House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committe "Michael's Law" Hearing

The House Tourism & Economic Recreational Development Committe, Chaired by Rep. Mary Jo Daley, held a hearing a Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia about Rep. Tarik Khan's "Michael's Law" bill. This bill, which would require venues to waive admission fees for personal care attendants, was introduced honor of Michael Anderson, a Pennsylvania man with cerebral palsy, who was forced to pay a dual fee for entrance to a local museum because he required a paid personal-care aide to accompany him. Michael was one of the testifiers at this hearing.

Phila. House Delegation 2024-25 Budget Priorities

Philadelphia House Delegation leaders hold a press conference at City Hall in Philadelphia to respond to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal and discuss their priorities in the upcoming budget process.

April 11, 2023 - Importance of Direct Support Professionals

The House Majority Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion, hosted by state Rep. Tarik Khan, on the importance of ensuring direct support professionals can earn a living wage.