The Daley News: April 2021 edition

(Apr 27, 2021)

Updates on voting, COVID-19, funding for our communities, women's health issues, addressing gun violence, upcoming events, and more. Read more

 

Op-Ed: Shelve the theatrics and address real issues affecting Pa. women and children

(Apr 23, 2021)

Improving women’s health care doesn’t require news conferences designed to parrot tired and untrue talking points. To make a positive difference for all women and children of Pennsylvania, let’s instead focus our energy and attention on evidence-based policies that address bona fide issues and move Pennsylvania forward. Read more

 

Daley: Ballot Questions In Upcoming Primary

(Apr 22, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Mary Jo Daley discusses the four ballot questions that will be included in the primary on May 18th. Read more

 

Pedestrian safety at St. Joseph’s enhanced by PennDOT funding, Daley and Cephas announce

(Apr 20, 2021)

The current setup presents inherently hazardous traveling conditions and has been the cause of several pedestrian accidents, Daley wrote, noting students and community members from Lower Merion Township and the City of Philadelphia regularly traverse the SJU campus. Read more

 

Women’s Health Caucus: Facts matter in discussion about abortion

(Apr 08, 2021)

“The action of a doctor treating a patient is deeply complex and always includes significant degrees of individuality,” said Daley, D-Montgomery. “In other words, it’s not to be legislated. Allow the doctors to provide patient-centered care, because all patients are different, and, as legislators, we should not be imposing our views onto them.” Read more

 

Krajewski, Daley introduce bill to protect insured dependents’ privacy

(Apr 08, 2021)

“Imagine forgoing pursuit of potentially life-saving health care simply because you're worried that information you want kept private might get shared," said Daley, D-Montgomery. "That's a sad reality in Pennsylvania right now, and it's why Representative Krajewski and I are hopeful this bill to protect the medical information of insured dependents across the commonwealth receives the attention it deserves." Read more

 

WATCH: Daley hosted Virtual Veterans Benefit panel April 8

(Apr 08, 2021)

The sacrifice and bravery of those who served in our military are attributes that should always be cherished, and that service to the country continues long after active days are over. Read more

 

PA House Democrats Launch Effort to Defend Democracy

(Mar 29, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 29 – Responding to the Capitol insurrection in January and the signing of new restrictions on voting rights last week in Georgia, House Democrats are taking action to protect American democracy. Today, a website was launched that summarizes policy proposals to defend democracy as well as links to more information and the ability for people to quickly email their elected officials, noting their support of the bills. The House Democratic Caucus has been working on these proposals since a House Democratic Policy Committee Hearing in January, when members were briefed by legal scholars, hate crimes experts and members of Congress on the language of false conspiracy and election fraud being used to undermine democracy. That same language has shifted from encouraging outright attack to what many perceive as insidiously undermining basic voting rights. “We cannot allow the outrage and disgust of the American people watching an armed invasion of our government to be subverted by a slick rebranding into attacks on our right to fair and free elections” Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. Members of the House Democratic Caucus have introduced dozens of measures to expand voting rights, preserve election security, protect access to mail-in ballots and polling places, and to clarify and consolidate the often-outdated Election Code. Bizzarro said the site – www.pahouse.com/policy/defendingdemocracy -- will serve as a great Read more

 

Abortion rights: Pa. Legislature prepares to take on another fight to dismantle

(Mar 23, 2021)

Rep. Mary Jo Daley, co-chair of the Women’s Health Caucus, excoriated Republicans for repeated attacks on women’s reproductive rights. Read more

 

Frankel, Women’s Health Caucus decry focus on abortion bans

(Mar 18, 2021)

Hearings a missed opportunity to improve Pa.’s maternal health Read more

 

The Daley News: March 2021 edition

(Mar 16, 2021)

This e-newsletter features updates from the Capitol, highlights upcoming events around the district, and finishes with the latest info on unemployment benefits and COVID-19. Read more

 

Over 360 local officials from 34 states call for infrastructure that protects our health and environment

(Mar 16, 2021)

As President Joe Biden develops an infrastructure plan, local leaders are requesting investments that protect clean water, public health and create a clean energy future. Read more

 

Daley announces $40K in security grants for local nonprofits

(Mar 11, 2021)

“Hate has no place in our society but, sadly, it rears its ugly head and can jeopardize the well-being and safety of those targeted,” Daley said. “I’m grateful to the PCCD and this grant program for including these truly wonderful organizations in its funding, which will help members and visitors feel secure while enjoying the myriad programs offered.” Read more

 

Yellen says women face many obstacles in economics careers

(Mar 08, 2021)

She said women pursuing degrees in economics often face more hostile questioning in college seminar classes from the men in the class, adding to the hurdles women have to face in pursuing advanced degrees. Read more

 

PA Women’s Health Caucus urges Biden administration to restore Title X mandate

(Mar 04, 2021)

The letter from WHC co-chairs Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery, Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Montgomery/Delaware, and Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Berks, strongly supports reinstatement of the regulations that governed the Title X program before 2019. Read more

 

Pa. Dems were right: It’s time for lawmakers to prioritize women’s, family health | Opinion

(Feb 16, 2021)

It is time to prioritize the health of Pennsylvania residents by passing proactive bills that will positively impact their lives and guarantee access to affordable birth control and information and medical care for all reproductive health options. Read more

 

Let’s work for – not against – women’s health in 2021-22

(Feb 11, 2021)

In the Women’s Health Caucus, we listen to women. We know that whether Republican, Democrat, Independent or other; whether wealthy, poor or middle class; whether residing in the city, the suburbs or rural Pennsylvania; whether young or old; there are real issues affecting women’s free choice, financial well-being and life itself. Read more

 

PA Women's Health Caucus chairs respond to Joint Policy Hearing on Maternal Health

(Feb 10, 2021)

"This was a broad discussion about maternal mortality and its prevalence in black women; COVID vaccines; telemedicine and other innovative tools for patients to keep in touch with their health care providers; and the impact of quarantine on pregnant and postpartum individuals." Read more

 

Mutual respect, honesty and decency must guide our public words and deeds

(Jan 27, 2021)

I wonder, to whom are these men directing their rage and their hateful, hurtful so-called jokes? How and why has it gotten to this point where these types of words – this vengeful and incendiary type of messaging – is becoming more common? Read more

 

Daley advocates for affordable, reliable child care

(Jan 25, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Mary Jo Daley, co-chair of the Women's Health Caucus, encourages Governor Wolf to allocate the $302 million allocated for PA for child care in December's federal relief package during a recent forum with Public Citizens for Children & Youth. Read more

 

The Daley News: April 2021 edition
Apr 27, 2021

Op-Ed: Shelve the theatrics and address real issues affecting Pa. women and children
Apr 23, 2021

Daley: Ballot Questions In Upcoming Primary
Apr 22, 2021

Pedestrian safety at St. Joseph’s enhanced by PennDOT funding, Daley and Cephas announce
Apr 20, 2021

Women’s Health Caucus: Facts matter in discussion about abortion
Apr 08, 2021

Krajewski, Daley introduce bill to protect insured dependents’ privacy
Apr 08, 2021

WATCH: Daley hosted Virtual Veterans Benefit panel April 8
Apr 08, 2021

PA House Democrats Launch Effort to Defend Democracy
Mar 29, 2021

Abortion rights: Pa. Legislature prepares to take on another fight to dismantle
Mar 23, 2021

Frankel, Women’s Health Caucus decry focus on abortion bans
Mar 18, 2021

The Daley News: March 2021 edition
Mar 16, 2021

Over 360 local officials from 34 states call for infrastructure that protects our health and environment
Mar 16, 2021

Daley announces $40K in security grants for local nonprofits
Mar 11, 2021

Yellen says women face many obstacles in economics careers
Mar 08, 2021

PA Women’s Health Caucus urges Biden administration to restore Title X mandate
Mar 04, 2021

Pa. Dems were right: It’s time for lawmakers to prioritize women’s, family health | Opinion
Feb 16, 2021

Let’s work for – not against – women’s health in 2021-22
Feb 11, 2021

PA Women's Health Caucus chairs respond to Joint Policy Hearing on Maternal Health
Feb 10, 2021

Mutual respect, honesty and decency must guide our public words and deeds
Jan 27, 2021

Daley advocates for affordable, reliable child care
Jan 25, 2021