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Cephas excited for proposed investments in Shapiro budget

(Feb 05, 2025)

State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., offered the following statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s address for the 2025-26 proposed state budget. “Budgets are a moral document, and the governor’s proposal wisely and effectively addresses the needs of our Philadelphia communities, as well as neighborhoods across rural, suburban and urban Pennsylvania. Read more

 

PA House passes bill protecting healthcare workers from surgical smoke

(Feb 04, 2025)

The legislation would ensure that operating rooms utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems to combat the adverse health effects of surgical smoke. Read more

 

Fiedler applauds $25 million for Solar for Schools in proposed state budget

(Feb 04, 2025)

State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., applauded the inclusion of funding for the Solar for Schools grant program in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget.The governor proposed a $25 million appropriation for the second year of the program, which was introduced by Fiedler in 2023 to help fund solar installations at schools across the commonwealth. Solar arrays funded by the grants have the potential to bring tremendous savings to schools and create good jobs in the communities that need them most. Read more

 

Energy Committee hears testimony on Solar for All authorization

(Feb 04, 2025)

Today, the newly established House Energy Committee held a public hearing to consider legislation (H.B. 362) introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., authorizing a Solar for All program. Read more

 

As anti-Black Attacks Surge, Rep. Rabb reintroduces Emancipation Day Holiday Legislation

(Feb 03, 2025)

Rabb’s legislation seeks to highlight this history and acknowledge the ongoing struggle for Black liberation in a society that still poses threats and allows barriers to persist against the advancement of Black people and allied communities of struggle. Read more

 

Reps. Bellmon, Dawkins, Dougherty, Gallagher, Neilson and Solomon Issue Statement on Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia

(Jan 31, 2025)

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2025 — State Reps. Anthony Bellmon, Jason Dawkins, Sean Dougherty, Pat Gallagher, Ed Neilson and Jared Solomon today issued the following statement on a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia: "While we're still learning details regarding the horrific tragedy in Northeast Philadelphia, we're working with local and state officials to support our community. For everyone's safety and to ensure first responders have unimpeded access to the site, please avoid the area around Roosevelt Mall. "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims, as well as the neighbors and businesses impacted by this disaster. We're extremely grateful for all the first responders working this emergency." Read more

 

Cephas to lead subcommittee on housing finance

(Jan 31, 2025)

State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia, announced today that she has been assigned to serve as the majority chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing Finance in the House Commerce Committee. The appointment was made by committee Chairman Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation elects new leaders

(Jan 30, 2025)

This week the Philadelphia House Delegation elected their new slate of leadership for the 2025-26 legislative session. In addition, the group also voted to amend their bylaws for the separation of the treasurer and secretary as two elected officers. Read more

 

Immigration Resources

(Jan 29, 2025)

Know your rights and how the actions being taken by the federal government could affect you, your family, or your neighbors. Contact these local organizations or our federal legislators if you need more information or guidance about the actions in DC and how they're affecting our communities. Read more

 

Bipartisan bill to ease unemployment process for domestic violence victims approved by PA House Labor Committee

(Jan 29, 2025)

Bill will create an ‘express lane’ for claimants impacted by domestic violence Read more

 

Young announces $150,000 for FDR Park improvements

(Jan 28, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced today a grant for $150,000 has been awarded to the Fairmount Park Conservancy to construct the Franklin 5K Gateway in FDR Park in South Philadelphia. The funding comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. Read more

 

$68 million in state funding awarded to Philly water project

(Jan 23, 2025)

A Philadelphia water project that will replace a nearly 100-year-old pump station to improve the reliability of drinking water supplies was awarded $68 million in state funding. Read more

 

PA workers want to know: what will it take to raise the wage? 

(Jan 23, 2025)

Pennsylvania has not raised its minimum wage since 2009. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 22, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more

 

Venkat, Davidson, Khan, Kosierowski, Kuzma, Rigby, and Twardzik introduce bipartisan legislation to help Pennsylvanians overcome medical debt

(Jan 16, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State Reps. Arvind Venkat, Nate Davidson, Tarik Khan, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby and Tim Twardzik have introduced a bipartisan bill that would create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program. The legislation ( H.B. 79 ) would target the medical debt of low-income Pennsylvania residents for relief. The Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program would also improve the finances of health care institutions and providers, concentrated largely in rural Pennsylvania, that regularly carry debt that is less likely to be repaid. Furthermore, the legislation would enact provisions to ensure transparency in existing hospital charity care programs and provide assistance in applying for charity care to prevent the accumulation of new medical debt. “Medical debt has been dubbed a ‘uniquely American problem,’ so it’s my hope that our bill will help provide relief to as many Pennsylvanians as possible,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “I’m proud to partner with bipartisan colleagues on this legislation that reduces the burden of affording medical care and allows families to put more food on the table.” “This legislation is more than just a policy – it's a lifeline that restores dignity, empowers families, and ensures that health does not come at the cost of hardship. I’m proud to sponsor this bipartisan measure so that vulnerable Pennsylvanians can focus on their Read more

 

Cephas announces committee assignments for 2025-26

(Jan 15, 2025)

State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia, announced that she has been assigned by leadership to serve on five standing House committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. Cephas will serve on the Commerce; Consumer Protection; Technology & Utilities; Housing & Community Development; and Insurance committees for the state House of Representatives. Cephas was also selected to continue as the chairwoman of the House Government Oversight Committee. Cephas is also a co-chairwoman and co-founder of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus and is expected to be re-elected as the chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation later in January. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 15, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: Public institutions of higher education. Use: Funding may be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school entities. Funds: $14 million in state funding was allocated through the 2024 School Code. Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 More information: PDE Website Department of Environmental Protection: Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Draining Grant Program Who May Apply: An authority, incorporated nonprofit, political subdivision, or conservation district. Use: Funds may be used for abandoned mine land reclamation and abandoned mine drainage treatment or abatement. Funds: $75 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 25, 2025. Applicants must contact DEP ( ra-epamgrantprogram@pa.gov ) prior to applying for an initial project consultation. More information: DEP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Physical health care providers, hospitals, rural health centers, or federally qualified health clinics. Use: To promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between behavioral health care and primary physical health care. Funds: $3 million in funding is available from the Publicis Health Opioid Settlement. Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Read more

 

Young announces committee assignments for 2025-26

(Jan 13, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that she has been assigned by House leadership to serve on five standing House committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. Young will serve on the Appropriations, Education, Game & Fisheries, Labor & Industry, and Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development committees in the state House of Representatives. Read more

 

Neilson introduces legislation to protect consumer’s online data

(Jan 09, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 9 – Today, state Rep. Ed Neilson introduced legislation (H.B. 78) along with state Rep. Stephenie Scialabba to establish a Consumer Data Privacy Act, which would ensure that consumers are able to make informed decisions about how their data is being used online or sold to a third party. “Unlike other states, Pennsylvania has no safeguard to protect our constituents’ privacy,” Neilson said. “Pennsylvanians should be able to interact online without worrying how their information is used; they deserve the option to protect themselves from targeted advertising and other nefarious ways their information can be used.” Neilson added that it’s unfair to consumers who expect their private information to be safely stored with one business, but they are incentivized to sell it to third parties for targeted advertising purposes. “Many other states have protections for consumer data, but we are falling behind in Pennsylvania,” Neilson continued. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to establish important privacy laws.” House Bill 78 is based on similar legislation from last session (formerly H.B.1201), which received bipartisan support in the House but failed to receive a vote in the Senate before the end of the year. Read more

 

Rep. Dawkins takes oath of office to start legislative session

(Jan 08, 2025)

Returns to lead busy House Labor and Industry Committee Read more

 

Cephas excited for proposed investments in Shapiro budget
Feb 05, 2025

PA House passes bill protecting healthcare workers from surgical smoke
Feb 04, 2025

Fiedler applauds $25 million for Solar for Schools in proposed state budget
Feb 04, 2025

Energy Committee hears testimony on Solar for All authorization
Feb 04, 2025

As anti-Black Attacks Surge, Rep. Rabb reintroduces Emancipation Day Holiday Legislation
Feb 03, 2025

Reps. Bellmon, Dawkins, Dougherty, Gallagher, Neilson and Solomon Issue Statement on Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia
Jan 31, 2025

Cephas to lead subcommittee on housing finance
Jan 31, 2025

Philadelphia House Delegation elects new leaders
Jan 30, 2025

Immigration Resources
Jan 29, 2025

Bipartisan bill to ease unemployment process for domestic violence victims approved by PA House Labor Committee
Jan 29, 2025

Young announces $150,000 for FDR Park improvements
Jan 28, 2025

$68 million in state funding awarded to Philly water project
Jan 23, 2025

PA workers want to know: what will it take to raise the wage? 
Jan 23, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 22, 2025

Venkat, Davidson, Khan, Kosierowski, Kuzma, Rigby, and Twardzik introduce bipartisan legislation to help Pennsylvanians overcome medical debt
Jan 16, 2025

Cephas announces committee assignments for 2025-26
Jan 15, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 15, 2025

Young announces committee assignments for 2025-26
Jan 13, 2025

Neilson introduces legislation to protect consumer’s online data
Jan 09, 2025

Rep. Dawkins takes oath of office to start legislative session
Jan 08, 2025