Legislative Spotlight

The PA Legislature

As the first woman and first Black woman to be PA House Speaker, Rep. Joanna McClinton is making a difference.

House Democrats, led by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, have introduced bills to amend state laws that restrict the use of public funds for abortion.

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State Reps. Morgan Cephas, Gina Curry and La'Tasha Mayes launched the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus (BMH) to bring needed attention to Black maternal health care issues.

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PA Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a state law limiting Medicaid funding for abortions which may signal a willingness to protect abortion rights in the state.

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The Democratic-backed Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) issued a report recommending $5B to close the funding gap for PA public schools.

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State Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler and Liz Hanbidge took part in the ceremonial signing by Gov. Shapiro of a bill requiring informed consent for pelvic exams.

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Governor Shapiro signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Morgan Cephas which broadens civil rights for imprisoned women who are pregnant or postpartum.

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