Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster attended a ceremony at the Capitol honoring EMS workers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Read more
Materials from a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing held in the Capitol and co-chaired by State Rep. Joe Webster. Read more
While mitigation efforts remain in place, we continue to adjust based on the science and data. And we continue to seek relief for people and businesses who have been most affected by the coronavirus. In this week’s email, I highlight the Lost Wages Assistance program and the news that restaurants will soon be upgrading indoor dining capacity to 50% occupancy. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster voted against legislation that would create unnecessary barriers and limit the ability of Pennsylvanians to cast their ballot safely in the November election. Read more
Weekly email also includes an update on legislative activity now that we've returned to session. Read more
My early fall 2020 newsletter features some of the latest news and updates from around the 150th and the entire state. Here is the digital version. Read more
WEST NORRITON, Aug. 26 – State Reps. Joe Webster and Tim Briggs announced that Norristown Area School District has been awarded two grants to improve educational services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is among 220 local education agencies statewide awarded grants aimed at improving educational services for approximately 180,000 students at schools designated for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act authorizes governors to determine the educational use of Governor's Emergency Education Relief Funds. Norristown Area School District was awarded $185,789 for Norristown Area High School and $17,987 for Roosevelt Alternative School. “This funding is an investment in making sure all children are receiving the education they deserve during this public health emergency. I’m pleased to see this critical funding awarded, and I applaud Norristown Area School District for everything it is doing to support students in difficult circumstances,” said Webster, D-Montgomery. Briggs, D-Montgomery, added: “All schools need our support during this pandemic, but some already had extra challenges on their plates. This funding provides an additional boost for schools that need it the most.” Grants were calculated based on elements of the federal Title I, Part A formula, including the Read more
Updates on small business relief and mail-in voting in my weekly email. Read more
In this week’s email, I want to highlight last week’s “Free from Hate” event with state and local leaders held right here in Montgomery County. Also, because this pandemic is nothing if not relentless – and that’s BEFORE we address the recent storms – I thought it was a good idea to talk about dealing with stress and provide some resources that might be helpful. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster says we demand that Black Lives Matter. This extends beyond policing reform and applies to any situation in which Americans, specifically Americans of color, are discriminately impacted by policy and legislation: intentionally or not. There is no time for diversion & deliberate misinformation. It is time to recognize Black Lives Matter in all things, so all of Pennsylvania can move forward. Read more
JEFFERSONVILLE, Aug. 13 – State Reps. Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus; and Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, along with PLBC members state Reps. Margo Davidson, D-Delaware, and Patty Kim, D-Dauphin, today participated in a “Free from Hate” news conference led by PA Women Rise at the West Norriton Municipal Center. The group’s “Free from Hate” platform was centered around increased demands for the ousting of Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale for his comments earlier this summer referring to people involved in the Black Lives Matter movement as terrorists. To further amplify their demands, the state legislators unveiled Webster’s H.R. 920 , which would impeach Gale and which Webster introduced in response to the offensive statement. “In our quest to free our communities of hate, we must condemn actors like Commissioner Gale who used his official capacity to perpetuate hate by vilifying residents’ calls for equality and justice,” Kinsey said. “Instead of being an active agent of change in upholding those calls, Gale chose to side with the powers of oppression. His actions demonstrate his complacency with injustice, making him unfit to serve the public, and for that, Gale must be removed immediately.” Concurring with Kinsey, Webster acknowledged the solidarity among lawmakers and community members, and also Read more
School boards are being tasked with having to make difficult decisions this year based on everchanging information and guidance. Be active partners in your school community and district. Together, we will get through this. Read more
It was nasty out there yesterday because of Tropical Storm Isaias. I hope you were able to stay safe and avoid property damage. But know that help is available if necessary. If you’re not already, follow the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety for the latest info on the storm and storm recovery. Additionally, in this week’s email, I wanted to highlight voting and the U.S. Census. I hope you find this information useful! Read more
I would encourage everyone to participate if you have not already done so. The process is safe. The answers are secure. And the funding that our communities depend on is determined by everyone’s participation. Read more
This COVID-19 pandemic has put a financial strain on so many and getting the funds together for monthly rent or mortgage payments is proving difficult for a lot of residents. Help is available through the federal CARES Act, and this town hall detailed how to access that help and, hopefully, answered questions folks had about the process. Read more
Last week, I presented a virtual town hall on the small business grant program. Tonight, starting at 5 p.m., you can join me and a special guest as we discuss the new rent/mortgage relief program. Details on how to join are below, followed by more details on the hazard pay grant program. I hope you find this information useful! Read more
Among the ways we get through this COVID-19 pandemic together is by taking advantage of help when it is available. My weekly email highlights two such opportunities I am presenting – with partners – via virtual town halls. One is this evening. The other is next week. Join us! Read more
“Above-and-beyond effort deserves above-and-beyond recognition -- and above-and-beyond compensation.” Read more
The coronavirus-adjusted personal income tax deadline is TOMORROW. Plus, my weekly email has the latest on what to expect with schools this fall, as well as guidelines for enjoying summer activities during the pandemic. Read more
Today, state Reps. Stephen Kinsey, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, condemned Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale for calling those involved in the Black Lives Matter movement terrorists. Read more
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