Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a Democrat who represents urban areas of Los Angeles where more than three-quarters of households are renters, on Wednesday launched a caucus focused on renters to address affordability, bureaucratic barriers and lack of housing stock. It’s a time of crisis that could have economy-wide impacts, Gomez said, calling for the needs of renters […]

WASHINGTON— Congressman Dan Kildee introduced Wednesday the Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act, a new legislation to help Michigan workers and retirees—including Delphi Salaried Retirees and those hurt by bad trade deals—cover the cost of health care. “Every Michigander deserves access to quality, affordable health care. That includes Delphi Salaried Retirees […]

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) was introduced today in the House. H.R. 3940 is identical to the Senate version that was introduced in March and is expected to help improve and rehabilitate the country’s owner-occupied housing stock. The bipartisan legislation’s original cosponsors include Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania-16th District; Brian Higgins, D-New York-26th District; Claudia Tenney, R-New York-24th District; […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced at a press conference in North Philadelphia that they introduced the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act to help all victims of gun violence—from survivors to their loved ones, coworkers, and classmates—identify and access the resources available to them to […]

Reps. Mike Kelly and Brian Higgins have introduced legislation to create a new tax incentive that would produce 500,000 starter homes in under-resourced communities over the next decade. The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 3940) would address the needs of families throughout the country who are struggling to purchase homes as costs continue to rise and the supply of […]

As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey,U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis were in Philadelphia today to announce a state initiative to support victims of gun violence through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), which Davis chairs. “No matter what you look like or where […]

More than 20 years ago, Chantay Love lost her only brother Emir, 20, to gun violence. Out of that pain, her family formed Every Murder Is Real (EMIR), a non-profit to support and counsel other survivors. Love is president of EMIR, one of many groups supporting the Victims of Gun Violence Act, including Concerned Black […]

Ye Olde Philadelphia Club, founded in 1926, hosted its 97th Anniversary Spring Formal Dinner Dance on Saturday. The elegant event, attended by 500 people, was held at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia. Club President Stephen C. Brangman remarked, “Our club has thrived for close to a century! We continue to evolve, meeting the current day needs of our […]

U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Brian Higgins (D-NY) have joined four colleagues to introduce legislation they indicated would spur affordable homeownership opportunities and community revitalization. Specifically, the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 3940) establishes a new tax incentive producing 500,000 starter homes in under-resourced communities over the next 10 years. U.S. Reps. Claudia Tenney […]