Swearing-in Day Update

(Dec 29, 2022)

Swearing-in Day Update Read more

 

Approaches to Childcare Reflect in Economy

(Dec 23, 2022)

Approaches to Childcare Reflect in Economy Read more

 

Toll Fellowship Update

(Dec 16, 2022)

Toll Fellowship Update Read more

 

Curbing Gun Violence through Legislative Action

(Dec 09, 2022)

Curbing Gun Violence through Legislative Action Read more

 

Reflecting on the 2021-2022 Legislative Session

(Dec 02, 2022)

Reflecting on the 2021-2022 Legislative Session Read more

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

(Nov 23, 2022)

Happy Thanksgiving! Read more

 

Ushering in a New Era

(Nov 18, 2022)

Ushering in a New Era Read more

 

Forging ahead to the 2023-2024 Legislative Session

(Nov 10, 2022)

Forging ahead to the 2023-2024 Legislative Session Read more

 

Voting Reminders and Heating Help

(Nov 04, 2022)

Voting Reminders and Heating Help Read more

 

Montgomery County House Dems Announce $3M in Funding for Mitzvah Circle

(Oct 31, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 31 – Pennsylvania House Democrats in Montgomery County presented a check for $3 million to Mitzvah Circle Foundation to expand its critical services delivering immediate needs to vulnerable families. In partnership with more than 300 local organizations, MCF provides donated and purchased goods such as clothing, shoes, diapers, toiletries, period supplies, housewares and more – including many items not covered by food stamps or other safety net programs – to individuals and families in need. Families who can’t obtain these critical items become entrenched deeper in crisis. By providing a full array of life's essentials, MCF helps families to begin to break the cycle of crisis and poverty. “Mitzvah Circle is honored to receive this funding. It allows us to continue serving the most vulnerable families in Montgomery County,” said Fran Held, founder and director of MCF. The Montgomery County legislators, including Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, Maria Collett, Art Haywood, Vincent Hughes and Katie Muth, as well as Reps. Matt Bradford, Tim Briggs, Joe Ciresi, Mary Jo Daley, Pam DeLissio, Nancy Guenst, Liz Hanbidge, Steve Malagari, Napoleon Nelson, Ben Sanchez, Melissa Shusterman, Greg Vitali, and Joe Webster, worked with the Wolf administration to help deliver the funds, which originate from American Rescue Plan Act funding. “Mitzvah Circle reaches into every corner of Montgomery County, and it Read more

 

Investments in Local Projects & Harrisburg Update

(Oct 28, 2022)

Investments in Local Projects & Harrisburg Update Read more

 

Montgomery County House Democrats Announce $5.75M for Child Advocacy Center

(Oct 28, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 28 – Pennsylvania House Democrats in Montgomery County are congratulating the Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County for being awarded $5.75 million to build its Child Advocacy and Training Center. In a joint letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, members of the Montgomery County House Democratic Delegation shared that “Child abuse is a growing public health crisis that requires urgent intervention and response. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue significantly, placing an intense strain on our community’s most vulnerable members. The child advocacy center model is an evidence-based approach that has been found to provide a faster healing process for the child, more fluid collaboration between all professionals, and more effective and streamlined investigations. By providing on-site medical and mental health services, the facility would also be removing barriers to make care more accessible and equitable, as well as improving overall physical and mental health outcomes for children and their caregivers.” The Montgomery County legislators, including Reps. Matt Bradford, Tim Briggs, Joe Ciresi, Mary Jo Daley, Pam DeLissio, Nancy Guenst, Liz Hanbidge, Steve Malagari, Napoleon Nelson, Ben Sanchez, Greg Vitali, and Joe Webster, worked with the Wolf administration to help deliver the funds, which originate from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program . Read more

 

Make a Plan to Vote Today

(Oct 21, 2022)

As the November 8th General Election draws closer, I wanted to share some important election related dates. It is my sincere hope that all of you who can vote, do vote. Read more

 

Adult Mental Health Update

(Oct 14, 2022)

Adult Mental Health Update Read more

 

Investing in Pennsylvania's Workforce

(Oct 07, 2022)

Investing in Pennsylvania's Workforce Read more

 

Seeking Volunteers for Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat!

(Sep 30, 2022)

I’ll start this week’s email with a special request. Representative Sanchez and I are hosting a Family Resource Fair & Trunk or Treat Event on October 15! Please consider signing up below if you want to be a part of our Trunk-Or-Treat Team. Read more

 

Update on Crucial Legislation

(Sep 23, 2022)

Update on Crucial Legislation Read more

 

Hanbidge applauds over $200,000 in grant awards to enhance outdoor recreation in Montgomery County

(Sep 21, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 21 – State Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, today announced the awarding of $206,669 in Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant funding to Lower Gwynedd and Whitpain Townships to enhance existing outdoor recreational space, and propel forward plans to redevelop community parks. The funding was made available through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and will be used to cover the costs of installing new energy efficient, solar LED lighting in the parking lot areas of Wentz Run Park in Whitpain Township, as well as creating a master plan to revitalize two township parks in Lower Gwynedd Township. Whitpain Township received $131,669 and Lower Gwynedd received $75,000 in this latest round of funding. “Providing safe, well-maintained outdoor recreational space is the keystone to a healthy, active community,” Hanbidge said. “These grant dollars will go toward ensuring Montgomery County continues upholding our excellent reputation of investing in our shared community space. “The exciting news that this funding will get us one step closer to two revitalized parks in Lower Gwynedd Township is a breath of fresh air. I applaud this funding and look forward to these envisioned projects becoming tangible, community-driven assets.” Lower Gwynedd Township Supervisor Danielle Duckett welcomed this influx in grant funding to rejuvenate two of the community parks. “Lower Gwynedd is thrilled to receive Read more

 

Visiting the Port of Philadelphia

(Sep 16, 2022)

Visiting the Port of Philadelphia Read more

 

A deep dive into SEPTA

(Sep 09, 2022)

This week, the Local Government and Transportation committees of the House met with major transportation servicers regarding how we move people and goods in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since I don’t serve on the Transportation Committee, this deep dive into infrastructure, public-private partnerships, economic development, and capital planning was highly interesting. On Wednesday, we traveled around Philadelphia aboard SEPTA trains, trolleys, and buses and visited the SEPTA command center to discuss transit-oriented development. Read more