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My legislation is progressing & updates from Harrisburg

(Jun 13, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

my Nurses Appreciation Month resolution passed unanimously out of the House Health Committee! As a working nurse, I know that nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. I introduced this legislation with Rep. Bridget Kosierowski and Rep. JoAnne Stehr to honor nurses across the Commonwealth by establishing May 2023 as "Nurses Appreciation Month!" Read more

 

PA House Passes Historic Life-Saving Gun Reform Measures

(Jun 13, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Our PA House majority took a significant step to deliver on life-saving gun reform. We passed H.B. 714, requiring ALL gun purchases to be processed through the background check system, not just handguns. And we passed H.B. 1018, the “red-flag law” empowering loved ones and law enforcement, with the approval of the court, to temporarily get guns out of the hands of people in crisis. Read more

 

New doc follows Philly nurse as he races to deliver expiring vaccines, and offers lessons for our new normal

(Jun 05, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Ready about how A 42-year old nurse, Khan would rush from his practice at the Abbottsford-Falls Health Center each evening to visit a handwritten list of people who couldn’t physically get to a clinic. Read more

 

We need to invest in schools and our children

(May 19, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

On Monday, May 15th, 2023, I walked across the magnificent, shining, wooden stage at the Kimmel Center to receive my Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. This occasion capped my career of education— the first half or so spent at Philadelphia public schools. As I’ve toured our local schools in the first few months in my new role as state Representative, it seems that little inside our schools has changed in the 30 years since I stood on the rubbery auditorium steps of Greenberg with my trumpet at my 8th grade graduation. The asbestos floor tiles, the rusty metal desks in the classroom that sound like Chewbacca roaring every time they were moved and the dreary cafeteria that seemed like no place you want to spend more time than absolutely necessary to eat your meal. Aside from being inadequate, we know our public schools can also be toxic. In April, CW Henry became the second Northwest Philadelphia public school to close in as many months due to unsafe asbestos conditions. While I lead efforts with state Representatives Kinsey, Fiedler, and Steele to address assessment, the notification, and remediation of unsafe asbestos conditions in our public schools, I am also working closely with state Senator Hughes to dramatically increase our investment in our public schools. In June we will work Read more

 

The Power of Diversity: AAPI 100

(May 17, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

City & State’s Power of Diversity: AAPI 100 identifies Asian American leaders from across the commonwealth – and how they are making a difference in politics, business, nonprofits, education and more. Read more

 

Khan works with Hughes to Prevent Identify Theft

(May 10, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan teams up with Pa. Senator Vincent Hughes to help their neighbors get rid of old documents and protect their identities. Khan says that identity theft is a constant threat but events like these can help people avoid the damages and inconvenience of having their identity stolen. Read more

 

1,000 cases supported!

(May 08, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

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Freshman Lawmakers

(May 08, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Watch Rep. Tarik Khan's freshman lawmaker interview with PCN. Read more

 

New state Representative and longtime PASNAP ally Tarik Khan says he'll care for his constituents the way he cares for his patients

(May 08, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

New state Representative and longtime PASNAP ally Tarik Khan says he'll care for his constituents the way he cares for his patients Read more

 

Khan Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

(May 04, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined health and human services organizations from across the state to rally for funding for direct support professionals. These providers give essential care to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities but get paid very little making it hard to find and retain people in this profession. Read more

 

Khan Supports Changes for Nurse Practitioners

(May 04, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Nurse practitioner and Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined a rally of nurse practitioners to push for S.B. 25, which Khan says will expand the role of nurse practitioners and help fill the healthcare gap in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Khan Welcomes the New Asian American Caucus

(May 02, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Vice Chair of the new Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan welcomes the new caucus and is hopeful for the future with the diverse representation in the state House. Khan and his colleagues will continue to fight for AAPI voices across Pennsylvania to make sure their voices are heard. Read more

 

Updates from Harrisburg & around the district!

(Apr 27, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Join us for a free shred event & more inside. Read more

 

Khan Leads the House in Prayer

(Apr 25, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan opened the House Session with a prayer for peace and unity, calling for the prosperity for people of all backgrounds, letting the commonwealth be a beacon of light for everyone. Read more

 

State Rep. Tarik Khan holds open house

(Apr 24, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

State Rep. Tarik Khan opens his office to constituents for a meet and greet Read more

 

Pa. bill mitigates medical debt

(Apr 18, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

According to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans owe more than $195 billion in medical debt; 16 million owe at least $1,000 and 3 million owe $10,000 or more. Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcies and, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it is more than half of all debt recorded on consumer credit reports. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: DEI in the Building and Construction Trades Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Organizations that serve as sponsors or intermediaries of Registered Apprenticeship and/or Pre-Apprenticeship in the building and construction trades. Use : To develop diverse talent pipelines and reach underrepresented populations within the building and construction trades. Funds : $1 million in total program funding. Application Deadline : April 26, 2023 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Program (Funding Source: State, Federal, & Private Funding) Who May Apply : Private companies. Use : To develop innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across a variety of modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Funds : Varies by award. Application Deadline : April 30, 2023 More Information : Click on https://www.penndot.pa.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/p3forpa/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Youth Reentry Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Read more

 

Roundtable Examines Importance of Direct Support Professionals

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

“As we learned… ensuring our government enables direct support professionals to earn a living wage should be our No. 1 objective in helping these professionals continue to provide the care we know is essential, not only to people with disabilities but also to their community," Khan said. Read more

 

Roundtable examines importance of direct support professionals

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

“Direct support professionals provide a critical service to our communities,” said state Rep. Tarik Khan, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Philadelphia. “As we learned today, ensuring our government enables direct support professionals to earn a living wage should be our No. 1 objective in helping these professionals continue to provide the care we know is essential, not only to people with disabilities but also to their community.” Read more

 

PA Forms First-Ever Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Apr 10, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pennsylvania Jewish legislators and their allies are coming together to fight antisemitism and other forms of hate. Read more

 

My legislation is progressing & updates from Harrisburg
Jun 13, 2023

PA House Passes Historic Life-Saving Gun Reform Measures
Jun 13, 2023

New doc follows Philly nurse as he races to deliver expiring vaccines, and offers lessons for our new normal
Jun 05, 2023

We need to invest in schools and our children
May 19, 2023

The Power of Diversity: AAPI 100
May 17, 2023

Khan works with Hughes to Prevent Identify Theft
May 10, 2023

1,000 cases supported!
May 08, 2023

Freshman Lawmakers
May 08, 2023

New state Representative and longtime PASNAP ally Tarik Khan says he'll care for his constituents the way he cares for his patients
May 08, 2023

Khan Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
May 04, 2023

Khan Supports Changes for Nurse Practitioners
May 04, 2023

Khan Welcomes the New Asian American Caucus
May 02, 2023

Updates from Harrisburg & around the district!
Apr 27, 2023

Khan Leads the House in Prayer
Apr 25, 2023

State Rep. Tarik Khan holds open house
Apr 24, 2023

Pa. bill mitigates medical debt
Apr 18, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

Roundtable Examines Importance of Direct Support Professionals
Apr 13, 2023

Roundtable examines importance of direct support professionals
Apr 11, 2023

PA Forms First-Ever Jewish Legislative Caucus
Apr 10, 2023