Honored to be elected chair of the Philadelphia Delegation by my colleagues @PhillyHouseDs
Rep. Ben Waxman
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Democrat representing Center City and South Philly in the PA House of Representatives.
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Local news is a public good, not a luxury. When it disappears, communities go blind and the powerful go unchallenged. I met with Free Press Action to discuss legislation that would fund local reporting and rebuild community newsrooms. Reliable information should be local.
Our office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. We are grateful to the veterans whose service strengthened our communities and our country. We will resume regular office hours on Thursday.
Starting a business shouldn’t be a maze. Pennsylvania’s Business One-Stop Shop has helped more than 1 million people register, find permits, and get real help. @GovernorShapiro's initiative is about cutting red tape that grows local businesses and keeps jobs in our neighborhoods. cpbj.com/business-one-s…
Public dollars should strengthen the institutions that make Philadelphia a place worth living. The $90k LSA grant for @thephillypops will upgrade concert equipment so performances can meet the standard audiences expect. Arts & culture deserves real investment, not just applause.