Lisa Borowski speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Mary Isaacson joins businesswomen from across the Commonwealth as she speaks at a press conference at the state Capitol to rally for the passage of the Fair Pay for All Act.

Rep. Donna Bullock joins businesswomen from across the Commonwealth at a press conference to push for the Fair Pay for All Act.

Rep. Abigail Salisbury joins businesswomen from across Pennsylvania at the state Capitol to push for the Fair Pay for All Act.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara joins businesswomen from across the Commonwealth at the state Capitol to push for the Fair Pay for All Act.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman speaks at the state Capitol during a press event to push for the Fair Pay for All Act.

Reps. Lindsasy Powell and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz joins businesswomen from across the Commonwealth at a press conference at the state Capitol to rally for the passage of the Fair Pay for All Act.

Rep. Ed Neilson, the Majority Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, speaks during a hearing on March 26, 2024.

Rep. Gina Curry speaks during a House Transportation Committee hearing.

Rep. Kyle Mullins speaks during a House Transportation Committee hearing.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman attends a House Transportation Committee hearing.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon attends a House Transportation Committee hearing.

Rep. Joe McAndrew attends a House Transportation Committee hearing.

Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Tarik Khan deliver an interfaith prayer to open voting session in the House Chamber.

Rep. Donna Bullock, the Majority Chair of the PA House Children and Youth Committee, hosts a voting meeting on March 26, 2024.

Rep. Carol Kazeem speaks before the PA House Children and Youth Committee on her bill that would dramatically increase the standards and oversight of juvenile detention centers throughout Pennsylvania.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a voting meeting of the PA House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon attends a voting meeting of the PA House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Nancy Guesnt attends a voting meeting of the PA House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Lindsay Powell attends a voting meeting of the PA House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Liz Hanbidge attends a voting meeting of the PA House Children and Youth Committee.

Rep. Tim Briggs, the Majority Chairman of the PA House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on March, 26, 2024.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey spoke during a PA House Judiciary Committee meeting on his legislation that would allow victims of voter intimidation to take civil action against their aggressors.

In a PA House Judiciary Committee meeting, Rep. Chris Rabb asks Rep. Stephen Kinsey about the ways his legislation could deter the spread of misinformation surrounding elections and voting.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz speaks during a news conference urging support for legislation that would help schools set up panic buttons in the classrooms.

Rep. Kyle T. Donahue speaks during a news conference urging support for legislation that would help schools set up panic buttons in the classrooms.

Rep. Lisa Borowski speaks during a news conference urging support for legislation that would help schools set up panic buttons in the classrooms.

At a Harrisburg press event, Rep. Justin Fleming says the legislative Bipartisan Future Caucus is about working together to identify a shared set of priorities and find solutions to address a number of issues affecting Pennsylvanians regardless of political party.

Rep. Patty Kim, the recently appointed Majority Chairwoman of the House Insurance Committee, hosts a voting meeting where legislation allowing health insurance to cover telemedicine and adding more protections for consumers purchasing pet insurance in the commonwealth was passed out of committee.

Rep. Dave Madsen attends a press conference where Governor Josh Shapiro details how the Whole Home Repairs program provides necessary home repairs and energy-efficient upgrades to seniors on fixed incomes.

Reps. Anthony Bellmon, Melissa Cerrato, Jason Dawkings and PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, welcome students from Jobs for America’s Graduates of Pennsylvania, a college, career and workforce development program, to the PA House Chamber.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski delivers the Opening Prayer before the start of voting session for the PA House of Representatives.

House Game and Fisheries Committee Chairwoman Rep. Anita Kulik gets ready for the start of trout season by helping the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stock trout at the Forest Grove Sportsmen Club in Coraopolis.

Reps. Manny Guzman and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz attend a roundtable discussion before the Central PA Delegation toured West Reading.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz hosts a small business walking tour in West Reading to highlight the state’s Main Street Matters program and discuss the concerns and challenges faced by business owners in the area as part of a Central PA Delegation event.

House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee Majority Chair Mary Jo Daley attends a hearing to discuss legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarik Khan that would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends a House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee hearing to discuss legislation he's introduced that would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants.

Rep. Regina Young attends a House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee hearing to discuss legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarik Khan that would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks at a House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee hearing to discuss legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarik Khan that would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon speaks at a House Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee hearing to discuss legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarik Khan that would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at a press event at Gecko Robotics in Pittsburgh to highlight Pennsylvania’s growing robotics and technology innovation economy.

Rep. Steve Malagari watches as Governor Josh Shapiro signs his legislation, amending the Liquor Code and establishing the Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force, into law.

Rep. Chris Pielli watches as Governor Josh Shapiro signs his legislation dealing with wiretapping and electronic surveillance into law.

Rep. Dan Miller speaks to discuss the importance of urban search and rescue in Western Pa. and is thankful legislation passed the House with bipartisan support.

Rep. Paul Takac is pictured with retired Army Colonel Walter J. Marm, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Vietnam War, during a House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting with the PA War Veterans Council.

Reps. Joe Webster and Chris Pielli are pictured with retired Army Colonel Walter J. Marm, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Vietnam War, during a House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting with the PA War Veterans Council.

Rep. Donna Bullock, Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, speaks at an Informational Meeting to discuss the Office of Child Advocate.

Rep. Kristine Howard speaks at an Informational Meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss the Office of Child Advocate.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson speaks at an Informational Meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss the Office of Child Advocate.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends an Informational Meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss the Office of Child Advocate.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends an Informational Meeting of the House Children and Youth Committee to discuss the Office of Child Advocate.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton and Majority Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Jordan Harris welcome the Prince Hall Masons to the Hall of the House.

Rep. Ben Waxman says HIV criminalization laws are a relic of a bygone era and have not kept up with four decades of progress in the fight against HIV. Waxman says any mention of HIV or AIDS needs to be removed from Pennsylvania law.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta says we need to end the stigma of HIV and AIDS as don't criminalize people for having any number of other diseases and we shouldn't criminalize them for having HIV or AIDS.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes attends a press event to show her support for the HIV and AIDS community.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski speaks at a press conference to recognize March as Music In Our Schools Month in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks at a press conference to recognize March as Music In Our Schools Month in Pennsylvania.

Democratic members of the PA House and Senate welcome the Federation of Democratic Women to the House Chamber.

Standing with union leaders and home care workers in the PA Capitol Rotunda, Rep. Jessica Benham lays out her plan to fix the problem of poor wages and unfair labor practices hurting home care workers across the commonwealth.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a Joint Informational Meeting of the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections to discuss Adult Use Cannabis.

Rep. Rick Krajewski speaks during a Joint Informational Meeting of the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections to discuss Adult Use Cannabis.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a Joint Informational Meeting of the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections to discuss Adult Use Cannabis.

Rep. Kyle Donahue attends a Joint Informational Meeting of the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections to discuss Adult Use Cannabis.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a Joint Informational Meeting of the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections to discuss Adult Use Cannabis.

PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton unveils legislation at a Capitol news conference that would improve access to the polls for lawfully registered Pennsylvania voters.

Rep. Aerion Abney joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to urge support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Jessica Benham spoke alongside social worker advocates about upcoming legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

PA House Majority Health Committee Chairman, Rep. Dan Frankel, joins colleagues in urging support for legislation that would improve the lives and working conditions of social workers in the Commonwealth from increasing the state's minimum wage to improve the licensing process for these workers.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to push support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Steve Malagari joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to push support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Arvind Venkat joins colleagues and advocates in urging support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Patty Kim joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to encourage support for legislation that will help social workers, like her bill to raise the state's minimum wage.

As a social worker advocate, Rep. Justin Fleming joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to push support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Christina Sappey joins several colleagues and advocates in urging support for legislation that will help social workers and many more across the Commonwealth.

PA House Majority Caucus Chairman, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, spoke during a social workers rally, urging fellow lawmakers to support legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage, improving licensing process, and recognizing March as Social Workers Month.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke during a social workers rally, urging fellow lawmakers to support legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage, improving licensing process, and recognizing March as Social Workers Month.

Rep. Heather Boyd joins social workers and advocates at the State Capitol to push support for legislation that will help social workers by raising the state's minimum wage and improving the licensing process for social workers.

Rep. Tarik Khan spoke during a social workers rally, urging fellow lawmakers to support legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage, improving licensing process, and recognizing March as Social Workers Month.

Rep. Steve Samuelson welcomes the Kutztown University Social Work Department to the state Capitol.

House Majority Whip Rep. Dan Miller spoke alongside advocates of the juvenile justice system in regard to his legislation, House Bill 1381, which includes recommendations on how to address juveniles when they commit a crime.

Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Youth Safety Caucus, Rep. Melissa Shusterman spoke alongside advocates of the juvenile justice system in regard to H.B. 1381, which would help reform the way we process and charge children when a crime is committed.

Rep. Manny Guzman welcomes students from Alvernia College to the state Capitol.

At a Capitol rally with the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association, PA House Human Services Committee Chairman Rep. Stephen Kinsey highlights the challenges facing direct care providers, including low wages and a lack of staffing.

House Majority Whip Rep. Dan Miller, a long time champion for disability and mental health issues, participates in a Capitol rally to support direct care providers across the commonwealth.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman welcomes student athletes from the Conestoga High School Boys Soccer Team.

PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Morgan Cephas joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Gina Curry joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Aerion Abney joins his colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Dan Frankel joins his colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Mandy Steele joins her colleagues on the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to discuss the release of the “MOMNIBUS” package of bills to help address the maternal mortality crisis.

Rep. Pat Harkins speaks during a press conference where AFL-CIO and House members rally for the PA Senate to pass Public Sector Employee OSHA protections.

Rep. Chris Rabb says taxes are too high for most working and poor people and taxes are unfairly low for the very richest people so it's incumbent upon lawmakers to fix this tax injustice so that everyone in the commonwealth is being taxed fairly.

Rep. Donna Bullock, the Majority Chair of the PA House Children & Youth Committee, speaks during a voting meeting.

A bill introduced by Rep. Rick Krajewski, that would protect the rights of children of incarcerated parents, was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House Children & Youth Committee.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman discusses a bicameral legislative package that would prohibit the use of dangerous chemicals from being used in foods produced and sold in Pennsylvania.

Chairman Rob Matzie, at a voting meeting of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, approves legislation to create a community solar program; legislation to protect minors using social media; and resolutions on data privacy and safe digging.

Rep. Brian Munroe speaks about his legislation that passed in the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee that would require a juvenile 16 years of age or under to get parental permission to sign up for social media.

Chairman Rob Matzie, at a voting meeting of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, approves legislation to create a community solar program; legislation to protect minors using social media; and resolutions on data privacy and safe digging.

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El welcomes high school students from Ephrata High School who were at the Capitol lobbying for LGBTQ rights.

Rep. Joe Ciresi speaks during a PA Arts Advocacy Day gathering.

The PA House of Representatives welcomes its newest member, Rep. Jim Prokopiak.

The House Transportation Committee, led by Majority Chair Ed Neilson, held a meeting to vote on two pieces of legislation that are vital to Pennsylvania’s transportation sector.

Rep. Kyle Mullins speaks during a House Transportation Committee voting meeting to discuss his House Resolution 322, which would encourage Congress to allow people aged 18-20 with a Commercial Driver’s License to participate in interstate commerce activities.

Rep. Perry Warren attends a House Transportation Committee voting meeting on legislation that is vital to Pennsylvania’s transportation sector.

Rep. Joe McAndrew attends a House Transportation Committee voting meeting on legislation that is vital to Pennsylvania’s transportation sector.

Rep. Peter Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, was presented with the Friend of Penn State Legislative Award during PSU's Capitol Day in Harrisburg.

Majority Chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Rep. Patty Kim emphasizes the vital care that Adult Day Services provide to older Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Lisa Borowski speaks during a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee informational meeting on the vital care that Adult Day Services provide to older Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Darisha Parker speaks during a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee informational meeting on the vital care that Adult Day Services provide to older Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Brian Munroe welcomes the Middle School students in the Tamanend Music Ensemble to the state Capitol.

PA House Human Services Committee Majority Chairman Rep. Stephen Kinsey joins advocates and stakeholders at the state Capitol to call attention to the vital role that public transportation, especially SEPTA, plays in the lives of Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks at a rally to demand adequate funding for public transportation across the commonwealth.

Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Tarik Khan stand with activists to demand adequate funding for public transportation across the commonwealth.

Reps. Justin Fleming and Dave Madsen welcome the Central Dauphin East Cheer Team to the House Chamber in recognition of their 1st place finish at the UCA High School National Championships.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler visits Moon Area School District for a discussion of her Solar for Schools legislation.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press event to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's Energy Plan to create jobs and lower costs for Pennsylvanians.

Rep. Regina Young presents a check for $425,000 to Colwyn Borough for Walnut Street sanitary sewer improvements.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler speaks to students at Central Cambria School District about the benefits of her Solar for Schools legislation.

Rep. Steve Samuelson, the Majority Chairman of the House Finance Commitee, hosts a public hearing to discuss HB 1958 and HB 2085.

Rep. Justin Fleming speaks at a Public Hearing of the House Finance Commitee to discuss HB 1958 and HB 2085.

Rep. Paul Friel comments during a Public Hearing of the House Finance Commitee to discuss HB 1958 and HB 2085.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz attends a Public Hearing of the House Finance Commitee to discuss HB 1958 and HB 2085.

Rep. Arvind Venkat meets with constituents to learn more about issues affecting the Summer Seat community, as well as provide assistance with state services.

Rep. Kyle Donahue speaks on Governor Josh Shapiro's plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower utility bills for Pennsylvania households, and take real action to address carbon pollution, at an Energy Plan Press Conference.

Speaker McClinton receives special recognition from the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women for her leadership throughout the Commonwealth, her district, and PASSi as a former Board member.

Speaker McClinton delivers a keynote speech at the Penn Asian Senior Services Women's History Month event to celebrate the accomplishments of local women leaders.

Rep. Jared Solomon speaks at the Penn Asian Senior Services Women's History Month event to celebrate the accomplishments of local women leaders.

Rep. Regina Young presents a check for $400,000 to Tinicum Township leaders for the replacement of the Jansen Avenue water main as part the Commonwealth Financing Authority's H2O PA Program, Small Water and Sewer Program, a division of the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Reps. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Joanna McClinton attend an event to highlight the CROWN Act and the creation of the Pennsylvania CROWN Act Coalition.

Rep. Aerion Abney speaks at an event to discuss the CROWN Act and the creation of the Pennsylvania CROWN Act Coalition.

Speaker Joanna McClinton discusses new efforts to address maternal health issues and improve care for mothers and children, especially among people of color.

Rep. Lindsay Powell discusses new efforts to address maternal health issues and improve care for mothers and children, especially among people of color.

Rep. Chris Pielli speaks at a press event at West Chester University to highlight how Governor Josh Shapiro's Higher Education Blueprint will spur economic growth and workforce development.

Rep. Frank Burns, the Majority Chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee, speaks during a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Dan Frankel, the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, speaks during a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski attends a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Arvind Venkat attends a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Nancy Guenst attends a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Steve Malagari attends a joint informational meeting with the Health and Professional Licensure Committees to discuss health care access.

Rep. Aerion Abney hosts a landlord and tenant legal rights panel discussion at Tripoli Street Community Center.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Majority Chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, hosts an Informational Meeting on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

Rep. Mary Isaacson attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee Informational Meeting on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

Rep. Lisa Borowski attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee Informational Meeting on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and in recognition of Read Across America, Rep. Joanna McClinton, the PA Speaker of the House, reads to students at Greater Hope Christian Academy in Philadelphia.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Majority Chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, hosts a public hearing to gather information on House Bill 491, an Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Rep. Regina Young speaks at a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee public hearing to discuss her House Bill 491, an Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Rep. Pat Gallagher attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee public hearing to gather information on House Bill 491, an Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Rep. Danilo Burgos attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee public hearing to gather information on House Bill 491, an Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Rep. Mary Isaacson attends a House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee public hearing to gather information on House Bill 491, an Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks at a news conference regarding legislation that would update state insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.

Rep. Pat Gallagher speaks at a news conference regarding legislation that would update state insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.

Rep. Perry Warren speaks at a news conference regarding legislation that would update state insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.

Rep. Steve Malagari speaks with a doctor about legislation that would update state insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.

Rep. Tim Briggs, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a committee hearing.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a House Judiciary Committee Hearing.