Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

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The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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[edit] Role

By drafting and sponsoring legislation to address constituent needs and by examining all bills that affect the black populace, the Caucus acts as a legislative body on behalf of the black community. The Caucus presents a black perspective from the entire state to the Legislature and advocates public policies that promote black social, cultural and economic progress, statewide. In addition, the Caucus serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in support of appropriate public policies.


[edit] Current membership

List of officers:[1]

District Officers Position
159 (House) Thaddeus Kirkland Chair
191 (House) Ronald G. Waters Vice-chair
179 (House) Tony J. Payton, Jr. Secretary
10 (Senate) Jake Wheatley Treasurer

[edit] Members

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Members. Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.