March 16 update: Stay Informed about Help that is Available

(Mar 16, 2021)

Disaster loans, reduced restrictions (coming soon) for PA businesses, tuition assistance, my next virtual town hall, and other helpful info can be found in this week's email. Read more

 

Hospitality Industry Recovery Program application window opens Friday

(Mar 10, 2021)

The application window for the #MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program opens THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12. Read more

 

March 9 update: Important date for business relief; COVID-19 vaccination updates

(Mar 09, 2021)

Plus a call to #RaiseTheWage, a date to save, and a virtual art exhibit you don't want to miss. Read more

 

Webster Discusses the Need to Raise the Minimum Wage

(Mar 04, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster addressed the rising cost of living and the stagnant minimum wage by pointing out, "Instead of talking about workers, we talk about jobs. Instead of protecting wages, we protect tax rates on major corporations." Read more

 

March 2 update: Revised COVID-19 Mitigation Restrictions

(Mar 02, 2021)

Also in the email, a thank-you to town hall participants, a diaper drive, story time, Women's History Month, and much more! Read more

 

Webster Participates In Read Across America

(Mar 02, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster is joining teachers, parents, athletes, and many others to celebrate Read Across America day with a book called "Snake Alley Band." Read more

 

Webster Discusses Making Higher Education Affordable

(Mar 01, 2021)

During a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster had the opportunity to talk with the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges about ways to help those schools offer students a meaningful degree without worrying about accruing substantial debt. Read more

 

Making American History and Honoring Black Legacies

(Feb 26, 2021)

Special guests will include Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Phila., and Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila.; Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr.; and Dr. Janine Darby, president of the local Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. Read more

 

Webster Addresses Health Issues Related To Water Quality

(Feb 25, 2021)

At a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster asked Department of Health acting Secretary Alison Beam what the state is doing to address health issues related to Pennsylvania's varying water quality. Read more

 

Webster: How does Agriculture solve big issues with small programs?

(Feb 25, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster asked Secretary Russell Redding how small programs help solve the big, complex issues surrounding climate change and sustainable agriculture during Wednesday's House Appropriations budget hearing with the Department of Agriculture. Read more

 

WATCH: Rep. Webster hosts ‘Making American History and Honoring Black Legacies’ virtual town hall

(Feb 25, 2021)

The discussion and interviews were led by students from Norristown Area, Methacton, Spring-Ford and Perkiomen Valley high schools. Read more

 

Feb. 23 update: Two days until Virtual Town Hall; Somber COVID-19 milestone

(Feb 23, 2021)

Weekly e-newsletter also includes updates from PennDOT, Gov. Wolf, budget hearings, and more. Read more

 

Webster: PA Must Modernize Our Technology

(Feb 18, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster says to provide good government services, Pennsylvania must modernize the Department of State's technology. One of the necessary improvements involves the methodology around legislative redistricting. During a House budget hearing, he asked Acting Secretary of the Commonweath Veronica Degraffenreid if her budget proposal includes those needed improvements. Read more

 

Feb. 17 update: Asking crucial questions about PA’s fiscal future

(Feb 17, 2021)

Weekly email also includes a salute to real-life superhero volunteers, as well as a warning for the approaching winter storm. Read more

 

Webster: What are PA's financial benefits of minimum wage increase, adult-use cannabis and RGGI?

(Feb 17, 2021)

During a recent Appropriations Committee state budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster asked Revenue Secretary C. Daniel Hassell when Pennsylvania would see financial benefits if it raises the minimum wage, legalizes adult-use cannabis and implements the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Read more

 

Feb. 10 update: Honoring Black Legacies; COVID-19 Relief; Print Your Tax Forms

(Feb 10, 2021)

S.B. 109 is a great step forward to assisting people, families and local businesses, as it will help restaurants, schools, employers, tenants and landlords. However, more is needed, including a minimum wage hike, ensuring safe working conditions and guaranteed paid sick leave. Read more

 

Webster Reacts to Gov.’s Budget Proposal

(Feb 04, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster is excited about Gov. Tom Wolf's budget address. He says it's all about equity for our children in education and for the working class and our economy. Read more

 

Feb. 3 update: My reaction to Gov. Wolf’s budget address

(Feb 03, 2021)

My weekly email also provides information and updates on unemployment compensation fraud, COVID-19 and vaccines, a recent storm emergency, and more. Read more

 

Jan. 26 update: UC and COVID-19 vaccine updates; plus news on election law, recycling efforts, and property tax/rent relief

(Jan 26, 2021)

If you were among the nearly 100 folks who joined last night’s virtual town hall on election infrastructure and law in Pennsylvania, I hope you enjoyed it and found the conversation informative. Read more

 

Virtual Town Hall: Pennsylvania’s Election Infrastructure and Law

(Jan 26, 2021)

Watch the replay of an online forum on Pennsylvania's election infrastructure and law, ft. Sec. Kathy Boockvar. Read more

 

March 16 update: Stay Informed about Help that is Available
Mar 16, 2021

Hospitality Industry Recovery Program application window opens Friday
Mar 10, 2021

March 9 update: Important date for business relief; COVID-19 vaccination updates
Mar 09, 2021

Webster Discusses the Need to Raise the Minimum Wage
Mar 04, 2021

March 2 update: Revised COVID-19 Mitigation Restrictions
Mar 02, 2021

Webster Participates In Read Across America
Mar 02, 2021

Webster Discusses Making Higher Education Affordable
Mar 01, 2021

Making American History and Honoring Black Legacies
Feb 26, 2021

Webster Addresses Health Issues Related To Water Quality
Feb 25, 2021

Webster: How does Agriculture solve big issues with small programs?
Feb 25, 2021

WATCH: Rep. Webster hosts ‘Making American History and Honoring Black Legacies’ virtual town hall
Feb 25, 2021

Feb. 23 update: Two days until Virtual Town Hall; Somber COVID-19 milestone
Feb 23, 2021

Webster: PA Must Modernize Our Technology
Feb 18, 2021

Feb. 17 update: Asking crucial questions about PA’s fiscal future
Feb 17, 2021

Webster: What are PA's financial benefits of minimum wage increase, adult-use cannabis and RGGI?
Feb 17, 2021

Feb. 10 update: Honoring Black Legacies; COVID-19 Relief; Print Your Tax Forms
Feb 10, 2021

Webster Reacts to Gov.’s Budget Proposal
Feb 04, 2021

Feb. 3 update: My reaction to Gov. Wolf’s budget address
Feb 03, 2021

Jan. 26 update: UC and COVID-19 vaccine updates; plus news on election law, recycling efforts, and property tax/rent relief
Jan 26, 2021

Virtual Town Hall: Pennsylvania’s Election Infrastructure and Law
Jan 26, 2021