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Pennsylvania House lawmakers introduce voting rights protection legislation

(May 08, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, May 8 -- Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus today announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen and protect voting rights for Pennsylvanians in response to recent federal court decisions weakening key protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For decades, the Voting Rights Act protected Black voters and other minority communities from discriminatory practices such as racial gerrymandering, voter intimidation and barriers designed to suppress participation in the democratic process. However, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and Tennessee, increased the burden required to challenge discriminatory voting maps, placing minority voters at greater risk of having their voting power diluted. In response, the proposed legislation would establish stronger protections in Pennsylvania law to safeguard fair representation and equal access to the ballot box. “The Voting Rights Act was the cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement and has been foundational in the building of a multiracial democracy. And now that democracy is put at risk. Our ancestors fought and died for these protections, and the United States Supreme Court has whisked those sacrifices away with the wave of a hand; silencing the voices of voters that lawmakers will simply choose not to listen to, said state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Read more

 

Khan Recognizes World Hunger Day in PA

(May 07, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan helped local students write, pass, and adopt a Pennsylvania House resolution recognizing May 28 as World Hunger Day in Pennsylvania. Khan says he's proud of the students from Norwood-Fontbonne and Chestnut Hill College for stepping up and taking action to fight hunger. Read more

 

Khan joins rally for PA Community Health Canter funding

(Apr 29, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan made the comments at a rally in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Khan, colleagues introduce legislation to crack down on insider trading in online betting markets

(Apr 29, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The proposal would hold both individuals and platform operators accountable Read more

 

Khan: This Bipartisan Fix Could Transform Disability Care in PA

(Apr 28, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan works across the aisle to fix service gaps and build a stronger, fairer safety net Read more

 

Khan talks about federal impacts on PA's social safety nets

(Apr 13, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

59,000 Pennsylvania families have already lost food assistance. Read more

 

Khan, supporters speak about need for speed cameras during press conference

(Apr 10, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan's bill would extend speed camera enforcement to communities across the commonwealth Read more

 

Khan announces bipartisan bill to expand life-saving speed enforcement across Pennsylvania

(Apr 09, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan was joined by fellow legislators, advocates, and families at a press conference on Henry Avenue Read more

 

Shaffer, Khan’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Students with Pancreatic Conditions Clears Path for Safe Medication Use in Schools

(Apr 07, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The bill supports students with pancreatic conditions Read more

 

Khan encourages voters to prepare for Primary Election

(Apr 06, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The primary election is May 19 Read more

 

Khan: Chestnut Hill Hospital awarded major state funding

(Apr 02, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The funding will help ensure women have access to high-quality healthcare locally Read more

 

Khan: Providing Homes for PA's Aging Population

(Mar 27, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan joins Sec. of Aging Jason Kavulich and CEO of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to tour an 80,000 square foot building in the process of being transformed into homes for older adults. Khan calls this project a great example of how Pennsylvania invests in helping people stay in their communities and age with dignity. Read more

 

Khan supports minimum wage bill

(Mar 27, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan spoke on the need to increase the minimum wage during debate in the PA House. Read more

 

Khan talks about the American Dream, unionization at Penn State

(Mar 26, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan talked about wage disparities and other issues impacting workers in higher education Read more

 

Khan questions Penn State's use of anti-union language amid staff organizing

(Mar 25, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan talked about organizing efforts at Penn State during a hearing in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Penn State faculty members detail ongoing process to unionize

(Mar 25, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Faculty members at Penn State University and its branch campuses have been in the process of unionizing as the Penn State Faculty Alliance (PSFA), an affiliate of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 668. After faculty members say they’ve received pushback from Penn State administration, the House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing to put both sides in the same room and learn more about the situation. Read more

 

Khan's bill to protect workers passes House Labor committee

(Mar 24, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan's bill would protect workers from retaliation by employers Read more

 

Khan Presents Check For Schuylkill Center ADA Trail

(Mar 19, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Proud to bring $60,000 in state funding with Senator Hughes to the Schuylkill Center for ADA accessibility. A community treasure, we’re working to make it more accessible for all! Read more

 

Breaking Bread with Josh Shapiro, Workers’ Wins, St. Patty’s

(Mar 17, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

The latest news from Rep. Khan's office! Read more

 

Khan: People Over Profit in Our Hospitals

(Mar 16, 2026) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan talked about private equity in healthcare at a state budget hearing in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House lawmakers introduce voting rights protection legislation
May 08, 2026

Khan Recognizes World Hunger Day in PA
May 07, 2026

Khan joins rally for PA Community Health Canter funding
Apr 29, 2026

Khan, colleagues introduce legislation to crack down on insider trading in online betting markets
Apr 29, 2026

Khan: This Bipartisan Fix Could Transform Disability Care in PA
Apr 28, 2026

Khan talks about federal impacts on PA's social safety nets
Apr 13, 2026

Khan, supporters speak about need for speed cameras during press conference
Apr 10, 2026

Khan announces bipartisan bill to expand life-saving speed enforcement across Pennsylvania
Apr 09, 2026

Shaffer, Khan’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Students with Pancreatic Conditions Clears Path for Safe Medication Use in Schools
Apr 07, 2026

Khan encourages voters to prepare for Primary Election
Apr 06, 2026

Khan: Chestnut Hill Hospital awarded major state funding
Apr 02, 2026

Khan: Providing Homes for PA's Aging Population
Mar 27, 2026

Khan supports minimum wage bill
Mar 27, 2026

Khan talks about the American Dream, unionization at Penn State
Mar 26, 2026

Khan questions Penn State's use of anti-union language amid staff organizing
Mar 25, 2026

Penn State faculty members detail ongoing process to unionize
Mar 25, 2026

Khan's bill to protect workers passes House Labor committee
Mar 24, 2026

Khan Presents Check For Schuylkill Center ADA Trail
Mar 19, 2026

Breaking Bread with Josh Shapiro, Workers’ Wins, St. Patty’s
Mar 17, 2026

Khan: People Over Profit in Our Hospitals
Mar 16, 2026