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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 2d

No one should face fear or intimidation when seeking care. HB 670, my state-level FACE Act, protects access to reproductive healthcare in PA—because these rights are human rights.

Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Anti-abortion extremists from across the country are traveling to Pennsylvania to target our patients & physicians:

What happened after Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists | Women's Law Project

www.womenslawproject.org

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 3d

Thank you @repmcclinton.com for sharing the Speaker’s rostrum during yesterday’s session. Always an honor to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore & help guide meaningful work in the PA House.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 8d

PA’s housing crisis demands action—aging infrastructure, rising costs, and too few affordable options. That’s why I helped launch the first-ever bipartisan Housing Caucus to advance commonsense solutions for families across the Commonwealth.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 11d

House Dems passed real transit funding—sustainable, recurring, no new taxes, and $600M for roads/bridges. Senate Rs blocked it. Thanks to Gov. Shapiro & PennDOT, PRT got a $106.7M stopgap to avoid cuts & fare hikes, but without long-term funding, riders stay at risk.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 24d

🧵(4/4) For riders across Allegheny County, transit isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. We’ve bought some time. Now we need to finish the job.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 24d

🧵(3/4) But let’s be clear: this is a stopgap, not a solution. Shifting capital dollars to cover operating expenses keeps buses on the road today but delays the maintenance and upgrades that ensure reliability tomorrow.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 24d

🧵(2/4) I’m grateful to the Shapiro administration & PennDOT for acting quickly to protect riders. More than $100 million in state funds will be used to close the immediate deficit PRT is facing, averting a proposed 35% service cut and 9% fare increase.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 24d

🧵(1/4) I’m relieved that Pittsburgh Regional Transit will avoid devastating service cuts and fare hikes in the near term. No one should lose their bus to work, a ride to school, or a connection to medical care because of a budget impasse.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 29d

Today we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the first responders, firefighters, and service members who ran toward danger to keep us safe.

Too many still face broken systems when they need care. We must do better—for our first responders, and for one another.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Sep 10

Having a seat at the table isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. I’m proud to support the Advanced Practice RNs at Magee-Womens Hospital as they join their RN colleagues in unionizing for quality care, safe staffing, and fair pay.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Aug 25

Congratulations to the nurses at UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital and @seiuhcpa.org on winning your union! Proud to stand in solidarity with you as you fight for better care for every patient.

I look forward to @upmc.com's cooperation and immediate recognition of this union without delay.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Jul 30

Grateful to @cityandstatepa for the chance to talk about the work I’m doing to expand housing access, uplift communities, and fight for a more equitable PA.

www.cityandstatepa.com/personality/...

A Q&A with state Rep. Lindsay Powell

Powell talked with City & State about several bills she has sponsored to increase access to housing and improve quality of life in Pennsylvania communities.

www.cityandstatepa.com

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Jul 24

Try handing in a project 24 days late at your job. See how that goes. As of today, that's exactly how late Senate Republicans are with the state budget... no regard for the deadline yet still collecting a paycheck.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Jun 26

The PA House just passed our bill to fund home repairs for low-income homeowners, including seniors and folks with disabilities—building on the success of the Whole Home Repairs program. Over 18,000 applicants are still waiting.

Next stop: the Senate.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Jun 16

Had the joy of meeting Sam—a kind & hilarious kid whose family found support at the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center. From medical care to foster & adoption services, they’re a lifeline for families. I’ll keep fighting for the resources they deserve.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Jun 3

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County Exec. Innamorato @ace-innamorato.bsky.social · Jun 3

Lawrenceville, I’m ready! Come dunk yours truly this Saturday at @reppowell.com's Family Fair! I’ll be in the tank from 2:10–2:40 pm. It’s not every day you get a chance like this, don’t miss it!

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · May 27

If UPMC can afford to pay their retired CEO $12 million a year, they can afford to adequately staff their hospitals and ensure women get the care they need.

I stand with Magee nurses in their fight to unionize. They aren't just standing up for themselves—they are standing up for their patients.

WESA @wesa.fm · May 27

Nearly 1,000 registered nurses and advanced practice professionals at one of Pittsburgh’s largest labor and delivery centers are launching a union push this week, citing concerns about staffing and quality of patient care.

Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital announce intent to unionize

Staff at one of Pittsburgh's largest labor and delivery hospitals are unionizing. About 1,000 registered nurses and advanced practice professionals have filed notice with the National Labor Relations…

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · May 21

I stand in solidarity with workers at Allegheny Reproductive Health Center!

When reproductive rights are under constant attack, the strongest way to protect this care is by standing up for the people who provide it.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · May 1

The signs say it all: support Pennsylvania workers and stand up for labor rights.

Donald Trump is targeting the NLRB. At a time when union busters hold power at the top, we don’t have time to waste. This May Day, and every day, we must stand with Pennsylvania workers.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Apr 15

Thank you, Rep. Chris Deluzio, for securing $50,000 in federal funding to be used to modernize Reserve Township’s municipal government. With new technology & equipment, Reserve’s small but mighty staff can better serve our neighbors. triblive.com/local/50k-in...

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Apr 8

In this post-Roe era, the chaotic mix of laws, politics, and control over our bodies has become a dangerous mess—one that’s costing people their rights, and in some cases, their lives. We must remain committed to the fight for reproductive freedom. It's fight for all.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Apr 1

If Democrats won’t abolish the filibuster when they have the opportunity, we must use it to defend democracy.

Thank you, Senator Booker, for your courage, your leadership, and for reminding us that when democracy is under threat, silence is not an option.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Apr 1

A Black man using his voice to defend democracy, where a segregationist once used his to block civil rights.

Senator Cory Booker has just made history, breaking Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest filibuster in Senate history.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Mar 26

Pennsylvania is setting the standard for ethical AI in state government. Under @governorshapiro.bsky.social’s leadership, we’re improving the efficiency of operations while ensuring workers remain central to our progress. I'm proud to support responsible, people-first innovation.

Group photo of Governor Josh Shapiro standing at a podium with a sign bearing his name, surrounded by a diverse group of men and women in professional attire. The backdrop features a gradient design with the words 'Innovating for America' and 'Carnegie Mellon University.' Two American flags are positioned on either side of the group.

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · Mar 25

Pennsylvania is in a housing crisis—impacting cities & small towns alike. That’s why we launched the Housing Caucus: a bipartisan (and soon-to-be bicameral!) group fighting for zoning reform & dignified housing access. It’s time to open doors for every Pennsylvanian🏡

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