PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2 – State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, released the following statement on the Tree of Life synagogue shooter being sentenced to death today: “I’m grateful that the trial is over, so our community can move forward in recovery. I respect the wisdom of a jury who has found this act of hate and violence abhorrent and beyond the bounds of rehabilitation. “This verdict doesn’t restore the lives of the people lost to hate. We will forever mourn them, and the loss is sewn into the fabric of our community, just as the building on the corner of Shady and Wilkins avenues attests to both the tragedy – and hopefully – the path forward in healing and education. “My small part in this is to continue to fight against hate, against hate crimes, and try to compel the full force of our government against this viciousness, this antisemitism, and these attacks against targeted communities.” Today’s sentence comes after a jury found the perpetrator guilty of all 63 counts against him and deemed the death penalty to be an appropriate punishment. Frankel is the co-chair of the PA Jewish Legislative Caucus and has introduced several anti-hate bills in the state House. Read more
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“Let us remember that the survivors reopened these wounds for us, for humanity,” Frankel said. “Because there has to be a record. The work to hold back hateful ideologies and violence stands on history.” Read more
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. “I am particularly encouraged that the new plan the Biden-Harris Administration has announced is a broad one, including new action by executive agencies, calls for new legislation and outreach to mobilize every sector of society," Frankel said. Read more
“Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted for a commonwealth that stands with vulnerable communities and aspires to promote diversity and tolerance," Frankel said. Read more
“Today, for the first time in years, Pennsylvania House members were given the opportunity to take a position on legislation to protect Pennsylvanians from gun violence, and I am overjoyed to find that we have bipartisan support for serious, research-backed policy solutions that will save lives,” Frankel said. Read more
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PITTSBURGH, May 11 – Six organizations will each receive up to $400,000 in state grants to establish or expand substance use disorder services, members of the Allegheny County Democratic Delegation to the Pennsylvania House announced today. “Addiction has destroyed the lives of individuals and families in every type of community throughout Allegheny County,” said delegation chair Rep. Nick Pisciottano. “While we can’t repair the damage done, we can invest in and expand resources available to those struggling now and help prevent future tragedies. These grants will directly aid individuals on the road to recovery in our region.” Grants awarded to organizations serving Allegheny County residents include: Crossroads Treatment Centers. Macedonia FACE. Partners for Quality Foundation. Tadiso. Three Rivers Youth. Tree of Life Bible Church. The organizations above are part of 19 organizations across Pennsylvania receiving grants of up to $400,000 for a 12-month period beginning July 1, through June 30, 2024. Funding is sourced from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and may be applied toward a range of activities, including construction, building infrastructure, staffing, and evidence-based programming. Organizations eligible to apply for this funding opportunity included organizations which provide services, outreach, and/or education to minority communities that promote access to harm reduction services, Read more
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PITTSBURGH, May 3 – Nearly $650,000 has been awarded to expand opportunities for local high school students, members of the Allegheny County Democratic Delegation to the Pennsylvania House announced today. “Dual credit programs are a fantastic way for students to get a head start on college and explore different career paths,” said delegation chair Rep. Nick Pisciottano. “I’m happy these awards will help more students succeed by expanding access to dual credit programs throughout our region.” Grants awarded to Allegheny County schools include: $10,000 to Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School. $75,000 to Pittsburgh School District. $75,000 to Propel Charter School in Braddock Hills. $75,000 to Propel Charter School in Homestead. $75,000 to Propel Charter School in Montour. $39,430 to Quaker Valley School District. $75,000 to South Park School District. $75,000 to Upper St. Clair School District. $75,000 to West Allegheny School District. $75,000 to West Mifflin Area School District. The Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded $6.7 million to 100 school entities across the commonwealth in this round of funding. The full list of awardees is available here . Read more
The Pennsylvania Capital-Star covers the passing of the Fairness Act out of the Pennsylvania House. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 2 – Today, the Fairness Act (H.B. 300) passed out of the Pennsylvania House and is headed to the Senate for a future vote. Below is a quote that can be attributed to the co-prime sponsors of this bill: Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila; Jessica Benham, Dan Frankel and La’Tasha D. Mayes, all D-Allegheny; Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster; and Greg Scott, D-Montgomery. “Today is a historic day, as we take a critical step to make Pennsylvania fairer. The Fairness Act is as simple as it is substantive. H.B. 300 would protect LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians from facing discrimination and allow all individuals in the commonwealth to file complaints with the PA Human Relations Commission. “Now, we call on the Senate to quickly consider and pass this legislation and send it to Governor Shapiro’s desk.” Read more
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