Getting Stuff Done at PA Human Services: Eliminated barriers to telehealth services for Medicaid-covered behavioral health care, increasing the public’s options. On a blue gradient background with halftone stars and a checkmark.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services works every day to help more than 3 million Pennsylvanians access services and supports that help them live healthier lives and learn, work, and be a part of our Commonwealth’s vibrant economy.

#PABudget

Fix our facilities. Fund our facilities. Do not close public schools. Tell your state Representative and Senator to pass Governor Shapiro's education funding package!

Philly deserves real investment in public education and communities after decades of unconstitutional starvation by the Commonwealth. You can take action to support a #PAbudget that funds our schools here: actionnetwork.org/letters/save... #PhlEd #FundOurSchools

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Republicans in the General Assembly have a chance to be heroes by passing Governor Shapiro's education budget and passing it on time!
www.instagram.com/reel/DWTpEK6... #PAbudget #FundOurSchools

We want every Pennsylvanians to be informed about the #PAbudget.

To help achieve that goal we launched a website to help you follow the #PABudget — featuring updates from our Senators, key budget information, hearing videos and more.

Visit: pasenate.com/budget

Getting Stuff Done at PA Human Services: Secured a first year grant of $193 million in federal funding for rural health through the Rural Health Transformation fund. On a purple gradient background with halftone stars and a checkmark.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services works every day to help more than 3 million Pennsylvanians access services and supports that help them live healthier lives and learn, work, and be a part of our Commonwealth’s vibrant economy.

#PABudget

Text reads “The PA Health Access Network estimates that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could cut $53B in federal funding from PA’s Medicaid program over 10 years, and $1.2B each year through Pennie. Pennsylvania will be left to deal with the consequences: Higher uncompensated care costs, Hospital closures and job losses, Reduced state and local tax revenue, Excess harm and preventable death. In his 2026-27 budget proposal, Gov. Shapiro proposed increasing health care spending in several key areas, but much of that reflects higher costs and enrollment growth, rather than major policy expansions. What would that mean for Pennsylvanians? Let’s dig into it…”

With PA facing a fiscal crisis and anywhere between $20B and $53B dollars in lost federal funding over the next decade, the 2026-27 state budget is a pivotal one for health care access.

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Want to know what’s happening with the #PABudget?

We created a website to keep Pennsylvanians informed with updates, budget details, hearing videos and comments from our Senators.

Learn more by visiting pasenate.com/budget

Getting Stuff Done at PA Human Services: Streamlined data collection with county behavioral health partners and improving availability of data and timeliness of reporting. Graphic on a purple gradient background with halftone stars and a check mark

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services works every day to help more than 3 million Pennsylvanians access services and supports that help them live healthier lives and learn, work, and be a part of our Commonwealth’s vibrant economy.

#PABudget

A map of school districts in PA, about 3/5ths of them are colored in bright red. Text reads “Currently, 348 out of the 500 school districts in PA are unconstitutionally underfunded. Why is this? Every state provides funding for their public K-12 education. But PA provides less than most states. Pennsylvania provides just 38% of K-12 funding, while the national average is close to 50%. PA currently ranks 45th in the nation for % of education funding that comes from the state. When the state doesn’t pay its share, it leaves many school districts heavily dependent on other sources of funding - like local property taxes.”

Currently, 348 of the 500 school districts in PA are unconstitutionally underfunded, and we rank 45th for % of ed funding that comes from the state.
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PA has a robust farmland preservation program – but it leaves out urban farms. During our House Appropriations #PABudget hearing, I explored the importance of this program, how we could expand it to urban farmers, and whether legal cannabis could help fund its future. youtu.be/egvW3WWmrHo

And I asked the Office of the #PABudget whether resources from the Attorney General’s Office should be reallocated to help carry that caseload.

Getting Stuff Done at PA Human Services: Reduced the adult emergency 30 percent waiting list by since February 2024. Graphic on a blue gradient background with halftone stars and a check mark

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services works every day to help more than 3 million Pennsylvanians access services and supports that help them live healthier lives and learn, work, and be a part of our Commonwealth’s vibrant economy.

#PABudget

Want to know what’s happening with the #PABudget?

We created a website to keep Pennsylvanians informed with updates, budget details, hearing videos and comments from our Senators.

Learn more: PASenate.com/budget

During a 2026-27 #pabudget hearing, I spoke with leaders from the PA State System of Higher Education and PA Commission for Community Colleges about my proposal with Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to establish dedicated funding for community colleges to support these programs.

Pennsylvania can fund our schools and human services without hurting families — if we close corporate loopholes, tax skill games, and legalize cannabis, we could pull in $3B more. Leadership means investing in people, not cutting them. #PABudget
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🐾 As a proud Bloomsburg alum, I asked our @statesystem and community college leaders about #PABudget funding gaps that could drive tuition increases, and about policies protecting students who step up to save a life. Students should not be punished for doing the right thing. youtu.be/rv2iEJuVrsc

🛠️ 🎓 🦷 I pressed State-Related Universities for answers on two issues at our @PAHouseApprops #PABudget hearing: ensuring @pennstate keeps its commitment to Teamsters workers impacted by campus closures, and how @upitt and @templeu are working to address Pennsylvania’s growing dentist shortage.

It's concerning that fiscal conservatives want more government services but continue to vote against the funding to provide them. @pahousedems.com have delivered new revenue streams for the #PABudget, but the #PASenate ignores them. Make it make sense! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRqX...

2026-2027 Pennsylvania Budget Proposal Invest in Child Welfare $658,000 proposed to expand call-taker staffing for PA Human Services' 24/7 ChildLine hotline and provide additional training, giving caseworkers the resources needed to effectively triage calls and properly refer reports to protect children and support families

The Department of Human Services (DHS)’s ChildLine hotline operates 24/7 to be available to anyone concerned about the safety of children but growing call volumes and emotional nature of the work has strained staff.

#PABudget

At our #PAHouseApprops #PABudget hearing with @pastatepolice.bsky.social, I asked about efforts to diversify their ranks, regulating THC products, and fixing a telephonic verification system for Megan’s Law registrants that was created in 2018. youtu.be/wHauO5xug2s

During a #PABudget hearing, I asked PA State Police how they manage police coverage in smaller parts of the Commonwealth that might not have their own localized police force. youtu.be/_49wwlYMsc8

2026-2027 Pennsylvania Budget Proposal Invest in Child Care Budget proposal would increase current investment for child care workers at licensed providers in the Child Care Works Program by $10 million for a total of $35 million in recruitment and retention grants

Governor Shapiro believes child care workers are the workforce behind the workforce. High-quality early learning helps children thrive while allowing parents to pursue their careers, yet Pennsylvania continues to face shortages of quality child care providers.

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An 84% increase in suspected elder abuse cases over five years is alarming. During our #PABudget hearing, I asked @pennsylvaniaaging.bsky.social how they’re working to address financial exploitation & support mentor programs that help combat chronic loneliness for elder Pennsylvanians.

PFT members at Prince Hall School wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at Lincoln High wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at CAPA wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at Ziegler School wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

Click & share - we need the General Assembly to know that public schools must be a priority! actionnetwork.org/letters/save... #PhlEd #FixDontClose #SaveOurSchools #PAbudget

PFT members at Robeson High wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at Ellwood School wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at Rowen School wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

PFT members at Richard Wright School wear red and hold up informational signs as part of the AFT Day of Action on March 4, 2026

1️⃣ week ago today our members in schools across the city stood up for students! We'll keep asking our neighbors to join us in fighting for a fair #PAbudget that deepens investment in Philly public schools & helps pay for badly needed infrastructure improvements.

“We also welcome the critical mass of support building among state legislators for a decent minimum wage. Nearly all of our greatest challenges as Pennsylvanians – from home care worker shortages to public services like mass transit stuck in the 2000s – are tied into our having the lowest minimum wage in the region. Senate Republicans must stop blocking bills to raise the minimum wage so that Pennsylvania’s workforce can prosper and grow.

PA's minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009 - suppressing workers' earnings potential and ability to save and plan for their futures. All six states that neighbor the Commonwealth - even West Virginia! - offer a higher minimum wage to hourly workers. #PAbudget #RaiseTheWagePA

I had the chance to express my gratitude for PennDOT District 6 staff during the #pabudget hearing for PennDOT and commend Sec. Mike Carroll for the agency’s success with addressing unique challenges in their broad scope of work.

At a #PABudget hearing, I asked PennDOT Sec. Mike Carroll about ignition interlock devices, public transit funding, and a clerical error impacting thousands of Allegheny County drivers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX-w...

Transparency matters.

That’s why we launched a website to help Pennsylvanians follow the #PABudget — featuring updates from our Senators, key budget information, hearing videos and more.

Visit: PASenate.com/budget

Despite great recent progress, Pennsylvania still has a long way to go #PhlEd #PAbudget #FundOurSchools #edusky