Stephanie Meyer, LSW

Pragmatic idealist, policy enthusiast & social worker. Working for housing, health, & hope for our Pennsylvania neighbors. Personal account.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

NEW: We're suing the Trump Administration yet again to protect affordable housing.

I just filed a lawsuit to challenge the Trump Administration’s decision to unlawfully cut over $100 million used to provide access to housing for our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians.

No one should be thrown out onto the street because of the political games in Washington — we’re stepping up to fight for the funding Pennsylvania is owed and ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable housing.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Last year, I came to Downtown Pittsburgh to announce an historic $600M plan to revitalize the Golden Triangle and help it reach its full potential.

Join me for a status report on the progress we’ve made to make Downtown a cleaner and safer place to live. https://t.co/PCw5Mdwf6t

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Every member of congress who votes for this reconciliation bill will be voting to cut Medicaid coverage and food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.

The impact of this vote would be devastating — and it will be on them.

[Rep. Summer Lee @RepSummerLee]

Senate Republicans just passed their version of the big ugly bill.

Big because it makes the biggest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in US history. Ugly because billionaires get richer while working families are left to suffer.

I’m headed to DC to vote no in the House on this catastrophic bill.

[PA Department of Community & Economic Development @PADCEDnews]

Nearly $27M from the HOME-American Rescue Plan is being invested across 38 PA counties to prevent homelessness & expand access to shelter and support. The funding provides vital services like rental assistance and emergency shelters for those in need.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Too many families have watched loved ones suffer from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s.

But with some of the top research institutions in the world calling our Commonwealth home, it’s past time we put them to work conducting groundbreaking research into these neurodegenerative diseases — research that can save lives and make Pennsylvania a leader in this fight. 

Today, we took the next step toward making this a reality.

I’m proud that, thanks to the leadership of @RepKyleMullins and @RepBryanCutler, the House overwhelmingly passed a bill to establish a Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program here in the Commonwealth, which I called for in my budget. This research will have a real impact — so let's keep working together to get this done.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

No matter what you look like, where you come from, or who you love, you’ll always have a home here in Pennsylvania.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

This morning, every single Republican member of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation voted to cut healthcare and food assistance from hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians and speed up the closure of dozens of rural hospitals across our Commonwealth – all while increasing our national deficit by $2.3 trillion.

I know there is usually a lot of noise and rhetoric coming out of DC, but what they did this morning has a very real impact on Pennsylvania. Let me explain:

This bill shifts $1 billion in food assistance costs from the federal government onto our state budget. We cannot make up those dollars and as a result, at least 140,000 Pennsylvanians could lose access to assistance they need to put food on the table.

Over 300,000 Pennsylvanians could lose Medicaid coverage – meaning that after a decade of our hard work to reduce the number of uninsured Pennsylvanians by nearly 50%, we will go backwards and 10% of our Medicaid population will lose coverage and become uninsured. This will raise health care costs for all Pennsylvanians – including those with private insurance.

We have 25 rural hospitals operating on a deficit, struggling to survive and relying significantly on Medicaid – this bill would put more strain on them and threaten the closure of hospitals in our rural communities.

This is a bad bill and it will have negative and lasting impacts on our Commonwealth. Any lawmaker in DC who thinks the Commonwealth can backfill this massive hole they’ve created is wrong – and these cuts will have real life consequences for Pennsylvanians. As this heads to the Senate for a vote, I hope common sense and a concern for the people of Pennsylvania will prevail.

[PA Department of Human Services @PAHumanServices]

#MaytheFourth be with you. Prioritize your mental health over the dark side this #StarWarsDay.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Join me and @LGAustinDavis in Allegheny County for an update on the Commonwealth's response to last night's storms and how we're working with local officials to help folks recover:

https://t.co/TQ7IywYJlM

[Representative Tarik Khan @RepTarik]

I don’t often talk about my faith, but in the wake of the despicable attempt on Governor Shapiro’s family over Passover, I wanted to share a personal story about @GovernorShapiro

[Karen Ruth Adams @karenruthadams]

A Truly Tremendous sign by former Federal employee Lisa Gibbon, #HandsOff2025

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

We need to do more to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing.

That’s why my budget increases funding for our largest and most flexible affordable housing tool, helps local communities fix permitting issues so we can build homes quicker, and invests $10 million to help first-time home buyers cover closing costs.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

The price of housing is increasing all across our Commonwealth — and we have to do more to ensure folks have a place to call home and raise their families.

That’s why my budget delivers $10 million to help first-time home buyers cover closing costs — so they can not only put a roof over their heads, but have a real chance to build generation wealth.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

I’ve listened to folks across Pennsylvania who’ve dreamed of owning their own home but have struggled to find affordable, safe housing for them and their families.

That’s why we’re creating our Commonwealth’s first Housing Action Plan to expand the number of affordable, accessible housing options here in Pennsylvania.

[PA Housing Finance Agency @PHFAtweets]

.@PADCEDnews has launched the PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program, which provides $10 million to eligible applicants to expand affordable housing options for Pennsylvanians. Applications for the grant funding are due Dec. 6. Learn more:
https://t.co/pvM7FUAnVf

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

✨ Wishing all who celebrate a bright and joyous Diwali! ✨
#HappyDiwali!

[Stephanie Meyer, LSW @stephaniemmsw]

My family is a big fan of Everest Kitchen and Namaste Momo Corner, and we love recommendations for new places to check out. @PGHCityPaper put out a great feature. https://t.co/Xt919N6doI

[Stephanie Meyer, LSW @stephaniemmsw]

Let’s all stand up to bigotry and false narratives by actively supporting our Bhutanese-Nepalese neighbors who resettled here legally and their businesses. These entrepreneurs have the most incredible food at their restaurants on and near Route 51 and Baldwin-Whitehall.

[Ryan Deto @RyanDeto]

NEW: Viral videos implying that non-citizens were cutting the line and voting in Allegheny County have been debunked by county officials, the Bhutanese-Nepalese American community, and even a local GOP county councilman. https://t.co/waOvupAB9e

[PA Department of Human Services @PAHumanServices]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are feeling alone, scared, or unsafe because of a partner or family member, you are not alone. Help is available. 💜

Call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or chat at https://t.co/jwsMMhr1Rj.
#DVAM