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Matzie bill to lower prescription drug costs passes legislature, heads to governor

(Nov 20, 2020) Rep. Robert Matzie

“This bill is a big victory for Pennsylvania’s taxpayers, local pharmacies and anyone who takes prescription medicine,” said Matzie, who is House Democratic chair of the bicameral, bipartisan Community Pharmacy Caucus. “With the power to decide which drugs are covered by insurance and how much to reimburse the pharmacies that fill those prescriptions, PBMs wield a huge amount of power, but for years, they have operated below the radar, with little or no scrutiny. All that is about to change." Read more

 

Webster highlights better ways to audit election

(Nov 19, 2020) Rep. Joe Webster

Pa. State Rep. Joe Webster suggests an audit of the 2020 election could be better accomplished through good governance via the Election Advisory Board, which has expertise in election law, rather than through H.R. 1100. Read more

 

Kenyatta calls for statewide mask requirement in new bill as COVID-19 cases surge

(Nov 19, 2020) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“Countless medical reports and public health experts have pointed to the effectiveness of masks—properly covering the nose and mouth—to both the wearer and people in the wearer’s proximity,” said Kenyatta, D-Phila. “Nearly 10,000 Pennsylvanians, including our most vulnerable neighbors, have succumbed to this deadly virus so far. Being a good neighbor by wearing a mask is by far the best act of benevolence we can all take to keep our communities safe.” Read more

 

Matzie bill to strengthen anti-pyramid scheme law passes state Senate unanimously, heads for governor’s desk

(Nov 19, 2020) Rep. Robert Matzie

“We can’t protect consumers with outdated laws, and our anti-pyramid law is so old it still refers to chain letters,” said Matzie, who is Democratic chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee. “My bill would bring the law up to date so that it reflects the complexity of today’s criminal fraud and has the necessary teeth to be an effective enforcement tool." Read more

 

National Popular Vote Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania Legislature

(Nov 19, 2020) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

At a press conference today, state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Phila., introduced legislation for Pennsylvania to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and invited his colleagues of all political parties to sign onto the bill as co-sponsors. Read more

 

House unanimously adopts Shusterman resolution honoring small business development centers

(Nov 18, 2020) Rep. Melissa Shusterman

“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. When they need assistance or advice, small business development centers are the ones to help them, especially during these unprecedented times,” Shusterman said. “These centers have helped create over six thousand businesses since 2011 and generated over $3 billion in sales. As this is an extremely difficult time for small business owners, we need to thank those dedicated to helping them succeed.” Read more

 

House unanimously adopts Merski resolution celebrating Polish American heritage

(Nov 18, 2020) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski, D-Erie, said he introduced H.R. 1074 to bring attention to the rich Polish American heritage shared by so many Pennsylvanians and the countless contributions Polish Americans have made to U.S. history, culture and innovation. Read more

 

Rabb: innovative solutions needed amid rising COVID-19 cases

(Nov 18, 2020) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rabb and state Rep. Bob Brooks, R-Westmoreland/Allegheny, introduced legislation (H.B. 2949) in September that would provide grants of up to $50,000 and tax credits of up to $100,000 to restauranteurs who sell PA Preferred groceries to customers in underserved neighborhoods. Funding for the Food Security Initiative would come from federal CARES Act money the state has in its possession and can use for this purpose. Read more

 

Ciresi resolution urges Congress to ease tax burden on struggling local businesses

(Nov 17, 2020) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“The relief that was supposed to ensure that they could stay afloat has become a burden to small businesses, inhibiting their ability to recover and provide high-quality jobs across the state,” Ciresi said. “The small business owners in my district and across Pennsylvania are counting on us to make sure their voices are heard. This resolution does that.” Read more

 

Miller elected House Democratic Caucus chairman

(Nov 16, 2020) Rep. Dan Miller

“While I am excited and honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve them in leadership, we have a lot of work to do,” Miller said. “We are still struggling with COVID-19 and for the betterment of the state, Republicans and Democrats must work together better." Read more

 

McClinton Historically Elected as House Democratic Leader

(Nov 13, 2020) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Pa. state Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected by her Democratic colleagues as the House Democratic Leader for the 2021-22 legislative session. She is the first Black woman to lead any Caucus in Pennsylvania, and the first woman to be a Floor Leader in the House. Read more

 

Davis elected House Democratic Caucus Secretary

(Nov 13, 2020) Rep. Tina Davis

“I am deeply honored to have been elected by my peers to serve on the House Democratic Caucus leadership team as secretary,” Davis said. “I am looking forward to working with the leadership team to guide the caucus to achieve its legislative goals in the House in the upcoming session.” Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro elected to serve as House Democratic Policy Committee Chair

(Nov 12, 2020) Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

“I am grateful a majority of my colleagues appointed me to this post. I value their support and confidence in my abilities to serve our caucus in this leadership role. As chairman of the Policy Committee, I look forward to finding innovative ways to bring the issues that matter most to Pennsylvanians to the forefront. I look forward to working with the leadership team to make sure we put people first with good jobs, access to affordable healthcare, and quality school,” Bizzarro said. Read more

 

House Democrats elect leaders for upcoming legislative session

(Nov 12, 2020) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Rep. Joanna McClinton today made Pennsylvania history, becoming the first woman elected to serve as a minority leader in the House or Senate. With 32 women serving in the upcoming session, more than one-third of the new House Democratic Caucus are women. Read more

 

Webster on the Significance of Veterans Day

(Nov 11, 2020) Rep. Joe Webster

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster talks about the significance of Veterans Day and why it is so meaningful to him. Webster served nearly 23 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. Read more

 

Boyle: House Republicans’ latest baseless attempt to sow doubt in the election process and delay certification of election results ‘shameful’

(Nov 10, 2020) Rep. Kevin Boyle

“If you want to ensure that the election process here in Pennsylvania is fair and free, you can start by not sowing doubt and discord without evidence of any wrongdoing,” Boyle said. Read more

 

McClinton responds to release of video showing Wallace's death during police-involved shooting

(Nov 04, 2020) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

"Brutal, disturbing, traumatic and tragic don't even begin to describe the emotions I'm feeling right now after watching the video showing the final moments of Walter Wallace Jr.’s life – a young Black man whose cries for help ended with his untimely death as his entire family watched helplessly." Read more

 

House Democratic leaders remind Pennsylvanians: Republicans can’t change the rules

(Nov 04, 2020) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“The results of the election are not final until every lawfully cast vote is counted. To suggest otherwise is an insult to the millions of Pennsylvanians who voted -- whether in person or by mail -- as provided by the legislature with near-unanimous Republican support." Read more

 

House Democratic leaders urge patience, remind the people the election is final when all votes are counted

(Nov 02, 2020) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“We thank the voters and assure them they will be heard, and their votes will be counted – no matter how long it takes.” Read more

 

McClinton demands accountability from Philadelphia Police Department after mother and child dragged from SUV

(Oct 30, 2020) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

McClinton called the incident that took place in her community deeply concerning and charged for transparency from the police department for their actions. Read more

 

Matzie bill to lower prescription drug costs passes legislature, heads to governor
Nov 20, 2020

Webster highlights better ways to audit election
Nov 19, 2020

Kenyatta calls for statewide mask requirement in new bill as COVID-19 cases surge
Nov 19, 2020

Matzie bill to strengthen anti-pyramid scheme law passes state Senate unanimously, heads for governor’s desk
Nov 19, 2020

National Popular Vote Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania Legislature
Nov 19, 2020

House unanimously adopts Shusterman resolution honoring small business development centers
Nov 18, 2020

House unanimously adopts Merski resolution celebrating Polish American heritage
Nov 18, 2020

Rabb: innovative solutions needed amid rising COVID-19 cases
Nov 18, 2020

Ciresi resolution urges Congress to ease tax burden on struggling local businesses
Nov 17, 2020

Miller elected House Democratic Caucus chairman
Nov 16, 2020

McClinton Historically Elected as House Democratic Leader
Nov 13, 2020

Davis elected House Democratic Caucus Secretary
Nov 13, 2020

Rep. Bizzarro elected to serve as House Democratic Policy Committee Chair
Nov 12, 2020

House Democrats elect leaders for upcoming legislative session
Nov 12, 2020

Webster on the Significance of Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2020

Boyle: House Republicans’ latest baseless attempt to sow doubt in the election process and delay certification of election results ‘shameful’
Nov 10, 2020

McClinton responds to release of video showing Wallace's death during police-involved shooting
Nov 04, 2020

House Democratic leaders remind Pennsylvanians: Republicans can’t change the rules
Nov 04, 2020

House Democratic leaders urge patience, remind the people the election is final when all votes are counted
Nov 02, 2020

McClinton demands accountability from Philadelphia Police Department after mother and child dragged from SUV
Oct 30, 2020