Growth isn’t simply physical. It’s mental. It’s emotional. It’s logical. It’s essential. We must always be willing to learn, willing to improve ourselves. That goes for the individual and for the collective. It’s crucial for our society, for our country. Read more
Proposed in late May and officially filed this week, H.B. 2586 would give local governments and authorities the ability to delay the expiration of existing permits issued before a disaster declaration took effect. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 10 – The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded two Montgomery County programs a total of $247,007 to meet the needs of Montgomery County children and parents affected by domestic violence, substance abuse and crime. Family Services of Montgomery County, in partnership with the Montgomery County Reentry Initiative, was awarded $147,010 in Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program funding to expand the Positive Parenting Program helping parents who are recently released from incarceration. Montgomery County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Mission Kids program will receive $99,997 to continue family advocacy work, particularly to accompany children to medical evaluations court appearances. “In addition to providing direct support to returning parents, this money also supports a key position at Mission Kids,” said state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery. “With the increased demands for these services, Mission Kids needs a family advocate who can appropriately support the needs of our communities.” "In my role as a state representative – specifically with regard to my position on the Children and Youth Committee – and most importantly in my role as a parent, the safety and wellness of children and families will always be my top priority,” said state Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery. “That is why I am grateful for this opportunity to improve Read more
Black Lives Matter. Black Americans Matter. Black Children Matter. Black Ideas Matter. Black Opinions Matter. Read more
From COVID-19 exposure at the Capitol to a senseless killing in Minnesota, and passing a stop-gap budget, it's been a tough week. Read more
This news today means we’re on the right path. If we refrain from rushing too quickly into life from our not-so-distant memories, and instead embrace the cautious approach to the new world, our society can emerge this better than when we went into it. Read more
This week, Governor Wolf reminded all of us why it is so important to “stay the course,” Attorney General Shapiro announced he’s taking a look into issues at nursing homes, and hospitals in our area began receiving a new drug to help combat COVID-19. Read more
“With the inescapable economic hardships that have accompanied this coronavirus pandemic, it’s critical that we do whatever we can to keep families in their homes and local businesses alive,” Sanchez said. “So many have been furloughed or have lost jobs entirely, and we’re all being instructed to stay home and stay safe. To do so, we need the assurance of a place to call home.” Read more
I know this is hard, but as we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I cannot stress enough that now, more than ever, we must comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s science-driven mandate to stay home and safe. This is the only way that we can beat this. Read more
I know this is hard and not how we envisioned an ideal spring, but we must stay the course. We have to work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read more
This “Plan for Pennsylvania” remains a work in progress and, as the Governor has stated again and again, will be data-driven. Read more
As another week has passed, I have rounded up another batch of news stories and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it continues to prove useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more
Another week, another roundup of news and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it proves useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more
I am reaching out a little earlier in my email this week in order to get you additional news and information, some of which is outside of the scope of COVID-19. Read more
Here is another week’s roundup of news and information regarding COVID-19 that has come out since my last email. I hope it proves useful to try to put everything in one place for you to sift through at your convenience. Read more
As we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I wanted to round up some of the news and information from today I hope you find useful. And, while our office is closed to foot traffic, we are still here to help you as best we can. Contact my office by phone at (215) 517-6800 or by email at RepSanchez@pahouse.net. Read more
As we work together to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I wanted to round up some of the news and information from today you hopefully find useful. Read more
Cash customers should NOT stop at tollbooths; they’ll be invoiced by mail starting at 8 p.m. March 16. Read more
Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. Read more
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