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Sappey bill bolstering State Planning Board passes House

(Jun 29, 2023)

Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, is recognizing the successful passage of H.B. 1231, an important bipartisan bill that would enhance Pennsylvania's commitment to preserving its rich history while effectively addressing the escalating challenges posed by climate change. Read more

 

Sappey and Kane to host Drive-Thru Shred Event June 24

(Jun 20, 2023)

State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced today that her free Drive-Thru Shred Event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road in Kennett Square. Read more

 

Sappey bill implementing state-level earned income tax credit advances

(Jun 14, 2023)

Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, is applauding the passage of H.B. 1272, bi-partisan legislation crafted in partnership with the United Way of PA, that would implement a state-level Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income working households. Read more

 

Sappey: Transportation Town Hall

(Jun 02, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Christina Sappey joined PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to host a discussion about PennDOT’s operations, policies, programs, and upcoming initiatives affecting state roadways, driver services, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Sappey Read more

 

May 2023

(May 31, 2023)

District Office Lease: $2,023.95 District Office Utilities: $225.37 Earth Day Event Refreshments: $44.28 Shred Event Rental : $750 Earth Day Event Supplies: $24.03 Postage: $46.68 Publications/Newspaper Subscriptions: $47.96 District Cooler/Water Supplies : $27.75 Mileage: $108.73 Parking and Tolls: $65.20 Lodging: $234.00 Meals: $59.41 Information is provided by the Chief Clerk’s Office. Rep. Sappey does not accept per diems. Read more

 

Sappey to host Transportation Town Hall

(May 25, 2023)

State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, invites residents of the 158th Legislative District to join her virtual Transportation Town Hall at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1. Read more

 

April 2023

(Apr 30, 2023)

District Office Lease: $2,023.95 District Office Utilities: $613.06 *includes two months Postage: $24.43 Publications/Newspaper Subscriptions: $101.88 *includes multiple months District Cooler/Water Supplies : $57.34 *Includes multiple months Mileage: $259.79 Parking and Tolls: $113.80 Lodging: $117.00 Information is provided by the Chief Clerk’s Office. Rep. Sappey does not accept per diems. Read more

 

Earth Month Resources

(Apr 27, 2023)

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Roundtable examines negative impact of selling public water systems

(Apr 20, 2023)

“The people of Chester and its surrounding communities have every right to question the potential sale of the Chester Water Authority,” said Rep. Christina Sappey, who represents portions of Chester County. “Everyone is aware the city faces a sizable deficit, but the short-sighted move of selling a water utility to a for-profit company almost always ends poorly for residents – in the form of higher bills with no end in sight for price increases. The sale might solve the city’s problems today but create new problems down the road.” Read more

 

Sappey to host ‘Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th’

(Apr 20, 2023)

State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, invites residents of the 158th legislative district to join her from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day at Stroud Water Research Center. Read more

 

Editorial: ‘The most important indicator of a civilized society’

(Apr 19, 2023)

On April 3, in honor of April being designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, State Rep. Christina Sappey committed an act of pure selflessness and grace, not only for the people of the 158th District that she represents but for all children in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

March 2023

(Mar 31, 2023)

District Office Lease: $2,023.95 Postage: $9.45 Refreshments for District Office Open House : $137.87 Mileage: $66.40 Information is provided by the Chief Clerk’s Office. Rep. Sappey does not accept per diems. Read more

 

February 2023

(Feb 28, 2023)

District Office Lease: $2,023.95 Postage: $4588.61 Publications/Newspaper Subscriptions : $41.96 Office Supplies: $43.31 District Cooler/ Water Supplies: $46.50 *includes two months Mileage: $326.19 Parking and Tolls: $43.20 Meals: $12.65 Information is provided by the Chief Clerk’s Office. Rep. Sappey does not accept per diems. Read more

 

Sappey to host open house on March 3

(Feb 23, 2023)

PA State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced today her district office will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 3. Read more

 

5 ways the Pa. Legislature can improve transparency almost overnight

(Feb 23, 2023)

Proposals from both sides of the aisle present concrete opportunities for commonwealth residents to become better informed about the governing bodies, utility providers and municipal authorities impacting their communities. Read more

 

Rep. Sappey and UPenn Professor Join Chester County Consortium for Mental Health

(Feb 23, 2023)

Downingtown, PA – On February 10, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted the fourth session of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) Chester County Consortium for Mental Health and Optimal Development, featuring guest speakers State Representative Christina Sappey and UPenn Professor of Urban Education and Africana Studies Dr. Howard Stevenson. The consortium is facilitated by the CCIU in partnership with the UPenn Graduate School of Education and is a yearlong effort to implement mental health planning in Chester County school districts. Read more

 

The 2023 Capitol Scenes calendar is available for download!

(Jan 31, 2023)

The 2023 Capitol Scenes calendar is available for download! Each month contains a scene from our Pennsylvania Capitol, proclaimed as one of the most beautiful Capitol buildings in the nation. Read more

 

January 2023

(Jan 31, 2023)

District Office Lease: $2,023.95 District Office Utilities: $287.02 Postage: $37.39 Information is provided by the Chief Clerk’s Office. Rep. Sappey does not accept per diems. Read more

 

Chester County Introduces “Fresh Air, Self-Care Chesco”

(Jan 25, 2023)

Chester County announced the launch of “Fresh Air, Self-Care Chesco,” a campaign that encourages residents to practice effective self-care for better health and wellness through easy outdoor activity. Read more

 

Sappey announces grants aiding environmental conservation

(Jan 13, 2023)

Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced today that three local organizations received over $3 million in grant funding, allocated from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Growing Greener Program, to aid environmental conservation projects in the region and across Pennsylvania. Read more