I am going to mainly focus on the educational aspects of the budget this week and will dive into some of the other areas in next week's email. Read more
As promised, I want to take some time to discuss with you what happened during the budget process and where we currently stand with the budget. Read more
Cerrato, who took over the 151st Legislative District from longtime Rep. Todd Stephens, said her bill focuses on the importance of helping families financially with home care services they provide to loved ones. Read more
My first Prime sponsored bill, H.B. 1218 (which I discussed last week) passed the House. Read more
Unfortunately, even though the House did our constitutional duty of drafting a budget in the first week of June, we have been left in a holding pattern due to the inability, or desire, of the Senate to get to work and send us a budget bill to be voted on. Read more
Nine in ten Americans believe the current wage is too low, and more than six in ten believe the wage should be $15. Read more
On Wednesday, I joined Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler in the Capitol Rotunda to call on my colleagues to fund school facilities in Pennsylvania. Read more
We passed our budget proposal amendment straight down party lines with a 102-101 vote. Read more
This month I dropped off our second load of donations to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation’s facility. Read more
I am excited to return home from another busy week of legislating in Harrisburg, where we voted on final passage of 18 bills. We were able to pass 17 of those with bipartisan support. Read more
State Rep. Ben Sanchez and I hosted a House Policy Committee hearing on supporting Pennsylvania's families last week. Read more
As promised, this week I want to discuss some of the advocacy meetings that I was a part of in Harrisburg during last week’s session, as well as a recap on some of our events with constituents back home. Read more
“Homelessness and its devastating aftereffects on families and children can no longer be overlooked,” said Rep. Melissa Cerrato, who co-hosted the event. “We know figures for children experiencing homelessness are under reported, so it’s promising to see the success of Family Promise, an organization that accepts and provides service to all people.” Read more
It was another jam-packed week of session with over 20 bills being passed through the House as well as three resolutions. Read more
It was a jam-packed week here in Harrisburg as we returned to session. Read more
Rep. Melissa Cerrato's print newsletter featuring information her district office, legislation, grants brought home and more. Read more
Last week I wrote to you discussing the crisis that we are facing based on the shortage of DSPs (Direct Service Professionals), the devastating effects that it has on our disability and aging communities, and the need to ensure that we are investing in these care providers to ensure that they can afford to be there when we need them most. This week I am bringing to you another area in crisis. Read more
Among the various meetings and hearings that I attended this week, there seemed to be a strong theme: caring for our most vulnerable, and those who care for them. Read more
Montgomery County elected officials state Rep. Melissa Cerrato, D-151st, and state Sen. Maria Collett, D-12th Dist., secured funds for the park’s development and construction of the Miracle League field. Read more
My district office will be closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 to allow my team time off to enjoy the holidays with loved ones. So, this seemed like the perfect week to do a quick first quarter wrap up. Read more
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