Originally posted by Ebony.com U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, on Tuesday introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act aims to […]

Originally published in the Penn Capital Star By John L. Micek Legislation that could protect the pensions of thousands of current and retired Acme grocery store workers across Greater Philadelphia has cleared a critical committee hurdle. But the bill faces heavy criticism from conservatives, who have said the legislation is “fatally flawed.” The House Ways […]

Originally published by the Immigration Law Center You have the right to remain silent. You may refuse to speak to immigration officers. Don’t answer any questions. You may also say that you want to remain silent. Don’t say anything about where you were born or how you entered the U.S. Carry a know-your-rights card and […]

Originally published by The Philadelphia Sun Washington, D.C. –In an effort to ensure that Hahnemann continues to keeps it doors open to serve those most in need, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), alongside U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-2nd Dist.), Dwight Evans (D-3rd Dist.) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5th Dist.), is calling on Hahnemann Hospital and […]

Originally published on The Philadelphia Sun Congressman Dwight Evans (D-3rd Dist.) released the following statement: “This week, as we mark the sixth anniversary of former Congressman Bill Gray’s passing, it is a pleasure to note that Amtrak has begun to implement the congressionally mandated name change at 30th Street Station in Gray’s honor. Philadelphians and […]

“Once again, the Trump Administration is trying to steal your health care,” said Congressman Dwight Evans. “I don’t believe Trump knows anything about the importance of health care. Enough is enough. Donald Trump and the Republicans do not care about health care or pre-existing conditions. We must stand up against Donald Trump stealing our health […]

By Caitlyn Oprysko The Trump administration confirmed Friday that it will press forward with efforts to add a citizenship question to next year’s census, with President Donald Trump saying he’s exploring the possibility of reviving the question via executive order and government lawyers telling a federal judge that they’ve “been asked to reevaluate all available […]

Originally published on CBD Testers With cannabis legalization afoot across many states in the U.S., small businesses are struggling to come to terms with the finer details of cannabis licensing. A brand new trio of cannabis bills looks set to change the reality on the ground once and for all. When Rep. Dwight Evans, a […]

“I don’t know who you think you’re talking to, because you don’t understand, I’m not your typical Democrat.” After previously serving in the Pennsylvania state legislature, Dwight Evans was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2016. A Democrat, Rep. Evans has been active on issues from criminal justice to education, and he […]