PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, joined leaders from the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to announce $275,000 in newly awarded state grants for improvement projects at historic FDR Park in South Philadelphia.Funding through the CFA Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program:•$125,000 to Fairmount Park Conservancy for the FDR Park Nature Phase Franklin 5K to connect all the landscapes in the park for cyclists and pedestrians, allowing for safer travel and exploration from the plaza to the park's natural lands and beyond. Funding through the PA Watershed Restoration Protection Program:•$150,000 for ecological restoration along Shedbrook Creek to bring stronger ecology, thousands of climate-resilient trees, and biodiverse native plants to FDR Park.Young said that she was happy to advocate for these grants to support the FDR Park Plan and develop open, green, recreational and education spaces for children and families.“FDR Park, by design, has been a community resource for recreation and nature for over 100 years. There are immense public benefits of both, especially for children,” said Young. “We cannot say the word ‘park’ without thinking of children, which is why we must continue creating spaces for our youth in Philadelphia. At a time when so many young people are facing challenges related to mental health and access to safe physical spaces, we must work together to support their overall well-being. These... Read more
Pa. state Rep. Regina Young attended a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on strategies to address flooding and other severe weather risks related to climate change. The Eastwick community in Young's district along with nearby communities in Delaware County are flood prone and continue to sustain damage as the effects of climate change worsen. Read more
Do you know who represents you and your neighbors in Harrisburg? What about in Washington? You should, and Pa. state Rep. Regina Young will walk you through it in this Civics 101 class. Read more
With hundreds of governing bodies making rules, ordinances and laws in Pennsylvania, things can get a little confusing. Pa. state Rep. Regina Young sheds light on the layers and levels of governing bodies in the commonwealth in this Civics 101 class. Read more
Every good law starts as someone’s idea. Pa. state Rep. Regina Young runs down how that idea makes its way through the state legislature to maybe, someday become a law. Check out this Civics 101 class for more. Read more
Do you know how many counties make up the state of Pennsylvania? How about cities of the First Class? Pa. state Rep. Regina Young does and that’s the subject of this Civics 101 class. Read more
How many legislators represent the people of Pennsylvania? Pa. state Rep. Regina Young breaks it down in her Civics 101 class. Read more
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Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
The PA House passed legislation today sponsored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, that would allow for energy efficiency plans for electric distribution companies such as PECO or Penelec to be approved regardless of whether they use mechanical insulation. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Regina Young explains the three branches of government in her Civics101 series to explain how government works to the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. Read more
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This week, my bill that would double the penalties for violating the state’s child labor law was passed in the House. Child labor violations are still too common in our state, with too many employers chalking it up to ‘the cost of doing business.’ That is straight up exploitation and unacceptable as we should work to guide and mentor our young people toward gainful employment. These fines have remained unchanged since 2012, yet violations continue to increase, so it’s clear they are an insufficient disincentive. Exploitation of children in any circumstance should be abhorrent to all Pennsylvanians. I’m hopeful the Senate will take up my bill soon and get this to the Governor’s desk to become law. Click below to read more. Read more
In this fourth and final episode, Pa. state Rep. Regina Young talks about her professional and personal accomplishments and gives advice to tomorrow's women leaders. Read more
Today, the PA House of Representatives approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, that would increase the fines for violations of the state child labor law. As state legislatures nationwide are weakening their child labor laws, H.B. 118 would ensure that Pennsylvania employers are held accountable for exploiting children by doubling the penalties for a first offense to $1,000, and $3,000 for each subsequent offense. “Our highest duty as legislators should be to protect our most vulnerable people who are unable to protect themselves, especially our children,” said Young following the vote. “Child labor violations are still too common in our state, with too many employers chalking it up to ‘the cost of doing business.’ That is straight up exploitation and unacceptable as we should work to guide and mentor our young people toward gainful employment. These fines have remained unchanged for over a decade as violations increase, so it’s clear they are an insufficient disincentive. Exploitation of children in any circumstance should be abhorrent to all Pennsylvanians. I’m hopeful that these doubled penalties will act as a stronger deterrent to the illegal employment of Pennsylvania’s children.” The bill was approved in the House by a 117-85 vote and now heads to the state Senate for its consideration. The 185th Legislative District is comprised of communities in South and Southwest Philadelphia, along with Tinicum Township and Colwyn Borough... Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Regina Young presented the Tinicum Township Fire Company with a check for over $15,000 to support the brave volunteers of Station 48 in Essington. The grant comes from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program which is administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and will help with the costs associated with upgrading their river rescue operations. Read more
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