News Coverage
Jan. 4, 2024- Pa officials work to address racial disparities in child welfare, CBS21
Dec. 8, 2023- Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students, The Center for Public Integrity
Nov. 15, 2023- Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to remove license requirement for hair braiding, WGAL
Aug. 18, 2023- EJ Permitting bill advances through PA House, EHS Daily Advisor
Aug. 4, 2023- Leaders speak out on Brewerytown tragedy, Philadelphia Tribune
Jun. 29, 2023- Private school vouchers take over budget talks, Spotlight PA
Jun. 27, 2023- Advocates rally for marijuana reform, legalization in PA, Erie News Now
May,2 2023- As providers struggle with staffing, advocates say more early childhood ed funding needed, CBS21
Apr. 25, 2023- Rep. Donna Bullock’s House Bill 95 aims to Increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia, 6ABC News
Mar. 23, 2023- Women have more power than ever in Pennsylvania’s legislators, but lawmakers say big hurdles remain, WHYY
Feb. 12, 2023- The Power of Diversity: Black 100, City & State PA
Feb. 5, 2023- Donna Bullock shares Pa Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Priorities for 2023, City & State PA
Jan. 11, 2023- Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus installs officers for 2023-2024, Philadelphia Tribune
Jan. 10, 2023- Pa House bill would make it easier for parents to attend school events, Pennsylvania Capitol Star
Sep. 22, 2022- African American gunowners association join Pa lawmakers for roundtable, MyChesCo
Jul. 13, 2022- Pennsylvania marks minimum wage anniversary: Workers have been earning $7.25 for 13 years, 90.5 WESA-FM (NPR)
Jun. 17, 2022- Hundreds turn out to job fair at Temple University, 6ABC
Feb. 27, 2022- The link between race and solitary confinement, Pennsylvania Capitol Star
Nov. 18, 2021- Philly schools changed special admissions process in the name of equity, but some parents say it’s penalizing kids, Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun. 23, 2021- After first federal Juneteenth holiday, reformers say harder racial justice work remains, WHYY
Jun. 23, 2021- “We carry each other, we help each other”: These PA moms lost sons to gun violence. They want Harrisburg to help, Pennsylvania Capitol Star
Jun. 1, 2021- Data: Black people in pa are more than 5 times as likely as whites to be killed by police, Pennsylvania Capitol Star
May 5, 2021 “We are still not safe”: How the PA Black Caucus wants to dismantle racism, GoErie
Oct. 14, 2020- Philadelphia Housing Authority breaks ground on $52 million Sharswood Ridge development, WHYY
Apr. 2, 2020- Demand is high for food distribution, Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun. 19, 2020- Pennsylvania’s Legislative Black Caucus mourns Dominique Fells, Philadelphia Sunday Sun
Jun. 19, 2020- Philly’s police union spent decades amassing power. Reforms could cut its clout, Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun. 15, 2020- Say her name: Dominique Fells. And what Pa. Lawmakers can do next., Pennsylvania Capital Star
Jun. 13, 2020- Changes to police arbitration sought, Philadelphia Tribune
Jun. 12, 2020- Harrisburg pols want to blow up unions hearings that shield bad cops, WHYY
Feb. 3, 2020- Gun violence survivors rally at Pennsylvania capitol, WGAL8
Jan. 31, 2020- Which Pa counties and lawmakers received the most grant money under Gov. Tom Wolf, PennLive Patriot News
Jan. 6, 2020- As Philly clears homeless encampments, convention center and businesses work to fund permanent housing, Billy Penn
Dec. 19, 2019- How inaction in Harrisburg stalled a Philadelphia gun control law until 2020, Pennsylvania Capital Star
Dec. 11, 2019- Bike repair stations are finally coming to SRT, Philly Mag
Dec. 11, 2019- Getting creative to address crush of outstanding warrants, Tribune-Democrat
Nov. 28, 2019- Redefining could help families on edge, advocates say, Pennsylvania Capitol-Star
Nov. 25, 2019- State puts our children in danger by not allowing city to regulate guns, Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov. 20, 2019- “This is not about charity. This is about investing in our children.” Pa. House, Senate resolutions aim to raise awareness of childhood homelessness, Pennsylvania Capitol-Star
Oct. 31, 2019- Pa. quietly reverses “Lunch Shaming” ban as school district debt grows, WHYY
Oct. 23, 2019- Ideas we should share: Community Solar, Philadelphia Citizen
Sep. 30, 2019- “You have a voice:” Young Philly writers take a stand against gun violence, WHYY
Sep. 30, 2019, At Mighty Writers Forum, officer holders and students share stories of gun violence and seek action, The Notebook
Sep. 6, 2019- Act to abate lead poisoning in Pa., Philadelphia Tribune
Aug. 29, 2019- Gov. Wolf announces “Lead-Free Pennsylvania” initiative, Intelligencer
Aug. 29, 2019- Frank Oliver to get street re-named in his honor, Philadelphia Tribune
Aug. 13, 2091- Is Big Soda winning the soft drink wars, Politico
Jul. 24, 2019- City’s push for gun ban at rec centers faces legislative hurdles, Philadelphia Tribune
Jul. 24, 2019- Philly Council President Darrell Clarke calls for law banning guns at rec. centers. Can it pass Pa. legislature?, Philadelphia Inquirer
Jul. 24, 2019- Local and state leaders work to reduce violence at parks and recreation centers, 6ABC
Jul. 8, 2019- Female genital mutilation is now a felony offense in Pennsylvania, Your Erie
Jun. 27, 2019- Pa. legislature approves $90 Million for new voting machines, bill would end straight party voting, Penn-Live Patriot News
Jun. 24, 2019- Why doesn’t the Pa. budget plan include a minimum wage increase?, Penn-Live Patriot News
Jun. 17, 2019- Philly top cop wonder if gunmen are emboldened by perception of “no consequences”, Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun. 3, 2019- Bill to regulate human milk passes Pa. House, Penn-Live Patriot News
May 29, 2019- Hughes introduces bill to raise $85 million for immediate school repairs, The Notebook
May 24, 2019- Bill would shorten eviction process in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh-Gazette
Apr. 26, 2019- Legacy of Three Mile Island accident, political power of gas industry make nuclear subsidies an uphill battle in Pennsylvania, PA Post
Apr. 19, 2019- Lawmakers, PennEnvironment announce “Zero Waste PA” package to address single use plastic, litter, and a “throwaway” society, Philadelphia Sunday Sun
Apr. 10, 2019- Pa. proposal to reduce litter could add fee to plastic shopping bags, limit straws, Penn-Live Patriot News
Apr. 10, 2019- Pennsylvania lawmakers push to eliminate litter and single use plastics, WHYY
Apr. 2, 2019- Philadelphians told us their favorite outdoor spaces, Billy Penn
Feb. 21, 2019, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bipartisan community solar legislation, Solar Power World
Feb. 19, 2019- Bipartisan bill would expand access to solar energy in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Capitol-Star
Jul. 19, 2018- Female Pa. lawmakers hope to help incarcerated women with series of bills, WHYY
Jun. 29, 2018- Wolf, Philly officials pledge $15.6 million to remove lead, mold, asbestos at schools, Philly Voice
Jun. 6, 2018- Gov. Wolf took a small step toward fixing Pa.’s gender pay gap. Will lawmakers take a bigger one? , Billy Penn
Jan. 23, 2018- Pa. high court throws out congressional boundaries, Philadelphia Tribune
Jan. 31, 2018- Lawmakers address need for anti-bullying at public hearing in Philly, CBS Philly
Dec. 2, 2017- Pennsylvania Black Caucus pushes for gun legislation, Philadelphia Tribune
Dec. 1, 2017- Donna Bullock tackles pollution on African American Families, Philadelphia Tribune
Oct. 24, 2017- Stop and Go Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk, CBS Philly
Sept. 29, 2017- Politicians, community leaders call on Amtrak to rename 30th Street Station, Philly Voice
Sept. 22, 2017- OIC powers up energy job training with $100,000 grant, Philadelphia Tribune
Sept. 21, 2017- PECO gives OIC $100K grant to grow job training program, CBS Philly
Aug. 26, 2017- Lawmakers concern lack of payment plan could lead to loss of crucial funding, Philadelphia Tribune
Aug. 8, 2017- Pennsylvania State House is called on to tax gas drilling to support public education, CBS Philly
Aug. 1, 2017- Local legislators speak out for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Philadelphia Tribune
July 10, 2017- Philly Lawmakers right to target stop and go nuisance bars, Philadelphia Inquirer
June 16, 2017- House bill to curtail stop and go’s advances, Philadelphia Tribune
June 6, 2017- Senate to consider bill banning plastic bag fees, Philadelphia Tribune
June 5, 2017- Legislators, hunger-fight push Pa. lunch-shaming ban, Fox 43
March 21, 2017- Diversity numbers improve: PA police, Philadelphia Tribune
May 22, 2017- Bullock, Fairmount CDC celebrate developments on West Girard Avenue, Spirit News
April 27,2017- Bullock, local politicians lead discussion on stop and go’s, Spirit News
April 10, 2017- Rep. Bullock hosts senior spring fling luncheon at Nellie Reynolds, Spirit News
Jan. 20, 2017- Bullock sworn into office, Spirit News
Nov. 15, 2016- Rep. Bullock’s efforts tackle rise in homeless youth, Philadelphia Tribune
Oct. 31, 2016- Lawmakers demand action on Philly’s lead paint scourge, Philadelphia Daily News
Aug. 17, 2016- PA State Rep. Bullock’s fight for fair chance housing legislation, Spirit News
Feb. 13, 2016- Freshman lawmaker to join influential legislative panel, Philadelphia Tribune
Opinions, Letters, and Blog Posts
Apr. 24, 2023- Medically tailored meals have proven effective. Now health insurance companies are paying attention, Philadelphia Inquirer
Mar. 21, 2023-We must stop corporations from making Pa. workers sign coercive training agreements | Opinion, Lehigh Valley Live
Sep. 7, 2022- Pa State Reps on what student loan forgiveness means for Black women | Opinion, Go Erie
Nov. 29, 2021- Pa gun debate obscures the fraught racial history of the second amendment | Opinion, GoErie
, Aug. 30, 2021- Critical Race Theory legislation in PA misses the more urgent issues in our schools | Opinion, Philadelphia Inquirer
Mar. 25, 2021- We lived the pain of separation from incarcerated loved ones. PA can do better for families.| Opinion, Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug. 26, 2019- Not just the US Women’s Soccer Team: Pa.’s women of color are missing wages they deserve, Pennsylvania Capitol Star
June 1, 2017- OUR OPINION: Common Sense Is Rare on Guns, Philadelphia Public Record
May 30, 2017- OPINION: When it comes to guns laws in PA, common sense is not all too common, Spirit News
Mar. 3, 2017- OPINION: How the State Senate Is Trying to Undermine Philadelphia’s Pay-Equity Law, Philadelphia Magazine
Feb. 5, 2017- Letters: PA needs jobs, clean energy, published in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan. 29, 2016- I want to believe we can achieve equal pay in Pennsylvania, Women’s Law Project website
Oct. 3, 2016- LETTERS: Not enough needy families getting help, Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug. 29, 2016- LETTERS: Equal pay for same work, Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug. 28, 2015- The Easy Way or The Right Way, Philadelphia Public Record
