WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 26): Montco Goes GREEN & Progress on Policing Reforms

(Jun 26, 2020)

At midnight last night, Montgomery County officially moved from YELLOW to GREEN in our phased reopening. Read more

 

Hanbidge legislation seeks to permanently improve remote meetings during emergency declarations

(Jun 22, 2020)

One bill would add public participation requirements when municipal officials meet remotely, and the other bill would suspend time frames for consideration of applications filed with municipal boards and commissions during emergency or disaster declarations. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 19): Happy Juneteenth!

(Jun 18, 2020)

News from the Supreme Court, updates on police reform, and a move toward "green phase" in my latest email. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 12): H.R. 836 & Child Abuse Resources

(Jun 12, 2020)

Also, guides to talking to children about race and racism, plus a salute to our local graduates. Read more

 

Hanbidge: H.R. 836 could have devastating effects for Pennsylvanians

(Jun 10, 2020)

Broad reopenings, or reopenings that are not structured around ongoing social distancing, universal masking and other public health guidance, would likely result in a spike of cases and new stay-at-home and closure orders. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 5): Stay-at-Home Orders Lifted & Honoring the Death of George Floyd

(Jun 05, 2020)

I, like many of you, have been absolutely consumed by the news unfolding over the last week since the horrible footage of George Floyd’s murder took over our airwaves and newsfeeds. Read more

 

We must rise to meet this moment. We must not lose sight of the real and necessary pursuit of justice and change.

(Jun 02, 2020)

I, like many of you, have been absolutely consumed by the news unfolding over the last week since the horrible footage of George Floyd’s murder took over our airwaves and newsfeeds. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 29): Primary Election Updates & MontCo headed to YELLOW

(May 29, 2020)

Last Friday, Governor Wolf announced that Montgomery County will be moving to the Yellow Phase of reopening next Friday, June 5. Read more

 

Enough political theater; it’s time to work for the people

(May 29, 2020)

Now, more than ever, is the time to come together and pass legislation that seeks to protect our frontline and essential workers, pay them fairly, assist those struggling without employment, health care or child care, and, above all, keep our citizens safe. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 22): Real Estate Back to Business & Protecting our Nursing Homes

(May 22, 2020)

Over the past several weeks, my office staff and I have heard from dozens of real estate agents anxious to get back to work, confident that their job can be done safely, and concerned for potential sellers and buyers stuck in financially precarious situations as they were unable to move forward with transactions. Read more

 

Hanbidge legislation to provide relief for feed sellers, livestock producers

(May 18, 2020)

“Livestock producers spend countless hours breeding, raising and feeding animals to ensure that food products so many of us take for granted are available each day,” Hanbidge said. “Many of these producers, along with those who supply them with feed for their livestock, are faced with a financial dilemma because, while their income may have slowed down or been cut off altogether during these difficult times, their operational costs have remained the same.” Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 15): Pandemic Election Plan & Emergency Assistance for Low-Income Families

(May 15, 2020)

Earlier this week, the Department of Health began distributing the investigational antiviral medication, remdesivir, to treat COVID-19 patients across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Rabb, Hanbidge resolution calls for electric vehicle impact study in Pa.

(May 12, 2020)

“Before we move forward with any such legislation,” said Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, “it is vital that we fully understand the impact that electric vehicles have on our state. That is why Rep. Rabb and I, along with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, are seeking quick action on these studies. Electric vehicles are here to stay, and we need to find out exactly what that means for Pennsylvania.” Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 8): COVID-19 Update & Honoring Our Frontline Workers

(May 08, 2020)

As we enter our third month under stay-at-home orders, it is critically important that we continue following the data and ensuring the news we are consuming is from trusted sources. Read more

 

Hanbidge sponsors legislation to honor frontline and essential workers

(May 07, 2020)

“Frontline workers have continued to perform their duties – often with limited protective gear – through long hours, daunting stressors and at great risk to their health and the health of their families,” Hanbidge said. “They do this so our great commonwealth can continue to function from the comfort and safety of our homes." Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 1): Tips for Navigating Unemployment and Staying #MontcoStrong

(May 01, 2020)

I hope this new month finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy at home. I know this is an immensely frustrating and anxiety-provoking time for many, but I hope you and your family are finding ways to embrace this new normal. Read more

 

Malagari and Hanbidge honor WNPV’s 60th anniversary, mark its closing

(Apr 28, 2020)

“After almost 60 years of conducting the vital service of sharing the voices and views of our local community, it’s sad to contemplate WNPV’s final broadcast,” Hanbidge said. “I’ll especially miss the emphasis the station placed on local and state politics and news. I wish all those associated with the station good fortune in their future endeavors and thank them for all they’ve done for the community.” Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 24): COVID-19 update: A plan in place to reopen PA

(Apr 24, 2020)

This week, Governor Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s plan to reopen our commonwealth beginning on Friday, May 8. Reopening businesses will happen strategically – region by region – to prevent an overwhelming surge in cases of COVID-19. Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 17): COVID-19 update: We are flattening the curve!

(Apr 17, 2020)

This week, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine reported that Pennsylvania has been successful at significantly flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases. The fatality rate for COVID-19 in the commonwealth is currently 2.2%. Original modeling showed likely infections of about 60,000 by mid-April – before we started flattening the curve. We currently have 29,441 confirmed cases. Read more

 

Resolution by Hanbidge, Hohenstein urges U.S. Congress to act on legislation to cover hearing aid costs

(Apr 15, 2020)

“With hearing aids ranging in cost from $1,000 to $4,000, it is crucial that action is taken on behalf of all who suffer from hearing loss by mitigating the exorbitant cost of hearing aids,” Hanbidge said. “That is especially true for older Pennsylvanians living on a fixed income. This resolution hopefully compels Congress to take the appropriate action of expanding Medicare coverage to include hearing aids.” Read more

 

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 26): Montco Goes GREEN & Progress on Policing Reforms
Jun 26, 2020

Hanbidge legislation seeks to permanently improve remote meetings during emergency declarations
Jun 22, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 19): Happy Juneteenth!
Jun 18, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 12): H.R. 836 & Child Abuse Resources
Jun 12, 2020

Hanbidge: H.R. 836 could have devastating effects for Pennsylvanians
Jun 10, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 5): Stay-at-Home Orders Lifted & Honoring the Death of George Floyd
Jun 05, 2020

We must rise to meet this moment. We must not lose sight of the real and necessary pursuit of justice and change.
Jun 02, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 29): Primary Election Updates & MontCo headed to YELLOW
May 29, 2020

Enough political theater; it’s time to work for the people
May 29, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 22): Real Estate Back to Business & Protecting our Nursing Homes
May 22, 2020

Hanbidge legislation to provide relief for feed sellers, livestock producers
May 18, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 15): Pandemic Election Plan & Emergency Assistance for Low-Income Families
May 15, 2020

Rabb, Hanbidge resolution calls for electric vehicle impact study in Pa.
May 12, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 8): COVID-19 Update & Honoring Our Frontline Workers
May 08, 2020

Hanbidge sponsors legislation to honor frontline and essential workers
May 07, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 1): Tips for Navigating Unemployment and Staying #MontcoStrong
May 01, 2020

Malagari and Hanbidge honor WNPV’s 60th anniversary, mark its closing
Apr 28, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 24): COVID-19 update: A plan in place to reopen PA
Apr 24, 2020

WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 17): COVID-19 update: We are flattening the curve!
Apr 17, 2020

Resolution by Hanbidge, Hohenstein urges U.S. Congress to act on legislation to cover hearing aid costs
Apr 15, 2020