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Welcome To The Norwin Area Democrats
We serve and represent Adamsburg, Harrison City, Irwin, Manor, North Huntingdon,
North Irwin, Penn Township, and Trafford
Democratic Voices
Communication Focus Group
Your Voice and Opinions are powerful. As a voter you enjoy more persuasive ability to influence a member of Congress than a lobbyist in Washington, It is not ONLY your right, but your duty to make contact with your legislatures
For those who voted.....
Your voice matters and it does count...
We hear you...
For those who chose to not vote... We can't hear you...
Constitutional Corner
Fake Reports
Erode Democracy
The presidential election was held November 3, 2020, and more than a year later, our fellow citizens still believe false results.
Covid-19 County Update
The CDC has given guidelines based on the number of positive cases in your county. To check on Westmoreland County Click Here.
On January 5 725 new cases were reported in a 24 hour period.
Peace
for Ukraine
President Biden's Agenda
Infrastructure & Jobs Act
Passed with bipartisan support. How did your representatives vote?
Senator Bob Casey voted YES
Senator Pat Toomey voted NO
Representative Reschenthaler voted NO
What this Bill will do for Pennsylvanians
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$11.3 billion for roads and highways and $1.6 billion for bridge repair and replacement
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$2.8 billion for public transportation
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replacement of the 160,000 lead service lines in Pennsylvania
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$171 million to expand electric vehicle charging networks
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Expand broadband internet
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More than $3 billion for abandoned mine reclamation
What does this mean for you and your family?
The 2018 Report Card for Pennsylvania's infrastructure gave the Commonwealth an overall grade of C-, which reflects that PA has some of the worst roads and bridges in the country. This bill will help repair more than 3,300 structurally-deficient bridges and over 7,540 miles of highway in poor condition.
This bill will also expand broadband internet to the more than 390,000 Pennsylvanians who lack access-meaning more kids can do their homework and more families can stay connected.
Click on link below to learn more...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
below is letter of the week
for past letters that were written and sent to local publications for consideration
Click Here
Letter of the Week
We Will Never Know Just How Many Lives Were Lost....
We will never know just how many American lives were unnecessarily lost to Covid-19. What was gained by not acknowledging or addressing the scientific data and early warnings? Who benefited from spreading misinformation about mask wearing, how the virus is spread, calling it a hoax or just saying it was just going to disappear? The initial lack of response to this catastrophic pandemic will be felt for generations. Children who lost their parents, parents who buried their children, not to mention the far-reaching emotional and physical lasting- in-print that will follow people for the rest of their lives.
The fear, anger, and conspiracy theories that were instigated throughout the course of the pandemic (and continues to this day) gave fuel to the mistrust of what could have saved lives. What was gained to not lessen the loss of a million fellow Americans and how can you justify this? To the people who grieve the death of someone dear that might have been prevented had there been a plan at the onset of the pandemic, there is no justice.
If you do not want to look at the human loss, then look at the economic loss. The pandemic has greatly depressed our ability to lift ourselves out of the hole Covid has put most Americans in. It has resulted in a lower work force, product shortages, inflation and price gouging. Again, who is benefitting from this?
When history is written about this dark time on our nation, what will the take away be? How will the next generation deal with the consequences of how the pandemic was handled.
Katie Forsythe
Community Meetings
Region 6 Norwin Area Democrats
Our next meeting will be May 12th 6pm at Norwin Public Library. Zoom will not be made available. Masks are strongly suggested.
Westmoreland County Election Board Meeting
"Special" Westmoreland County Meeting called in lieu of scheduled meeting listed below.
Thursday, May 12th, 10am
Commissioners' Meeting Room
Westmoreland County Commissioners
Public Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 10am
Commissioners' Public Meeting
Commissioners' Meeting Room
Courthouse Square, Greensburg
NHT Commissioners Meeting
Special Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 7PM
Regular Meeting
Wednesday. May 18, 7PM
Irwin Borough Meeting
May 3, 6pm-7pm
Workshop Meeting
May 11, 6pm-7pm
Agenda Meeting
Council Chamber 1 First Street, Irwin
North Irwin Borough Meeting
May 10, 6pm
21 Second Street, North Irwin
Manor Borough Council
Wednesday, May 16, 7pm
Manor Borough Community Room
Norwin School Board Meeting
May 9, 7pm Work Session with Action
May 16, 7pm
Legislative Meeting
May 23, 7pm
For more information & to sign up to speak click on the link below:
https://www.norwinsd.org/apps/pages/index.jspuREC_ID=1141371&type=d&pREC_ID=1405658
Penn Township Commissioners Meeting
7PM May 11
Monthly Caucus Meeting
May 18
Monthly Business Meeting
Penn Township Municipal Building
2001 Municipal Court
Harrison City
Trafford Borough Council Meeting
May 3, 7PM
Manchester Room
414 Brinton Avenue, Trafford
Become a
Poll Worker
Make a difference in the Electoral process and ensure that every vote counts by being a poll worker.
We also need poll watchers to ensure every vote counts!
2022 Primary ELECTION DAY IS May 17
We need Poll workers!
Training Will Be Provided
Contact Us!
Our next Norwin Area Democrats Region 6 Meeting will be April 14th at the Norwin Area Library community Room
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