White to Host Veterans Breakfast
WHAT: Breakfast honoring military service.
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White to Host Veterans Breakfast
PHILADELPHIA – Veterans and active-duty military personnel from the 170h Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) for breakfast on Thursday, March 26, to honor their military service.
Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Support First Responders, White Says
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of grants awarded this week in Philadelphia will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Policy Committee, White Highlight School Choice Success in PA, Urges Shapiro to Opt In to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
PHILADELPHIA—The House Republican Policy Committee, hosted by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), convened a hearing last week at St. Anselm School in Northeast Philadelphia to examine how Pennsylvania’s proven school choice programs are expanding educational opportunity for families and how a new federal scholarship tax credit could build on that success.
Nearly $1.8 Million in Grant Funding Awarded within Northeast Philadelphia, Lawmakers Say
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly $1.8 million in grant funding awarded today includes a project to improve public safety at the Community College of Philadelphia, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia).
Expanded Program to Benefit Food Bank, White Says
HARRISBURG – Northeast Philadelphia’s Caring for Friends will benefit from an expansion of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) in the recently passed state budget, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
White to Host Senior Dance
WHAT: Senior dance featuring services available to seniors.
White Responds to Inquirer Article About Crisis-Level Overcrowding in Northeast Philadelphia Schools
Harrisburg – A recent Philadelphia Inquirer article highlighted a crisis in Northeast Philadelphia schools, where severe overcrowding is forcing students to learn in hallways, closets and other unsuitable spaces, said state Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia). Principals from several schools in the area describe being in "crisis mode," with buildings far exceeding capacity and lacking adequate resources to serve students. Schools such as Loesche Elementary, Anne Frank Elementary and Baldi Middle School are operating with hundreds of students over their intended capacities, with some classes holding up to 50 students or being conducted in hallways.
It’s Time to ‘Save Our Students’
In Pennsylvania, we are having an SOS moment. But this distress call is to “Save Our Students” when it comes to education. And as we learned at a recent Senate Education Committee hearing, time is of the essence to throw a lifeline to our most vulnerable students trapped in consistently failing schools.
We Need to ‘Save our Students,’ Prioritize School Choice
PHILADELPHIA – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ press conference on education funding.
White Announces Winners of ‘There Ought to be a Law’ Contest
HARRISBURG—Four students from schools within the 170th District have been chosen as the winners in the “There Ought to be a Law” contest, sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
White Demands Arrests and Prosecution After Drag Racers Take Over City Streets
Rep, Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement after chaos erupted Saturday caused by motorists illegally drag racing, blocking major intersections and assaulting police:
White Named Chair of the Liquified National Gas Task Force
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has been selected to chair the Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force.
White Issues Statement on Kenney Executive Order on Guns
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement on Mayor Jim Kenney’s executive order banning guns from recreation centers:
White Demands Governor Release Textbooks to Archdiocese Schools
HARRISURG- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today called on Gov. Tom Wolf to expedite the processing of textbook orders from Archdiocese and nonpublic schools as funded in the 2022-23 budget.
White Honors Champion Danubia Soccer Team
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) honored the Danubia Under-14 Boys’ Soccer Team on winning the Mid-Atlantic Regionals during the 2021-2022 season.
White Demands Answers on Sexuality Conference Attended by School District Teachers
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-170) today sent a letter to School Superintendent William R. Hite and incoming Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. asking if any school district funds were used for teachers who attended the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference.
White Asks Governor, Mayor to Declare Emergency Disaster for Parts of Northeast Philadelphia
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney asking them to declare portions of Northeast Philadelphia impacted by Monday’s severe flooding a disaster area.
Cranaleith Spiritual Center Receives State Grant for Structural Improvements to Historic Mill-Rae House, Says White
HARRISBURG – The Cranaleith Spiritual Center in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia has been awarded a $11,344 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant for preservation efforts of the main home on the property, announced Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Hamm, Rowe, White to Showcase Local Impact of Wolf’s Business Shutdowns
WHAT: Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will be participating in a tour of local businesses, followed by a roundtable discussion, to discuss Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to shutter businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. They will also discuss questions to be included on the upcoming primary election ballot regarding the governor’s emergency powers.
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