Just PA things

Congratulations to the nurses at UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital and @seiuhcpa 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's cooperation and immediate recognition of this union without delay.

It’s an absolutely gorgeous day to fund public transit

A $1 fare hike = $365 more a year for daily transit riders. That’s money that could be used for groceries, bills, & basic needs. I thought us PA legislators were against raising the cost of living? My bad...

Every $1 invested in public transit pumps out $5 in economic activity + $3 in business sales. Transit (quite literally) keeps PA’s economy moving. Senate Republicans—if you’re truly pro-economy, now’s the time to prove it. Get to Harrisburg and fund our public transit.

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. https://t.co/akCmELISuB

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.

Stephen, I think you’re just an old man who hates fun :(

Senator McCormick just voted to take Medicaid and SNAP coverage away from tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians -- all while pocketing more of YOUR money to subsidize tax breaks for him and his rich friends. This budget is an utter sellout of Pennsylvania's working families.

📢Today the House passed the PA Home Preservation Program out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support! A vote on the House floor comes next. Thanks to @RepLPowell for championing this essential program, which will provide critical repairs to homeowners across PA.

60% of PA homes were built before 1970. Thousands of seniors, people with disabilities, & low-income families are living in unsafe homes. Our bill to fund critical repairs passed the House & heads to the Senate. Tell your senator: support the PA Home Preservation Program.

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.

Yesterday, I had the honor of serving as Speaker pro tempore and presiding over the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Thank you to Speaker @RepMcClinton for the opportunity to hold the gavel and help guide the chamber through the day’s work.

Another dunkee reveal! The Family Fair is TODAY at 12pm—in addition to connecting you with state & local resources, we’ll be offering free Kona Ice to the first 100 attendees! Stop by 51st St. and Butler St. from 12pm-4pm for some community fun and sweet treats🎟️

Be on the lookout, neighbors! If you or someone you know receives a message from the self-described "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicles (DMV)," do not respond! These messages are NOT real. You can report them as junk & delete them!

The Herron Avenue Bridge in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood will be closing temporarily on Wednesday May 28th at 8:00 am.

It's almost time...

If UPMC can afford to pay their retired CEO $12 million a year, they can afford to adequately staff their hospitals to ensure women get the care they need. I stand with these nurses in their fight to unionize. They're not just standing up for themselves, but for their patients.

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.

With some of the oldest housing stock in the nation, Pennsylvania faces real challenges & real opportunities. Investing in affordable homes creates jobs, revitalizes communities, and opens doors to economic opportunity across PA.