Rep. Emily Kinkead

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Giving aid to someone in need shouldn’t result in being charged with a crime like what happened to the Bloomsburg student helping another incapacitated. My legislation, alongside @RepFriel, passed unanimously out of #PaHouse Judiciary to give such protections for #GoodSamaritans.

At our @PA_HouseApprops #PABudget hearing with @PAStatePolice, I asked about efforts to diversify their ranks, regulating THC products, and fixing a telephonic verification system for Megan’s Law registrants that was created in 2018. youtu.be/wHauO5xug2s

During our @PA_HouseApprops #PABudget hearing, I asked #PADeptAging how they’re working to address financial exploitation & support mentor programs that help combat chronic loneliness for elder residents. youtu.be/Ruo5OImBYc8

An 84% increase in suspected elder abuse cases over five years is alarming.

At a @PA_HouseApprops budget hearing with @PADeptofEd, I asked for clarity on proposed cyber charter reforms, highlighted how the “excess spending factor” should apply to districts like Northgate, and raised concerns about flat funding for libraries. youtu.be/4JPquNwdUjo

Strong public schools start with a fair funding formula in the #PABudget. We still have a lot of work to do, especially around cyber charter school funding.

During a @PA_HouseApprops #PABudget hearing, I asked Justices Dougherty and Brobson if the court would consider expanding virtual options for these individuals, as well as how the court would react if the legislature expanded the right to counsel. youtu.be/Vu-K_N87gVM

Access to justice should not be impacted by a person’s immigration status, yet federal immigration enforcement has targeted individuals, even those lawfully in the US, when they are due in court. This not only impacts defendants, but also witnesses and victims.

I also asked why the governor’s 2026-27 #PABudget proposal flat funds food insecurity programs when food insecurity continues to get worse and anti-hunger programs are being slashed at the federal level. youtu.be/WC1lmNNuqOA

@PAAgriculture isn't just about our farmers but also about our food, so I asked Sec. Redding how they’re helping PA farmers fight avian influenza.

@PADCEDnews is charged w/ investing taxpayer dollars to drive job creation, economic growth, & community development. Western Pennsylvania has a lot to offer & I asked Secretary Siger how DCED is working to deliver more funding to communities in the west. youtu.be/a1GTLt7Xucs

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🌱Policy Point of the Day from the PA House Democratic Policy Committee Visit pahouse.com/policy to learn about how we’re working in the #PAHouse to make life better for all Pennsylvanians.

🏕Policy Point of the Day from the PA House Democratic Policy Committee Visit pahouse.com/policy to learn about how we’re working in the #PAHouse to make life better for all Pennsylvanians.

💸Policy Point of the Day from the @PADemPolicy Visit pahouse.com/policy to learn about how we’re working in the #PAHouse to make life better for all Pennsylvanians.

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As a state lawmaker, I’m proud to advocate for inclusion, equity, and empowerment for all students in Pennsylvania. On #SpecialEducationDay, we honor the progress, resilience, and achievements of students, educators, and families in special education 💙📚

It’s #WorldAidsDay 🌍❤️ Join me in honoring those we've lost, supporting those living with HIV, and committing to ending stigma and discrimination. See how you can get involved: hiv.gov/events/awarene…