Morgan earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Virginia.

Morgan previously worked at the Philadelphia Youth Network and as the deputy chief of staff to Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.  

Morgan Cephas is a state representative in State Assembly District 192. She was first elected in 2016 and is in her 4th term. 

As a state representative, helped build nearly 500 new affordable housing units.

As a state representative, supported building almost 500 new affordable housing units.

As a state representative, supported legislation that "created a dedicated funding stream to support minor repairs for homeowners."

Supported legislation that would provide funding to support minor repairs for homeowners.

- As a state representative, supported building almost 500 new affordable housing units.
- Supported legislation that would provide funding to support minor repairs for homeowners.

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Passed legislation to expand dental hygiene access for children.

As a state representative, passed legislation to expand dental hygiene access for children.

Passed legislation to track maternal mortality and morbidity.

As a state representative, secured $2.5 million in the state budget to improve maternal health.

Secured $2.5 million in the state budget to improve maternal health.

- As a state representative, passed legislation to expand dental hygiene access for children.
- Passed legislation to track maternal mortality and morbidity.
- Secured $2.5 million in the state budget to improve maternal health.

Healthcare

Supports making student loan forgiveness programs tax exempt.

As a state representative, introduced legislation making student loan forgiveness programs tax exempt.

As a City Council member, expanded a workforce partnership with Overbrook High School and the Mann Music Center.

Expanded a workforce partnership between Overbrook High School and the Mann Music Center.

Provided over 1,000 internships to students in the 192nd.

Worked to provide over 1,000 internship opportunities to students in the district.

Secured the first special admit school in West Philadelphia.

As a state representative, rebuilt Cassidy Elementary School.

Supported rebuilding Cassidy Elementary School.

As a state representative, partnered with Google and the Community College of Philadelphia to enhance educational opportunities.

Created a partnership between Google and the Community College of Philadelphia. 

- As a state representative, introduced legislation making student loan forgiveness programs tax exempt.
- Expanded a workforce partnership between Overbrook High School and the Mann Music Center.
- Worked to provide over 1,000 internship opportunities to students in the district.
- Secured the first special admit school in West Philadelphia.
- Supported rebuilding Cassidy Elementary School.
- Created a partnership between Google and the Community College of Philadelphia. 

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Morgan Beth Cephas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

As a state representative, moved legislation to ban ghost guns, created a Stop N' Go Taskforce, and secured increased funding for gun violence reduction.

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Morgan Beth Cephas

Morgan previously worked at the Philadelphia Youth Network and as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.  

Morgan Cephas is a State Representative for District 192. She was first elected in 2016 and is in her 4th term. 

Serves on the Housing & Community Development Committee.

Serves on the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee.

Plans to address economic issues in Harrisburg.

As a state representative, secured over $21 million in state funds to improve local schools, parks, businesses, and libraries and to jumpstart community development projects throughout the 192nd District.

Supports expanding public-private partnerships to increase access to childcare.

Supports affordable housing initiatives, having contributed to the construction of nearly 500 new affordable housing units.

As a state representative, supported legislation that would provide funding to support minor repairs for homeowners.

- As a state representative, supported building almost 500 new affordable housing units.
- As a state representative, supported legislation that would provide funding to support minor repairs for homeowners.

As a state representative, passed legislation to improve dental health outcomes for children.

Plans to expand access to healthcare to improve health outcomes.

Aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Pennsylvania.

Believes the healthcare system is currently suffering and requires immediate action to improve.

Supports access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive health.

As a state representative, passed legislation to track maternal mortality and morbidity.

- As a state representative, passed legislation to expand dental hygiene access for children.
- As a state representative, passed legislation to track maternal mortality and morbidity.
- As a state representative, secured $2.5 million in the state budget to improve maternal health.

Supports accessible education and workforce development.

Believes legislators should secure funding for quality education.

Believes if children are subject to standardized tests, their learning environments, funding, and resources should also be standardized.

As a state representative, expanded a workforce partnership between Overbrook High School and the Mann Music Center.

As a state representative, worked to provide over 1,000 internship opportunities to students in the district.

As a state representative, secured the first special admit school in West Philadelphia.

As a state representative, supported rebuilding Cassidy Elementary School.

As a state representative, created a partnership between Google and the Community College of Philadelphia. 

- As a state representative, introduced legislation making student loan forgiveness programs tax exempt.
- As a state representative, expanded a workforce partnership between Overbrook High School and the Mann Music Center.
- As a state representative, worked to provide over 1,000 internship opportunities to students in the district.
- As a state representative, secured the first special admit school in West Philadelphia.
- As a state representative, supported rebuilding Cassidy Elementary School.
- As a state representative, created a partnership between Google and the Community College of Philadelphia. 

Passed legislation to provide dignity for incarcerated women.

Supports fundraising as essential for campaign success, appreciates mentorship from Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., and values engaging with supporters to secure funds and share his platform.

Believes urgent action is required to address public safety issues.

Believes immediate action is necessary to address gun violence.

Plans to improve public safety by hosting events and discussions to address community safety, attract new businesses, and enhance residents' quality of life.

Believes in actively engaging with the community through meet and greets, fundraisers, candidate forums, door knocking, and phone banking to address public safety issues.

Believes in the importance of community engagement and stakeholder meetings to address public safety issues.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

As a state representative, passed legislation to improve voting rights and election integrity.

Believes in providing resources for her district and supporting volunteer efforts.

Supports the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.

Supports the right to vote and fair election processes.

Serves on the House Committee on Education and Labor and the House Committee on Small Business.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Morgan earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Virginia.

Morgan Beth Cephas currently serves as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She previously worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff to 4th District Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. in Philadelphia and at the Philadelphia Youth Network.

As of October 1, 2024, Morgan Beth Cephas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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