PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1 – State Reps. Leanne Krueger-Braneky and Kevin Boyle today unveiled a plan to protect access to birth control under health insurance coverages in Pennsylvania. The legislation, proposed by Krueger-Braneky, Boyle and Rep. Tina Davis, would require that all state-regulated insurance plans in Pennsylvania cover contraceptives and vasectomies. It would further require that plans provide coverage for any prescription or non-prescription method of birth controlled approved by the FDA. It also would: Eliminate most co-payments for birth control and vasectomies Enable women to receive 12 months of birth control at one time Lift pre-authorizations on intrauterine devices (IUDs) On Oct. 6, the Trump administration announced it would roll back the contraceptive coverage requirements within the ACA. The rollback allows any employer to opt-out of providing contraceptive coverage in its health plan based on religious beliefs or moral convictions. At least 2.5 million women in Pennsylvania depend on this coverage to access affordable, effective contraceptives. “Contraception is health care, and access to health care is a fundamental human right that is inextricably tied to economic mobility and freedom,” said Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware . “By making basic preventive care like the pill a costly luxury, the Trump administration is sidelining girls and women – whether they are students, hourly wage workers, Read more
FOLSOM, Oct. 17 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, will be hosting a free shredding event for constituents to safely dispose of confidential, unwanted documents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Northley Middle School, 2801 Concord Road, Aston. Attendees are asked to enter through Concord Road. Common types of unwanted items that should be shredded include credit card statements, credit card applications, bank statements, canceled checks, income tax information, insurance records and retirement or pension fund information. There is a limit of no more than five bags or boxes per person. Paper will be shredded on site and recycled. More information is available by calling Krueger-Braneky’s office at (610) 534-6880 . Read more
FOLSOM , Oct. 16 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, will host a veterans’ lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the American Legion Hall Post 926 located at 3220 Concord Road, Aston. This event will serve to connect area veterans and their families with local, state and federal resources. "It’s incredibly important to me to be able to connect veterans and their families with the resources that they most certainly earned through their sacrifices and selfless service to our country," Krueger-Braneky said. "There is a wealth of information available concerning finances, educational opportunities, retirement planning, legal issues and veterans’ benefits and it’s an honor to be able to provide this information and make sure our veterans are taking advantage of everything they can." Constituents are encouraged to contact Krueger-Braneky’s office at (610) 534-6880 to RSVP Read more
FOLSOM, Sept. 28 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion: “Today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision was a victory for the children of our commonwealth. Congratulations to the plaintiffs, including William Penn School District, on winning an important battle in what has proven to be a long fight for equitable funding for our public schools. "The equality gap in public school funding is especially stark in Delaware County, as documented recently by National Geographic . Today, I'm thinking of students like Jameria Miller, a senior at Penn Wood High School, whose belief in herself and in what she and all students deserve is a call for elected officials to act. "I believe today's decision reinforced what legislative Democrats and Governor Tom Wolf have said every time: Under the GOP-controlled legislature, our commonwealth is failing to provide a ‘thorough and efficient’ education for young people. The Supreme Court, in allowing our students, parents and school districts to seek legal redress, makes clear that the law is on our side. “I urge my colleagues in the General Assembly to recognize that ongoing inequity in our schools is a dire threat to the future of the commonwealth – and deeply unfair to our blameless young people – and to work together and in good faith toward a fair, responsible budget Read more
SWARTHMORE, Sept. 18 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, today denounced violent and derogatory threats made by state Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-Beaver, against protesters. Commenting on an article about a protest against police-involved violence in St. Louis, Bernstine tweeted: “If anyone ever tries to stop my car on a highway with negative intentions… I will not stop under any conditions.” Bernstine went on to refer to protesters as “thugs” and critics of his comments as “snowflakes.” “The inflammatory comments by Representative Bernstine are outrageous and unacceptable,” Krueger-Braneky said. “No elected official should ever threaten violence, particularly against political protesters or those who do not agree with us. Being a state lawmaker is not just a privilege, but a responsibility – to ensure that the rights of all people are protected and that the constitution is upheld. “Instead of respectfully agreeing to disagree with his critics, Aaron doubled down and dismissed them as ‘snowflakes.’ More concerning to me is that he referred to protesters as ‘thugs’ – a term that has been used to defame and oppress people of color for decades and across continents. “As a fellow Christian, I pray that Aaron comes to the realization that state-sanctioned violence is unacceptable. There is no shame in admitting you were wrong and asking for Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 14 – Following Wednesday’s House budget plan vote, state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, released the following statement opposing its passage: "I voted ‘no’ on an irresponsible budget plan that puts Pennsylvania's economy at risk. Rather than finally bringing up a vote on a severance tax on Marcellus Shale, the House Republican leadership decided to cynically rebrand the existing impact fee as a severance tax, with no difference in policy or new revenue – a vote that passed along party lines. “In a farcical political ploy to claim that they have not raised taxes, the House GOP voted for a plan that raids restricted funds and literally makes up numbers. In a move that doesn't make a shred of financial sense, the approved bill auctions off future payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement – worth $2.9 billion – for the fire sale price of $1 billion, essentially giving away $1.9 billion in resources that provide health care for workers with disabilities, nursing home care, and home health care services that keep our seniors safe. “Here in Delaware County, employees and employers alike count on public transportation to get people to work. But my colleagues voted to cut $32 million from SEPTA, which will result in a 40 percent reduction in transit and Regional Rail service while raising fares across the system by 20 percent. This will devastate not Read more
SWARTHMORE, Sept. 7 – Citing the tremendous amount of resources that will be available, state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, is encouraging constituents of the 161st Legislative District to attend her senior expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road in Brookhaven, 19015. "I want people to know that we are here to help," Krueger-Braneky said. "One of the most important things my office can do to help my constituents is connect them with caring support and government help when they need it. This senior expo will be a one-stop shop for everything our seniors could want information on, from Property Tax/Rent Rebates to health checks, unclaimed property and prescription drug plans. This is truly a great opportunity to ensure seniors in the 161st District are living a happy, healthy life." Registration is not required, but constituents with questions may contact Krueger-Braneky’s office at (610) 534-6880 . Read more
Join exhibitors from local, state and federal agencies for valuable information about how you can live a healthier life and take advantage of programs just for seniors. We will be at this event to provide information on state services you could qualify for. Click on the flyer below for more details! Read more
The heroin and opiate epidemic has touched every corner of the state of Pennsylvania. The epidemic knows no racial, economic, age or gender boundaries.In an effort to tackle the crisis and address this public health epidemic, the House Democratic and Republican Policy Committees joined forces with the PA HOPE Caucus to host hearings across the state. Information gathered at the hearings will be used to help address prevention and treatment efforts at the legislative and administration levels. Read more
SWARTHMORE, Aug. 21 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, announced today that following two successful Small Business Breakfasts, she will be hosting a third Small Business Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 in Neumann University’s Schmidt Multipurpose Room at 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, 19014. “We received a lot of positive feedback after our previous small-business breakfasts, and I want continue to bring the opportunity back to the community,” Krueger-Braneky said. “Small businesses are integral to a healthy local economy, so it’s imperative that we provide small-business owners with resources and networks to help them succeed as much as we can.” The breakfast will focus on “Reigniting Your Passion” and will feature guest speaker Seta Babayan-MacCrory of Brookhaven. Babayan-MacCrory, founder of SubstiToothFairy, will share her inspiring story about what it took to launch her successful small business. This event is free and open to any small-business owner in the 161 st District, but registration is required. Interested parties can register at www.pahouse.com/KruegerBrankey or by calling (610) 534-6880. Prior to running for office, Krueger-Braneky spent a decade supporting locally owned businesses and continues to work to support them as the true backbone of local economies. Read more
Use this link to RSVP for State Representative Leanne Krueger-Braneky for a Small Business Breakfast. This breakfast will focus on "Reigniting Your Passion."Before she ran for office, Leanne spent a decade supporting locally-owned businesses and believes that small businesses are the true backbone of our local economy. Past small business breakfast attendees expressed a high interest in learning more about Marketing and re-energizing their business. This month, Brookhaven resident Seta Babayan-MacCrory will share her inspiring story about what it took to launch her successful small business. This is a free event, open to any Small Business owner or manager in the 161st Legislative District. Read more
FOLSOM, July 25 – Following Judge Bernard Labuskes’ decision to issue a temporary injunction halting construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline, state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, released the following statement: Read more
Did you know that HealthyWoman offers free clinical breast exams, mammograms and follow-up exams for qualifying women in Pennsylvania? HealthyWoman provides services to women between the ages of 40 and 64 who do not have health insurance, have limited health insurance, or have a gross family household income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guideline. Read more
FOLSOM, July 19 – Following a series of safety issues, state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, released the following statement calling for a halt to the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline: “I am calling for an immediate moratorium on construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline until the state Department of Environmental Protection can ensure proper safeguards are in place to protect safety and property of local residents. “Monday’s 1,500-gallon spill of bentonite drilling fluid in Middletown Township is just the latest in a series of pipeline and drilling-related incidents damaging local streams and water supplies. What happened this week was worse than a spill: at least one aquifer was impacted and potentially, a private drinking well in the area. Enough is enough. There have already been three documented spills of drilling fluid in the Chester Creek in Brookhaven and drinking water has been compromised in nearby Chester County. It is reckless and potentially dangerous to allow construction to continue until steps are taken to protect residents, their property, and our water supply from future spills. “The state Department of Environmental Protection does not have the authority to oversee private water wells. In most other counties, the local Health Department has jurisdiction in this area to keep people safe. However, what makes a bad situation worse is that Delaware County is the largest county in the Commonwealth Read more
President Donald Trump’s reckless decision to withdraw our country from the historic Paris Climate Agreement has put the health, safety and economy of Pennsylvania and the United States in peril. Climate change affects all things, from industries such as agriculture and tourism to the health and mortality of infants and children. It is the No. 1 most pressing challenge affecting every nation on the planet. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 26 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, rallied support for the adoption of her resolution (H.R. 421) urging Pennsylvania to join the Climate Alliance at a news conference today along with several of the resolution’s 36 co-sponsors, as well as mothers and children representing the Send the Lorax and Mom’s Clean Air Force. Members of the U.S. Climate Alliance are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28 percent from 2005 levels and meeting or exceeding the goals of the federal Clean Power Plan. The alliance was formed in response to President Trump’s recent decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. “It is now up to state and local governments to lead the effort to protect the future of our communities, commonwealth, country and planet because of President Trump’s decision,” Krueger-Braneky said. “I believe it is in the best interest of Pennsylvania to join the alliance in order to continue to address the impacts of climate change while simultaneously stimulating growth and job creation in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy resources.” Current members of the Climate Alliance include Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Puerto Rico. More than 1,200 local officials, businesses and educational institutions have also stated they will uphold the elements of the Paris Agreement, Read more
Pa. state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky speaks at a Capitol labor rally in defense of jobs that provide a family sustaining wages, good benefits and a Pennsylvania worker's right to unionize. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 8 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-Delaware, introduced a resolution today urging action to lead Pennsylvania into the U.S. Climate Alliance in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Members of the U.S. Climate Alliance are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 26-28 percent from 2005 levels and meeting or exceeding the goals of the federal Clean Power Plan. “President Trump put the future of our communities, commonwealth, country and planet at risk when he decided to not honor the United States’ commitment to fighting climate change and withdraw from the Paris Agreement,” Krueger-Braneky said. “It is now up to local and state governments to step up to slow and mitigate the consequences of climate change, which include rising sea levels, more intense weather events and increased risk of draught and famine.” Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has come forward in support of upholding the alliance. “Pittsburgh is the example of why the Paris Agreement is good for economic development: such work is good for business too,” he said. “We’ve rebuilt our economy on the future and our people, not the past.” In response to the United States’ withdrawal, the U.S. Climate Alliance was formed by the states of California, New York, and Washington to uphold the Paris Agreement. Members of the Climate Alliance include Connecticut, Delaware, Read more
At a Capitol press event, Pa. state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky speaks about the importance of updating our building and energy code standards to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. Read more
Testimonies from public hearing hosted by State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky. Read more
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