Michael Herzing

Protecting our kids means getting ahead of online gambling. Democrats are making sure Pennsylvania families and schools have the tools to spot the warning signs early and help young people choose a future, not a bet.
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Trump’s reckless brinkmanship with Iran isn’t just a foreign policy failure, it’s hijacking the Fed’s fight against inflation and hitting everyday Americans in their wallets.

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LIVE WEDNESDAY: PA’s Good Samaritan law has gaps, with helpers being unfairly charged for helping people in need. @repfriel.com & @repemilykinkead.com team up to talk legislative fixes with a victim and legal experts. Watch: PaHouse.com/Policy

Guzman on What Will Happen Without Increasing Mass Transit Funding YouTube video by Pa. House Video

Many people across the state, especially here in Reading, use mass transit in their everyday lives. Whether it’s getting to work, shopping, or doctor's appointments & procedures, mass transit plays a vital role & we need to properly fund it or face rate hikes & loss of routes. youtu.be/Ky0O0eSgbOI

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LIVE AT NOON: Costs continue to rise on everything, including life-saving medication. @repreginayoung.com hosts a hearing on what can be done to make sure seniors get the care they need. Watch live: PAHouse.com/Policy

Gas prices spike in Pennsylvania and across US amid Iran war • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products.

Gas jumped nearly 50 cents in a week after the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, but calling $100+ oil a “small price to pay” ignores the reality that working Americans are the ones paying it at the pump.
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Report: PA school districts facing budget, mental health and special education challenges Fiscal pressures, rising needs around student mental health and special education, are the key takeaways in the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s 2026 State of Education report.

Pennsylvania schools are educating more students with greater needs while costs for healthcare, special education, and staffing soar, yet funding still hasn’t kept up, leaving districts to do more with less for our kids.
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Oil prices seesaw as Trump sends mixed messages on what’s next in Iran Oil climbed to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back after Trump sent mixed signals and the Group of Seven mulled releasing emergency oil supplies.

Trump said $120 oil is a “small price to pay.” Still, for working families paying more for gas, groceries, and shipping because diesel is surging toward $5, it’s another reminder that reckless foreign policy hits Americans first.
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PA lawmakers must do more to protect residents from data centers Ballooning energy bills, negative environmental impact and more fallout are on the horizon if legislators don’t take action now.

Big Tech data centers shouldn’t get billions in tax breaks while Pennsylvania families pay higher electric bills, lose farmland, and breathe more pollution. Lawmakers must put people before corporate profits from AI.
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The Scale of Billionaires’ Campaign Donations is Overwhelming U.S. Politics

When 300 billionaires can pour $3 billion into elections and send five dollars to Republicans for every one to Democrats, that’s not democracy, it’s government by the ultra-rich.
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Pennsylvania officials say Trump policies a worry for woman- and minority-owned firms Some 1,400 small businesses in Pennsylvania that are owned by women or minorities face a difficult challenge: They have to prove all over again that they are eligible for a program meant to help disad...

For decades, women- and minority-owned businesses finally got a fair shot at public contracts; now Trump’s rule is forcing 1,400 Pennsylvania small businesses to “prove” disadvantage again while pretending discrimination doesn’t exist.
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War drums in the Middle East shouldn’t mean working Pennsylvanians pay $200 to fill a tank. If oil companies can hike prices within hours, Pennsylvania deserves the power to investigate price gouging just as fast.
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“And you go, whoa, wait a minute. You bought that gas at such and such a date for this price. I understand futures going up, but why did this have to go up at that rate?” – State Rep. Joe Ciresi, on the spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
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Trump started a war with Iran, and now Americans are paying for it at the pump.

Gas is up 16% in a week, oil topped $100/barrel, and economists warn it could push us toward a recession. Higher fuel means higher grocery prices, higher shipping costs, and less money in working families’ pockets.

Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case

Live Nation’s monopoly has long hurt fans, artists, and venues. We need stronger enforcement to ensure competition thrives, ticket prices drop, and corporate giants don’t pressure artists.
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The ACLU of Pennsylvania wants a court to rule on DHS subpoenas of critics once and for all • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has already represented two people who were the subjects of federal subpoenas seeking identifying information about them from tech companies.

Federal subpoenas targeting critics of DHS threaten online free speech and privacy.
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As Trump shrank the federal workforce, Pennsylvania hired hundreds of former federal employees A year after Gov. Josh Shapiro streamlined the process for federal workers to get state government jobs, hundreds are working for the state.

Over 800 former federal employees have joined Pennsylvania state government in the past year, bringing expertise in law enforcement, health care, and public service.
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Center for Rural Pa. finds state's maternity health desert growing, as 23 counties are without labor and delivery hospital units According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s rural counties do not have hospitals with labor and delivery units. This reflects a nationwide trend of hospitals closing spe...

Rural Pennsylvania is facing a maternal care crisis. OB/GYN units are disappearing, forcing families to travel hours for care.
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Live Updates: N.Y. Police Commissioner Says Gracie Mansion Incident Inspired by Islamic State

Gracie Mansion and NYC Mayor Mamdani were targeted by extremists fueled by Trump-era hate and white supremacy.
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Pentagon's break with Ivy League leaves colleges bracing for further changes to military programs The Trump administration’s campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher education.

Politicizing military education weakens our national security. Our service members deserve access to the best available research and expertise, not ideological litmus tests.
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What's the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem from Pa. asks budget agency to add it up • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The top Democrat on the U.S. House Budget Committee sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, asking its experts to determine how much the war in Iran could cost.

Before another dollar is spent or another life is risked, the American people deserve transparency and accountability. Congress has the power of the purse, and we need the real cost of this war before being dragged into another endless conflict.
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2026 offers the ideal opportunity for bipartisan civics legislation The significance of America’s semiquincentennial should be all the catalyst needed to get lawmakers to strengthen education requirements for this key subject.

Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American democracy. Updating outdated civics standards and supporting reforms like those proposed by @reptimbrennan.bsky.social will help prepare the next generation to be informed, engaged citizens.
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Requiring recorded custodial interrogations is a commonsense reform. Legislation from state Rep. Tim Briggs would bring transparency and accountability to Pennsylvania’s justice system.
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Pennsylvania: Proposed ICE detention centers 'will overwhelm' existing infrastructure • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The Shapiro administration steps its opposition to proposed ICE detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, pointing to water concerns

Pennsylvania will follow the law and protect its communities. If federal officials want to open large detention facilities, they must meet the same environmental and water standards as everyone else.
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Pa. officials get look at ‘spectacular journey’ of Centre County 3D concrete printing company Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger spoke about the proposed $100 million Innovate in PA 2.0 program that could benefit companies like X-Hab 3D Concrete Printing.

Innovation is happening right here in Pennsylvania.
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SURE upgrade, special elections, and AI: Pennsylvania secretary of the commonwealth answers election questions Among the questions lawmakers asked at the hearing: What effect is AI having on elections?

.@pahousedems.com are focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s elections and voters.
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The growth of video streaming, AI & machine learning created a data center boom. Communities across PA are grappling with data center proposals that use a tremendous amount of energy & water.

Community protections bills are moving in the PA House:
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Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pa. detention centers loom Every lawmaker will have the opportunity to question members of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration as well as immigration advocates about the package.

“The majority of Philadelphians are deeply disturbed by ICE’s tactics.” – Philadelphia City Council Member Rue Landau
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