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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 3h

Soaring Prices // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4h

It’s bad enough PA Republicans in the Senate are blocking vital state funding - now there’s concern DC Republicans won’t repay states after the federal shutdown.

The GOP is incapable of governing.
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‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • Stateline

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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Rep. Sean Dougherty @repdougherty.com · 21h

The time for games and politics is over. Yesterday, we passed a budget for a third time this year in the PA House. My neighbors, schools, non-profits, and businesses are struggling because we are putting politics over people. Now, our Senate colleagues need to do their job and pass this budget.

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Rep. Anthony Bellmon @repbellmon.com · 22h

Yet again, my House Democratic colleagues and I passed a budget in the PA House. It is time for Senate Republicans to pass the budget on their end. Communities and families across the commonwealth are hurting due to the 100+ day budget impasse. It’s time to get this done.

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 23h

Cyber charters are hoarding your tax dollars instead of using them to teach kids. The last three auditors general have called for reform of the cyber charter funding formula. The GOP is blocking reform - and now their budget impasse is making things worse.
www.cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/...

Citing out-of-control expenses and expenditures, school districts and state Democrats push for new cyber charter funding formula

Both sides of the statewide debate agree an overhaul of the funding system is in order – but disagree on the way forward.

www.cityandstatepa.com

PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

“People voted and they expected that their health care would be protected. Unfortunately, we’ve seen that Washington start taking away access to health care.” - @reptarikkhan.bsky.social
www.abc27.com/pennsylvania...

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

“We’ve got rape crisis centers closing, county offices laying people off, senior centers closing their doors. The time is long overdue for us to get serious.” - @repmcclinton.com
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Frustrations grow as Pennsylvania budget now 100 days overdue

The stalemate over the state budget has now lasted 100 days past the June 30 deadline.

www.fox43.com

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Cutting Your Taxes & Child Care Costs // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

House D’s want fair taxation for local mom and pop shop’s - they shouldn’t pay more than big box stores that exploit GOP tax loopholes. Senate Republicans have ignored this proposal as well.
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Combined reporting bill to truly close corporate tax loopholes passes for first time in Pa. House

HARRISBURG, June 27 – Legislation to close the “Delaware loophole” and institute combined reporting was approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Wednesday. HB1610 was introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., and Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery. This is the...

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

PA Senate Republicans are big mad because of the focus on their internal strife & failure to govern.

@pahousedems.com continue to compromise, sending another bipartisan budget. Senate Republicans admit they can’t get a majority vote on what to have for lunch.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...

PA budget impasse hits 100 days as Democrats pass $50.3B plan

PA Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman said Wednesday’s actions took negotiations over the late budget “steps backward.”

www.spotlightpa.org

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Rep. Emily Kinkead @repemilykinkead.com · 1d

🛒 Policy Point of the Day @padempolicy.bsky.social

Visit pahouse.com/deliveringforpa to learn about how we’re working in the #PAHouse to make life better for all Pennsylvanians.

Point of the Day - Are You Better Off Now? Almost all major grocery items cost us more than a year ago, and the biggest month-over-month increase just happened. The GOP - and Republican tariffs - did that.

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Why doesn't PA have a budget? Because Republican Senators can't govern.

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 2d

Your Bank Account // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 2d

In case you thought it was just rhetoric when we pointed out that Trump's immigration crusade is crushing farmers and making food prices soar:

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis:
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Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

prospect.org

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 2d

As Republicans race to make America sick again, @pahousedems.com are working to protect your affordable access to health care, including vaccines:
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Pa. House committee vote is the latest move to protect vaccine access amid CDC shakeups • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The state House Insurance Committee passed a measure Monday to protect vaccine access, regardless of the actions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which has recently hired a number ...

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 3d

Senate Republicans are in no rush to pass a budget. Their inaction has real consequences across PA.

Rape crisis centers are laying off employees because they can't get state funding:
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...

Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’

The Pennsylvania state budget impasse is causing layoffs and disrupting crucial and free services at the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.

www.inquirer.com

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 3d

Health Care // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4d

"Stolen election" conspiracy theory peddler Jack Posobiec is at the center of an investigative report showing that he is a Maryland resident who has been voting fraudulently in Pennsylvania elections.

www.pennlive.com/politics/202...

MAGA influencer who spread voter fraud conspiracy theories lives in Maryland, votes in Pa.: report

This far-right activist, known for espousing election fraud conspiracy theories, has for years voted in Pennsylvania, even though all evidence shows he lives in Maryland, a new investigative report ha...

www.pennlive.com

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI: PA lawmakers and medical experts sharply criticized recent White House claims of a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, warning that the misinformation is diverting resources away from real needs in the autism community.
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PA Lawmakers, Experts Push Back on White House Claim Linking Tylenol to Autism - MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and medical experts sharply criticized recent White House claims of a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, warning that the misinformatio...

www.mychesco.com

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4d

House Dems Cut Your Taxes // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4d

"Stolen election" conspiracy theory peddler Jack Posobiec is at the center of an investigative report showing that he is a Maryland resident who has been voting fraudulently in Pennsylvania elections.

www.pennlive.com/politics/202...

MAGA influencer who spread voter fraud conspiracy theories lives in Maryland, votes in Pa.: report

This far-right activist, known for espousing election fraud conspiracy theories, has for years voted in Pennsylvania, even though all evidence shows he lives in Maryland, a new investigative report ha...

www.pennlive.com

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4d

“Too often, the fear of violence doesn’t end for survivors after they obtain a PFA. Abusers have continued to contact and harass victims with minimal consequences, despite these court orders. Our bills hold abusers accountable...” - @repfleming.com
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House Dems launch bills to strengthen Protection from Abuse Orders

HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – State Reps. Nate Davidson, Emily Kinkead and Justin Fleming announced two bills today designed to hold repeat Protection from Abuse Order violators accountable and give courts better tools to protect survivors of domestic violence.House Bill 1908 would create a grading...

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 4d

“The heartfelt testimony we heard today confirms the need to train hotel, motel and other lodging employees to be aware of the warning signs and report them."

@repreginayoung.com is using all angles to fight human trafficking:
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Pa. House Tourism Committee discusses bill to fight human trafficking

HARRISBURG, Oct. 2 – The state House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee today held a hearing on a bill to train Pennsylvania employees of hotels, motels, online lodging and reservation companies, and other establishments to identify and report signs of human trafficking....

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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 6d

More info:
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Rep. Emily Kinkead @repemilykinkead.com · 6d

This week the @padempolicy.bsky.social held a hearing addressing harmful misinformation from the White House after they announced a supposed link between acetaminophen and autism. These claims have been thoroughly debunked and refuted by multiple organizations and medical professionals.

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Dean Brenner @deanrbrenner.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely unacceptable. I worked on this program for two decades. Pilot projects proved that giving kids internet access away from school grounds vastly improves their education.

PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 7d

There are kids doing homework in rural school parking lots because it’s the only place to get WiFi.

Biden made it easier for schools and libraries to get more WiFi hotspots, so kids could get what they need to succeed.

Trump had the FCC put a stop to it.
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FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will mak...

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