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O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I urge everyone to open their minds and their hearts to how we can stop this epidemic and save lives. Read more

 

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

I’m committed to working with anyone committed to building a Pennsylvania where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of party. Read more

 

Merski bills would cut government spending, boost transparency, fight blight

(Feb 02, 2023) Rep. Robert Merski

“We should always be looking for ways to make government run more efficiently, and one way we can do that is through legislation that reduces unnecessary spending, eliminates waste and increases accountability,” Merski said. Read more

 

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities

(Feb 01, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

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

 

Brennan: AED requirement for state buildings would save lives

(Feb 01, 2023) Rep. Tim Brennan

The use of an AED significantly improves the odds of survival for someone in cardiac arrest and reduces the possibility of permanent impairments. Read more

 

Rabb urges special elections process overhaul as critical races loom

(Jan 31, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“It’s time to rethink the system that got us here. We must invest in a process that is more transparent, accountable, inclusive, efficient and less costly to taxpayers,” Rabb said. Read more

 

Neilson reintroduces legislation to curb speeding through school zones

(Jan 30, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

“Every day, we see people speeding through school zones, endangering the lives of children and the crossing guards in a place where they are supposed to be safe,” Neilson said. “We need to give our kids a break.” Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Misclassification hurts workers, taxpayers and state

(Jan 27, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Nick Pisciottano, Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik

“The widespread illegal practice of misclassification happening throughout Pennsylvania is not limited to just construction workers,” said state Rep. Anita Kulik, who hosted the hearing at Carpenters Hall in Pittsburgh. “Sadly, we heard how this illegal practice is not only robbing workers of wages and protections, but it also passes tax burdens onto law-abiding employers and employees throughout the state.” Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus denounces Mastriano bill to ban drag shows

(Jan 26, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus recognizes that this legislation – which has no chance of becoming law – is a sad stunt by Mastriano and shows Republicans’ lack of addressing important issues facing our families." Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Testifiers detail issues affecting health care staffing

(Jan 26, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Arvind Venkat, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

“While the pandemic did not cause these issues, it crystalized the problem in a way where the public became acutely aware of its importance,” said Rep. Venkat, who is an emergency physician and the first physician to serve in PA's General Assembly in about 60 year. “Unfortunately, no silver bullet – or magical solution – exists to fix this complicated problem. As we saw when we peeled back layers of the issue today, addressing one issue often calls for the need to find a solution to several more related issues." Read more

 

Burns proposal to post all state jobs builds on Shapiro’s plan to open government employment

(Jan 25, 2023) Rep. Frank Burns

Since taking office, Burns has fought for openness and transparency in government, both in Harrisburg and at home. Read more

 

House Democratic Members of Speaker's Workgroup Issue Statement on Efforts to End House Gridlock

(Jan 25, 2023) Rep. Tim Briggs, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

"This bipartisan workgroup is committed to prioritizing seeking justice for child sexual abuse survivors and drafting appropriate operating rules for the Special Session and regular session." Read more

 

Black History Month recognized in Pennsylvania this February

(Jan 25, 2023) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

The Black History Month theme this year is “Black Resistance,” acknowledging that Black Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings. Read more

 

Siegel: A bipartisan agenda around safety, security and stability

(Jan 23, 2023) Rep. Josh Siegel

Pennsylvania can be the bulwark against the politics of cynicism, restore confidence in democracy and its ability to solve people’s problems and usher in a new era of freedom for Pennsylvanians who live under the oppression of poverty and hardship. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers propose medical debt relief bill

(Jan 23, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

A plan to create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Repayment Program was unveiled today by state Reps. Arvind Venkat and Nick Pisciottano, both D-Allegheny; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna; and Tarik Khan and Donna Bullock, both D-Phila. Read more

 

Speaker Rozzi announces statewide listening tour to break partisan divide, deliver justice to survivors of childhood sex abuse

(Jan 20, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

"It is my hope that at the conclusion of this tour we will have a clear idea on how best to heal the divides in Harrisburg, what a fair set of House rules should include, and a plan to finally get survivors of childhood sexual assault the justice and truth that they so desperately deserve.” Read more

 

Schlossberg seeks to ensure pet insurance doesn’t bite consumers

(Jan 20, 2023) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

“Pet insurance provides valuable coverage, and consumers deserve to know what is in their policies, what care their pets will receive and the true costs.” Read more

 

Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures

(Jan 18, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

Our digital divide isn’t just between those with and without broadband. It’s also between the skills and attitudes American bring to digital challenges — and the know-how and can-do we need. Read more

 

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“As public servants, we must be held to the highest of standards,” Solomon said. “The people we serve deserve elected officials they can rely on and have faith in -- they lose all of that once the individual is convicted of a crime.” Read more

 

Rozzi issues statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling

(Jan 13, 2023) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“Today’s Commonwealth Court ruling is a victory for democracy." Read more

 

O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners
Feb 02, 2023

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington
Feb 02, 2023

Merski bills would cut government spending, boost transparency, fight blight
Feb 02, 2023

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities
Feb 01, 2023

Brennan: AED requirement for state buildings would save lives
Feb 01, 2023

Rabb urges special elections process overhaul as critical races loom
Jan 31, 2023

Neilson reintroduces legislation to curb speeding through school zones
Jan 30, 2023

Policy Hearing: Misclassification hurts workers, taxpayers and state
Jan 27, 2023

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus denounces Mastriano bill to ban drag shows
Jan 26, 2023

Policy Hearing: Testifiers detail issues affecting health care staffing
Jan 26, 2023

Burns proposal to post all state jobs builds on Shapiro’s plan to open government employment
Jan 25, 2023

House Democratic Members of Speaker's Workgroup Issue Statement on Efforts to End House Gridlock
Jan 25, 2023

Black History Month recognized in Pennsylvania this February
Jan 25, 2023

Siegel: A bipartisan agenda around safety, security and stability
Jan 23, 2023

Pa. lawmakers propose medical debt relief bill
Jan 23, 2023

Speaker Rozzi announces statewide listening tour to break partisan divide, deliver justice to survivors of childhood sex abuse
Jan 20, 2023

Schlossberg seeks to ensure pet insurance doesn’t bite consumers
Jan 20, 2023

Connectivity and digital literacy key to children's futures
Jan 18, 2023

Solomon, Kenyatta introduce legislation to require elected officials convicted of felonies to resign
Jan 13, 2023

Rozzi issues statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling
Jan 13, 2023