Rep. Dan Deasy

Great meeting today with the Coalition of Graduate Employees at Penn State, who voted overwhelmingly to form a union. These workers are critical to the research and educational mission of Penn State. Penn State should respect their democratic voice and drop the appeal to exclude Research Assistants in the union of graduate assistants.

In observance of Memorial Day, my office will close at noon today through Monday May 25.

On Memorial Day, we honor the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their bravery lives on through the freedom we enjoy every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful holiday weekend.

I was sorry to hear that Heidelberg Borough Police Chief Dennis Dixon passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 18. Chief Dixon served Heidelberg for nearly 20 years. His impact and service to the community will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family, his fellow officers, and the people he served.

Today we celebrate the incredible women who have helped to shape our lives. I only wish we had more time with my mother who passed away many years ago, but am grateful for such great memories of growing up.
I’m beyond blessed to have an amazing wife and partner in raising our 4 kids. Kelly has constantly put her family’s needs before her own and has been an incredible role model for the kids. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of everyone this morning at Elliott West-End Athletic Association opening day parade.

Thank you to Brittany Shoup, Cheryl Smith, and Hayley Butler, three Pennsylvania teachers from Teach Plus PA, for meeting with me. We had a great discussion about early childhood education and education funding in Pennsylvania. Over the next 10 years, Teach Plus PA aims to make Pennsylvania the fastest-improving state in the country in 4th grade reading. Thanks to Brittany, Cheryl, and Hayley for stopping by!

It was great to meet with Abby Mahler and Adia Effiong from the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women today. We discussed the Commission’s current priorities and insights from women across the Commonwealth gathered through their ongoing listening tour. These conversations are helping to inform the State of the Woman Report, which will be published later this year. You can find more information about the upcoming report here: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/shapiro-admin--launches-survey--listening-tour-to-hear-directly-

Great to meet with Leadership Pittsburgh Inc to discuss investing and growing in the region. Thanks to LDPInc for stopping by my Harrisburg office!

Had a great meeting this morning with Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania! We discussed pro-conservation legislation they are interested in seeing get passed. Thanks to the CVPA for stopping by!

I’m pleased to announce that the House Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance House Bill 2340. This bill encourages full utilization of the malt beverage tax credit by extending the carryforward period and allowing sales to other malt beverage taxpayers. This bill would be a gamechanger for local brewers and keep more breweries in business. Now the bill moves to the House.

Tiburcio introduces bill to enhance support for Pa.’s craft beer industry  HARRISBURG, April 7 – State Rep. Ana T. Tiburcio, D-Lehigh, has introduced a bill to make it easier for small Pennsylvania craft breweries to get up and running. Tiburcio is co-sponsoring the bill with Reps. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, and Rob Matzie,...