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Neilson attends legislative panel at PA Motor Truck Association Conference

(Apr 21, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“We all want Pennsylvania to have a safe and accessible transportation network,” Neilson said. “I look forward to working with Chairman Benninghoff, Chairman Langerholc, and Chairman Flynn as well as the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association to best serve the needs of all Pennsylvanians.” Read more

 

Roundtable examines negative impact of selling public water systems

(Apr 20, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“The sale of this public water authority is bad news for any resident of Pennsylvania who values their ability to access clean water and open green spaces,” said state Rep. Carol Kazeem, who hosted the event and represents portions of Delaware County – including the city of Chester. “For the more than 200,000 paying customers of Chester Water Authority, this sale could result in skyrocketing rate hikes. People who enjoy the outdoors can also expect access to the 2,000 acres of land currently owned by Chester Water Authority to change dramatically – including access for boaters, hikers and anglers. The bottom line is the only one who benefits from this sale is the for-profit company trying to purchase Chester Water Authority.” Read more

 

Pisciottano: Working Pennsylvanians are being ripped off

(Apr 20, 2023) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

Reintroduces Stop Price Fixing Act to protect consumers from price gouging Read more

 

Rabb introduces legislation to protect public school students’ right to learn

(Apr 19, 2023) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Pennsylvania has the dubious distinction of being the state with the second highest number of books banned from school libraries and curriculum by school boards. Read more

 

Lawmakers acknowledge esports as part of equitable solution

(Apr 19, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Mike Schlossberg

“As we heard today, esports can provide the spark needed by students to encourage academic and emotional development,” said Rep. Danilo Burgos, who represents portions of Philadelphia and is the chairman of the Policy Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People. “One of the most exciting aspects about esports, for me as a legislator and Latino, is its potential for an equitable solution to our strikingly low number of Black and Hispanic workers in STEM-related careers. Esports attract a diverse group of students, regardless of race or gender, and it has proven itself as a gateway into encouraging young people to pursue STEM education as well as STEM-related careers.” Read more

 

Hearing looks for solutions to illegal ATV use on city streets

(Apr 18, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

“ATVs and dirt bikes have taken our city hostage,” said hearing host Rep. Darisha Parker, who represents portions of Philadelphia. “We have a serious problem facing our city, and we cannot allow it to continue. We convened this hearing to bring in experts to share the city of Philadelphia ordinance and to inform the public about illegal activity and how the public can report it. Based on today’s testimony, we now need to see what kind of role the state can play to curb this problem.” Read more

 

Pa. bill mitigates medical debt

(Apr 18, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

According to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans owe more than $195 billion in medical debt; 16 million owe at least $1,000 and 3 million owe $10,000 or more. Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcies and, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it is more than half of all debt recorded on consumer credit reports. Read more

 

Cephas, Davis and Jones resume their fight for incarcerated women

(Apr 18, 2023) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Tina Davis

“While we believe in supporting a system that serves justice, women who are incarcerated face a number of unique issues regarding their heath and the health of their children,” Cephas said. Read more

 

Reps. Cephas, Harris host roundtable to examine repairs of alleyways, driveways, sidewalks

(Apr 17, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Jordan A. Harris

“While we witnessed some of the needs of my community firsthand today, I’m working in Harrisburg to create a program to empower all municipalities throughout the state to create a neighborhood infrastructure repair programs to support working people and working families,” said roundtable and tour host Rep. Morgan Cephas, who represents portions of Philadelphia – including the Overbrook section. Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers issue statement on introduction of “Fairness Act”

(Apr 14, 2023) LGBTQ Equality Caucus

“Every single Pennsylvanian deserves to live with dignity and respect. For far too long, LGBTQ+ folks across the commonwealth have faced horrific discrimination for who they love, how they identify and who they are. " Read more

 

Fleming introduces bill to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebates

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Justin Fleming

“I’m working to ensure that seniors in our district and across Pennsylvania are provided with the assistance they need, no matter what type of household they are living in. I hope others will join me in supporting seniors.” Read more

 

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

“Many kinship families are low-income households already facing complex issues and aren’t equipped to navigate the complicated legal process on their own. This assistance will help at-risk children to stay in stable family environments, relieving excessive pressure on the foster care system,” said Pashinski. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces bill to exempt at-home medical tests from sales tax

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“It is our responsibility to provide Pennsylvanians with as many tools as possible to live long, happy lives, and exempting at-home medical tests from the sales tax is one more tool we can provide,” Ciresi said. “This would enable more of us to protect our own and others' health while remaining in the comfort of our own homes.” Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023) Appropriations Committee

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

House Education Committee approves McNeill bill to protect students caught in school district residency disputes

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“Every Pennsylvania child deserves a quality education and when a residency dispute arises between a child’s parents or caregivers and the school district, the child should not be punished while the two sides resolve the issue,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Venkat: Medical debt, a uniquely American problem

(Apr 13, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

Together, we can help bring relief to our friends and neighbors who are being crushed by the colossal weight of debt incurred through the American health care system. Read more

 

Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

(Apr 13, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Gina H. Curry, Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes

“This is a very serious conversation about a crisis happening across our country and throughout Pennsylvania,” said hearing host Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County. “The purpose of today’s hearing is to shine a light on this issue. We are asking people to listen and take this issue to heart, realize action is needed and make transformation possible. Our end goal is to save lives.” Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

At the end of the day, our education system is our people. It is our students, our teachers, our staff, our school board members — and they are not broken. The way that we in the General Assembly choose to fund them, or not, is broken. They are doing the best they can with what they have been given, and it is time for us to do better by them. Read more

 

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Ed Neilson

Neilson said that funding for Pennsylvanian’s 120,000 miles of roadway and 32,000 bridges is a constant challenge because the state’s road system is larger than New Jersey’s, New York’s and all of New England’s combined. Read more

 

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation

(Apr 12, 2023) Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

This legislation builds on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to address teacher shortages, which included the Personal Income Tax credit of up to $2,500 every year for up to three years for any newly certified teacher. Read more

 

Neilson attends legislative panel at PA Motor Truck Association Conference
Apr 21, 2023

Roundtable examines negative impact of selling public water systems
Apr 20, 2023

Pisciottano: Working Pennsylvanians are being ripped off
Apr 20, 2023

Rabb introduces legislation to protect public school students’ right to learn
Apr 19, 2023

Lawmakers acknowledge esports as part of equitable solution
Apr 19, 2023

Hearing looks for solutions to illegal ATV use on city streets
Apr 18, 2023

Pa. bill mitigates medical debt
Apr 18, 2023

Cephas, Davis and Jones resume their fight for incarcerated women
Apr 18, 2023

Reps. Cephas, Harris host roundtable to examine repairs of alleyways, driveways, sidewalks
Apr 17, 2023

Democratic lawmakers issue statement on introduction of “Fairness Act”
Apr 14, 2023

Fleming introduces bill to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebates
Apr 13, 2023

Legislation to help grandparents raising grandchildren access legal help introduced by Pashinski
Apr 13, 2023

Ciresi introduces bill to exempt at-home medical tests from sales tax
Apr 13, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

House Education Committee approves McNeill bill to protect students caught in school district residency disputes
Apr 13, 2023

Venkat: Medical debt, a uniquely American problem
Apr 13, 2023

Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
Apr 13, 2023

Smith-Wade-El: Cybercharters, tough budgets plague Pennsylvania schools
Apr 12, 2023

Transportation chairmen get input on plan to ensure road and bridge funds
Apr 12, 2023

Kenyatta introduces Teacher Retention and Recruitment Tax Credit legislation
Apr 12, 2023