“The staff at Norristown State Hospital are continuing the challenging work of helping patients receive the treatment they need,” said @repgregscott.com who hosted the event. “The tour helped lawmakers understand the progress we still need to make in behavioral health.” www.abc27.com/pennsylvania...

Rural PA // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Maternity deserts, labor shortages, high medical costs, and dwindling social supports - all factors behind unacceptable death rates surrounding childbirth. More from @repcurry.com’s hearing Thursday: www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania...

Better connecting people of all abilities to state government and more through technology - it’s the focus of our next hearing, hosted by @rephohenstein.com. Watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

Hundreds of Pennsylvanians are dying each year during pregnancy or in the first months following birth. @repcurry.com hosted a hearing Thursday afternoon to find answers and hear from experts about what can be done to improve health outcomes.

A thread on why medical experts, advocates, veterans, and first responders emphasize how urgent it is that Pennsylvania modernize its laws so patients can access life-saving care as soon as possible.

A growing body of research has shown that microdoses of psilocybin could be an effective tool for treating mental health illnesses. Advocates want patients in PA able to access treatment following FDA approval - @repomara.com has the bill to do that. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

Family Farms // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Lawmakers Weigh Psilocybin Access to Address Treatment-Resistant Depression in Pennsylvania: www.mychesco.com/a/news/penns...

The need for additional investment in mental health was the focus of a roundtable and tour Wednesday hosted by @repgregscott.com on the campus of Norristown State Hospital. Opened in 1880, it's being rebuilt for service in the 21st Century.

Cyber-Charter Reform // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

LIVE TODAY: There’s a health crisis in PA - too many births don’t have a happy outcome. What’s causing it? @repcurry.com brings the committee to Chester today at 1 PM to hear from experts about how to improve outcomes for everyone. Watch: PaHouse.com/Policy

🥬 Policy Point of the Day @padempolicy.bsky.social Visit pahouse.com/deliveringforpa to learn about how we’re working in the #PAHouse to make life better for all Pennsylvanians.

Agriculture // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Trump's policies are hurting everyone except for the richest 1%. "New Golden Age" for whom?

If you're living with severe mental health struggles, you don't want to find government red tape in your way of treatment. Tuesday’s hearing explored breakthroughs for treatment-resistant depression using psilocybin, and how a change in PA law could make treatments ready once they are FDA approved.

LIVE @ 1PM: Severe mental health conditions don't always respond to current treatments. Psilocybin, administered by medical professionals, holds promise. Currently under study, @repomara.com wants PA ready to approve as soon as the FDA does. Watch live: pahouse.com/Policy

Vaccines // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Trump cut a literal life line for LGBTQ+ teens and adults - now Pennsylvania is restoring it: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09...

TUESDAY: Some people with severe mental health struggles need better treatment options. ​ Psilocybin, administered by medical professionals, holds promise. Under study, @repomara.com wants PA ready to approve treatments as soon as the FDA does. Watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

Republicans are scrambling to fix their failures as tariffs and now immigration crackdowns crush PA farmers. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Energy // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

PA's Failing Grade In Civics Topic Of House Majority Policy Hearing In Bucks: patch.com/pennsylvania...

“We firmly believe that the window of opportunity for bipartisan, collective action to move Pennsylvania to the top in quality civics education is right before us.” More from the @buckscountybeacon.com: buckscountybeacon.com/2025/09/penn...

There’s a health crisis in PA - too many births don’t have a happy outcome. What’s causing it? @repcurry.com brings the committee to Chester Thursday to hear from experts about how to improve outcomes for everyone. Watch: PaHouse.com/Policy

Republicans often say they are representing their rural districts…while at all levels they vote against better funding for rural schools, hospitals, transit and more. www.abc27.com/pennsylvania...

Flood Prevention // MAJORITY POINT

I joined @padempolicy.bsky.social for a hearing hosted by @repamen.com to discuss hunger & what can be done to address the ongoing issues. 1 in 5 adults & 1 in 3 children in PA face hunger, worse than during the pandemic. With SNAP funding cut by 20%, nearly 400M meals are at risk. We must act now.

There are people with severe mental health struggles that need better treatment options. ​ Psilocybin - when administered by medical professionals - holds promise. Being studied now, @repomara.com wants PA ready to approve innovative treatments as soon as the FDA does. Watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

“The future of our democracy rests in the hands of the next generation. But if they’re not well-informed or prepared, it’s likely they won’t participate at all.” - @reptimbrennan.bsky.social buckscountybeacon.com/2025/09/penn...

State Rep. Jim Prokopiak Leads @padempolicy.bsky.social Roundtable Discussion on Housing Affordability Solutions | “These communities in Bucks County were built for working-class people, and for decades it stayed that way. But since 2017, rent has gone up in our region by 50%,” said Prokopiak.

The Economy // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Electricity usage is on the rise in Pennsylvania, and consumers are seeing the same rise on their electric bills. @repmunroe.com hosted a hearing Wednesday to identify the reason behind increasing rates and what can be done to save you money.

LIVE NOW: PaHouse.com/Policy

Senate GOP Stalls // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

LIVE @1PM: Electricity use is up, and so are our electric bills. @repmunroe.com hosts a hearing on what’s behind the rising rates, what can be done to lower your bill, and what’s in the works long term to help keep the lights on. Join us or watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

The rising cost of housing - and a lack of it - leaves families struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Rep. Jim Prokopiak hosted a roundtable this morning in Morrisville to identify barriers and ways lawmakers can help remove those barriers.

PA House Majority Policy Committee Hosts Hearing in Bucks County on Improving Civics Education in Schools | “The future of our democracy rests in the hands of the next generation. But if they’re not well-informed or prepared, it’s likely they won’t participate at all." - @reptimbrennan.bsky.social

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, civic engagement is at an all-time low. @reptimbrennan.bsky.social brought together educators and former lawmakers in New Hope Monday to reverse that trend & ensure strong civics in PA schools - all to help preserve democracy.

Senate GOP Creates Gridlock // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Electricity use is up, and so are our electric bills. WEDNESDAY: @repmunroe.com hosts a hearing on what’s behind the rising rates, what can be done to lower your bill, and what’s in the works long term to help keep the lights on. Join us or watch live: PaHouse.com/Policy

LIVE NOW: pahouse.com/Policy

PA taxpayers deserve fiscal responsibility. We are past due for cyber charter reform. www.forbes.com/sites/peterg... @padempolicy.bsky.social @pafairfunding.bsky.social @payouthvote.bsky.social

Senate GOP Hurting Businesses, Workers // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Watch live Monday afternoon:

More on Wednesday’s roundtable: pahouse.com/PolicyCommit...

George Washington called our gov’t an "experiment entrusted to the people." Join me Monday at New Hope-Solebury HS for a House Policy Hearing on civics education w/ Gov. Schweiker & former Reps. Gerlach & Hoeffel. RSVP required to check in: 267-884-0395 / [email protected]

News from our hearing Thursday: @repinglis.com & @repemilykinkead.com heard the latest on cutting edge manufacturing jobs coming to PA, and the impact of delays in DC: www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

Transit Drives PA Economy // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Trump isn’t just trying to distract you from the Epstein Files…he’s also hoping you won’t notice how bad he’s tanking the economy. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/sh...