Last week, the PA House passed a budget for the Commonwealth. It had been sent to the Senate after the first version was passed by the House in early June. After it was sent back to the Senate, it took until June 30 to have them send their version back to the House for concurrence. Read more
Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery said he is thrilled to support the grand opening of the Visiting Nurse Association Family Health Center at North Hills, a significant development in bringing back accessible health care services for all ages to the North Hills community and beyond. Read more
“The constitutional amendment process really should not be taken lightly,” said Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, the bill’s prime sponsor, and “should seek to maximize voter participation and should not be done by a handful of voters.” Read more
As we recognize Pride Month, elected legislators are reminded that it is our duty to create laws and regulations to help, not hurt, our commonwealth. Read more
“This new work truck will help carry out jobs like snow removal and critical infrastructure repairs, ensuring these projects go smoothly and quickly," Sanchez said. Read more
It was an honor to have been a part of the Ribbon Cutting of the new Schaffer Center, Salem Adult Citizens Center in Abington, along with colleagues from local, county, state, and federal government. Read more
“The pandemic exposed some of the state’s most serious problems, including a lack of affordable housing and a lack of proper funding for numerous human services that are supposed to serve as safety nets on Pennsylvania’s worst days,” said Rep. Ben Sanchez, who co-hosted the event. “Fortunately, in Montgomery County we saw dedicated organizations, like Family Promise, help ensure that homelessness and hunger are rare and brief for many families and children.” Read more
LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians deserve equal protections against harassment and discrimination. Read more
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passed four bills aimed at preventing gun violence. One of the bills approved Wednesday would require firearm owners to report the loss or theft of guns. Read more
“My legislation simply aims to modernize the home care industry’s hiring process and have a further reach when attracting quality care providers,” Sanchez said. Read more
As you may have heard, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction that overturns the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a pill used for decades to safely manage miscarriages and provide medication abortions. Read more
With Good Friday, Easter and Passover happening this weekend, please note that my district office will be closed on Friday, April 7. Read more
Budget season began this month with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address. He outlined what he would like to see included in the state’s spending plan this year Read more
“I’m grateful for this significant investment that will enhance our area’s agritourism industry and traffic safety. Grant programs like these ensure major projects can be completed without entirely depending on local dollars,” Sanchez said. Read more
Please note that my Abington office will be closed for in-person services due to construction from March 13 - 17. Read more
The House reconvened for a special session this week to consider legislation that would reform the statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse. Read more
Within this email, we will very soon get to the important business of our Commonwealth and community. But first, I want to say something really important. And, please, imagine me saying it very loudly... Read more
We’re very sorry for any issues our unexpected and temporary office closure has caused this week due to a power outage at our district office. Read more
On Tuesday, Jan. 2, I once again took the oath of office to begin my third term as state representative and advocate for our community in our state legislature. Read more
ABINGTON, Jan. 9 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, today announced that the local conservation group Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership has been awarded $175,000 in state funding. This award will benefit the ongoing and comprehensive Alverthorpe Park stream restoration project, in cooperation with Abington Township. The grant comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and will go toward installing stormwater management measures. This grant will help by intercepting an existing stormwater pipe which directly discharges 21 acres of uncontrolled stormwater runoff to Alverthorpe Lake. The funding will be used to retrofit a parking lot, installing and directing stormwater runoff into a subsurface infiltration basin. The project will manage and clean runoff before slowly releasing it to the lake, reducing runoff volume and velocity and resulting in cooler water temperatures. “Managing stormwater runoff has been a long-time endeavor at Alverthorpe Park, and it’s largely made possible thanks to grants like this,” Sanchez said. “Updating stormwater management means that the park will have a long-reaching impact, as it also protects the park’s sports fields, nearby roadways and local biodiversity. I’m happy to help bring this funding home to keep the Alverthorpe Park project moving and benefit Abington residents.” "This support is Read more
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