The COVID-19 virtual newsstand is a digital collection of news articles from our members and candidates on COVID-19 and the policy solutions they are fighting for in Harrisburg for their communities. WTAE — “Pennsylvania Democratic state legislators to push for help for state’s working families, frontline workers in coronavirus pandemic:” “We must do everything we […]
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HARRISBURG, PA — Today, Pennsylvania House Republicans voted to approve SB 613 that would immediately re-open non-essential businesses in defiance of Governor Wolf, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and federal authorities. Even more galling, House Republicans denied votes on hazard pay, workers compensation, and PPEs for affected frontline workers. “These actions defy logic, common sense, […]
Right now, our members and candidates are hosting dozens of virtual events online right now. This is the best way right now to stay engaged and informed with updates surrounding your community. We know for many of you, this might be your first time attending virtual events. At the HDCC, we put together a step […]
The Pennsylvania primary election is now on June 2, 2020. To apply for your vote by mail ballot, please visit VotesPA.com/ApplyMailBallot. The new deadline to register to vote is May 18 The new deadline to sign up for a vote by mail ballot is May 26 Q: Will I receive my ballot immediately? A: No, […]
HARRISBURG, PA — Tonight, SEIU and Philadelphia community leader Roni Green was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 190th district. The Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania released the following statement on Roni Green’s victory: “Tonight belongs to Representative-Elect Roni Green, her team, and the constituents of Pennsylvania’s 190th district,” […]
These next two months are crucial at the campaign committee in our strategy to flip the House in November. In February and March, we have FOUR special elections across the commonwealth. Here is everything you need to know before the special elections on February 25th and March 17th. ————————————————————- Roni Green, PA 190 Seat: Pennsylvania […]
Originally published by the Associated Press: https://apnews.com/0cffef1a0e13b58e67b96d965854825b Marc Levy and Ramesh Santanam PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai will not run for reelection, the Republican announced Thursday, ending the career of a conservative force in state government in a critical year when Democrats are aiming to take control of the chamber. Turzai, 60, made […]
Originally published in the Pottstown Mercury on January 8, 2020. State Rep. Joe Ciresi made official Wednesday what many of his supporters already knew, that he will seek a second term representing the 146th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Ciresi, a Democrat, made his announcement just two days after his only announced opponent, Limerick […]
Originally published in the Greene County Messenger on January 6, 2020. Link: https://bit.ly/36x6AoN State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Jefferson, announced on Jan. 6 that she will seek reelection as state representative of the 50th Legislative District. “We’ve made tremendous accomplishments over the last few years, but we still have more work to do,” Snyder said. “My […]
Originally published in the York Dispatch on January 2, 2020: https://bit.ly/2tNy0bl State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York City, on Thursday announced she will run for a third term in the state Legislature in 2020. Hill-Evans, who first won the seat in 2016, announced her reelection bid in a Thursday, Jan. 2, news release. She’s the only Democrat representing York County in […]