State Rep. Mary Isaacson, D-Phila., secured Cultural and Historical Support grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to 14 organizations in her legislative district that have committed to preserving Philadelphia’s rich and unique history. “In our history is the lessons and triumphs that carve out our identity and shape our narrative,” Isaacson said. “I’m thrilled to fight for these important museums and historical societies that help preserve our history and guide us through the future.” The organizations receiving funding are: American Philosophical Society – $33,879. Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust – $4,000. Christ Church Preservation – $7,632. Historic Philadelphia – $30,646. Independence Seaport Museum – $33,879. Museum of the American Revolution – $33,879. National Constitution Center – $33,879. National Liberty Museum – $32,982. Philadelphia Fire Dept. Historical Corporation – $4,000. Philadelphia Society for Preservation of Landmarks – $15,580. Science History Institute - $33,979. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia – $13,252. The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia – $5,978. The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History – $33,879. The goal of the Cultural and Historical Support Grant program is to strengthen Pennsylvania’s museum community Read more
PA state Rep. Mary Isaacson joins House and Senate colleagues to acknowledge the progress made in the 2 years since the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Act went into effect. With I-95 running through Isaacson’s district in Philadelphia and the waterfront bordering it in the east, she knows the importance of proper funding to keep people, goods and services moving. Read more
Since elected, I have fought for students in Pennsylvania. They should not be priced out of pursuing a degree or higher education. We need to do everything we can to ensure that Pennsylvanians who want to attend school can - and that their futures are not hindered with burdensome debt because they did. I am honored to be chosen for this role and thankful to Speaker McClinton for choosing me to be a part of this important agency. Read more
Studying the transportation challenges faced by many cities and boroughs across the commonwealth, Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson and the House Democratic Policy Committee tour State Street and some of its businesses in Media, Pa. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson stands with Moms Demand Action as they call on the state Senate to bring commonsense gun laws to a vote. The House already passed bipartisan gun safety bills that include universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, but the Senate has refused to take any action on either measure. Read more
"Thus, we are here trying to figure it out, so that we can make sure we are educating our children and not losing another generation," Isaacson said. Read more
As a member of the House Education Committee, Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson knows the challenges that public schools across the Commonwealth face due to an outdated, unfair funding plan. Isaacson is working with the Basic Education Funding Commission to propose a new education funding formula to give ALL school districts the resources they need to give young Pennsylvanians the educational opportunities guaranteed in our state’s Constitution. Read more
PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Regional Policing Assistance Program Who May Apply: Applicants for the Regional Policing Assistance Program may be any municipality – a city, borough, township, home-rule municipality, or county. Applicants may also be a public or quasi-public body, or its representative, duly authorized to act on behalf of one or more municipalities. All applications must be accompanied by fully executed Articles of Agreement or an Intergovernmental Agreement that establishes a Regional Police Department. Use: Funding will support efforts in establishing or expanding regional police departments that would improve the following: uniformity and consistency of enforcement across municipalities; recruitment; distribution and deployment of police personnel; training and personnel efficiency; career enhancement opportunities; enhanced professionalism; and reduction of costs. Funds: A total of approximately $1,000,000 in federal funds is being announced to support this initiative. Applicants may apply for up to $150,000 for the formation of a new regional police department or up to $50,000 for the expansion of an existing regional police department by adding a chartered municipality(ies). Application Deadline: September 6, 2023 More information: PCCD Website Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Legal Standing Video Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson and her colleagues in the House Majority Policy Committee set out across the Commonwealth on a weeklong tour of public schools. Their goal is to bring awareness to the funding disparities that still exist among public school districts and find solutions to ensure every child in the state has access to a quality, public education. Read more
“Putting restrictions on any sort of funding from the state- where we should be making these investments in our institutions- is not what our role in government is. They’re premier universities, and we are very lucky to have them in our communities being a workforce as well as an education force and setting Pennsylvania aside as a place of excellent higher learning,” said Rep. Mary Isaacson (D-Philadelphia). “We can have our debates about different issues, but we certainly shouldn't be dictating to higher education institutions what they should and should not be doing,” Isaacson added. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson highlights some of the big wins in this year's state budget agreement. Read more
According to the bill, a scrap processor or recycling facility operator who fails to collect the information required … is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $5,000. Read more
"One of the unfortunate things is it's very easy to steal one of these converters out from a car without even having to break into the car," the lawmaker said. "It's problems in parking lots and in individual communities and neighborhoods, right on the streets." Read more
Car owners should not have to foot the bill for someone stealing from them, and for many households, the cost of replacing a stolen catalytic converter is burdensome,” Isaacson said. “For many Pennsylvanians, their car is a part of their livelihood. This legislation provides several important deterrents to ensure that consumers in the commonwealth have the highest level of protection from theft. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson shares her disappointment in a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that would allow business owners to discriminate against and refuse to serve members of the LGBTQ+ community. Isaacson says now it is more important than ever for her colleagues in the state legislature to pass the #PAFairnessAct Read more
“Car owners should not have to foot the bill for someone stealing from them, and for many households, the cost of replacing a stolen catalytic converter is burdensome,” Isaacson said. “For many Pennsylvanians, their car is a part of their livelihood. This legislation provides several important deterrents to ensure that consumers in the commonwealth have the highest level of protection from theft.” Read more
Advancements in education funding, dual enrollment, and protection of personal property, but still no budget agreement. Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson brings us up to speed on this week’s developments at the state Capitol. Read more
House Bill 1408 would enact PlanCon 2.0, legislation that was recommended by the Pennsylvania Public School Building Construction and Reconstruction Advisory Committee, and has not been invested in since 2016. It is a reimbursement program for school construction. Read more
“Community college is an affordable path to a great future,” Isaacson said. “We need to embrace community college students by ensuring that they have every opportunity to transfer to a four-year college or university with ease.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mary Isaacson provides updates on progress made toward a state budget agreement and highlights a few other achievements in the House this week. Read more
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