May 5 update: Enough is Enough

(May 05, 2022)

Gun violence touches everyone's lives, it’s a nationwide public health crisis. Read more

 

Celebrate sport, embrace competition, practice empathy and stop attacking transgender athletes

(Apr 29, 2022)

If a kid wants to compete, let them. If that kid happens to be an excellent athlete and outstanding person, celebrate them. That’s it. Please stop these unnecessary and hateful attempts to target certain populations just because you’ve been led to believe some lie about fairness. Read more

 

April 21 update: Around the district and news from Harrisburg

(Apr 21, 2022)

I was extremely proud to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the brand-new facility for Family Promise Food Pantry at Salem Baptist Church of Abington. Read more

 

State lawmakers announce $230K investment for middle school educational program

(Apr 20, 2022)

“Unfortunately, not everyone grows up in a home with an adult who knows or is willing and able to teach bike safety and best practices,” Sanchez said. “This program takes the needed step of helping all the children in our community take a necessary step toward becoming responsible adults, and it reinforces safe behavior that could one day save a life.” Read more

 

Guenst, Sanchez to host senior fair

(Apr 20, 2022)

Older adults, their family members and caregivers are invited to attend. Read more

 

Sanchez applauds $74K in safety and security grants

(Apr 14, 2022)

ABINGTON, April 14 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, today announced that three places of worship within his legislative district received grants to strengthen their safety and security measures. Funding, which comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, has been distributed as follows: Temple Sinai: $25,000. Abington Monthly Meeting Inc.: $24,200. Lubavitch of Abington Inc.: $25,000. “Everyone has the right to freely and openly practice their religion. It is disheartening that such security measures are needed at places of worship, but funding like this helps preserve this constitutional right and ensure everyone’s safety,” Sanchez said. Grants may be used for initiatives including, but not limited to: safety and security planning, purchase of safety and security equipment, safety and security training, vulnerability and threat assessments, and purchase of security-related technology such as metal detectors and surveillance equipment. Information about the PCCD is available here . For more information, contact Sanchez’s office at 215-517-6800. Read more

 

April 8 update: #LetThemPlay

(Apr 08, 2022)

My district office will be closed on Monday, April 11, for an off-site event and again Friday, April 15, in recognition of Good Friday and Passover. Read more

 

March 25 update: Around the Community & Upcoming Events

(Mar 25, 2022)

On Sunday, March 13, I had the pleasure of attending events at not one, but two VFWs in our area. Read more

 

March 9 update: Pennsylvania needs to divest from Russia

(Mar 09, 2022)

Pennsylvania stands with Ukraine. We support those overseas demonstrating immense bravery as their lives have been upended and our neighbors with Ukrainian roots. Read more

 

Rep. Sanchez's winter 2022 print newsletter

(Mar 07, 2022)

Rep. Ben Sanchez's February 2022 print newsletter containing news from around the district and Harrisburg. Read more

 

Feb. 25 update: #StandWithUkraine

(Feb 25, 2022)

Russia’s monstrous attack on Ukraine is nothing but a despicable land grab, but it is resulting in countless citizens losing their lives and even more forced to flee their homes. Read more

 

Feb. 11 update: Budget discussions begin in Harrisburg

(Feb 11, 2022)

On Tuesday, Governor Wolf delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly. Read more

 

Jan. 28 update: Governor comes to town, calls for minimum wage increase

(Jan 28, 2022)

Yesterday, I was proud to welcome Governor Tom Wolf and many of my colleagues from both the House and Senate to our incredible district. Read more

 

Lawmakers to seek easier name-change process for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

(Jan 20, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 20 – Members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus are introducing legislation that would destigmatize and create a safer and easier name-change process for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians, especially transgender, non-binary and gender expansive people in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is a bipartisan and bicameral caucus made up of members of the General Assembly whose mission is to advocate for equality for LGBTQ+ communities across Pennsylvania. Reps. Brian Sims, D-Phila., Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Sen. Katie Muth, D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery, are co-chairs of the caucus. Spurred by a Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee hearing on the barriers in Pennsylvania for the transgender community in June 2021, members of the caucus worked with stakeholders to draft six key pieces of legislation to update Pennsylvania’s antiquated name change process and provide funding and safeguards for those seeking to change their name. The legislative package is being co-authored by Frankel and Muth, Reps. Nancy Guenst, D-Montgomery/Phila., Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, Melissa Shusterman, D-Montgomery, and Joe Webster, D-Montgomery; and state Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Delaware/Montgomery, Tim Kearney, D-Chester/Delaware, and Lindsey Williams, D-Allegheny. Co-sponsorship memorandums have been circulated and the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is calling on their colleagues in both chambers to sign onto these important Read more

 

Jan. 14 update: House talks redistricting during first session week of 2022

(Jan 14, 2022)

On Monday, January 10, the Pennsylvania House commenced its first session week of the year. Read more

 

Sanchez announces nearly $250K grant benefiting the Twining Valley Park project

(Dec 30, 2021)

UPPER DUBLIN, Dec. 30 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, announced today that Upper Dublin Township received a $249,100 grant to go toward the development of Twining Valley Park. This award will help fund the construction of a dog park, pump track, pickleball courts, pedestrian walkways, a parking area, stormwater management measures, installation of play equipment, lighting and utilities, ADA access, landscaping and other related site improvements. “Redeveloping a former 105-acre golf course into what will be Twining Valley Park has been an exciting project underway in my district for some time. It’s uplifting to have these state dollars return to our region and see them benefit a project that countless people will enjoy for years to come,” Sanchez said. “The additions of a dog park, pickleball courts, pedestrian walkways and play equipment for children ensure that this park will have something for everyone and help strengthen our sense of community.” The awarded funds are part of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Grant Program. This grant was allocated from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. More information on DCNR grant programs can be found on the department’s website . Read more

 

Dec. 30 update: Happy New Year!

(Dec 30, 2021)

My staff and I wish you and yours a safe and happy new year. Here’s to a prosperous and joyous 2022! Read more

 

Dec.17 update: Happy holidays from my district office

(Dec 17, 2021)

I hope that everyone in the 153rd Legislative District has had a very happy holiday season thus far. Read more

 

Sanchez announces $750K grant awarded to Salem Baptist Church

(Dec 09, 2021)

ABINGTON, Dec. 9 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, announced that Salem Baptist Church of Abington, located in Abington Township, received a $750,000 grant to help fund campus renovations for an accessible community event and banquet space. Renovations include accessibility upgrades, enhanced safety systems, upgraded mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and improved ventilation and airflow systems. This project will also create a full-service commercial kitchen with infrastructure to support handicap access to the space, and a 2,000 square foot community café on the church’s campus which will serve as a much-needed flexible and co-working space within the local area. “This funding will help Salem Baptist Church become an accessible community center for people of all abilities. It’s highly rewarding to see state dollars being used toward inclusivity efforts right here in Montgomery County,” Sanchez said. This grant comes from the Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenue or other measures of economic activity. For more information, contact Sanchez’s office at 215-517-6800. Read more

 

Sanchez announces $2M state grant for cancer treatment option at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Abington Township

(Dec 06, 2021)

ABINGTON, Dec. 6 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, today announced that Holy Redeemer Hospital has been selected to receive a $2 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Funding will go toward the construction of a Linear Accelerator Vault. This vault will provide radiation shielding during cancer treatments. Construction includes site preparation, renovation and the internal fit-out for the LINAC vault. The project will also renovate 2,300 square feet of existing space and add an additional 1,760 square feet. “This grant will help modernize Holy Redeemer’s cancer treatment options and assist those battling this diagnosis,” Sanchez said. “LINAC vaults are complex, yet effective pieces of technology that can destroy cancer cells without harming surrounding tissue. I’m confident that this investment will have a tremendous impact on Pennsylvanians battling cancer and our area’s medical capabilities.” RACP is a grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. More information is available online at https://www.budget.pa.gov/Programs/RACP/ . Read more