PA House Majority Policy Committee
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Butchering & meat packing is dangerous work, and for centuries has relied on immigrant labor. @rephaddock.com knows language barriers can't be an excuse for having an unsafe workplace.
A state House panel approved legislation Wednesday that would ensure workers in the meatpacking industry receive safety instructions in the language they speak. House Bill 1923 passed with a 14-12 vote along party lines.
House panel passes bill to make non-English speaking workers safer in the meatpacking industry
Employers would be required to provide training in any language spoken by at least 5% of work force.
www.wesa.fm
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Butchering & meat packing is dangerous work, and for centuries has relied on immigrant labor. @rephaddock.com knows language barriers can't be an excuse for having an unsafe workplace.
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The American Dream already feels out of reach for many working families.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The American Dream already feels out of reach for many working families.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
Hard working people in good full-time jobs can't afford decent places to live. @pahousedems.com are working to increase the number of homes in PA.
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Hard working people in good full-time jobs can't afford decent places to live. @pahousedems.com are working to increase the number of homes in PA.
Turning tragedy into action, bills by @repjohanny.com to improve utility safety after a deadly gas explosion have passed the House:
www.mcall.com/2026/01/29/w...
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New Pa. legislation addresses natural gas safety after chocolate factory blast
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills this week that were crafted in response to the 2023 fatal explosion of an R.M. Palmer Co. plant.
www.mcall.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Turning tragedy into action, bills by @repjohanny.com to improve utility safety after a deadly gas explosion have passed the House:
www.mcall.com/2026/01/29/w...
www.mcall.com/2026/01/29/w...
Dems Delivered Tax Cuts for Workers // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Dems Delivered Tax Cuts for Workers // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
Side note: don't miss the Republican argument that soaring meat prices under MAGA policies means they don't have the literal pennies it costs to protect life & limb.
Butchering and meat packing is dangerous work, and for centuries has relied on immigrant labor. @rephaddock.com knows language barriers can't be an excuse for having an unsafe workplace.
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House panel passes bill to make non-English speaking workers safer in the meatpacking industry • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The legislation would ensure workers in the meatpacking industry receive safety instructions in the language they speak.
penncapital-star.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Side note: don't miss the Republican argument that soaring meat prices under MAGA policies means they don't have the literal pennies it costs to protect life & limb.
Butchering and meat packing is dangerous work, and for centuries has relied on immigrant labor. @rephaddock.com knows language barriers can't be an excuse for having an unsafe workplace.
penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
House panel passes bill to make non-English speaking workers safer in the meatpacking industry • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The legislation would ensure workers in the meatpacking industry receive safety instructions in the language they speak.
penncapital-star.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Butchering and meat packing is dangerous work, and for centuries has relied on immigrant labor. @rephaddock.com knows language barriers can't be an excuse for having an unsafe workplace.
penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
Housing You Can Afford// MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Housing You Can Afford// MAJORITY POLICY POINT
Removing barriers and supporting smart development - @pahousedems.com have the bills to get it done.
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Shapiro plans to unveil housing plan amid rising costs
But major obstacles stand in the way of the Democratic governor as affordability remains a top issue in PA and nationally.
www.spotlightpa.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Removing barriers and supporting smart development - @pahousedems.com have the bills to get it done.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
“Those who maybe last year thought it cute to obstruct for political reasons, I think will find themselves fearful of getting run over in a different political environment." - @repbradford.com
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Pa. gears up for new budget less than 3 months after Shapiro signed last one
Many of last year's big fiscal issues remain unresolved, as Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to pitch his 2026-27 budget proposal next week.
www.pennlive.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
“Those who maybe last year thought it cute to obstruct for political reasons, I think will find themselves fearful of getting run over in a different political environment." - @repbradford.com
www.pennlive.com/news/2026/01...
www.pennlive.com/news/2026/01...
MAGA Cuts Hurt Kids // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
MAGA Cuts Hurt Kids // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
The @pahousedems.com have worked hard to protect your access to affordable health care in PA as MAGA cuts continue to impact care for everyone.
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Philly health workers urge lawmakers to block Medicaid cuts slated for 2027
PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
whyy.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The @pahousedems.com have worked hard to protect your access to affordable health care in PA as MAGA cuts continue to impact care for everyone.
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Protecting Your Health // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Protecting Your Health // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
PA's home care crisis can only be solved by taking better care of the people who provide the care. These essential workers often leave for higher paying, less demanding jobs.
@repmcclinton.com is pushing through excuses to bring overdue change:
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
@repmcclinton.com is pushing through excuses to bring overdue change:
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
Joanna McClinton has carefully wielded her power as Pa. House speaker. Now she’s speaking out for home care workers.
McClinton is advocating for the roughly 270,000 Pennsylvania workers who make up the home care industry to earn a higher wage.
www.inquirer.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
PA's home care crisis can only be solved by taking better care of the people who provide the care. These essential workers often leave for higher paying, less demanding jobs.
@repmcclinton.com is pushing through excuses to bring overdue change:
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
@repmcclinton.com is pushing through excuses to bring overdue change:
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
The World Cup could have a billion dollar impact on Pennsylvania’s economy. The world looks at what is going on in America and may just stay home.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
The ex-Fifa boss showed his support of a Swiss lawyer who called for a boycott of the tournament due to security concerns in the US
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The World Cup could have a billion dollar impact on Pennsylvania’s economy. The world looks at what is going on in America and may just stay home.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
“The intent of the Sunshine Act is for the public to be aware of the business their government is taking up … and to maintain public trust through transparency.” - @repfreeman.com
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
PA lawmakers move to close transparency loophole after court ruling
The goal is to clearly define when local governments can forgo the Sunshine Act requirement of publicizing agendas at least 24 hours in advance.
www.spotlightpa.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
“The intent of the Sunshine Act is for the public to be aware of the business their government is taking up … and to maintain public trust through transparency.” - @repfreeman.com
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/01...
He’ll get around to helping working families afford life any day now…
Trump has profited $1.4 BILLION since becoming president. Each green dot is = to the median U.S. household income.
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
He’ll get around to helping working families afford life any day now…
Protecting Rural Health Care // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Protecting Rural Health Care // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
Lower Electric Bills // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Lower Electric Bills // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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The latest delay in releasing the Epstein files offers another example of the frustration fomented by Donald Trump’s second term as president: He can break the laws – for now – that Congress and the courts must follow. My USA Today newsletter:
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Team Trump has been breaking the law for 34 days
Victims of Epstein and Maxwell will wait some more for justice, as Trump fights to prevent transparency for those files (that mention his name).
www.usatoday.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The latest delay in releasing the Epstein files offers another example of the frustration fomented by Donald Trump’s second term as president: He can break the laws – for now – that Congress and the courts must follow. My USA Today newsletter:
www.usatoday.com/story/nlette...
www.usatoday.com/story/nlette...
PA GOP talking rural healthcare challenges today like
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January 22, 2026 at 6:03 PM
PA GOP talking rural healthcare challenges today like
Prioritizing Patients & Seniors // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Prioritizing Patients & Seniors // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
RFK Jr. says when he was born, American kids were the healthiest - now they're the sickest.
Infant mortality rate in 1954? 5x worse than today.
Why do more kids survive? Vaccines - the shots that made America healthy in the first place.
www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/202...
Infant mortality rate in 1954? 5x worse than today.
Why do more kids survive? Vaccines - the shots that made America healthy in the first place.
www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/202...
In Harrisburg, RFK Jr. kicked off his “Take Back Your Health” Tour
While the federal health czar touted new dietary guidelines and pared-back vaccine recommendations, state Democrats shot back with measures to bolster vaccine access
www.cityandstatepa.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM
RFK Jr. says when he was born, American kids were the healthiest - now they're the sickest.
Infant mortality rate in 1954? 5x worse than today.
Why do more kids survive? Vaccines - the shots that made America healthy in the first place.
www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/202...
Infant mortality rate in 1954? 5x worse than today.
Why do more kids survive? Vaccines - the shots that made America healthy in the first place.
www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/202...
Reposted by PA House Majority Policy Committee
RFK Jr. was in Harrisburg today. I spoke at the counter-rally with other health professionals and organized labor because health coverage, food security, vaccine access, and life-saving research are being weakened.
When policies hurt patients, it’s time to speak up and change course.
When policies hurt patients, it’s time to speak up and change course.
January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
RFK Jr. was in Harrisburg today. I spoke at the counter-rally with other health professionals and organized labor because health coverage, food security, vaccine access, and life-saving research are being weakened.
When policies hurt patients, it’s time to speak up and change course.
When policies hurt patients, it’s time to speak up and change course.