New state Representative and longtime PASNAP ally Tarik Khan says he'll care for his constituents the way he cares for his patients

(May 08, 2023)

New state Representative and longtime PASNAP ally Tarik Khan says he'll care for his constituents the way he cares for his patients Read more

 

Khan Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

(May 04, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined health and human services organizations from across the state to rally for funding for direct support professionals. These providers give essential care to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities but get paid very little making it hard to find and retain people in this profession. Read more

 

Khan Supports Changes for Nurse Practitioners

(May 04, 2023)

Nurse practitioner and Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined a rally of nurse practitioners to push for S.B. 25, which Khan says will expand the role of nurse practitioners and help fill the healthcare gap in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Khan Welcomes the New Asian American Caucus

(May 02, 2023)

Vice Chair of the new Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan welcomes the new caucus and is hopeful for the future with the diverse representation in the state House. Khan and his colleagues will continue to fight for AAPI voices across Pennsylvania to make sure their voices are heard. Read more

 

Updates from Harrisburg & around the district!

(Apr 27, 2023)

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Khan Leads the House in Prayer

(Apr 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan opened the House Session with a prayer for peace and unity, calling for the prosperity for people of all backgrounds, letting the commonwealth be a beacon of light for everyone. Read more

 

State Rep. Tarik Khan holds open house

(Apr 24, 2023)

State Rep. Tarik Khan opens his office to constituents for a meet and greet Read more

 

Pa. bill mitigates medical debt

(Apr 18, 2023)

According to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans owe more than $195 billion in medical debt; 16 million owe at least $1,000 and 3 million owe $10,000 or more. Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcies and, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it is more than half of all debt recorded on consumer credit reports. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: DEI in the Building and Construction Trades Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Organizations that serve as sponsors or intermediaries of Registered Apprenticeship and/or Pre-Apprenticeship in the building and construction trades. Use : To develop diverse talent pipelines and reach underrepresented populations within the building and construction trades. Funds : $1 million in total program funding. Application Deadline : April 26, 2023 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Program (Funding Source: State, Federal, & Private Funding) Who May Apply : Private companies. Use : To develop innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across a variety of modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Funds : Varies by award. Application Deadline : April 30, 2023 More Information : Click on https://www.penndot.pa.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/p3forpa/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Youth Reentry Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Read more

 

Roundtable Examines Importance of Direct Support Professionals

(Apr 13, 2023)

“As we learned… ensuring our government enables direct support professionals to earn a living wage should be our No. 1 objective in helping these professionals continue to provide the care we know is essential, not only to people with disabilities but also to their community," Khan said. Read more

 

Roundtable examines importance of direct support professionals

(Apr 11, 2023)

“Direct support professionals provide a critical service to our communities,” said state Rep. Tarik Khan, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Philadelphia. “As we learned today, ensuring our government enables direct support professionals to earn a living wage should be our No. 1 objective in helping these professionals continue to provide the care we know is essential, not only to people with disabilities but also to their community.” Read more

 

PA Forms First-Ever Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Apr 10, 2023)

Pennsylvania Jewish legislators and their allies are coming together to fight antisemitism and other forms of hate. Read more

 

Khan Fights for Commonsense Gun Laws

(Mar 31, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan alongside members of the Philadelphia House Delegation and other local advocacy groups came together to support commonsense gun legislation. Read more

 

Pa. House committee advances bill requiring informed consent for certain medical exams

(Mar 30, 2023)

State Rep. Tarik Khan argues that the fact that patients are still receiving invasion medical procedures without their consent is horrifying. Read more

 

Khan Rallies for Gun Safety with CeaseFirePA

(Mar 24, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined several of his legislative colleagues to rally with CeaseFirePA for commonsense gun safety measures. Far too many lives are lost each year from gun violence and Pennsylvania’s long overdue for commonsense gun safety laws. Read more

 

Khan Helps Stock Trout in Wissahickon Creek

(Mar 24, 2023)

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks millions of #trout in rivers and streams across the Commonwealth. This year Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan got a chance to help them stock Wissahickon Creek with #BrownTrout and #RainbowTrout. Interested in fishing this year? Trout season starts at 8 am on April 1st! Look here for more information: www.fishandboat.com Read more

 

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Mar 23, 2023)

HARRISBURG, March 21 – State. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Berks, announced Tuesday the formation of Pennsylvania’s first ever Jewish Legislative Caucus. “Representing the community that suffered the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history, I have seen that protecting the needs of vulnerable groups can’t be incidental – we need to create spaces where we can make them the focus,” said Frankel, whose district includes the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and the site of the 2018 attack on three congregations in the Tree of Life building. Schwank added, “It's important to have a caucus that is vocal and stands against hatred and hate-based violence, not just against Jewish Pennsylvanians, but Pennsylvanians of all faiths. I'm looking forward to taking an active role with this caucus, working with my fellow members and connecting with Jewish communities throughout the commonwealth." The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus will work to incorporate the perspectives and needs of Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities in legislation passed by the General Assembly. This includes: Speaking out against antisemitism and other forms of intolerance and standing for a Commonwealth that is welcoming to all. Working to protect the civil rights of all Pennsylvanians. Modernizing Pennsylvania’s laws to address the growing threat of Read more

 

We got new rules, I count ‘em! Shred Event! Open House!

(Mar 21, 2023)

Dear Neighbors,In the next several weeks in Harrisburg, we will discuss how best to spend state and federal tax dollars with our annual budget hearing. In fact, today I am sitting in on the appropriations committee hearing for the Department of Education where Secretary Mumin is being questioned about making the needed repairs and investments into our schools. I will also be following hearings on health, housing, and aging services extra closely. Read more

 

Putting People over Partisanship

(Mar 13, 2023)

There is a time and place for partisanship. Sometimes important bills need to get pushed through the legislature because they won’t get passed any other way. And seeing a politician (or a party that is not sharing your values) get what they have coming to them, can be entertaining and satisfying. But when partisanship becomes the norm in government, our democracy becomes disjointed, disengaging, and corrodes. Read more

 

Woodmere Art Museum gets $750,000 state grant for Chestnut Hill expansion

(Mar 13, 2023)

Woodmere hosts a variety of cultural events, including art exhibits, jazz and classical music concerts, painting and watercolor classes, lectures, and film screenings. The museum operates out of a stone mansion at 9201 Germantown Ave. with nine galleries and sculptures on its front lawn. Read more