I was proud to honor the Sankofa Academy Boys basketball team on their PIAA championship at the PA House. Congratulations on a tremendous season, you represented our district well!

Maternal Health // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Thanks to everyone who voiced their concerns, PECO has withdrawn from its proposal for increased rates. This saves 1.7 million Pennsylvanians from paying more for their utility bills. Read more at www.pa.gov/governor/new...

Hohenstein: Keeping Construction Contracts Fair YouTube video by Pa. House Video

We can better protect contractors from being unjustly burdened with responsibility for the mistakes of others. My legislation to address the growing problem of indemnity statutes in construction contracts is one step closer to becoming law in PA.
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Hohenstein Supports Clean Energy YouTube video by Pa. House Video

This is the kind of commonsense plan that would protect our children and grandchildren. The Blue-Green Caucus has my full support. youtu.be/lvbjxgQuRpY

I was honored to stand alongside the PA Blue-Green Caucus as they announced a package of bills to make energy more affordable while prioritizing environmental safety. These bills would also grow and bolster union jobs across the state.

Congressman Brendan Boyle is hosting his annual art competition. If you have a child who is a high school student, and you reside in Congressman Boyle's district, they have until April 21 to submit their artwork to his office.

Pa. House passes bill protecting construction contractors from being held liable for negligence of others HARRISBURG, April 15 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 1541) introduced by state Rep. Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila., that would protect construction contractors fr...

Today, my bill to protect construction contractors from being held liable for the negligence of others passed the PA house.

Riverfront North Partnership is hosting a tree planting event this Saturday, April 18 on the Port Richmond Trail at Pulaski Park from 9 A.M. until Noon. Stop by to help keep our community clean and green! You can register to attend at www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-t...

Delivering for All // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Barrier Removal Planned Next Week on Interstate 95 South in Philadelphia Barrier Removal Planned Next Week on Interstate 95 South in Philadelphia

Next Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17, barrier removal will occur overnight on I-95 South between the Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges.

It's time that the hardworking taxpayers of Pennsylvania stop being held responsible for subsidizing low wages while corporate billionaires just get richer. #RaiseTheWage

There’s still time to submit your photograph. Visit tiltinstitute.org/event/philly... and submit before the April 12 deadline.

Philly Photo Day: How We Stay Free welcomes all to share their vision of the city’s communities as they work to respond to the prompt for this year’s event. Participants are invited to share a photo in response to the prompt.

PA’s Workforce // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Primary Election Day is fast approaching! Exercising your right to vote is very important in our democracy, so make sure that you are registered to vote. If you plan to vote by mail, make sure to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. Visit vote.pa.gov today!

Protecting Rate Payers // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

This Saturday, my office will be at Richmond Library providing state services. Please stop by and let us help you with any of your state government-related needs!

On this Autism Acceptance Day, let’s make sure to always show kindness, compassion and acceptance to our friends, neighbors and family members who have autism. Let’s also continue creating opportunities and safe spaces where they can flourish and succeed!

In observance of Good Friday, my office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3. We wish you a happy Good Friday and Easter weekend!

Raise the Wage // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

Happy Passover!

Last week, we passed the Family Care Act in the PA House. This legislation puts working families first by establishing paid leave, giving eligible workers up to 12 weeks off for major life events such as the birth of their child, medical treatment, or caring for family. It is now in the PA Senate.

I am committed to being an ally for the trans community and advocating for their rights and respect, not just on this #TransDayOfVisisbility, but EVERY day.

My legislative colleague Senator Joe Picozzi and I stood with families to recognize Profound Autism Day. People with profound autism deserve to be heard and their caregivers need real support. We must invest in DSP wages and respite care to build a system that works for everyone.

Now, we need the Republican Majority in the PA Senate to get on board with this bill so that we can get Pennsylvania workers the wage increase they desperately need and deserve!
You can make your voice heard on this issue, and fill out a petition on my website.

The bill we passed would progressively increase our minimum wage each year and get it to $15 per hour by 2029. However, it gives counties the option to implement a $15-per-hour wage sooner.

It’s past time we #RaiseTheWage in Pennsylvania! Yesterday, I was proud to help pass legislation in the PA House to increase our state’s minimum wage.

We all live under and carry the same light from the sun. I recently asked my colleagues in the #PaHouse to take a moment for silent worship and reflection on the everyday wonder that God creates for us.

Construction to Close I-95 South Ramp to Aramingo Thursday in Philadelphia Construction to Close I-95 South Ramp to Aramingo Thursday in Philadelphia

Please note that this Thursday, March 26, the ramp from I-95 South to Aramingo Avenue (Exit 26) will be closed for construction from 9 P.M. until 5 A.M. the following morning.