August 7, 2023
Pennsylvania ranked third in the country in 2022 when it comes to school districts attempting to ban books. A pair of Democratic lawmakers want to end the practice because it wastes time, energy and resources for school districts. A pair of Democratic lawmakers want...
August 4, 2023
Harrisburg, PA − August 4, 2023 − The Chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, Senator Judith Schwank (D-11 Berks), Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware), Representative Mary Jo Daley (D-148 Montgomery), and Representative Gina Curry (D-164...
July 31, 2023
NORRISTOWN — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh returned to her native Montgomery County Monday morning with a purpose: to implore Medicaid recipients to fill out their renewal paperwork. ACLAMO’s new community center at 801 W. Marshall...
July 24, 2023
Three hundred and fifty-four years ago, a young man was imprisoned in the Tower of London. There, he wrote passionate pamphlets about his faith that quickly spread across the country despite efforts by the British monarchy. That man was William Penn, who was at that...
July 20, 2023
The debate over a person’s right to an abortion has been amplified since Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer. Now two Democratic state senators are introducing a legislative package to protect those seeking, providing or having abortions. Sens. Judith Schwank, D-...
July 18, 2023
Just over a year after the U.S. Supreme Court gave state legislatures authority over abortion and its legality, two Pennsylvania Democrats are preparing a legislative package ensuring protections for reproductive care. Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Delaware, and Judith...
July 18, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – July 18, 2023 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Mongomery/Delaware) and Senator Judith Schwank (D-Berks) circulated a co-sponsorship memo detailing their intent to introduce a legislative package called the Abortion Protections Package....
July 14, 2023
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti says Pennsylvania has seen an uptick in attempts by some to get school districts and libraries to ban certain books.
July 11, 2023
The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act closed a loophole in workplace discrimination laws, but a Pennsylvania Democrat wants to strengthen the protection for pregnant people at work. Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Delaware, plans to reintroduce legislation prohibiting...
July 11, 2023
It’s been over a year since Tioga County resident Scarlett Davis legally changed her name, and she’s still finding old documents that need updating. Davis, 48, changed her driver’s license and Social Security information soon after a judge granted her petition, but...
