Dear Neighbors,

Image: On the picket line with PASNAP Chestnut Hill Hospital workers.

This weekend, PASNAP 🩺 nurses and technicians voted to ratify a contract at Chestnut Hill Hospital. I’m so proud of these dedicated workers and Chestnut Hill Hospital for reaching this contract!

For those who are not aware, these workers voted in December 2023 to form a union at the hospital, and they have been negotiating with management for over a year. 

State Sen. Art Haywood and I were proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nurses on the picket line and advocate for a fair contract with fair pay and benefits during negotiations for these essential workers. On the last day of negotiations, we were getting hourly updates and were both ready to come to the negotiating table to ensure a fair deal was reached. 

Image: Standing with Sen. Art Haywood and Councilmember Rue Landau during the picket. 

This contract is a testament to the advocacy and continued hard work of these nurses and technicians, as reflected in the stories we both hear about Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses delivering exceptional care. It should be an added comfort to patients that Chestnut Hill hospital workers are being treated fairly. We appreciate Temple’s leadership at Chestnut Hill for securing a fair deal. 

I’ve worked with PASNAP over the past decade, and I find their leadership to be phenomenal. I’ve also known Rich Newell since he became president of the hospital, and he is an excellent hospital leader and human being. 

Image: Presenting a check with state Sen. Art Haywood to Chestnut Hill Hospital for over $670,000. Temple Health CEO Michael Young is pictured left and President Rich Newell in the center. 

Unionized workplaces are fair partnerships between management and workers, and this contact is a win for workers, the hospital, and our community. Sen. Haywood and I will now work on helping Chestnut Hill Hospital come out whole despite devastating planned healthcare cuts from Washington. 

Image: Photo taken during an AFSCME DC 33 press conference. 

At the time of the writing of this newsletter, AFSCME DC 33 is prepared to strike on Tuesday for better wages and working conditions. I was proud to stand with and speak on behalf of DC33 workers earlier this month at a press conference.  

DC 33 workers perform some of the most essential, thankless, and challenging work in our city—from cleaning our streets to answering our 911 calls, keeping our water safe, maintaining our roads, ensuring public health, operating our libraries and prisons, and caring for our world-class airport. Some of DC33’s workers are on public assistance — their strong leadership team wants what’s right and fair for their workers. 

Click here or on the image above to watch Channel 6’s coverage of the press conference 

We have excellent leadership in the mayor’s office, some of this leadership lives here in our neighborhood, and I am confident that a fair deal will be struck.

As a state representative, I’ve been focused on helping hardworking taxpayers. My first seven bills, signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro, focused on uplifting families, including building affordable housing, increasing access to healthcare, and making our community safer. 

The PA Senate just unanimously passed my bipartisan bill with state Rep Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) to help families struggling with food insecurity — and it’s now headed to Gov. Shapiro’s desk!

Click here or on the image below to watch a video of our bipartisan bill to help hungry families.

Image: Screenshot from video taken during the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on HB 615.

Our bill extends legal protections for donating food past its best-by date. That means more good food can reach the 1.2 million Pennsylvanians, including 300,000 children, facing food insecurity, and less ends up being wasted.

I’m thrilled that the full state Senate followed with a vote on HB 615, garnering total bipartisan support. This commonsense fix is a big win for families across the commonwealth — and hopefully a sign of more good bills moving through the Senate soon!

Like the PA food merchants said:

less waste = more food!

Since day one in office, I’ve made investing in transit and infrastructure a top priority—because it’s not just about buses and bridges. It’s about ensuring that people can get to work, children can attend school, and seniors can stay connected to their communities.

Now, the need is urgent. Without action, public transit agencies across the state—especially SEPTA—face devastating service cuts. That means longer commutes, increased traffic, and thousands of jobs at risk.

That’s why I voted for HB 1364, which would deliver the most significant increase in transit funding in over a decade—without raising taxes. This bill would:

• Invest $300 million more in public transit

• Deliver $500 million for road and bridge repairs

• Support tens of thousands of jobs and strengthen our local economies

Even if you don’t ride transit, this affects you. It means fewer cars on the road, better commutes, and more reliable infrastructure for everyone. The House passed this bill. It’s time for the Senate to get on board.

👉 Take action by reaching out to the state Senate to let them know how important this funding is to Pennsylvania: www.pahouse.com/fundtransitnow.

Image: Graphic about HB 1364.

Last week, the House unanimously passed my bipartisan bill to crack down on deepfakes in political campaigns!

House Bill 811 — co-sponsored by state Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), Roni Green (D-Philly), Bob Merski (D-Erie), and Chris Pielli (D-Chester) — creates civil penalties for using AI-generated images, audio, or video to impersonate a candidate in a campaign ad without their consent and with the intent to mislead voters.

I introduced this bill after we saw deepfakes misused in elections across the country in 2024 — tricking voters and undermining trust. This is a growing threat. With generative AI rapidly evolving, we must act now to protect our democracy from this novel technology. I recorded this quick video explaining what the bill does and why it matters — click here to watch it.

I’m proud to have worked across the aisle to get this done in the House. Now, we’re urging the Senate to act and help protect Pennsylvania voters from deceptive election tactics. This is a critical first step.

If you are interested in reading more, you can view some of the press coverage on the legislation by clicking here or on the graphic below!

Image: Newspaper graphic with info on HB 811 passage from Lancaster Online. 

Image: Newspaper graphic with info on HB 811 passage from Tri-County Independent. 

Community Forum in East Falls

Tuesday, July 8 | 6–8 PM

Graham Athletics & Wellness Center, William Penn Charter School

Join us for a discussion on how state and federal budget decisions impact our community — from local schools and healthcare to essential services. I’ll be sharing updates from Harrisburg, and we’re working to confirm participation from partners at the federal level as well.

Hope to see you there! More info to come. 

Questions? Contact our office at (215) 482-8726.

Image: Graphic for 7/8 Community Forum.

This week, I voted for a package of tax reforms that aim to make life a little easier, fairer, and more affordable for working Pennsylvanians—and to finally hold giant corporations accountable.

We passed a bill that will cut state taxes for nearly a million Pennsylvanians by creating a Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, similar to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. This means hundreds — even thousands — of dollars back in the pockets of working people to spend on essentials like food, gas, and childcare.

Under this plan, hourly workers will no longer pay Pennsylvania taxes on overtime pay — up to $20,000 per year. Tipped workers, like servers and bartenders, won’t be taxed on unpredictable tip income either. That’s real money back in people’s paychecks.

Big corporations use tax tricks to avoid paying their fair share — sometimes paying less than our local mom-and-pop shops. We’re fixing that with combined reporting, so companies have to report what they really earn in Pennsylvania. 

We're lowering Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate — but only while closing the loopholes. This makes our state more competitive for job creation, while making sure big corporations actually pay what they owe.

We’re also making sure that Pennsylvanians who work or do business in other states won’t get taxed twice on the same income, which is especially important for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners.

If you’ve taken SEPTA — whether it’s to work, a doctor’s appointment, or just to visit family — you know how important public transit is to millions of people in our region. But without action, SEPTA has been facing devastating service cuts, fare hikes, and job losses.

Thankfully, we’ve got a fighter in Harrisburg: State Rep. Ed Neilson, the chair of the House Transportation Committee. A longtime labor leader from Northeast Philly, Chair Ed Neilson has made it his mission to protect and strengthen public transit for working families across the region.

Image: Photo of me and Chair Neilson.

Last week, state Rep. Ed Neilson led the effort to pass a plan in the PA House that would invest over $1.5 billion into public transportation over the next five years — without raising taxes. House Bill 1364, authored by Chair Neilson, aligns with Gov. Shapiro’s plan he included in his 2025 budget address. 

Ed Neilson didn’t just push this from behind a desk — he held hearings across the state, listened to riders and transit workers, and built support from all corners of the commonwealth. He’s made it clear: public transit is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline.

Now, the plan is in the hands of the state Senate. Because of Ed Neilson’s leadership, we’re one step closer to saving SEPTA and ensuring a stronger, more connected future for Pennsylvania. Thank you, Ed!

Until Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 5 AM, the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line will be completely suspended for bridge repairs.

During this time, SEPTA will add service to the Chestnut Hill West line, including:

• Weekday peak hours: Trains every 30 minutes.
• Weekday off-peak hours: Hourly service.
• Weekends: Hourly service with 9 inbound and 10 outbound trains.

The Chestnut Hill East and West stations are a 10-minute walk apart, and Route 23 remains a frequent bus option with direct access to Center City.

📍 Plan your trip at plan.septa.org.

Image: SEPTA graphic for Chestnut Hill East repair closure.

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