REVIEW: PA Budget Hearings Begin Next Week in Harrisburg

(Feb 16, 2024)

I write to you before state budget hearings begin next week in Harrisburg. An essential part of creating Pennsylvania’s fiscal spending plan each year, hearings are the stage for many critical discussions about Pennsylvania’s state government services. It’s where the governor’s cabinet is most accessible to the General Assembly, in a public setting. Read more

 

State lawmakers roll out legislation to facilitate safe abortion access

(Jan 22, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 22 – Today, on the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade , state Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Philadelphia, hosted a news conference at the state Capitol announcing the introduction of legislation regarding abortion rights. Rep. Khan was joined by fellow legislators and abortion-rights advocates. The legislation aims to remove unnecessary obstacles to safe abortion access by eliminating the requirement that abortion facilities meet the same regulations as ambulatory surgical centers. It would also remove the excessive mandate that abortion providers maintain admitting privileges or have transfer agreements at hospitals, which only blocks access to care. The legislators who have also prime-sponsored Khan’s bill are state Reps. La'Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny; Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery; Mary Issacson, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester; Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester; Tara Probst, D-Monroe/Pike; Heather Boyd, D-Delaware; Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery; Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware; and Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia. "As a nurse, I know that restrictive abortion laws do not lower abortion rates — they just make them less safe," Khan said. "We must remove any unnecessary requirements from facilities that provide this care. Our bill increases access to safe abortion by increasing people's access to safe abortion Read more

 

February Meet the Rep.

(Jan 18, 2024)

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Veterans invited to register now for Daley’s Veterans Tribute Lunch on Jan. 30

(Jan 11, 2024)

MERION STATION, Jan. 9 – State Rep. Mary Jo Daley is inviting veterans who live in the 148th Legislative District to her annual Veterans Tribute Lunch to be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 30 in the Spring Mill Ball Room, 1210 E. Hector St. in Conshohocken. The lunch is free for veterans and a guest. Registration is required. Those interested can RSVP by emailing RepMaryJoDaley@pahouse.net or by calling her office at 610-832-1679. Veterans can expect a lunch with local, regional, and state organizations that have valuable resources and information for Pennsylvania veterans. There also will be a personal memoir workshop, led by Villanova Writing Center Director Mary Beth Simmons and historian Dennis Montagna. “There is something for every veteran at our regional Veterans Tribute Lunch,” Daley said. “I look forward to helping veterans connect with one another and to helpful resources. All veterans gave some, and this is Pennsylvania’s way of giving back.” Read more

 

Winter 2024

(Jan 05, 2024)

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Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 04, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing memoranda of agreement; preparing a report summarizing the lessons Read more

 

Over $260,000 in Arts and Culture Funding Awarded

(Dec 27, 2023)

Norristown, PA – December 20, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) today announced a slate of grant funding awarded to District Seventeen projects. At a meeting yesterday of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), $266,907 was awarded to multiple projects in Senate District Seventeen through the COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program. The awards are as follows: Expressive Path Inc awarded $10,000 Located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries awarded $21,972 Located in Lower Merion Township, Montogomery County and Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. Kelly Music for Life, Inc. awarded $10,760 Located in Haverford Township, Delaware County. Main Line Art Center awarded $31,010 Located in Haverford Township, Delaware County. Norristown Zoological Society DBA Elmwood Park Zoo, Accredited Zoo awarded $95,000 Located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Norristown Zoological Society DBA Elmwood Park Zoo, Performing Arts Organization awarded $21,728 Located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Theatre Horizon awarded $33,508 Located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Wayne Art Center awarded $42,929 Located in Radnor Township, Delaware County. “When we support the arts, not only are we Read more

 

Veterans Tribute Lunch

(Dec 27, 2023)

Registration is required. Please RSVP by emailing RepMaryJoDaley@pahouse.net or by calling my District Office at (610) 832-1679. Read more

 

House committee to consider Reproductive Rights Amendment

(Dec 13, 2023)

The bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would reaffirm and protect every individual’s right of reproductive liberty with respect to personal, sexual, and reproductive healthcare decisions, including the right to choose or refuse an abortion, the right to choose or refuse contraceptives, and the right to choose or refuse fertility care, without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status. Read more

 

Meet me in Whitemarsh Dec. 18

(Dec 07, 2023)

Share your thoughts, questions and concerns with me at my next “Meet the Rep” event from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at the Whitemarsh Township Building, located at 616 Germantown Pike in Lafayette Hill. RSVPs are required , so please call my office at 610-832-1679 or email RepMaryJoDaley@pahouse.net to let me know that you’re coming. These meetings are always productive conversations so I hope to see you there! Read more

 

House clears legislation to further protect abortion access

(Nov 15, 2023)

In Pennsylvania, it remains safe and legal. But other states have worked furiously to enact extreme abortion bans and restrict the ability for women to access essential health care. With this legislation, we are sending a clear message that Pennsylvania will not be bullied by these states and their attempts to control other people’s bodies. Pennsylvania must continue to pass policies that protect access to abortion and other critical reproductive healthcare services that people across our nation need and deserve. Read more

 

Happy Veterans Day

(Nov 13, 2023)

Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. I want to say thank you to everyone who has proudly answered our country’s call and served in the honorable tradition of the United States military. My office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13. I also want to let veterans know that my office provides free Veterans Assistance to help veterans get answers and get connected with the benefits and programs they’ve earned through their service. Read more

 

York tour highlights tourism, economic development in region

(Nov 02, 2023)

“It comes as no surprise, knowing Pennsylvania’s agricultural history and plentiful number of farms and orchards, our state ranks among the best in the nation in several categories in food manufacturing,” said Mary Jo Daley, who represents portions of Montgomery County and serves as the majority chair on the House Tourism Committee. “So it was impressive to tour businesses in York, ‘The Snack Food Capitol of the World,’ not only to witness the operations but see how they continue to drive economic development and tourism in the region.“The Tourism Committee also participated in a historical tour earlier in the morning, which highlighted the important and rich history of York.” Read more

 

Cephas, Curry, Mayes launch Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus

(Oct 18, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 17 – State Reps. Morgan Cephas , D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry , D-Delaware; and La’Tasha D. Mayes , D-Allegheny, today launched the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus at a news conference in the Capitol Media Center. Joining the launch event were advocates from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Community Health Workers and AmeriHealth Caritas/Keystone First, along with a series of other stakeholders from across the state. The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus seeks to address disturbing trends of Black maternal mortality and morbidity and pass the Pennsylvania MOMNIBUS, a legislative package modeled after the federal MOMNIBUS legislation to change the trajectory of maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania. “I am thrilled to be a part of the Black Maternal Health Caucus as this is a subject close to my heart, a cause that I have been championing for years,” Cephas said. “We join forces to bring visibility to Black maternal health as a critical issue and cause of action. We want to advance legislation and solutions by working with our colleagues in both the House and Senate. One of the keys focuses of our work will be proper data collection, as initiated with Act 5 of 2023 signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro. Accurate and regular tracking is essential for comprehensive research on medical issues linked to Black maternal health. We need Read more

 

Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus stands in solidarity with Israel after deadly terrorist attack

(Oct 11, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 8 – The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus issued the following statement today regarding the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel. "Saturday was Shemini Atzeret, a holiday meant to be a day of joyous celebration for the Jewish people. Instead, we are heartbroken to learn that Hamas orchestrated a terrorist attack deliberately murdering and abducting civilians, marring this holy day as one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in Israel's history. "Israel has a right to defend itself, and our hearts go out to the people of Israel and the Israeli Defense Forces as they fight to secure their homeland. "We stand with Israel as they defend against this attack, and we pray for the people of Israel." The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus is co-chaired by state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and state Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Berks. More information about the caucus and its members can be found at www.pahouse.com/JLC . Read more

 

Meet the Rep. - Oct. 19, 2023

(Oct 10, 2023)

I look forward to meeting constituents and talking about my service, as well as listening to your concerns about our community and Pennsylvania. Read more

 

REVIEW: House Democrats notch a win Tuesday night, too

(Oct 04, 2023)

As the Phillies carved out a big win last night, I was in the state Capitol celebrating another victory in Pennsylvania: House Democrats cutting and cleaning up business taxes. Read more

 

Farewell Interview with Teresa Tuturice

(Oct 04, 2023)

A member of my office staff who you likely know, Teresa Tuturice, is retiring on Oct. 31. She has been with our House Democratic Caucus for 18 years, and her services and presence in our daily lives will be sorely missed! Teresa was especially gifted in serving our district’s senior citizens, thanks to her enthusiasm and amazing can-do work ethic. She completed hundreds, if not thousands, of Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms for our senior and disabled constituents, regularly brought in home-cooked and baked goodies, and was a delight to all. T eresa Tuturice: I have worked for the House since January 2005, so for over 18 years. I worked for Rep. Mike Gerber and when he decided not to run again, for Rep. Daley. Once Rep. Gerber was elected he sought me out. My brother was a fellow attorney in Montgomery County and I worked in his law office. Rep. Gerber heard we were closing that office and asked me if I would like to interview for a job in his new District Office. I met with Rep. Gerber and his chief of staff for breakfast at Boccella’s restaurant in Conshohocken, where I was born and raised. When the Rep realized I knew every person in the restaurant (staff AND customers) he decided he should definitely hire me. I learned that later. Working for Rep. Gerber was a real pleasure. He always expressed gratitude for the work that the DO staff did. He was very genuine. The first time I met Rep. Daley was right after she Read more

 

Expungement Fair is Sept. 28; Poconos = Tourism

(Sep 13, 2023)

You are invited to an Expungement Clinic sponsored by state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti and me on Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA. Read more

 

Daley provides statement following train derailment in Whitemarsh Township

(Jul 17, 2023)

MONTGOMERY, July 17 – State Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery, provided this statement following this morning’s train derailment in Whitemarsh Township . “We are relieved that we are seeing reports that no one was hurt in this accident,” Daley said. “Emergency response teams from the township, state and county were on the scene early this morning to inspect the site and ensure that no hazardous materials had spilled. Now, work remains to plan the removal of these freight cars from the scene safely.” According to media reports, Whitemarsh Emergency Services is investigating the derailment of about 16 of the train’s 40 cars of a CSX train on Norfolk Southern rails in the Plymouth Meeting section of Whitemarsh Township. The derailment is located in the area bounded by Flourtown Road, Joshua Road and Stenton Avenue. Precautionary evacuations occurred for residents and businesses closest to the scene; however, residents were allowed to return by 10 a.m. It is not believed that further evacuations will be needed, but evaluations continue. There are no reported injuries and no known hazards to the public. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his team are monitoring the situation and urging local residents to take precautions at the direction and instruction of local authorities. One of the container cars is leaking white silicone balls/pellets that are non-hazardous. Read more