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ROCKLEDGE, Aug. 19 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez today announced that Rockledge Borough has been awarded $77,189 through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to support the repaving of two heavily traveled streets in the borough. The project will repave Loney Street from Thompson to the dead end and Burke Street from Thompson to South Central, two streets identified as being among the borough’s most pressing roadway needs. “Safe, well-maintained roads are essential to our communities,” Sanchez said. “This investment will help Rockledge Borough address infrastructure needs on streets that residents use every day. I’m pleased to support this funding and help bring state resources back to our local communities.” The project was developed in consultation with Rockledge Borough’s Department of Public Works and borough engineer. The funding comes through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, which provides grants for priority transportation investments across Pennsylvania. The program is designed to help municipalities and other eligible entities improve transportation assets, enhance communities and pedestrian safety, and support transit revitalization. The grant is part of a statewide investment announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which includes $54 million for 50 highway, bridge, aviation, port, bicycle and pedestrian projects Read more
Budget topic breakdown, PECO advisory, Montco Delegation Statement and more... Read more
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Special honors at home and at the Capitol, Pride Month, FIFA traffic links, and more... Read more
Memorial Day Weekend, Thanks for coming to the Senior Fair and more... Read more
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New Building for Upper Dublin, Grant funds, FAFSA, Primary Day and more... Read more
Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Southeast Delegation today wrote to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to express their strong opposition to proposed gas and electric rate hikes by PECO, according to state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, the delegation chair. Read more
State Reps. Steve Malagari and Ben Sanchez, both D-Montgomery, worked to secure $250,000 in state funding to Hedwig House to support their work in Montgomery County. The grant comes from the Department of Human Services. Hedwig House has provided essential mental health programs in Montgomery County since 1975. Read more
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HARRISBURG, March 10 – Today, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted to advance legislation aimed at strengthening civil rights protections, modernizing state law, and improving the fairness of Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. “As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to ensure our laws reflect both our shared values and the realities of today,” said House Judiciary Committee Chair Tim Briggs. “These bills address longstanding gaps in our statutes, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure our justice system treats people fairly while keeping Pennsylvanians safe.” House Bill 300 (Sponsored by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta) — Also known as the Fairness Act, this legislation would update Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in areas such as housing, education and public accommodations. “Pennsylvania is better when it’s fairer. That’s not a slogan, that’s who we are at our best. And right now, with hundreds of bills across this country targeting LGBTQ+ Americans just for being who they are, we have a chance to prove it by again passing the Fairness Act with bipartisan support,” Kenyatta said. “In Pennsylvania, every single person deserves to be safe — no matter who you love or who you are.” House Bill 632 (Sponsored by Rep. Ben Waxman) Read more
Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings, Clock Changes and Upcoming Events... Read more
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ABINGTON, Feb. 10 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez today announced more than $1 million in state funding for critical traffic safety and transportation improvements in Abington Township and Upper Dublin Township through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement Program. “These investments will make our roads and intersections safer and more accessible for everyone who uses them – drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and residents with disabilities,” Sanchez said. “I’m proud to see state funding being invested in our communities for projects that improve quality of life and reduce the risk of serious accidents.” Abington Township will receive $514,633 to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety at four high-traffic intersections: Easton Road and Fairhill Avenue, Easton Road and Parkdale Avenue, Edge Hill Road and Keith Road, and Jenkintown Road and Evergreen Road. The project includes the installation of high-visibility crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, ADA accessibility improvements and upgraded signage. Upper Dublin Township Municipal Authority will receive $500,000 to extend the Cross County Trail along Virginia Drive and Dreshertown Road and to widen the roadway from Susquehanna Road to the Beacon Hill Road/Bantry Drive signalized intersection, improving safety, mobility and connectivity for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Read more
Governor Shapiro's Budget Address, America's Most Wanted is Punxsutawney Phil and more... Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, chair of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission, said the commission met Tuesday morning and approved the independent audit of the General Assembly’s finances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Sanchez noted that the commission’s work helps improve transparency, allowing the public to see how the Legislature manages their tax dollars. “Pennsylvanians should have confidence in the financial reporting of their tax dollars,” Sanchez said. “This audit demonstrates that the General Assembly is careful with public funds and remains committed to openness and fiscal responsibility.” The audit, conducted by independent accounting firm Boyer & Ritter LLC, found a $307.5 million reserve across both chambers and all legislative agencies and departments at the close of the fiscal year. The LAAC oversees this annual financial statement audit, as required by Article VIII, Section 10 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. In addition to Sanchez, commission members include state Rep. Jim Struzzi, R-Indiana, state Sens. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery, and Chris Gebhard, R-Berks/Lancaster/Lebanon, and public members Peter Barsz, Ira Weiss, Mark Longietti, and Joshua Wilson. A copy of the audit, past audits and more information about the commission is available at Read more
State Rep. Tarik Khan, D–Philadelphia, joined by colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, today introduced a resolution urging Congress to withhold additional federal appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until meaningful accountability and safety reforms are enacted.The resolution comes in the wake of the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026, just weeks after another U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed during federal immigration enforcement operations in the same city. Read more
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