PA State Rep for the 186 District / Majority Chair
@PA_HouseApprops
@pahousedems
/ ΦΒΣ / /G\ /M.Ed/ - just a guy from South Philly trying to make my momma proud!
Thanks to
@CityAndStatePA
for including me in their 2024 Black Trailblazers issue. I am humbled to be included among so many great leaders!
Check out the full list ⬇️
@CNN
Thank you for locking her up...Now let’s make sure she gets jail time but more importantly please get these young men some mental health services. I am sure there is trauma for this situation.
This sums it up - unable to offer amendments. Unable to debate. Consistently cut off from discussing the dangers of Republican attempts to ban abortion.
We couldn’t even finish talking about how their efforts will harm all folks. Last night in the
#pahouse
was just shameful.
That look you give when it's June 29, the state budget is due in 1 day, and your colleagues across the aisle STILL have NO PLAN to use any of the extra $12 BILLION the state has to help folks....
The symbol of hate, bigotry and police brutality, the Frank Rizzo Statue is now gone! Finally!!!!! BUT NOW let’s remove the policies that still perpetuate police brutality and inequity in our community. Symbols matter but now is the time to keep pushing to address the Substance!
Totally floored to learn of the sudden passing of Rep. Mike Reese. I consider Mike a friend who was always willing to listen and work together. The House truly lost a great legislator today. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Prayer should never be weaponized, especially on a celebratory day for
@RepMovita
as she’s sworn in as the 1st Muslim woman to serve in the
#PAHouse
. This prayer was deeply disrespectful and meant to intimidate Movita & her family. We won’t stay silent on what matters!
#LoveWins
Yesterday we found out that folks across the aisle don't want "certain people" to vote. They don't want to make it easier for "certain people" to use their voice.
Who are these "certain people?" Can anyone explain why "certain people" don't deserve access to vote?
So what we aren’t going to do is use my Twitter feed to score political points on the grave of a friend and colleague that passed away...I don’t care about political parties or differences. Right now, we are praying for his wife, three children, and the rest of his family...!
S/O to this
@PhillyPolice
officer who stopped and talked to these young people who were very interested in his horse. He talked with them for about 10 minutes and they got up close and personal with the horse. Great interaction...
Today, I lost my best friend. For more than 12 years, I’ve come home to hear her barking and feel her affection. To some she was just a dog, but to me she was a member of my family. Although I will miss her my love wouldn’t allow me to watch her in pain. Rest well, Risen Harris.
Let's be clear - voter suppression ain't about suppressing everybody's right to vote, it's about suppressing some of our right to vote. And the some of those folks they're trying to suppress are folks that look like me.
#RecessCanWait
#ForThePeopleAct
Yesterday, a colleague across the aisle tried to take credit for
@RepMcClinton
being the first Black woman to lead the
@PaHouseDems
. Let me be clear. NOBODY except
@RepMcClinton
is responsible for her rise in our caucus.
We've had this discussion before. The hypocrisy of calling yourself "pro-life" but refusing to ensure every child actually has a quality life has to stop.
Drop the attacks on women's health and start fixing the real issues that impact our lives every single day. 👇🏿👇🏿
I went for a walk today. Clearly, it was a slow walk but still a walk. I coughed a few times and even got a little winded but I went for a walk today and that’s progress.
#recovering
#Godisgreat
Abortion is SAFE & LEGAL in Pennsylvania. Last night under the cover of darkness, attempts were made to change that. The fight continues today in the
#PAHouse
.
My support for access to this necessary health care will not waver.
I stand with
@GovernorTomWolf
&
@Krasner4DA
in fighting for a more equitable justice system. It's time we ensure that the countless other Robert Williams (
@MeekMill
) receive the justice they deserve. To do this, we must pass
#CleanSlate
legislation.
For many in Philadelphia the Frank Rizzo statue is a symbol of oppression and brutality. So much so that many have called for its removal. Yesterday, protestors defaced it and tried to tear it down. It’s telling that it was one of the first things cleaned up this morning.
Excitement is an understatement for my feelings today. It’s been a long time coming…. Here I am sharing my excitement as our Majority Leader
@RepMcClinton
gavels us into our first caucus in the Majority Caucus room.
15 years ago Pennsylvania last increased the minimum wage. What's gone up in price since then?
Milk ⬆️7.5%
Eggs ⬆️42.4%
Rent ⬆️42.9%
Car ⬆️32.8%
Childcare ⬆️61.3%
CEO Income ⬆️16.2%
Soooo why hasn't the minimum wage?
Incredibly disappointed to say that 69 of my Republican colleagues in the
#PAHouse
voted NO on a bill that simply recognized the Eid al-Fitr Holiday for our Muslim brothers and sisters…You had to hear some of these arguments made on the floor of the House today. My thoughts:
I want to thank all those who have called, texted, and emailed with kind words and well wishes. It truly means a lot to me. I'm fighting this and looking to come out strong on the other end!
Please keep me, and all those fighting this virus, in your prayers.
#GetWell
Today
@JohnFetterman
appointed Brandon Flood (a formerly incarcerated and convicted person) as Secretary of the Pa Board of Pardons. This is a clear sign that PA is invested in real
#criminaljustice
#reform
and investing in people.
#CJreform
ICYMI: The Whole Home Repairs Program, which is now law, will set aside $125 million for needy Pennsylvanians to make necessary home repairs! I'm proud to have joined
@SenatorSaval
,
@RepInnamorato
and
@RepKrajewski
in delivering this for PA!
So now happening on the House floor.
We are welcoming two officers that protected our US Capitol and Democracy during the January 6 Insurrection.
Want to take a guess which members (side of the aisle) got up and walked out in a sign of disrespect…
#BREAKING
The House just moved our two police reform bills and they're poised to be passed out of the House tomorrow! We're making major progress but trust me, this is just the start.
I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues for real reform for our communities.
Have a paid holiday today? Thank a Union.
Get overtime? Paid sick leave? Paid vacations? Enjoy a 40 hour work week? Thank a Union.
Proud to be in Pittsburgh today with colleagues and our brothers and sisters in Labor to celebrate everything they’ve done for us!
#union
#1U
It’s a family tradition that on Christmas Eve my mother gets me a new pair of pajamas. This year she bought me
@eagles
PJs. Yes this is a onesie and no there will be no full body pictures posted. Let the clowning begin....Enjoy!
Merry Christmas all!
If you’re wondering how tonight is going on the
#PAHouse
floor, Republicans just used parliamentary procedure to refuse to debate banning terrorists on the no fly list from possessing guns in PA…. 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
It’s official! It’s my honor to introduce our House Democratic “Whip Squad” for the 2019-20 legislative session. Together, we’ll work to push a
#PeopleFirst
agenda to benefit the entire state. Pennsylvanians are depending on us.
#LetsWork
#wework
#squad
Folks I'm honored to have been selected by my
@PaHouseDems
colleagues as the new
@HDApprops
Chairman! Today, we officially announced our entire committee. I'm looking forward to our committee working toward a budget that improves the lives of all Pennsylvanians!
#LetsWork
#WeWork
#BREAKING
It's now official!
@GovernorTomWolf
has completed the first deposit in the bank of justice by signing the
#policereform
bills into law. These new laws are just the beginning of increasing transparency and accountability and restoring trust in law enforcement.
This is the face of a guy who locked himself out of his capitol office and now has to wait for the Police to come and let him in….
#longday
#pabudget
#budgettimes
Anyone that knows me knows how important my mother is to my life. Last night my momma called me just to tell me that she loved me and was proud of me. Now, these things I already knew but man oh man did it make me feel great. Thanks mom…
#motherknowsbest
UNANIMOUSLY the
#PAHouse
has just passed two pieces of our police reform proposal. This is a historic day and I’m proud of the leadership we’ve seen from
@RepDawkins
@RepDanWilliams
and
@RepRabb
and especially
@RepSummerLee
for being the spark behind this movement.
This is what you call “the bullshit”... Sen. Mastriano voted for Act 77...in fact all of Republicans in the Senate did....but it gets better....It was a Republican BILL...! SMH 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
40 years on this earth today. No better place to be than the House of the Lord. Grateful to God above for allowing me to see my 40TH Birthday…!
This is 40!
#Breaking
in the
#PAHouse
. Republicans just failed to vote for legislation to properly fund
#PSU
,
#Pitt
,
#Temple
, and
#Lincoln
Universities. Their action could cause thousands of dollars in tuition increases for hard-working families across PA. This is not responsible governance!
#BREAKING
Legislation is now headed to
@GovernorTomWolf
that will make hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians able to access Clean Slate and start their second chance. This extension of our previous Clean Slate work removes fines and fees as a barrier to Clean Slate.
BREAKING NEWS: Today the House Judiciary Committee moved multiple bills changing the criminal justice system in PA for the better, including several I've worked on with
@RepDelozier
. Time to keep the momentum going and do what's right for PA!
Always interesting when folks speak about the violence in Philadelphia when it fits their narrative but they are silent on legislation to actually do something about it…
#PAHouse
#phl
PA is eliminating the pardon application fee. Waiving this fee erases a barrier for Pennsylvanians in poverty.
Big Ups to Lt. Gov
@JohnFetterman
and the Board of Pardons for this action. This is what
#CriminalJusticeReform
looks like!
#cjreform
Glad to know that if
@PHLschools
does close due to Coronavirus that schools have been granted a waiver to still serve school lunch. This is major for all of the children that depend on school meals to eat. Thx
@GovernorTomWolf
and
@PADeptofEd
#letswork
#phled
Would you believe that there were folks in the Pa House of Representatives that voted against giving out free menstrual products in schools to those in need. A member compared these free products to communism…
She's earned the trust and respect of
@PaHouseDems
, and we selected her to lead our caucus based on her abilities. For someone to try and take credit for that on the day that we recognize Black Women's Equal Pay Day is utterly tone-deaf and disingenuous.
Thx to
@PhillyMag
and
@MrErnestOwens
for the amazing honor of joining
@RepMcClinton
as 2 of the most influential Philadelphians! My influence comes from my members and our collective desire to work together for our communities. I am who I am because of our members!
@PaHouseDems
Two points can be true. First, Philly schools made the right choice in closing buildings this week. Second, it was done in a completely unacceptable way at the last minute with poor communication to teachers, staff, parents, and students.
One year ago today I had the absolute honor of being one of 20 Pennsylvanians to sign and affirm the results of the 2020 election and cast our 20 electoral votes to President Biden and Vice President Harris. That day we certified what was an undoubtedly free and fair election.
The
#Confederate
States seceded from the Union because they wanted to keep slaves and slavery. So yes your great great great grand pappy fought to keep mine a slave. That’s not Heritage that’s Hatred. It’s time to stop sugarcoating this shit.
Stop calling Black people’s desire to reform policing radical. What is so radical about Mandatory Drug Testing after a police involved shooting? What’s so radical about Requiring law enforcement officers to be mandated reporters of police misconduct, corruption and brutality?
This is clearly not an easy job. I was behind the lunch counter serving up some reality, working with service industry workers who generally make low wages for hard work. It’s been ten years since Pa. saw a raise in the minimum wage. It’s time to Raise The Wage.
#Raisethewage
Hi folks…I’m Rep. Jordan Harris. Im a state rep in Pennsylvania. I am NOT Andy Harris the US Congressman pictured below…please stop tweeting at me…..He’s twitter handle is
@RepAndyHarrisMD
thx management!
#notthegop
#wrongHarris
Folks this is big. Today we passed and
@GovernorTomWolf
signed a nearly $1 billion COVID relief bill, with over $500 million for those struggling with rent and utilities.
This is what PA needs! Watch my latest Heard it from Harris for more details!
Folks, it's really this simple. Corporations that don't pay a living wage are basically using a loophole to force taxpayers to subsidize their poverty wages.
We can stop this and
#RaiseTheWage
to ensure that ANYBODY working a full-time job can support their family!
Today
@PHLSchools
had to send students home early due to the temperatures in classrooms rising to unsafe levels. Why do we allow this to happen? Thanks to climate change we’re going to see more hot days like this in Philadelphia – the problem isn’t going away 🧵🧵
In Philly The Frank Rizzo statue still stands.
@PhiladelphiaGov
says they will move it but structurally it takes time to do so 🤷🏾♂️ I’m not a structural engineer so idk....here is what I do know...In the mean time COVER THE DANG thing! Come on
@PhillyMayor
we can do that today.
.
@GovernorTomWolf
was elected by Pennsylvanians to lead our state and he has made tough decisions during this pandemic. Let’s call a spade a spade – any attempt to limit his power is a dangerous political game and I won’t support it.
There are no words to express my current feelings…We’re losing too many of our friends and family members. We must stop this gun violence that’s tearing our communities apart…
If this doesn’t piss you off then I don’t know what will. Yes, this is the flag that wanted to keep my ancestors in chains....but this is the flag of a conquered nation inside our Capitol! If this isn’t an act of treason I don’t know what is....
#CoupAttempt
#CapitolHill
Still waiting for a plan from
#PAHouse
Republicans on how they're going to invest any part of the $10 BILLION surplus PA currently has to help students, employees or businesses....
Folks this is a big announcement. My colleague
@RepAmenBrown
helped negotiate a deal between
@PAAttorneyGen
and PA's largest gun show promoter to ban the sale of ghost guns at their gun shows.
The current President is trying to stage a coup against our government. He has now turned on the sitting Vice President and is leading a protest that puts in danger the VP and two others in the line of succession...this is America!
Today is my grandfather’s 85th birthday. He’s my last living grandparent and I was so glad to hear his voice today. Can’t wait until I’m able to travel to SC to see him.
Happy Birthday Poppop!
#myhero
#family
Reminder: PA hasn't raised the
#MinimumWage
in 15 years. Rather than pay a living wage, some would rather grant corporate subsidies that allow corporations to pay a poverty wage and force the taxpayer to make up the difference.
It's long past time to
#RaiseTheWage