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Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus praises the selection of McClinton as new House Speaker

(Mar 07, 2023) PA Legislative Latino Caucus

“Speaker McClinton has paved the way for future Speakers. Her work has already opened the door to diversity and to inclusion. This is a historic triumph,” Burgos said. Read more

 

Kim hosts conference to introduce bipartisan teacher bill package

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

“Teacher shortages and teacher turnover is linked to lower student achievement and poorer school climates with increasingly worse outcomes for PA’s more vulnerable students,” Kim said. Read more

 

Rozzi authors bill to encourage Pennsylvanians to pursue education degrees

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“The demand for teachers continues to grow, but the supply of educators has not kept up. One reason for this is the astronomical price tag that comes with earning a degree here in Pennsylvania,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Venkat, Mercuri introduce legislation to protect children in schools, daycare centers

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

“The safety of our children is an issue that cuts across party lines and impacts every community in our Commonwealth,” Venkat said. Read more

 

Solomon introduces Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact legislation

(Mar 06, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

“No one should be denied the right to reproductive health care,” Solomon said. “The overturning of Roe v. Wade has left woman’s health care in peril; this legislation would seek to protect that right.” Read more

 

Briggs leads newly formed Judiciary Committee

(Mar 03, 2023) Rep. Tim Briggs

In its first order of business, the committee immediately met to consider three bills to provide victims of childhood sexual abuse a window to justice. Read more

 

Rep. Miller named Majority Whip in Pa. House

(Mar 02, 2023) Rep. Dan Miller

As Whip Miller will work closely with Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila., and Democratic Leader Matt Bradford, D-Lancaster, to not only shepherd legislation through the chamber, but set the legislative agenda for the legislature. Read more

 

Rozzi spearheads five legislative measures to deliver justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

"There is no excuse as to why we can’t get this done. The only thing the Senate needs to do is its job,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House adopts ‘Rozzi Rules’

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“These new rules are a significant improvement from decades prior, ensuring that both sides have a greater chance to be heard.” Read more

 

Krueger elected to House Democratic Caucus administrator position

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Leanne Krueger

“Pennsylvanians voted for a new direction in Harrisburg, and I’m proud to be a part of that change,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities

(Mar 01, 2023) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Robert Merski, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, Rep. Tarik Khan

The lawmakers’ legislation would fund the maintenance program within the traditional PlanCon program for vital projects including repairs to roofs, HVAC systems, boilers, plumbing and electrical wiring. Read more

 

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

"I look forward to working with my colleagues on our shared efforts to protect people’s access to health care and mental health care, champion economic policies that favor Pennsylvania’s working families, fully and equitably fund our schools and advocate for meaningful measures to make our communities safer." Read more

 

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Robert Merski, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, Rep. Tarik Khan

As we head into this new House session, in the majority, we are determined to push investments in school buildings to the top of the list. Read more

 

PLBC celebrates McClinton’s historic speaker election

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

"We are confident she is ready to lead our chamber into this next two years and beyond. We beam with pride at the accomplishments and the history that is made today with our new Speaker Joanna McClinton.” Read more

 

PA House Elects Rep. Joanna McClinton to Serve as House Speaker

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

During remarks in the House chamber, McClinton acknowledged the history being made and her commitment to bipartisanship. She thanked her colleagues for their support. Read more

 

Food is medicine: Medically tailored meals can help more patients get back to health

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock

At a time when food insecurity is high and access to care is low for so many of our residents, insurance coverage of these prescribed diets could go a long way to providing the health benefit that all Pennsylvanians should be afforded. Read more

 

Brown introduces package of laws to protect law enforcement

(Feb 28, 2023) Rep. Amen Brown

“We cannot sit idly by and watch those who put on the badge and uniform to protect us, placing themselves between us and danger, die at the hands of those who would do them harm.” Read more

 

Kinkead: 2 million Pennsylvanians face ‘hunger cliff’

(Feb 27, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

“Inflating food prices over the past year, coupled with the end of federal pandemic programs, will be devastating for many low-income families in the Commonwealth,” said Kinkead. Read more

 

Kenyatta: Too many Pennsylvanians can’t afford prescription drugs that keep them alive

(Feb 27, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

The Pennsylvania General assembly and the United States Congress must act and pass legislation to take big insurance companies to task and protect patients and consumers. Read more

 

PA House celebrates the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence

(Feb 27, 2023) Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Manuel Guzman, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

The lawmakers honored their roots with a two-part celebration that included a news conference and reception, and the participation of House Speaker Mark Rozzi and Majority Leader Joanna McClinton, among other legislators. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus praises the selection of McClinton as new House Speaker
Mar 07, 2023

Kim hosts conference to introduce bipartisan teacher bill package
Mar 06, 2023

Rozzi authors bill to encourage Pennsylvanians to pursue education degrees
Mar 06, 2023

Venkat, Mercuri introduce legislation to protect children in schools, daycare centers
Mar 06, 2023

Solomon introduces Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact legislation
Mar 06, 2023

Briggs leads newly formed Judiciary Committee
Mar 03, 2023

Rep. Miller named Majority Whip in Pa. House
Mar 02, 2023

Rozzi spearheads five legislative measures to deliver justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors
Mar 01, 2023

Pennsylvania House adopts ‘Rozzi Rules’
Mar 01, 2023

Krueger elected to House Democratic Caucus administrator position
Mar 01, 2023

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities
Mar 01, 2023

Schlossberg elected Majority Caucus Chair
Feb 28, 2023

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it
Feb 28, 2023

PLBC celebrates McClinton’s historic speaker election
Feb 28, 2023

PA House Elects Rep. Joanna McClinton to Serve as House Speaker
Feb 28, 2023

Food is medicine: Medically tailored meals can help more patients get back to health
Feb 28, 2023

Brown introduces package of laws to protect law enforcement
Feb 28, 2023

Kinkead: 2 million Pennsylvanians face ‘hunger cliff’
Feb 27, 2023

Kenyatta: Too many Pennsylvanians can’t afford prescription drugs that keep them alive
Feb 27, 2023

PA House celebrates the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence
Feb 27, 2023