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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Proud to serve as state Representative for Old City, Queen Village, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, parts of Center City and more along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Vice-Chair of @PaDemPolicy, fierce advocate for equitable education for all. </description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com</link><title>@repmaryisaacson.com - State Rep. Mary Isaacson</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mqmkhzgv7s2p</link><description>With the passage of the 2026-27 state budget, Philadelphia’s retired teachers, police officers, and firefighters are getting a long-overdue raise. I’m pleased that the Commonwealth is making this commitment to those that have taught us and protected our communities.</description><pubDate>14 Jul 2026 15:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmkhzgv7s2p</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mqkcfopi5k2z</link><description>Yesterday, I voted to pass the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget, giving Philadelphia schools more money to teach our kids and protect our taxpayers!</description><pubDate>13 Jul 2026 18:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkcfopi5k2z</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mpoo4rlirs2d</link><description>A reminder that my office will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day, and we will be back to regular office hours on Monday, July 6. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend, especially here in the birthplace of America!</description><pubDate>02 Jul 2026 18:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoo4rlirs2d</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mpjrpjtr7c2s</link><description>Yesterday, I stood with fellow legislators wearing rainbow colors in recognition of Pride Month! I’m grateful to my colleagues for standing together in support of equality, and I’ll continue fighting for our LGBTQ+ community in the Commonwealth and beyond.</description><pubDate>30 Jun 2026 19:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjrpjtr7c2s</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mp7jkfnmns25</link><description>Today marks 11 years since the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, which required every state to license and recognize same-sex marriages under the Fourteenth Amendment. Every couple in the Commonwealth deserves the freedom to marry the person they love and to build a healthy life together.</description><pubDate>26 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7jkfnmns25</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mp2pirerck2x</link><description>Four years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. In the years since the overturning of Roe, I’ve continued to fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania, and I&#39;ll continue to fight for the women of the Commonwealth and beyond.</description><pubDate>24 Jun 2026 20:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2pirerck2x</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mp26pkaep223</link><description>Scammers are increasingly using fake messages that appear to come from government agencies to steal information. My legislation creates a clear standard so Pennsylvanians know that unsolicited messages demanding payment on behalf of a state agency are scams.</description><pubDate>24 Jun 2026 15:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp26pkaep223</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3moy3quwcuc2k</link><description>My House Bill 2551 advanced through the House today!&#xA;&#xA;As a Commonwealth, we’ve been sending residents consistent messaging to avoid falling prey to text message scams. This bill would clear up any confusion for Pennsylvanians. I appreciate the bi-partisan support on this issue!</description><pubDate>23 Jun 2026 19:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3moy3quwcuc2k</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3movjcrcdkc2o</link><description>I encourage everyone to stop by Carpenters&#39; Hall on Wednesday at 3 p.m. for a reading of Pennsylvania&#39;s colonial declaration of independence, which was adopted at Carpenters&#39; Hall during the Provincial Conference. &#xA;&#xA;More details about the event can be found at: https://www.carpentershall.org/events/view/public-reading-of-pennsylvania-s-declaration-of-independence</description><pubDate>22 Jun 2026 18:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3movjcrcdkc2o</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3molkiuzick25</link><description>A reminder that my office will be closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. I hope the community uses the day to gather, celebrate freedom, and to acknowledge the work we still have to do to protect civil rights and fight for social justice. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22.</description><pubDate>18 Jun 2026 19:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3molkiuzick25</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3moginrph322k</link><description>I am thrilled to announce that two winners of the 2026 James Beard Awards are Philadelphians in my district! Congratulations to Kalaya for receiving Outstanding Restaurant, and Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi &amp; Izakaya for receiving Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic.&#xA;&#xA;https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/james-beard-award-winners-2026</description><pubDate>16 Jun 2026 19:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3moginrph322k</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mog24bflqc2i</link><description>I&#39;m happy to announce that funding from the Keystone Historic Preservation Grants program will go toward two historic venues in the district! Both of these locations serve as shining examples of preserving history, and I appreciate the state&#39;s continued support.</description><pubDate>16 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog24bflqc2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mnzxqdt4h32v</link><description>Protecting your accounts and information from scammers is a top priority. I&#39;m excited to report that my bill to help protect Pennsylvanians from text message scams is one step closer to becoming a law!</description><pubDate>11 Jun 2026 19:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzxqdt4h32v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mni42lheuc2i</link><description>Recent budget allocations have not kept up with the rising costs of public transit, forcing many providers to scale back shared-ride and paratransit services. This is unacceptable, and I proudly stand with Transit for All PA to demand adequate funding.</description><pubDate>04 Jun 2026 17:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni42lheuc2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mmyple4f7s2s</link><description>The Philly Pops and the South Street District are partnering to bring the sounds of Motown and R&amp;B favorites to transform the 2nd and South Street Plaza into a groovy picnic site!</description><pubDate>29 May 2026 14:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmyple4f7s2s</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mmr7justfc27</link><description>The Philadelphia Ride of Silence has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., starting on the North side of City Hall (Broad and JFK). The purpose of this silent ride is to honor cyclists killed and injured in motor vehicle-related accidents. Please join us on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>26 May 2026 14:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr7justfc27</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mm534bsmrc26</link><description>Just a reminder that my office will be closed for the Primary Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and you can find your polling place at vote.phila.gov. We will re-open on Wednesday!</description><pubDate>18 May 2026 14:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm534bsmrc26</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mlvrtcf3hs2d</link><description>Come out to my shredding and e-recycling event tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 511 S. Front Street to dispose of sensitive documents. The event is also a good opportunity to get rid of old or unwanted electronic devices, or anything else with a plug that you no longer use.</description><pubDate>15 May 2026 16:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvrtcf3hs2d</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mlm27jhoe22d</link><description>Come out to tomorrow evening&#39;s Northern Liberties Community Meeting, with a chance to chat with the 26th District&#39;s Lt. Potter among others.</description><pubDate>11 May 2026 19:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm27jhoe22d</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3ml7juosuac2c</link><description>Friday is the final day to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. The program provides cash grants to help eligible Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills. You can apply online, in person or by calling the LIHEAP Hotline.</description><pubDate>06 May 2026 20:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7juosuac2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3ml6zj7mzcc2i</link><description>Have questions about your utility bills? Come out to the Utility Clinic tomorrow hosted by Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and HACE CDC to meet with a legal expert free of charge.</description><pubDate>06 May 2026 15:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6zj7mzcc2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3ml4zgl44fk2b</link><description>My legislation to eliminate Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) reporting requirements unanimously advanced through the House today.&#xA;&#xA;This bill would remove reporting for the New Economy Technology Scholarship program, which no longer accepts recipients or receives funding.</description><pubDate>05 May 2026 20:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4zgl44fk2b</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3ml4bkqw3mk2i</link><description>I was proud to stand alongside my legislative colleagues and advocates for clean air and energy in PA. As an environmentalist, I understand just how critical it is that we craft bills focused on taking care of the Earth!</description><pubDate>05 May 2026 13:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4bkqw3mk2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3ml2iz52txs2c</link><description>My legislation to put a cap on rental application fees advanced through the House today! This bill would be a huge victory for Pennsylvania renters. Landlords have been preying on the Commonwealth with these excessive fees, limiting the opportunities renters have to find housing.</description><pubDate>04 May 2026 20:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2iz52txs2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mkzsekzk4c2l</link><description>Today is the last day to register to vote in the May 19 primary election! You can register online at vote.phila.gov or at your local Satellite Election Office, which you can also locate on the website.</description><pubDate>04 May 2026 13:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzsekzk4c2l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mksvxrrbdc2g</link><description>Tomorrow is my Shred and E-Recycling Day! Don&#39;t forget to bring all unwanted appliances, laptops, electronics and old paperwork to Front &amp; Carpenter Streets beginning at 10 a.m.</description><pubDate>01 May 2026 19:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksvxrrbdc2g</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mkska2lrs223</link><description>My weekly email newsletter is now available! This week, I have the latest news from Harrisburg, a reminder to register for the May 19 primary election and more.&#xA;&#xA;https://www.pahouse.com/Isaacson/EmailArchive/?id=143463</description><pubDate>01 May 2026 16:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkska2lrs223</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mkq6u4xlkk2w</link><description>Check out some of the highlights from my busy week working for you in Harrisburg.</description><pubDate>30 Apr 2026 17:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq6u4xlkk2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mkpup4qv422t</link><description>April 30 is observed as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, highlighting the need to adopt the millions of animals currently in shelters. Adoption is a fantastic way to bring your own furry friend home, and our local shelters are always available to help you through the process.</description><pubDate>30 Apr 2026 14:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpup4qv422t</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/repmaryisaacson.com/post/3mklfbxcu7c2e</link><description>In honor of April being Second Chance Month, there will be a special program and dinner tomorrow evening to connect with valuable resources. Scan the QR code below to RSVP!</description><pubDate>28 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:ve2hfpastylw7zuoeo7dkc2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklfbxcu7c2e</guid></item></channel></rss>