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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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