Michael Herzing
@mherz67.bsky.social
Writer, Pennsylvanian, Progressive, Pragmatist
Protecting kids from preventable disease isn’t partisan—it’s science. Pennsylvania’s decades of data show the HepB vaccine is safe, effective, and lifesaving. We must keep universal birth-dose recommendations in place to protect infants & communities. #VaccinesWork
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Protecting kids from preventable disease isn’t partisan—it’s science. Pennsylvania’s decades of data show the HepB vaccine is safe, effective, and lifesaving. We must keep universal birth-dose recommendations in place to protect infants & communities. #VaccinesWork
Today, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis hit northeastern PA to showcase how the 2025-26 #PAbudget is delivering for PA communities:
✅ Safer streets & gun violence prevention
✅ More support for seniors
✅ Expanded food assistance
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✅ Safer streets & gun violence prevention
✅ More support for seniors
✅ Expanded food assistance
filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealth...
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis hit northeastern PA to showcase how the 2025-26 #PAbudget is delivering for PA communities:
✅ Safer streets & gun violence prevention
✅ More support for seniors
✅ Expanded food assistance
filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealth...
✅ Safer streets & gun violence prevention
✅ More support for seniors
✅ Expanded food assistance
filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealth...
The state just launched a NEW online calculator so Pennsylvanians can see how much they’ll get from the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit — delivering $193 MILLION in relief to 940,000 people.
Try the calculator here, get your estimate, and spread the word.
www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
Try the calculator here, get your estimate, and spread the word.
www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The state just launched a NEW online calculator so Pennsylvanians can see how much they’ll get from the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit — delivering $193 MILLION in relief to 940,000 people.
Try the calculator here, get your estimate, and spread the word.
www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
Try the calculator here, get your estimate, and spread the word.
www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
Investing in early childhood educators with Pennsylvania’s new budget is a crucial step toward affordable, high-quality child care that supports families, strengthens the workforce, and values the people who teach our youngest learners.
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Investing in early childhood educators with Pennsylvania’s new budget is a crucial step toward affordable, high-quality child care that supports families, strengthens the workforce, and values the people who teach our youngest learners.
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
[email protected] delivered real relief for nearly a million working Pennsylvanians with the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit—putting money back in the pockets of families who are doing everything right.
#PABudget @reptarikkhan.bsky.social @repsamuelson.com
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#PABudget @reptarikkhan.bsky.social @repsamuelson.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
[email protected] delivered real relief for nearly a million working Pennsylvanians with the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit—putting money back in the pockets of families who are doing everything right.
#PABudget @reptarikkhan.bsky.social @repsamuelson.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
#PABudget @reptarikkhan.bsky.social @repsamuelson.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget delivers actual progress for PA students — stronger early literacy, real cyber charter accountability, relief for school districts, and major investments in teachers and mental health.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget delivers actual progress for PA students — stronger early literacy, real cyber charter accountability, relief for school districts, and major investments in teachers and mental health.
Investing in childcare means investing in PA's economy, workforce, and children's futures.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Investing in childcare means investing in PA's economy, workforce, and children's futures.
The new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will put $193M back into the pockets of 940,000 hardworking Pennsylvanians.
If you qualify for the federal EITC, you’ll automatically get the state credit — up to $805.
If you qualify for the federal EITC, you’ll automatically get the state credit — up to $805.
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will put $193M back into the pockets of 940,000 hardworking Pennsylvanians.
If you qualify for the federal EITC, you’ll automatically get the state credit — up to $805.
If you qualify for the federal EITC, you’ll automatically get the state credit — up to $805.
After a painful four-month delay that left schools and nonprofits scrambling, Pennsylvania finally passes a budget that invests in education and social services—proof that @pahousedems.com standing firm can deliver for communities that need it most.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
After a painful four-month delay that left schools and nonprofits scrambling, Pennsylvania finally passes a budget that invests in education and social services—proof that @pahousedems.com standing firm can deliver for communities that need it most.
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At long last, Pennsylvania has a balanced, bipartisan budget that invests in every kid, protects vital services, creates jobs, and makes life more affordable for working families—without raising taxes or touching the Rainy Day Fund. #PABudget
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
At long last, Pennsylvania has a balanced, bipartisan budget that invests in every kid, protects vital services, creates jobs, and makes life more affordable for working families—without raising taxes or touching the Rainy Day Fund. #PABudget
This government shutdown is grounding flights, hurting workers, and putting public safety at risk—Republicans must reopen the government immediately and pay the essential workers keeping our skies safe.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This government shutdown is grounding flights, hurting workers, and putting public safety at risk—Republicans must reopen the government immediately and pay the essential workers keeping our skies safe.
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Thanks to leadership from @repcephas.com and others, Pennsylvania utilities are stepping up to protect families during the LIHEAP delay caused by the federal shutdown. @pahousedems.com stand with working families this winter.
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pahouse.com/Cephas/InThe...
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thanks to leadership from @repcephas.com and others, Pennsylvania utilities are stepping up to protect families during the LIHEAP delay caused by the federal shutdown. @pahousedems.com stand with working families this winter.
pahouse.com/Cephas/InThe...
pahouse.com/Cephas/InThe...
[email protected] and @pahousedems.com are taking a big step to protect children and families by requiring insurance coverage for vaccines—prevention saves lives, and health care shouldn’t come with a price tag.
pahouse.com/venkat/InThe...
pahouse.com/venkat/InThe...
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
[email protected] and @pahousedems.com are taking a big step to protect children and families by requiring insurance coverage for vaccines—prevention saves lives, and health care shouldn’t come with a price tag.
pahouse.com/venkat/InThe...
pahouse.com/venkat/InThe...
HB 1828 would safeguard Pennsylvanians’ access to essential vaccines and ensure health insurance coverage keeps pace with public health needs—without mandating a single shot.
@repvenkat.com
@reptarikkhan.bsky.social
@repvenkat.com
@reptarikkhan.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
HB 1828 would safeguard Pennsylvanians’ access to essential vaccines and ensure health insurance coverage keeps pace with public health needs—without mandating a single shot.
@repvenkat.com
@reptarikkhan.bsky.social
@repvenkat.com
@reptarikkhan.bsky.social
@pahousedems.com's HB 1123 would make life-saving colorectal cancer screenings more accessible by lowering the coverage age to 45 and expanding coverage for those at higher risk—early detection saves lives.
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
@pahousedems.com's HB 1123 would make life-saving colorectal cancer screenings more accessible by lowering the coverage age to 45 and expanding coverage for those at higher risk—early detection saves lives.
Republicans’ reckless shutdown is about to take food off the tables of nearly two million Pennsylvanians — including kids and seniors — while Democrats like Governor Shapiro are fighting to keep families fed and hold the Trump Administration accountable.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Republicans’ reckless shutdown is about to take food off the tables of nearly two million Pennsylvanians — including kids and seniors — while Democrats like Governor Shapiro are fighting to keep families fed and hold the Trump Administration accountable.
Pennsylvanians shouldn’t need to borrow their own money—with interest—just to keep schools, shelters, and child services open. The real solution is for Republicans to stop stalling and pass a responsible budget that funds our communities.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Pennsylvanians shouldn’t need to borrow their own money—with interest—just to keep schools, shelters, and child services open. The real solution is for Republicans to stop stalling and pass a responsible budget that funds our communities.
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Trump just bulldozed the East Wing of the White House to build a $300 MILLION “ballroom” — privately funded by Apple, Google, Lockheed Martin & others.
Experts say it violates federal law and will still result in taxpayers incurring millions of dollars in costs.
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Experts say it violates federal law and will still result in taxpayers incurring millions of dollars in costs.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Trump just bulldozed the East Wing of the White House to build a $300 MILLION “ballroom” — privately funded by Apple, Google, Lockheed Martin & others.
Experts say it violates federal law and will still result in taxpayers incurring millions of dollars in costs.
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Experts say it violates federal law and will still result in taxpayers incurring millions of dollars in costs.
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GOP shutdown = 2 million hungry Pennsylvanians.
GOP state leaders = holding our budget hostage.
The common denominator? Republicans choosing politics over people.
@pahousedems.com are fighting for better wages, better schools, and protecting those in need. It's time for them to do their jobs.
GOP state leaders = holding our budget hostage.
The common denominator? Republicans choosing politics over people.
@pahousedems.com are fighting for better wages, better schools, and protecting those in need. It's time for them to do their jobs.
October 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
GOP shutdown = 2 million hungry Pennsylvanians.
GOP state leaders = holding our budget hostage.
The common denominator? Republicans choosing politics over people.
@pahousedems.com are fighting for better wages, better schools, and protecting those in need. It's time for them to do their jobs.
GOP state leaders = holding our budget hostage.
The common denominator? Republicans choosing politics over people.
@pahousedems.com are fighting for better wages, better schools, and protecting those in need. It's time for them to do their jobs.
Dispose of unused meds safely this Saturday & grab Narcan to save lives. Resources & prevention matter—let’s protect our communities.
www.dea.gov/takebackday
www.dea.gov/takebackday
October 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Dispose of unused meds safely this Saturday & grab Narcan to save lives. Resources & prevention matter—let’s protect our communities.
www.dea.gov/takebackday
www.dea.gov/takebackday
Today is the last day to register to vote or update your information for the Nov. 4 general election.
Those applying online have until 11:59 p.m.: vote.pa.gov/Register
Those applying online have until 11:59 p.m.: vote.pa.gov/Register
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today is the last day to register to vote or update your information for the Nov. 4 general election.
Those applying online have until 11:59 p.m.: vote.pa.gov/Register
Those applying online have until 11:59 p.m.: vote.pa.gov/Register
With dry conditions across PA, wildfire risk is real. Human activity causes 99% of wildfires—meaning prevention is in our hands. Let’s protect our forests, communities, and first responders by practicing safe burning. Climate change makes this more urgent than ever. #PAwildfires
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
With dry conditions across PA, wildfire risk is real. Human activity causes 99% of wildfires—meaning prevention is in our hands. Let’s protect our forests, communities, and first responders by practicing safe burning. Climate change makes this more urgent than ever. #PAwildfires
Protecting homebuyers and communities! ✅ Rep. Warren's bill ensures transparency on flood risks, requires sellers to disclose past damage, and gives buyers easy access to flood insurance info. Smart, proactive policy to keep families safe.
October 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Protecting homebuyers and communities! ✅ Rep. Warren's bill ensures transparency on flood risks, requires sellers to disclose past damage, and gives buyers easy access to flood insurance info. Smart, proactive policy to keep families safe.
Using design-build best value for select projects can speed construction, encourage new tech, and deliver smarter, safer roads for everyone.
@repneilson.com
@repneilson.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Using design-build best value for select projects can speed construction, encourage new tech, and deliver smarter, safer roads for everyone.
@repneilson.com
@repneilson.com
Protecting your data means protecting your freedom. This bill holds companies accountable, compensates consumers, and keeps personal info out of the hands of hackers.
October 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Protecting your data means protecting your freedom. This bill holds companies accountable, compensates consumers, and keeps personal info out of the hands of hackers.