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Rep. Peter Schweyer @repschweyer.com · 09/10/2026
The House Education Committee advanced four bills this week addressing AI in our classrooms. These are important first steps toward preparing our schools for a changing technological landscape.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Preparing Teachers for AI // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
LIVE IN ONE HOUR: How is PA doing when it comes to accessibility? @rephohenstein.com leads the conversation about reality and law after 36 years of the ADA. It's part of his annual Disability Summit - watch live starting at 3:30pm: pahouse.com/Policy
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Qualified Professionals // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Batteries can store electricity when it’s plentiful and cheap, and then deploy it when demand is high and electricity is most expensive. That makes our grid more reliable and reduces costs for ratepayers.” - @reprivera.com lancasteronline.com/news/politic...
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Pa. House passes bill requiring electricity companies to store energy for demand spikes
The state House on Monday passed a bill, introduced by Manheim Township Democratic Rep. Nikki Rivera, intended to reduce electricity costs for ratepayers in the face of growing data center
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
LIVE THURSDAY: How is PA doing when it comes to accessibility? @rephohenstein.com leads the conversation about reality and law after 36 years of the ADA. It's part of his annual Disability Summit - watch live starting at 3:30pm: PAHouse.com/Policy
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Protecting Students // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Today, our testifiers made it clear that energy policy that builds cleaner, more reliable energy and requires data centers to pay their fair share are needed to avoid these worst-case scenarios." - @repfiedler.bsky.social pahouse.com/InTheNews/Ne...
pahouse.com
Industry leaders and energy experts weigh in on Pennsylvania's bleak electric reliability outlook, urge lawmakers to pass pro-consumer reforms
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – Following the September PUC report on Pennsylvania's resource adequacy crisis and its ongoing work to increase grid reliability, the PA House Energy Committee convened for an info...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Battery storage is one of the fastest tools that we have to strengthen our grid,” said @reprivera.com, the bill’s prime sponsor. “We cannot wait for the next blackout to act.” www.tribdem.com/news/local_n...
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Pa. House advances bill requiring battery storage for electric utilities
Legislation that would require electric utilities to purchase and install large-scale battery storage to counter potential grid failures when demand peaks passed through the Pennsylvania House.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Putting Student Safety First // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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Rep. Nikki Rivera @reprivera.com · 06/10/2026
I’ll always be an advocate for lowering your utility bills! Reducing electric bills with grid-scale battery storage is a great first step toward making electric service more reliable and cutting costs for YOU. youtu.be/G4jo3AxEh10
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Rivera Fights to Lower Electric Bill Costs
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
People shouldn't lose their homes because of GOP inaction - let them know you want this bill passed NOW: www.pahouse.com/TakeAction?a...
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Urge the Senate to act NOW to help people who could lose their homes.
More than a quarter-million Pennsylvanians and families of every type and every size live in manufactured homes – the vast majority of them at one of the commonwealth’s more than 2,000 manufactured home communities. Manufactured homes offer a more affordable path to home ownership...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
More stories about the urgent need for Senate Republicans to pass protections for renters in manufactured home communities. @pahousedems.com passed it with bipartisan support over a year ago. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...
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Lancaster County residents feel trapped in manufactured homes as rent control bills sit in Pa. Senate
When Kevin Good moved into Tamarack Mobile Home Park in New Providence in 2024, he thought he’d found a home where he could retire. He purchased his house for about
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Investing Without Raising Taxes // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fairly Funding Schools // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“We need to cut off that exploitable loophole before it takes root." - @reppielli.com on new legislation to reign in data center development. www.dailyitem.com/cnhi_network...
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Pa. legislators advance ban on data center NDAs, restrict public utility status
HARRISBURG — Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House and Senate on Tuesday backed separate proposals concerning data centers, one that would bar non-disclosure agreements for public agencies on the local ...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Senate GOP: No Raise for You // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“This legislation will take practical steps to ensure that in the case of a shooting or another emergency, law enforcement can act faster in these moments where every second used or wasted can mean the difference between life and death.” - @repjohanny.com www.fox43.com/article/news...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every Kid, Every School // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“No system configuration or set of legislative guardrails can eliminate the risks inherent in this mass surveillance. But if and when cities do use ALPR surveillance, state legislatures must then impose strict enforceable limitations.” penncapital-star.com/civil-rights...
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Pa. House panels hear testimony on automatic license plate cameras • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) are broadly deployed by law enforcement, parking enforcement and toll collecting agencies in the commonwealth. They collect images of passing vehicles and recor...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MAGA Fails, You Pay // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mobile home community costs have skyrocketed - pricing people out of their homes. @pahousedems.com passed a bipartisan bill to protect people. So far, it's been ignored by Senate Republicans. The clock is ticking: www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege...
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PA bill would limit mobile home fee increases
Lawmakers aim to protect mobile home residents from steep fee increases. Community owners say it caps revenue without cutting operating costs.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Helping Workers // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It wasn’t long ago that Morrisville schools might’ve shutdown because of a lack of funding. @repprokopiak.com & @pahousedems.com delivered this year with a sizable boost. More from @buckscountybeacon.com on the committee visit to hear about student impacts: buckscountybeacon.com/2026/09/incr...
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Increase in Funding for Morrisville Brings Stability to the Financially Struggling District - Bucks County Beacon
“It’ll enable us to plan for the future,” said interim Superintendent Elaine Eib.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Working Families // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Our community is growing, our contributions are undeniable, and our collective power is real.” - @repjohanny.com More from our joint hearing this week with PA Legislative Latino Caucus: www.wdiy.org/wdiy-headlin...
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Hearing on State of PA Latino Community Held in Easton | WDIY Local News
State lawmakers were in Easton Tuesday to hear testimony on the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s Latino population. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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Rep. Roni Green @repronigreen.com · 24/09/2026
This week, I attended a discussion & tour with @padempolicy.bsky.social in NE Philly at the Fox Chase Cancer Center to look at the work they do in research and treatment and how federal funding cuts are affecting their mission to #EndCancer. Read more ⬇ www.pahouse.com/PolicyCommit...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Investing in research helps create tomorrow’s treatments. Making sure patients can afford and access the care they need today is just as important. More info: pahouse.com/PolicyCommit...
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Research, funding key to improving cancer treatment, healthcare
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21 – After nearly 125 years devoted to caring for people with cancer, the Fox Chase Cancer Center–Temple Health highlighted how research had been and remains one of its greatest we...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is why @pahousedems.com are addressing those challenges by pursuing lower prescription drug costs, protecting access to health coverage, strengthening the workforce, and supporting hospitals and providers that help underserved communities.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Members visited Fox Chase Cancer Center this week to talk about the connection between funding cancer research & patient care. It was also an opportunity to discuss the challenges for patients, including rising costs and losing access to care due in large part to federal funding cuts.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
PA is making it harder for scammers to steal SNAP benefits from hungry families. This wonderful improvement was forecasted during our hearing on protecting public benefits earlier this year: www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
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Pennsylvania to issue chip EBT cards to combat SNAP benefit theft
State Rep. Morgan Cephas said Thursday that the growing problem of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit theft became personal when her cousin, a mother of five, had her benefits stolen.
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Rep. Regina Young @repreginayoung.com · 24/09/2026
Education is near and dear to my heart, so having opportunities to visit smaller school districts, like Morrisville in Bucks Co., with @padempolicy.bsky.social gives us an opportunity to make sure all students, teachers & parents are seen and heard. Read more ⬇ www.repreginayoung.com/InTheNews/Ne...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Creating Jobs // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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Rep. Regina Young @repreginayoung.com · 23/09/2026
I empathize with the struggles and challenges we heard from the PA Latino Community during the @padempolicy.bsky.social hearing in Easton. America inherently makes life more difficult for people of color.  But together we can make it better - change starts with community. #GetInvolved
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Economy // MAJORITY POLICY
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Philadelphia House Delegation @phillyhouseds.com · 22/09/2026
It was an impactful morning in Northeast Philly as we co-hosted a roundtable with @padempolicy.bsky.social about the groundbreaking research & tremendous care at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Let's work together to #EndCancer. Read more at www.philadelphiahousedelegation.com/InTheNews/Ne...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
PA Tourism // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
LIVE NOW:
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
LIVE @ 10AM: the PA Legislative LatinoCaucus and @repjohanny.com take a deep dive on what Pennsylvania’s growing Latino population looks like, and means for our economy. Watch: PaHouse.com/Policy
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Workers Falling Behind // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Make Voting Work for More People // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Your right to vote in convenient and secure elections is safe in PA thanks to @governor.pa.gov & @pahousedems.com. www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
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Josh Shapiro celebrates as SCOTUS protects mail voting in Pa. and elsewhere from Trump’s restrictions
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is celebrating after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld mail voting as an option this November.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is why @pahousedems.com passed bills to speed new generation, improve grid efficiency & resiliency and protect you from runaway electric bills. Senate GOP leaders have ignored them. penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
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Study warns of electricity shortages unless supply keeps pace with data center growth • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Even if new power plants are built over the next 15 years, as data center projects come online, the regional electricity grid would fall short of demands six times per decade, on average, according to...
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"...advocates warned state lawmakers Wednesday that the commonwealth can’t build itself out of the housing shortage, but needed to also focus on preserving existing homes and keeping homes affordable for low-income Pennsylvanians." penncapital-star.com/housing/alle...
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Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Addressing Pennsylvania's housing shortage must be focused on affordability and preserving existing homes in addition to building new.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tariffs // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What’s worse than Dallas? Tariffs. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
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Football-themed anti-tariff billboards launch in Pa. as season kicks off
There is also a digital ad being released on "Tariff+, the subscription you didn't sign up for and can't cancel."
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You're paying for Trump's failed policies with each purchase you make. Pennsylvanians are paying more than most states: a whopping $11 billion extra in less than two years. That's thousands of dollars out of your pocket. www.goerie.com/story/news/s...
goerie.com
Trump tariffs hit Pennsylvania with $11 billion cost since 2025
President Trump's tariff policies have cost the average Pennsylvania household $2,016, according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Safe, Secure & Overdue // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 15/09/2026
It's National Voter Registration Day and with less than 50 days until Election Day, there is no better time to make sure you are ready to vote!
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PA House Majority Policy Committee @padempolicy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
MAGA policies = cost of everything soars Pennsylvanians: we need help! @pahousedems.com: cuts taxes for working families & small businesses, lowers cost of childcare & healthcare, moves to stop runaway electric bills MAGA: best I can do is rename a lake www.goerie.com/story/news/l...
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Lake Pennsylvania? Erie leaders oppose changing another Great Lake name
A southeastern Pennsylvania legislator wants to change the name of the Great Lake that borders the state's northwestern corner. Those closer to Lake Erie object.
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