In this month’s column, Rep. Wheatley, who was recently sworn in for a new term to represent the 19th Legislative District, discusses his new role as the Democratic chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee. Photo: Office of Rep. Wheatley 2021 has certainly ushered in quite a few change...

In this month’s column, Rep. Jake Wheatley shares his point of view on the Pennsylvania state budget. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons There are thousands of families struggling to find their financial footing because of this raging pandemic that has closed or limited their abilities to feed them...

Rep. Wheatley on his plan to help local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons A few months ago, I provided you with an update on what I’m doing to get immediate help to our small businesses, including our minority and historically disadvantaged businesses. Make no...

Rep. Wheatley: Tax policy changes are urgently needed to help our local businesses. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In more than half a decade as the Democratic chairman of the House Finance Committee, I’ve grown to fully appreciate and understand the committee’s significance and vital role in h...

Rep. Wheatley is working on a $10 billion business relief package “designed to help preserve and bolster small business owners, the backbone of our commonwealth’s economy.” Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Recently, the second round of grant applications through the COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania S...

"Racial inequality also includes health care." Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons We are hearing the demands for justice and equality loud and clear in cities and towns across Pennsylvania and nationwide – outcries over systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans and people of co...

Rep. Jake Wheatley discusses a package of bills he endorses that address police-community relations and police reform. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Many protests and rallies have been held in our area and across the state and nation for several weeks, demanding justice and accountability and ...

Rep. Jake Wheatley details House Bill 2050, which would allow for the legal sale of adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Earlier this year, I introduced legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis. As we move closer to June, which is typically known as “budg...

Rep. Jake Wheatley details some of his legislative efforts re: COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons As our communities continue to recover from the effects of an unprecedented pandemic, I remain committed to paving the way to help affected individuals, businesses, and institutions with imme...

Rep. Jake Wheatley offers some information and resources regarding COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In recent days, there’s no doubt you’ve been bombarded with a great deal of information about COVID-19 , also known as the coronavirus. We have people in our county who have tested positi...