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Bullock, Curry highlight issue of student homelessness

(Nov 15, 2022) Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Gina H. Curry

In the 2020-21 school year, 32,666 students in Pennsylvania schools were homeless or living without adequate housing. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team

(Nov 15, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus unanimously re-elected its current Leadership team to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session. Read more

 

PLBC: Penn State antiracism decisions move needle backward

(Nov 15, 2022) Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

“The university’s recent actions appear to undermine, dilute and divert from the racial and social justice initiatives championed by professors, administrators and students on campus in recent years." Read more

 

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline

(Nov 14, 2022) Rep. Mark Rozzi

We need to establish stronger incentives to keep quality teachers in Pennsylvania. Two bills in the House can achieve this goal and together create the educator accelerator that we need. Read more

 

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts

(Nov 04, 2022) Rep. Matthew Bradford

State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, condemned threats against Pennsylvania’s election workers fueled by elected officials and right-wing media repeating the “big lie” about the 2020 election. These threats have already led to county directors and deputy directors choosing to leave their jobs in more than half of the commonwealth’s 67 counties. Read more

 

Kinsey introduces legislation to abolish slavery as punishment for crime

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Stephen Kinsey

“Slavery and involuntary servitude have no place in Pennsylvania, and it is time for our constitution to reflect that. I believe this legislation is one way to address the legacy of slavery and help us move in a direction towards equality and justice.” Read more

 

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Voting is easier than ever. The days of being forced to wait in long lines to cast your ballot in person are over. You can vote by mail, put your ballot in a drop box, or you can still go to the polls in person. Read more

 

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Mark Rozzi

“Settlement money will be spent differently county by county, empowering local governments to do what’s best for their community,” Rozzi said. “All of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have been impacted by addiction, and I’m proud to say lawmakers are coming together to take a stand against it.” Read more

 

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals

(Nov 03, 2022) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

“My passion for protecting the rights of animals has never wavered. I was proud to author Libre’s Law that strengthened penalties for people who abuse animals, and I’m proud to once again offer legislation that protects our four-legged friends,” said Bizzarro. Read more

 

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions

(Nov 01, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“The antidote to this poisonous disenfranchisement criminal scheme is to ensure that all people are allowed to vote, including those incarcerated citizens serving prison sentences for a felony criminal conviction." Read more

 

Kinsey, Cephas introduce legislation for better response to behavioral crises

(Nov 01, 2022) Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

“This legislation would tackle this issue at its root. We need specialists, trained individuals managing mental health crises." Read more

 

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

The bill would add coverage of landslides, slope movement and sinkholes to an existing program in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that currently covers only mine subsidence assistance and insurance. Read more

 

Abney, Bullock lead PLBC voting rights roundtable

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Aerion Andrew Abney

The goal of the discussion was to address items that individuals need to be aware of when voting, including providing details about mail-in and absentee ballots. Read more

 

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Jason Dawkins

“This week’s news conference confirms the Republican obsession with District Attorney Larry Krasner,” Dawkins said. “I find it interesting that the Select Committee report, which was just released Monday, didn’t mention or recommend impeachment." Read more

 

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Mike Schlossberg

Language introduced by Rep. Mike Schlossberg that would allow counties to create local overdose or suicide fatality review teams to help prevent future overdose deaths and suicides passed the state Senate and House today and is on its way to the governor. Read more

 

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Rick Krajewski

“Disadvantaged Black youth are at highest risk of being victims of gun violence in our city,” Krajewski said. “I heard their stories of how the inability to access their birth certificates were holding them back from seeking opportunities to improve their lives, and I knew I needed to act." Read more

 

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing

(Oct 26, 2022) Policy Committee

“We need to provide students seeking to advance their education with every opportunity possible to do so. That includes online education, because as we heard from testifiers today, it allows students to complete degrees on their own time,” said Bizzarro. “Education is the lifeblood of our economy, and we should take advantage of every chance to support it.” Read more

 

Rabb announces legislation to expand green human interment options

(Oct 26, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

The process used in natural organic reduction uses one-eighth the amount of energy of a more traditional cremation and creates soil that is perfectly safe for gardens, trees and general land use. Read more

 

House Democrats demand Republicans 'stop the games'

(Oct 25, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

House Democrats stood together in the Capitol today to call out the Republican majority for wasting time on political games instead of acting to address the issues that truly impact people across the commonwealth. Read more

 

PLBC Fall 2022 newsletter

(Oct 25, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

PLBC NL for Fall 2022 Read more

 

Bullock, Curry highlight issue of student homelessness
Nov 15, 2022

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team
Nov 15, 2022

PLBC: Penn State antiracism decisions move needle backward
Nov 15, 2022

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline
Nov 14, 2022

'Big Lie' chases Pa. election workers from their jobs, could delay vote counts
Nov 04, 2022

Kinsey introduces legislation to abolish slavery as punishment for crime
Nov 03, 2022

Voting Today Matters Tomorrow
Nov 03, 2022

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic
Nov 03, 2022

Bizzarro introduces ‘Beagle Bills’ to enhance protections for animals
Nov 03, 2022

State officials, civil rights groups react to report denying thousands in Pa. their voting rights due to felony convictions
Nov 01, 2022

Kinsey, Cephas introduce legislation for better response to behavioral crises
Nov 01, 2022

Kinkead, Gaydos introduce legislation to assist owners of landslide-prone properties
Oct 27, 2022

Abney, Bullock lead PLBC voting rights roundtable
Oct 27, 2022

Dawkins condemns GOP for hypocrisy in Philly DA probe
Oct 27, 2022

Schlossberg fatality review team language headed to governor
Oct 26, 2022

Krajewski announces birth certificate application changes for minors with DOH
Oct 26, 2022

Online higher education takes center stage at House Dem Policy hearing
Oct 26, 2022

Rabb announces legislation to expand green human interment options
Oct 26, 2022

House Democrats demand Republicans 'stop the games'
Oct 25, 2022

PLBC Fall 2022 newsletter
Oct 25, 2022