State lawmakers take legislative aim to honor Muslim and Jewish Pennsylvanians

(Mar 14, 2024)

HARRISBURG, March 14 – A diverse group of lawmakers proudly joined together today to unveil legislation honoring the heritage and contributions of Jewish and Muslim Pennsylvanians. “Growing up as a Muslim kid in a Jewish neighborhood with a Catholic mom, I saw every day how diversity makes us stronger, better and more empathetic,” said state Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., lead sponsor of the resolution to designate July 2024 as Muslim Heritage Month. “To paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi, ‘different religions are beautiful flowers from the same garden,’ and are equally true and majestic. Today’s resolutions are about celebrating these two equally beautiful and magnificent faiths.” The Muslim American Heritage Month measure will be introduced alongside of a resolution by state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, to designate May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month . “These two great faiths and cultures helped shape the world, and they also help shape almost every community in this commonwealth,” Frankel said. “At a time when conflict abroad has Jewish and Muslim Pennsylvanians feeling vulnerable, it’s more important than ever to create space for cultural education and appreciation.” Khan and Frankel were joined by several colleagues in the introduction of the two pieces of legislation: Reps. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton; Matt Gergely, D-Allegheny; Jose Read more

 

Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa.

(Feb 27, 2024)

Reps. Bellmon and Frankel spoke at a press conference with Lt. Governor Davis pushing for state budget funding to address gun violence. Read more

 

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Joins Gun Safety Advocates, Family Members of Gun Violence Victims to Call for Investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention

(Feb 27, 2024)

Reps. Bellmon and Frankel joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and gun violence prevention advocates to call for investment in a state office of Gun Violence Prevention. Read more

 

Speaking with Squirrel Hill AARP, NTSB Meeting on Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse and more!

(Feb 23, 2024)

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Frankel, Salisbury issue statements after NTSB meeting to determine probable cause of Fern Hollow Bridge collapse

(Feb 21, 2024)

“We used up all of our luck when no lives were lost in that catastrophic collapse,” Frankel said. “We have to learn every single thing we can from it, and use government cooperation, regulation and funding to make sure that we never again need luck to keep our residents safe as they travel our roads and bridges." Read more

 

Talking with residents; watch for my newsletter; check out these community events!

(Feb 16, 2024)

Talking with residents; watch for my newsletter; check out these community events! Read more

 

Budget address; decriminalizing adult use cannabis; ensuring air travel safety -- and more !

(Feb 09, 2024)

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Frankel applauds governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal

(Feb 06, 2024)

“This budget aligns with the commonwealth that I know – compassionate, innovative, and ambitious,” Frankel said. Read more

 

Frankel: More than $450,000 awarded for District 23 traffic improvements

(Jan 30, 2024)

“Replacing outdated signal technology with modern, state-of-the-art equipment reduces congestion and improves intersection safety,” Frankel said. “I’m grateful to PennDOT and our area partners who worked with us to secure this funding, which will help keep pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists safer and traffic flowing more smoothly.” Read more

 

Frankel hails Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights

(Jan 30, 2024)

"In the opinion released yesterday, justices on our highest state court told the world what the vast majority of Pennsylvanians know in their hearts: that the right to make decisions for your own pregnancy should be yours alone,” Frankel said. Read more

 

Frankel: Carnegie Mellon University awarded $40,000 ‘It’s On Us’ grant

(Jan 23, 2024)

“Your college years should be a time of growth, learning and self-discovery, but too many young people throughout history have instead found themselves feeling unsafe and found their school environments to be unequipped to deal with threats and attacks on campus,” Frankel said. “This grant is part of a focused effort – at the state level and at CMU – to provide the safest possible campus environment, ensure that a system of reporting is in place when incidents do occur and promote a culture of reporting where students feel safe to speak out.” Read more

 

Commonsense gun safety measures advance; celebrating Act 32 and Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program now open!

(Jan 19, 2024)

A recap of everything that happened in Harrisburg this week and upcoming community events! Read more

 

Frankel: $300,000 awarded to improve District 23 attractions, community centers

(Jan 16, 2024)

“The new grants will fund renovations to places we go to meet up with friends, to worship, to learn and to enjoy nature and the arts,” Frankel said. “These are investments in the places we hold dear, and I want to thank CFA and our community partners who helped secure the funding for these improvements.” Read more

 
 

Frankel: Nearly $80,000 awarded to combat campus hunger

(Jan 11, 2024)

“Student hunger isn’t just a K-12 issue – it affects college campuses, as well, making it difficult for students to learn, keep part-time jobs, buy textbooks and even stay enrolled in classes,” Frankel said. “Those problems only grew worse during the pandemic. Hunger should never stand in the way of a student’s dreams. This new funding should help ensure greater access to nutrition for students throughout our region so they can be free to learn and focus on their future.” Read more

 

Rep. Dan Frankel's 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Rep. Dan Frankel's 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar Read more

 

Allegheny County lawmakers: more than $575,000 awarded to improve stormwater management

(Jan 05, 2024)

“A resident’s access to essential services like water and stormwater management should not depend on their community’s median income,” Frankel said. “This DEP grant will further Upstream Pittsburgh’s project to bring more equitable stormwater management to the region.” Read more

 

Cutting ties with Real Alternatives; annual mail-in ballot list; events around the community!

(Jan 05, 2024)

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State lawmakers take legislative aim to honor Muslim and Jewish Pennsylvanians
Mar 14, 2024

House committees meet to discuss health care access, community events, and voting resources to prepare for the Primary Election
Mar 08, 2024

Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa.
Feb 27, 2024

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Joins Gun Safety Advocates, Family Members of Gun Violence Victims to Call for Investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Feb 27, 2024

Speaking with Squirrel Hill AARP, NTSB Meeting on Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse and more!
Feb 23, 2024

Frankel, Salisbury issue statements after NTSB meeting to determine probable cause of Fern Hollow Bridge collapse
Feb 21, 2024

Talking with residents; watch for my newsletter; check out these community events!
Feb 16, 2024

Budget address; decriminalizing adult use cannabis; ensuring air travel safety -- and more !
Feb 09, 2024

Frankel applauds governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal
Feb 06, 2024

Frankel: More than $450,000 awarded for District 23 traffic improvements
Jan 30, 2024

Frankel hails Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights
Jan 30, 2024

Tackling secondhand smoke; CMU awarded $40,000 ‘It’s On Us’ grant; free lead paint testing and more!
Jan 26, 2024

Frankel: Carnegie Mellon University awarded $40,000 ‘It’s On Us’ grant
Jan 23, 2024

Commonsense gun safety measures advance; celebrating Act 32 and Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program now open!
Jan 19, 2024

Frankel: $300,000 awarded to improve District 23 attractions, community centers
Jan 16, 2024

State Grant Funding for Stormwater Management and Student Hunger; MLK Day events - and more!
Jan 12, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $80,000 awarded to combat campus hunger
Jan 11, 2024

Rep. Dan Frankel's 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

Allegheny County lawmakers: more than $575,000 awarded to improve stormwater management
Jan 05, 2024

Cutting ties with Real Alternatives; annual mail-in ballot list; events around the community!
Jan 05, 2024