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McNeill looks to protect children from carbon monoxide

(Apr 12, 2022) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“A child complaining of a headache wouldn’t know it was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, and in many instances, a caregiver might not jump to that conclusion,” McNeill said. Read more

 

Merski joins colleagues to promote blight-fighting bills headed for House chamber

(Apr 12, 2022) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski, D-Erie, said his H.B. 1827 – which would provide a grant program cities could use to fund code enforcement efforts – was included as an amendment to H.B. 1791 – a vacant property registration proposal – as part of a bipartisan package of bills to address blight. Read more

 

Harkins joins labor officials at state Capitol to push for public worker protections

(Apr 11, 2022) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Harkins, D-Erie, said he hopes the study will move the state closer to passing H.B. 1976, which would bring long-overdue protections to the more than 600,000 Pennsylvanians employed by state and local government. Read more

 

Ketanji Brown Jackson is now the only former public defender on Supreme Court. This matters.

(Apr 11, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Jackson’s appointment not only fulfills President Biden’s campaign promise and underscored his overall efforts to diversify the bench, but her background as a public defender and her love of the law are precisely what the Supreme Court needs right now to restore America’s faith in the court’s independence. Read more

 

Merski introduces legislation to help startup businesses hurt by COVID-19

(Apr 11, 2022) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski, D-Erie, said he drafted H.B. 2487 after becoming aware that many small businesses that started in January 2020 or later did not qualify under existing relief programs. Read more

 

Burns introduces bill to strengthen open records law for public officials

(Apr 07, 2022) Rep. Frank Burns

The bill would not change what information is considered public in Pennsylvania and would not affect individuals who use the law to access public documents. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb reappointed as chair of Equity Committee

(Apr 06, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Created by an amendment to the House Democratic Caucus bylaws in 2018, the Equity Committee evaluates and makes recommendations regarding social equity issues related to policy, membership, personnel, legal, procurement, communications and appropriations. Read more

 

Collective action required to protect students and communities from toxic schools

(Apr 06, 2022) Policy Committee, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

Subcommittee Chair Elizabeth Fiedler hosted the hearing that brought together students, educators, design experts and labor leaders to discuss the implications of inaction and benefits of investment in school safety. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Transportation, recovery housing, and public health funding opportunities

(Apr 05, 2022) Appropriations

Read about state grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

Republicans are waging war against an imaginary problem, but real trans children will be hurt | Opinion

(Apr 05, 2022) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

HB 972 doesn’t protect anyone, and it doesn’t fix any problem. Rather, the bill further stigmatizes an already vulnerable group of children and fails to address in any way the very real lack of support provided to girls’ sports in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill that would modernize candidacy requirements for special elections

(Apr 05, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

According to Rabb, the requirement for candidates to adhere to their political party’s process impedes prospective candidates from attempting to run in special elections. Read more

 

Let’s Help Ukrainians Transition to Security in PA

(Apr 04, 2022) Rep. Kevin Boyle, Rep. Robert Matzie

This is not some crisis affecting strangers on the nightly news. These are our neighbors’ families. This is local. This is real. This is touching our communities. Read more

 

Conklin to introduce domestic violence ethical integrity legislation

(Apr 04, 2022) Rep. Scott Conklin

“As we work in Harrisburg to enact smart policies to reduce rising rates of domestic violence, it is incumbent that legislators do so not only with a clean conscience, but by putting families and the victims of domestic violence – and not their own interests – first,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Rep. Rozzi joins governor and attorney general in calling for state Senate to ensure justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse

(Apr 04, 2022) rozzi

“It’s been a full year since this bill passed in the House of Representatives, and the Senate needs to act now,” Rozzi said. “Many senators are on record as supporters and the sole obstacle that remains is the majority party leadership’s refusal to allow a vote on the legislation." Read more

 

Cephas touts April 1 opening for longer postpartum care option in PA

(Apr 01, 2022) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas

Cephas is an ardent fighter for health equity and improved maternal health care in Philadelphia and across the commonwealth. Read more

 

Merski resolution urges greater U.S. involvement to aid Ukrainian refugees

(Apr 01, 2022) Rep. Robert Merski

Merski said he anticipates strong support for H.R. 191, as Pennsylvania is home to the second-highest number of Ukrainian Americans in the nation. Read more

 

Webster: Pennsylvania must do better to address storm water flooding | Opinion

(Mar 31, 2022) Rep. Joe Webster

To further empower Pennsylvania to combat flood waters, I will soon introduce a bill that would require counties in the state to prepare and implement a comprehensive storm water management plan based on watershed boundaries. Read more

 

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces legislation to protect consumers against predatory rent-to-own companies

(Mar 31, 2022) Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Rent-to-own companies often resort to using the taxpayer-subsidized criminal court system in lieu of a collection agency to recover money from low-income individuals who can no longer afford to make payments and who are unable to cover the costs of effective legal counsel, according to Rabb. Read more

 

Daley resolution to study conservation corridors advances

(Mar 30, 2022) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

“We are lucky that Pennsylvania is home to a wonderful diversity of plants, trees and wildlife. This study will help us look at how we can preserve that, as well as enhance our thriving outdoor recreation industry and provide for safer travel for people and animals around the state,” said Daley, D-Montgomery. Read more

 

Krueger re-introduces bill to ensure equitable access to contraceptives

(Mar 29, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

“Our bill, the bill we’re introducing today, House Bill 2454, would protect access to this important form of health care by making sure that individuals and insurers in Pennsylvania have to provide coverage for contraception,” said Krueger. “The medication that we are talking about today is used for birth control, but it is also medication that treats many other medical conditions.” Read more

 

McNeill looks to protect children from carbon monoxide
Apr 12, 2022

Merski joins colleagues to promote blight-fighting bills headed for House chamber
Apr 12, 2022

Harkins joins labor officials at state Capitol to push for public worker protections
Apr 11, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson is now the only former public defender on Supreme Court. This matters.
Apr 11, 2022

Merski introduces legislation to help startup businesses hurt by COVID-19
Apr 11, 2022

Burns introduces bill to strengthen open records law for public officials
Apr 07, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb reappointed as chair of Equity Committee
Apr 06, 2022

Collective action required to protect students and communities from toxic schools
Apr 06, 2022

Now open for applications: Transportation, recovery housing, and public health funding opportunities
Apr 05, 2022

Republicans are waging war against an imaginary problem, but real trans children will be hurt | Opinion
Apr 05, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces bill that would modernize candidacy requirements for special elections
Apr 05, 2022

Let’s Help Ukrainians Transition to Security in PA
Apr 04, 2022

Conklin to introduce domestic violence ethical integrity legislation
Apr 04, 2022

Rep. Rozzi joins governor and attorney general in calling for state Senate to ensure justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Apr 04, 2022

Cephas touts April 1 opening for longer postpartum care option in PA
Apr 01, 2022

Merski resolution urges greater U.S. involvement to aid Ukrainian refugees
Apr 01, 2022

Webster: Pennsylvania must do better to address storm water flooding | Opinion
Mar 31, 2022

State Rep. Chris Rabb introduces legislation to protect consumers against predatory rent-to-own companies
Mar 31, 2022

Daley resolution to study conservation corridors advances
Mar 30, 2022

Krueger re-introduces bill to ensure equitable access to contraceptives
Mar 29, 2022