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Reps. Cephas, Harris host roundtable to examine repairs of alleyways, driveways, sidewalks

(Apr 17, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Jordan A. Harris

“While we witnessed some of the needs of my community firsthand today, I’m working in Harrisburg to create a program to empower all municipalities throughout the state to create a neighborhood infrastructure repair programs to support working people and working families,” said roundtable and tour host Rep. Morgan Cephas, who represents portions of Philadelphia – including the Overbrook section. Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers issue statement on introduction of “Fairness Act”

(Apr 14, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Every single Pennsylvanian deserves to live with dignity and respect. For far too long, LGBTQ+ folks across the commonwealth have faced horrific discrimination for who they love, how they identify and who they are. " Read more

 

Fleming introduces bill to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebates

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Justin Fleming

“I’m working to ensure that seniors in our district and across Pennsylvania are provided with the assistance they need, no matter what type of household they are living in. I hope others will join me in supporting seniors.” Read more

 

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

“Many kinship families are low-income households already facing complex issues and aren’t equipped to navigate the complicated legal process on their own. This assistance will help at-risk children to stay in stable family environments, relieving excessive pressure on the foster care system,” said Pashinski. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces bill to exempt at-home medical tests from sales tax

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“It is our responsibility to provide Pennsylvanians with as many tools as possible to live long, happy lives, and exempting at-home medical tests from the sales tax is one more tool we can provide,” Ciresi said. “This would enable more of us to protect our own and others' health while remaining in the comfort of our own homes.” Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023) Appropriations Committee

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

House Education Committee approves McNeill bill to protect students caught in school district residency disputes

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“Every Pennsylvania child deserves a quality education and when a residency dispute arises between a child’s parents or caregivers and the school district, the child should not be punished while the two sides resolve the issue,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Venkat: Medical debt, a uniquely American problem

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

Together, we can help bring relief to our friends and neighbors who are being crushed by the colossal weight of debt incurred through the American health care system. Read more

 

Kinsey applauds DDAP funding for regional recovery hubs

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Stephen Kinsey

"Having recovery hubs in multiple regions from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and everywhere in between should be very beneficial in helping Pennsylvanians struggling with addiction receive a quality recovery." Read more

 

Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

(Apr 13, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Gina H. Curry, Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes

“This is a very serious conversation about a crisis happening across our country and throughout Pennsylvania,” said hearing host Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County. “The purpose of today’s hearing is to shine a light on this issue. We are asking people to listen and take this issue to heart, realize action is needed and make transformation possible. Our end goal is to save lives.” Read more

 

Is Tennessee a turning point? We hope so.

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock

The danger of gun violence is real and overwhelming. Gun violence exists not just in Philadelphia. It exists in every town in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

At the end of the day, our education system is our people. It is our students, our teachers, our staff, our school board members — and they are not broken. The way that we in the General Assembly choose to fund them, or not, is broken. They are doing the best they can with what they have been given, and it is time for us to do better by them. Read more

 

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

Neilson said that funding for Pennsylvanian’s 120,000 miles of roadway and 32,000 bridges is a constant challenge because the state’s road system is larger than New Jersey’s, New York’s and all of New England’s combined. Read more

 

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

This legislation builds on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to address teacher shortages, which included the Personal Income Tax credit of up to $2,500 every year for up to three years for any newly certified teacher. Read more

 

Benham, Ortitay advance kinship tuition bill through committee

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Jessica Benham

"All children deserve the same opportunities to pursue higher education, and this bill would greatly expand education opportunities for kids in kinship care.” Read more

 

Hearing details support needed for career and technical education

(Apr 12, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Roni Green

“A college education is not the perfect fit or even a possibility for every student,” said Rep. Roni Green, who hosted the hearing. “I am a product and living proof of that reality, having graduated from Dobbins Technical School, and I can honestly say the education and skills I learned in technical education have helped me throughout my life.” Read more

 

Siegel: It’s time to try a four-day work week

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

The commonwealth must be a partner with private enterprise to promote workers rights, the strength of our economy and make our economy work for working families. Read more

 

Waxman: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Ben Waxman

Offering only snazzy artist renderings and grand platitudes, the developers behind this project ask us to trust them. Not so fast, I say. We need details. We need clarity. Read more

 

Neilson meets with SEPTA officials to discuss challenges and initiatives

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

SEPTA is the fifth-largest mass transit system in the country, serving 13,000 bus and trolley stops plus 285 subway and rail stations. Read more

 

McClinton Reaffirms House Democrats' Commitment to Ensuring Fair Education Funding, Fixing Unconstitutional System

(Apr 11, 2023) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“Pennsylvania’s shared future depends on a well-educated workforce, and we build that future today by ensuring our students thrive academically, socially and civically. We need to tackle the commonwealth’s school funding challenge thoughtfully and swiftly.” Read more

 

Reps. Cephas, Harris host roundtable to examine repairs of alleyways, driveways, sidewalks
Apr 17, 2023

Democratic lawmakers issue statement on introduction of “Fairness Act”
Apr 14, 2023

Fleming introduces bill to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebates
Apr 13, 2023

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski
Apr 13, 2023

Ciresi introduces bill to exempt at-home medical tests from sales tax
Apr 13, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

House Education Committee approves McNeill bill to protect students caught in school district residency disputes
Apr 13, 2023

Venkat: Medical debt, a uniquely American problem
Apr 13, 2023

Kinsey applauds DDAP funding for regional recovery hubs
Apr 13, 2023

Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
Apr 13, 2023

Is Tennessee a turning point? We hope so.
Apr 12, 2023

Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools
Apr 12, 2023

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds
Apr 12, 2023

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation
Apr 12, 2023

Benham, Ortitay advance kinship tuition bill through committee
Apr 12, 2023

Hearing details support needed for career and technical education
Apr 12, 2023

Siegel: It’s time to try a four-day work week
Apr 11, 2023

Waxman: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it
Apr 11, 2023

Neilson meets with SEPTA officials to discuss challenges and initiatives
Apr 11, 2023

McClinton Reaffirms House Democrats' Commitment to Ensuring Fair Education Funding, Fixing Unconstitutional System
Apr 11, 2023