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Making sure emerging issues get the attention they deserve, @ryanbizzarro.bsky.social has tapped @repreginayoung.com to chair the newly created Developing Issues and Oversight subcommittee:
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Senate GOP Inaction // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Pennsylvania’s autistic lawmakers condemn Trump-Kennedy approach to the disorder • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Two state lawmakers in the commonwealth, both Democrats, are openly autistic. They have decried the administration’s approach to addressing the developmental disorder.

"@repsalisbury.bsky.social has called for lawmakers to convene a panel of experts to discuss what the best available data and mainstream scientific consensus says about the causes of autism."
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Electricity use is up, and so are our electric bills. WEDNESDAY: @repmunroe.com hosts a hearing on what’s behind the rising rates, what can be done to lower your bill, and what’s in the works long term to help keep the lights on. Join us or watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

Inflation & food prices continue to rise, leaving working families struggling to put food on the table.

TUESDAY: @repamen.com brings us to Philadelphia to talk about what else PA can do to make sure no one goes hungry. Join us, or watch live: PAHouse.com/Policy

Dems Voted to Cut Your Taxes // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

House Dems' Priorities // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Pa. House passes bill to regulate for-profit hospital sales, curb statewide closures Legislation that passed the House on Tuesday would empower the attorney general to halt for-profit and investor-owned healthcare providers from mergers or sales deemed to hurt the public.

Wall Street greed is killing community hospitals. @pahousedems.com are working to save them.
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People from around the world choose to call Pennsylvania home, bringing with them an entrepreneurial spirit, economic growth and cultural vibrancy. 
The Commonwealth was founded on the values of freedom and fleeing persecution. Our immigrant neighbors are a reminder of these ideals.

Trump's big beautiful boondoggle is so bad that Republicans are running out of lies.

This will take health insurance from many Pennsylvanians. This will cause many hospitals to close in PA.
This will hurt Pennsylvania.

Voting access for all Pennsylvanians starts with early voting | Opinion The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania believes in a democracy that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all.

Pennsylvanians deserve to have the flexibility that voters in other states have. Early voting would allow people to securely cast their ballot at a time most convenient for them.  www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025...

How the Trump administration’s proposal to end LIHEAP would impact Pa. Utilities could also raise rates on other customers to help cover the cost of the lost federal funds.

Lose your job? Get sick and can't work? There's federal help to keep the heat on in your home when times are tough. @pahousedems.com want to help you get back on your feet. Trump wants to leave you out in the cold👇🏾
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Pa. lawmakers take aim at 'big gap' in laws regulating pet cremation State lawmakers want to prevent a repeat of the recent scandal that saw a funeral director accused of charging for pet cremations but dumping the animals in landfills instead. A bipartisan caucus is p...

Pa. lawmakers @senpisciottano.com @repmarkosek.com take aim at 'big gap' in laws regulating pet cremation👇🏾
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You shouldn't have to work until you die. After a lifetime of work, @pahousedems.com want to give people a chance to retire👇🏾

Housing Affordability // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Workers in Pennsylvania deserve dignity and fairness!

It’s time for PA to #RaiseTheWage 👏

Investing in transit is investing in Pennsylvania’s future, jobs and families!

Join us in the fight to keep PA moving: pahouse.com/fundtransitnow

YouTube video by RageHole Sesame Street: Grouch Apprentice with Donald Grump (Song)

Sesame Street's take on Donald Trump. youtu.be/7EA_40Hj05I?...

YouTube video by Democracy Docket BREAKING: Two Legal Wins for Voters in Pennsylvania

Treat yourself to some good news -- two court victories in Pennsylvania.🥳

Watch, share and enjoy!
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GOP Assault on Veterans // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Newfoundland Puffins

BMHW2025: Policy Hearing, “Midwifery Modernization and Maternal Health Deserts” YouTube video by Pa. House Video

LIVE TUESDAY: We're teaming up with the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus for Black Maternal Health Week events in Pittsburgh. If you can't make it, you can tune in all day:

10:00am - Policy Hearing: “Midwifery Modernization and Maternal Health Deserts” www.youtube.com/live/1Fr_cSJ...

Join us for the Legislative Panel during this helpful event as we discuss supporting families with kids with complex needs, special education for kids in care and more 👇🏾

Pa. House passes pension increase for oldest retired teachers, state government workers Pennsylvania has roughly 59,000 teachers and state government workers who retired prior to July of 2001, and whose pension payments have been stagnant for over two decades.

“inflation does not retire. Neither should our responsibility to those who served the public good.” @repmalagari.com on the #PAHouse passing a cost-of-living increase for retired teachers and state workers

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PA House passes Benham, Miller bill for 911 dispatchers HARRISBURG, April 8 – Legislation that would officially classify 911 telecommunicators as emergency responders passed the state House of Representatives today, announced the authors of the bill state ...

Calls for help start with 911 dispatchers. Despite their life-and-death job, they're not classified as first responders and they don't get the same recognition, benefits, and help they need. @repjess.com & @repdanmiller.com's fix just passed the #PAHouse:
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White Cane Coffee. Voted #1 organic coffee 2 years running. 90% of employees are blind or disabled.

Disabled people are expected to live on $900 a month. So $7.25 is a raise for them.