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“The institutions that bring neighbors together—places of worship, community centers and service organizations—should never have to choose between their mission and basic security,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “It’s in all of our interests to keep these locations protected.” Read more
“By working with organizations from a variety of perspectives, we were able to craft legislation that addresses these modern threats and helps build trust in law enforcement, while also safeguarding First Amendment rights,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “That careful coalition-building has produced bills that confront the problem of hate crimes without creating unintended consequences.” Read more
Anti Hate Crimes Bills & Fairness Act in Committee, CeaseFire PA “Champions of Peace” Event, CMU Robotics Innovation Center & Community Events Read more
AI in Healthcare Hearing, plus community events! Read more
Touring the Children's Home of Pittsburgh, speaking at the PA Chamber's Inaugural Policy Summit & community events Read more
Protecting Journalists and a Free Press, Ice in Our Communities & Community Events Read more
Governor Shapiro’s new budget pitch, Calling on Senate Republicans to pass a bill to legalize cannabis, Cell phone-free learning in PA & Community events Read more
“Currently, we have products flooding our communities that are insufficiently regulated, both in their content and their packaging, and there’s nothing we can do about it,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “Once the Senate sends us a bill, we can negotiate a regulatory framework that puts Pennsylvania back in the driver’s seat.” Read more
“Gov. Shapiro is listening to the people of Pennsylvania, who have watched state after state move toward a living wage for workers and end the failed policy of cannabis prohibition,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, whose legalization legislation with state Rep. Rick Krajewski passed last year. “Hopefully, my colleagues on the Senate side were listening.” Read more
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Ensuring families have access to vaccines AND accurate information, State funding for projects in our neighborhoods and more! Read more
“Robert Kennedy Jr.’s continued campaign to undermine evidence-backed public health policies is reckless, dangerous and directly puts Pennsylvanians in harm’s way. Cloaking long-discredited misinformation in the language of ‘health’ does not make it true, and it does not make it safe," state Rep. Dan Frankel said. Read more
“Maintaining sidewalks isn’t easy or cheap in our climate, but it’s crucial to ensuring that pedestrians can safely access all that our communities have to offer,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “This state funding will be well spent, helping to connect people, neighborhoods and organizations.” Read more
Standing with Pittsburgh’s Immigrant Communities, Ryan’s Law: Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis and more Read more
The end of the Post-Gazette, Blocking irresponsible gun owners from having concealed carry permits, & more Read more
Productive week to finish out 2025, Reclassifying Cannabis, and Holiday Wishes Read more
“I am thrilled that President Trump moved forward with former President Biden’s efforts to reschedule cannabis. This long-overdue shift will finally allow Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis operators to exist and grow with some of the same advantages afforded to every other industry,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Patients, providers, and small businesses have been navigating an impossible legal landscape for years, and today marks real progress toward a rational, science-based federal policy.” Read more
“Whether it’s modernizing emergency services, updating infrastructure or expanding programs for people with disabilities, these projects are about making our communities safer, healthier, and more connected," state Rep. Dan Frankel said. "A more inclusive space benefits us all." Read more
PRT Update on Bus-only Lane on Fifth Avenue in Oakland & Community Events Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 12 — The Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation announced today that Allegheny County is receiving $7.3 million in grants to support various programs aiding crime victims and community safety. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. “These grants will aid our county and justice system in numerous ways—from helping victims navigate the courts to treating addictions to preventing child abuse,” said state Rep. Aerion Abney, chair of the delegation. “On behalf of our Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation, I’m grateful to PCCD for the work they do to ensure this critical funding comes to our county.” The following grants were awarded to organizations in Allegheny County: $500,000 to Allegheny-Singer Research Institute for a program for post-incarcerated patients with a stimulant-use disorder. $487,424 to Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction for an initiative for treatment placement. $500,000 to Passages to Recovery Inc. for peer-advocacy support. $500,000 to Unity Recovery for peer-led re-entry support. $50,000 to A Child’s Place for citizens advisory and police liaison services. $49,757 to UPMC-Children’s Hospital for a public campaign on child abuse prevention. $53,139 to Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburg for victims’ rights programs and services. $80,392 to Read more
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