Kim receives Legislator of the Year Award from National Association of Social Workers

(Oct 24, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, today received the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter in recognition of her work as chair of the PA House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee and for her advocacy of legislation to improve state services and public programs. “The work that social workers do in Pennsylvania is important and lifesaving,” Kim said. “It is an honor to receive this award from a group of professionals that have devoted their lives to helping people.” Read more

 

Kim to hold senior health fall festival October 27

(Oct 23, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, will hold a free Senior Health Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in the courtyard of the Cumberland Court Apartments, 1111 Capital St. “I wanted to hold this fall festival to support our senior community,” Kim said. “My free senior fair will bring resources and services in one place so our community’s seniors and their caregivers can easily get their questions answered. I hope residents who need assistance can take advantage of this valuable community resource.” There will be over 20 different vendors at the fair, offering everything from refreshments and door prizes to blood pressure screenings, vision checks, stress management and fall risk assessments. Attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest fall sweater as there will be an ugly fall sweater contest. Kim and her staff will be present to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services. Inquiries can be directed to Kim’s office at (717) 303-3715 . Read more

 

Pardon Workshop

(Oct 16, 2023)

Pardon Workshop in the District Office Read more

 

Kim joins PennEnvironment to urge PA to pursue clean energy production

(Oct 11, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 11 – State Rep. Patty Kim joined representatives from PennEnvironment at a news conference at the state Capitol today marking the release of the organization’s new study ranking Pennsylvania 50th in the nation for percent growth in total solar, wind and geothermal generation since 2013. “If the environmental and weather disasters happening worldwide tell us anything, it’s that we must come together now to develop a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania,” Kim said. “Developing a clean energy economy is the best chance to avoid the full devastating impact of climate change. “The PA Legislature can play a key role in fostering a clean energy economy, but too many bills have been stalled in committee,” Kim said. “I’m calling on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to realize that time is running out fast. Our children’s and grandchildren’s lives depend on us passing smart, commonsense legislation quickly to turn the tide against the onslaught of climate change.” The study, “Renewables on the Rise 2023,” charts the growth of six key clean energy technologies in states over the past decade: solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. The report demonstrates that clean energy in the commonwealth is growing at a much slower rate than other states. Since 2013, Pennsylvania has seen a Read more

 

Kim praises M&T Bank’s $250,000 investment in Harrisburg University program to foster area entrepreneurs

(Oct 11, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 11 – A longtime advocate for supporting higher education in Central Pennsylvania, state Rep. Patty Kim today praised M&T Bank’s $250,000 investment in the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology at its award ceremony at Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. Kim said money will be used to foster entrepreneurship in Central Pennsylvania by helping CIE assist innovators in their entrepreneurial ventures through programming designed to provide infrastructure and access to resources for startups with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses. “The partnership between M&T Bank and CIE will provide a major investment in often-overlooked entrepreneurial talent pools -- minorities and women,” Kim said. “This money will help these groups get access to the critical resources they need for their businesses to thrive. Economic equity in Central Pennsylvania is the foundation for a thriving business economy and greater social equality in our region.” Read more

 

Representative Kim Applauds the Passing of ATV Legislation

(Oct 10, 2023)

We need the Senate to pass our bill to allow our 3rd class cities to create strong and enforceable ordinances to crack down on ATV/Dirt-bike riding on city streets. Read more

 

Indigenous Peoples Day is today

(Oct 09, 2023)

Today, we celebrate the Indigenous communities who have shared their wisdom and culture with the world for countless generations. I hope we can come together and continue to better recognize our Indigenous communities by recognizing and righting historical injustices, educating ourselves and serving our communities. Over this long weekend, I encourage you to reflect on the rights and contributions of Indigenous Peoples where you live. Read more

 

Festival de Salud De Otono Para Mayores

(Oct 05, 2023)

Senior Health Fall Festival Read more

 

Pardon Workshops

(Oct 05, 2023)

Pardon Workshops Read more

 

Rent Rebate Workshops

(Oct 05, 2023)

Rent Rebate Workshops Read more

 

Senior Health Fall Festival

(Oct 05, 2023)

Senior Health Fall Festival Read more

 

Senior Health and Resource Fair

(Oct 04, 2023)

Senior Health Fair Read more

 

Pa. bill would allow cities to crack down on illegal dirt bikes, ATVs

(Oct 04, 2023)

State legislators from Pennsylvania's urban areas – including Harrisburg – are hoping a bill that would allow cities to pass their own, stricter rules regarding dirt bikes and ATVs will help curb the problem of off-road vehicles ridden by thrill-seekers on city streets. Read more

 

September 2023

(Oct 01, 2023)

Business Meal – $241.25 - Staff Meeting; mid-year recap, planning for EOY 2023. District Office Utilities – $102.40 District Office Refuse - $18.41 Mailing - $218.54 Office Cleaning - $300.00 Read more

 

Democrats introduce legislative platform to support grandparents raising grandchildren

(Sep 26, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 26 – Pennsylvania House Aging and Older Adults Committee Majority Chair Patty Kim was joined by fellow Democratic state representatives and grandparents’ rights advocates in the Capitol on Tuesday to introduce a legislative platform to support grandparents and kin caregivers raising young relatives in Pennsylvania. “In Pennsylvania today, grandparents or other relatives are the primary caregivers for an estimated 202,000 children whose parents are absent for a number of reasons,” said Kim, D-Dauphin, Cumberland. “These grandparents and relatives are doing truly heroic work taking care of these vulnerable children, but they need critical financial, educational, and health care supports from the state to help them raise their grandkids. Our legislative package will go far in ensuring that caregivers have short term emergency help and that children remain with their grandparent and kin caregivers.” The legislative program includes: Kim’s H.B. 1688, which would establish a grant program to allow Area Agencies on Aging to assist in specific instances where grandparents need short-term emergency help to address the personal care needs of the grandchild who is living with them. Many grandparents supporting grandchildren are low-income households depending upon social security, Medicare and Medicaid. They aren't always equipped to address emergency personal needs of the child or children for whom they are caring. Read more

 

Weekly update: 9/18/22

(Sep 15, 2023)

For those of us who lived through September 11, 2001 – we will always remember where we were when we got the news, what we did and how we felt. Although years have passed by, the impact of those attacks goes far beyond the thousands of tragic deaths that occurred that day. Read more

 

August 2023

(Sep 12, 2023)

Tent/Canopy for Summer Events - $134.98 Janitorial/Cleaning - $300.00 Trash/Refuse - $27.00 Read more

 

Kim's Weekly Update: 9/8/23

(Sep 08, 2023)

Now that school has started and we’re heading into the Fall season, I would like to share some information and update you on my upcoming district events. Read more

 

Happy Labor Day!

(Aug 31, 2023)

Happy Labor Day! Read more