Consensus is growing: Non-therapeutic declawing of cats is painful, outdated, & unnecessary. 🐾
It's already banned in countries around the world & several U.S. states. Many vet clinics refuse to do it, some vet schools don’t even teach it. https://t.co/QtjiSeKwBH
@RepHanbidge Thank you, @RepHanbidge, for your leadership on this critical issue. Your opening remarks in committee were spot on—thoughtful, informed, and compassionate. Pennsylvania’s cats and the people they own are lucky to have such a knowledgeable champion working to end declawing. 🐾
My office has heard reports of a Nazi flag having been flown within the 61st Legislative District this week. This abhorrent display of hatred has no place in our community or our commonwealth. 1/3
BREAKING: Democrats just WON the Pennsylvania House!
Democrats flipped this chamber blue in 2022, and we’ve fiercely defended our one-seat majority ever since, winning all eight majority-deciding special elections. This win is a major victory for freedom and democracy.
I'm proud to share that my HB 1760 passed unanimously in the Senate and signed into law this past Monday as Act 40 of 2024. The new law expands the Slayer Statute, prohibiting those convicted of elder abuse from profiting by the death of those they abuse.
https://t.co/a7VVfxUTRX
A measure I introduced with @RepCephas to create a childcare tax credit for PA businesses was incorporated into the budget. This will help employers retain employees & help employees continue working while ensuring their children receive quality care.
https://t.co/UbCLD0JW2H
The @PhillyInquirer blasts the #PAHouse GOP lawmakers who turned their back on the blue - booing and walking out on the police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6
https://t.co/XKMO47fUPI
Our bill passed the House unanimously! It’s designed to help new mothers dealing with postpartum depression understand their symptoms and explore treatment options.
Next up, state Senate! #PAMomnibus🎉
The #PAHouse passed the Fairness Act because a fairer Pennsylvania is a better Pennsylvania.
This crucial bill has been stalled by the Senate for 387 days.
Access to childcare can literally make or break many families who are struggling to make ends meet. My bill aims to strengthen the childcare ecosystem by providing a tax credit for businesses who contribute to employees’ childcare expenses. https://t.co/jKpRrUTJPC
“We need access to child care to ensure a functional economy because without access there is no workforce, no tax revenue and our economy halts,”
#childcare#childcareisessential#childcareaccess
https://t.co/kXYx3RJSn4
Today the #PAHouse passed legislation that would incentivize employer contributions to employee childcare by providing a tax credit for employers that subsidize their workers' childcare costs.
Today, the House passed legislation I introduced with @RepCephas that would create a tax credit for Pennsylvania businesses who contribute to employees’ child care expenses. Read more here: https://t.co/bbRb1aW2vV
This year for Women’s Mental Health Week, as an act of solidarity with Pennsylvanians, the @PaHouseDems 37 women wrote messages to their younger selves with a lesson they wished they’d known growing up. To read more inspirational letters please visit:
https://t.co/TQj8Au7ZIh
2016- I learned about Dolly Parton Library from a great Arkansas program
2019 - we bring program to Pittsburgh and give out 100k free books to kids
2023 - great to see State Rep @LizforPA Liz Hanbidge propose taking this great program statewide
https://t.co/VlNLs6Ndt6
We’ve endorsed Liz Hanbidge for re-election to the State House in HD-61! @LizforPA has fought for increased pipeline safety, more penalties for companies that pollute our air and water, and a transition to renewable energy. https://t.co/TWl4IJEmWp