Frankel: More than $860,000 secured for District 23 school safety

(Dec 03, 2024)

“Even as we work toward a world where children can learn without fear of gun violence, we must also do everything we can to make sure educational settings are as secure as possible,” Frankel said. "Thanks to this new funding, our schools will have the resources needed to maintain the security equipment, personnel, training, mental health supports and other elements that go into building a safe and supportive learning environment.” Read more

 

Krajewski, Frankel plan to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, prioritizing public health, community repair

(Dec 02, 2024)

“We have a moral obligation to not only legalize but also to work to repair the damage caused by decades of marijuana arrests,” Frankel said, noting that many states’ newly legal markets have struggled due to poor regulation and legal attacks from out-of-state cannabis corporations. “Our bill will deliver a market that protects the public health, benefits our taxpayers and uplifts those communities that were disproportionately harmed by prohibition policies.” Read more

 

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(Nov 22, 2024)

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Frankel: Nearly $11.3 million secured for multiple District 23 projects including Tree of Life renovations

(Nov 01, 2024)

“These dollars show our commonwealth’s commitment to the historic Tree of Life project,” said Frankel. “I am proud to help ensure that the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in America will stand as a monument to tolerance, education and resilience.” Read more

 

Frankel: Nearly $900,000 secured for District 23 renovation projects

(Oct 23, 2024)

These grants will not only strengthen our shared community infrastructure but also support the rich diversity that makes our corner of Pittsburgh such a special place to live,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Through this funding, we will help foster a more secure, inclusive and thriving environment for all. Read more

 

Frankel: Nearly $70 million secured for two water line projects

(Oct 16, 2024)

“Our state constitution guarantees the right to clean drinking water, but lead service lines that can leach toxins into our water system threaten that right and pose serious health risks,” Frankel said. “The new funding will allow the water authority to replace more than 1,000 lead service lines to ensure that clean, healthy drinking water is not just a right but a reality for these residents.” Read more

 

Frankel celebrates House passage of his bill to prohibit health insurance coverage caps, urges state Senate to act swiftly

(Oct 09, 2024)

“No family should be forced to choose between life-saving treatment and financial ruin because their insurance arbitrarily cuts them off when they need it most,” said Frankel. “By passing House Bill 2562, we are taking a stand to ensure that Pennsylvanians are protected, no matter what happens in Washington or the courts.” Read more

 

PA Safe Caucus praises governor’s relaunch of Office of Gun Violence Prevention

(Sep 10, 2024)

“Pennsylvanians are wondering if they will be safe at a concert or a grocery store or their house of faith, or if their children might encounter an unsecured firearm at a friend’s house or will one day hide under a desk while a school shooter thunders down the hallway,” said House PA Safe Caucus Co-chair Dan Frankel. “I’m proud to partner with a governor who doesn’t find any of that OK and doesn’t think we are powerless to stop it.” Read more

 

Allegheny House Dems welcome $4.1 million to repair Pittsburgh schools

(Sep 10, 2024)

School districts across Allegheny County awarded a total of $10.6 million in funding Read more

 
 

Frankel: Auditor General’s report on pharmacy benefit managers misses mark

(Aug 28, 2024)

“I’m embarrassed for the auditor general, but he’s not the first person to struggle to understand our health care system. It’s far too complicated, and these massive companies intentionally use that fact to fleece health care consumers," Frankel said.“Those of us working on this issue understand that spread pricing is a specific way that pharmacy benefit managers make money – by collecting the difference between how much they pay for drugs and how much they charge. Our Department of Human Services banned spread pricing in Medical Assistance years ago, and it is prohibited in contracts." Read more

 

Back to School, Protecting Workers from Captive Audience Meetings and Community Events

(Aug 23, 2024)

Plus, Congrats to the Murray Avenue Starbucks workers for unionizing! Read more

 

Pittsburgh BDS Efforts Won’t Bring Peace, Right to Repair Electronics and Community Events

(Aug 16, 2024)

Plus, learn how to get a Pittsburgh Penguins library card! Read more

 

Legislation Passed by the House Democrats, Voting for College Students in Pennsylvania and Community Events

(Aug 09, 2024)

Learn how House Democrats are delivering for the people of Pennsylvania! Read more

 

Fight with Light, Community Events and Resources

(Aug 02, 2024)

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Jewish Legislative Caucus issues statement condemning vandalism of Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

(Jul 29, 2024)

“Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is not only an antisemitic attack on pillars of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, but an attack on the values of tolerance, respect and community that we as Pittsburghers hold dear,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Hate has no place in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, and we must stand together to denounce such acts of intolerance.” Read more

 

Frankel and Costa issue statement on graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill

(Jul 29, 2024)

“Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is an attack on the values of tolerance, respect and community that we as Pittsburghers hold dear,” said Rep. Frankel. “Hate has no place in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, and we must stand together to denounce such acts of intolerance.” Read more

 

PA Turnpike Warns of Text Scam, Rally to Protect Workers from Secondhand Smoke & Community Events

(Jul 19, 2024)

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Frankel: More than $860,000 secured for District 23 school safety
Dec 03, 2024

Krajewski, Frankel plan to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, prioritizing public health, community repair
Dec 02, 2024

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events, and More!
Nov 22, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $11.3 million secured for multiple District 23 projects including Tree of Life renovations
Nov 01, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $900,000 secured for District 23 renovation projects
Oct 23, 2024

Frankel: Nearly $70 million secured for two water line projects
Oct 16, 2024

Frankel celebrates House passage of his bill to prohibit health insurance coverage caps, urges state Senate to act swiftly
Oct 09, 2024

PA Safe Caucus praises governor’s relaunch of Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Sep 10, 2024

Allegheny House Dems welcome $4.1 million to repair Pittsburgh schools
Sep 10, 2024

Status Update on Gun Reform Legislation in the General Assembly and Casino Workers Need Smoking Reform Now!
Sep 06, 2024

Prohibiting Limits on Heath Care Access and Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor's Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Misses Mark
Aug 30, 2024

Frankel: Auditor General’s report on pharmacy benefit managers misses mark
Aug 28, 2024

Back to School, Protecting Workers from Captive Audience Meetings and Community Events
Aug 23, 2024

Pittsburgh BDS Efforts Won’t Bring Peace, Right to Repair Electronics and Community Events
Aug 16, 2024

Legislation Passed by the House Democrats, Voting for College Students in Pennsylvania and Community Events
Aug 09, 2024

Fight with Light, Community Events and Resources
Aug 02, 2024

Jewish Legislative Caucus issues statement condemning vandalism of Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Jul 29, 2024

Frankel and Costa issue statement on graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill
Jul 29, 2024

Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Open for Applications, Exempting Reparations to Holocaust Victims from Personal Income Tax, and Community Events
Jul 26, 2024

PA Turnpike Warns of Text Scam, Rally to Protect Workers from Secondhand Smoke & Community Events
Jul 19, 2024