Jul. 25, 2019 /
![‘The time for kicking the can down the road is over’: House Republicans plan infrastructure report]()
With an eye on improving Pennsylvania’s crumbling bridges and pot-holed roads, Republicans who control the state House announced Monday they are starting a legislative infrastructure task force to look for solutions.
Jul. 15, 2019 /
![New law allowing state prosecution of city gun cases erupts in controversy]()
State Reps. Martina White and Jared Solomon, among others, last month sought to pass “concurrent jurisdiction” legislation that would have given Attorney General Josh Shapiro the ability to prosecute cases involving the sale, purchase or possession of an illegal gun.
Jul. 15, 2019 /
![White Calls on Shapiro to Follow the New Law and Prosecute Gun Crime]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today called on Attorney General Josh Shapiro to prosecute gun crimes in Philadelphia.
Jul. 10, 2019 /
![Could a new Pa. law strip control over gun prosecutions from Philly DA Larry Krasner?]()
As public debate rages over Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic, state legislators have quietly passed a law that targets the city, giving the state Attorney General’s Office equal jurisdiction to the district attorney in prosecuting certain gun-related cases.
May. 07, 2019 /
![Rep. White Wants AG Investigation of Conduct of Rep. Sims]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has hand delivered a letter to the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro seeking an investigation into the recent actions of Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) regarding a potential violation of Pennsylvania statutes.
Jan. 18, 2019 /
![Rep. White Chosen to Serve on Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has been reassigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Jan. 07, 2019 /
![White begins 5th year in House]()
State Rep. Martina White, a Republican, was sworn in last week to serve the people of the 170th Legislative District House of Representatives.
Jan. 01, 2019 /
![Martina White Sworn In for New Term in State House]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) was sworn in today to serve the people of the 170th District in Northeast Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She is serving her second full term after winning a special election in 2015.
Sep. 25, 2018 /
![White to Host Road Dedication for Officer Isabel Nazario]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will join representatives of the Philadelphia Police Department, FOP Lodge 5, the family of fallen Police Officer Isabel Nazario and Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) to dedicate a portion of Cottman Avenue as the Isabel Nazario Memorial Highway.
Apr. 25, 2018 /
![White to Honor Vietnam Vets with Pins Commemorating Their Sacrifice]()
WHAT: State Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will honor more than 100 local Vietnam veterans from Philadelphia with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins issued by the government to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. This event will be held to accommodate local veterans who could not attend a previous pinning ceremony.
Mar. 27, 2018 /
![White to Honor Vietnam Vets with Pins Commemorating Their Sacrifice]()
WHAT: On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will honor nearly 150 local Vietnam veterans from Philadelphia with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins issued by the government to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War as a lasting memento of our nation's thanks.
Mar. 19, 2018 /
![White to Host Community Forums on Opioid Addiction]()
PHILADELPHIA — Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will hold two community meetings to help prevent and fight opioid addiction. The meetings will focus on education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in order to give families the tools necessary to help loved ones affected by the epidemic.
Nov. 30, 2017 /
![The person of the year for Philadelphia is …]()
Time Magazine’s Person of the Year award still draws conversation and controversy. This year, the initial controversy involves whether the magazine was lining up President Trump as one of the finalists. Of course, we know its policy is to endorse the person who is the most consequential, not necessarily the person the people at the magazine think has made the most positive impact.
Nov. 14, 2017 /
![White Grant Request Approved for Environmental Study of Parkwood Recreation Center]()
HARRISBURG— A grant supported by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to address contamination at the Parkwood Youth Organization Recreation Center has been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
Aug. 21, 2017 /
![Martina White: The It Girl of Red Philadelphia]()
Less than two weeks before the most shocking presidential election in modern history, the Republican lawmaker was sitting at a gym in Northeast Philadelphia, debating Matt Darragh, a Democrat trying to unseat her from the General Assembly.
Aug. 09, 2017 /
![White to Host Third Annual Kids Fest at Somerton Youth Organization]()
HARRISBURG--Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) is inviting families from across Northeast Philadelphia to join her for a day of fun and information. Her third annual Kids Fest will feature free food, games, inflatables and other activities. It will also gather together representatives from city and state government to showcase programs and services available for issues impacting children.
May. 08, 2017 /
![White Announces There Ought To Be A Law Contest Winner]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today announced the 2017 winners of her “There Ought to Be a Law Contest” for elementary students.
Apr. 25, 2017 /
![White Appointed Chair of Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Philadelphia]()
HARRISBURG—House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has appointed Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to head a subcommittee to addresses issues specific to Philadelphia.
Mar. 31, 2017 /
![White Bill to Stop Sanctuary Cities Introduced in the House]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today formally introduced her legislation to allow those injured by illegal immigrants to sue so-called “sanctuary cities” and municipalities that refuse to co-operate with federal immigration officials.
Mar. 01, 2017 /
![White, Clarke debate sanctuary cities policies]()
State Rep. Martina White (R-170th dist.) responded to a letter from City Council President Darrell Clarke, rejecting his request that she reverse her position opposing sanctuary cities.