Chris Rieger
@riegerforpa.bsky.social
Dormont Borough Councilperson. Husband, father, lawyer. Fan of: democracy/coffee/Pitt/Springsteen: Opinions my own
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Four Republicans just voted for a 3-year extension of ACA -- a huge achievement -- and a dozen or more are advocating at least a 2-year extension in the House. The momentum is with us but Fetterman as usual is giving up. Here is a challenge to him to do his job.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Four Republicans just voted for a 3-year extension of ACA -- a huge achievement -- and a dozen or more are advocating at least a 2-year extension in the House. The momentum is with us but Fetterman as usual is giving up. Here is a challenge to him to do his job.
With how disgustingly and nakedly partisan this Court has become, any Democrat in or running for federal office must be willing to say how SCOTUS needs significantly reformed.
Breaking news: The Supreme Court appeared poised to allow President Trump to fire a leader of the FTC, a ruling that could limit or overturn a 90-year-old precedent that curbs executive power to dismiss the heads of agencies set up to be independent.
Supreme Court poised to expand Trump’s power over independent agencies
A ruling in favor of Trump’s position has been expected by legal experts because the justices have been chipping away at a precedent known as Humphrey’s Executor.
wapo.st
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
With how disgustingly and nakedly partisan this Court has become, any Democrat in or running for federal office must be willing to say how SCOTUS needs significantly reformed.
“Home for the Holidays” was a blast this year as always! It was pleasure taking part in the parade, and to sing along side the Holly Jollies for the first time! 🎄 🎵
December 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Home for the Holidays” was a blast this year as always! It was pleasure taking part in the parade, and to sing along side the Holly Jollies for the first time! 🎄 🎵
Great time and outstanding turnout tonight in support of @jenforpa.bsky.social!
Jen will be an incredible advocate for working people in the South hills, and I’m pumped to hit the ground running to help send her to Harrisburg!
Jen will be an incredible advocate for working people in the South hills, and I’m pumped to hit the ground running to help send her to Harrisburg!
December 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Great time and outstanding turnout tonight in support of @jenforpa.bsky.social!
Jen will be an incredible advocate for working people in the South hills, and I’m pumped to hit the ground running to help send her to Harrisburg!
Jen will be an incredible advocate for working people in the South hills, and I’m pumped to hit the ground running to help send her to Harrisburg!
A $539 per month increase for our household next year and a similar increase for millions more. Brought to you by the people who pledged to bring down costs. #SinglePayerNow
Affordable Care Act subsidies that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance will expire in less than a month.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely
With a ticking clock and no clear bipartisan path forward, extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is becoming more challenging.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A $539 per month increase for our household next year and a similar increase for millions more. Brought to you by the people who pledged to bring down costs. #SinglePayerNow
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I’m Jen Mazzocco. I’m a teacher, a mom, a union leader and a councilwoman, and now I’m running to be your next State Representative in House District 42.
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m Jen Mazzocco. I’m a teacher, a mom, a union leader and a councilwoman, and now I’m running to be your next State Representative in House District 42.
You’d be hard pressed to find one bit of progress Dormont has made over the last 8 years that Jen hasn’t played some role in. I’ve been proud to serve with her on Borough Council, and whole heatedly endorse her for HD42!
Let’s get her to Harrisburg!
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Let’s get her to Harrisburg!
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Dormont official Jennifer Mazzocco launches bid to replace Miller in 42nd House District special
Dormont Borough Council President Jennifer Mazzocco aims to replace state Rep. Dan Miller, who was recently elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
www.wesa.fm
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
You’d be hard pressed to find one bit of progress Dormont has made over the last 8 years that Jen hasn’t played some role in. I’ve been proud to serve with her on Borough Council, and whole heatedly endorse her for HD42!
Let’s get her to Harrisburg!
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Let’s get her to Harrisburg!
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Today and every day we honor those who serve. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today and every day we honor those who serve. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Solidarity ALWAYS wins. Congrats to the working men and women at the PG!! 👊
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Solidarity ALWAYS wins. Congrats to the working men and women at the PG!! 👊
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Any “deal” that ends with Dems just getting a pinky promise in return is a mistake.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
November 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Any “deal” that ends with Dems just getting a pinky promise in return is a mistake.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
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Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Incredible scene at the grand opening of the Hollywood Theater tonight! Packed house on hand for a special showing of “Metropolis.”
Congratulations and thank you to Brian and Row House Cinemas for bringing the crown jewel of Dormont back to life! 🎥 🍿
Congratulations and thank you to Brian and Row House Cinemas for bringing the crown jewel of Dormont back to life! 🎥 🍿
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Incredible scene at the grand opening of the Hollywood Theater tonight! Packed house on hand for a special showing of “Metropolis.”
Congratulations and thank you to Brian and Row House Cinemas for bringing the crown jewel of Dormont back to life! 🎥 🍿
Congratulations and thank you to Brian and Row House Cinemas for bringing the crown jewel of Dormont back to life! 🎥 🍿
HUGE news for our Commonwealth.
BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
HUGE news for our Commonwealth.
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Polls are OPEN! Check your polling place if you need to, and remember, if you applied for a mail-in ballot and still have it, DO NOT put it in the regular mail. It won’t arrive on time. Vote in person via regular ballot!
Go vote, yinz. 🗳️ 🇺🇸
www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/Pollin...
Go vote, yinz. 🗳️ 🇺🇸
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Polling Place Information
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www.pavoterservices.pa.gov
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Polls are OPEN! Check your polling place if you need to, and remember, if you applied for a mail-in ballot and still have it, DO NOT put it in the regular mail. It won’t arrive on time. Vote in person via regular ballot!
Go vote, yinz. 🗳️ 🇺🇸
www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/Pollin...
Go vote, yinz. 🗳️ 🇺🇸
www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/Pollin...
Over 160,000 residents in Allegheny County alone receive some form of SNAP benefit or food assistance. One third of them are children.
With these crucial lifelines potentially on the chopping block, please consider helping out however you can: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...
With these crucial lifelines potentially on the chopping block, please consider helping out however you can: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...
With SNAP in jeopardy, here's where to find food assistance across Pittsburgh
These resources include pantries, free fridges, food banks, and free grocery programs by neighborhood or region.
www.pghcitypaper.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Over 160,000 residents in Allegheny County alone receive some form of SNAP benefit or food assistance. One third of them are children.
With these crucial lifelines potentially on the chopping block, please consider helping out however you can: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...
With these crucial lifelines potentially on the chopping block, please consider helping out however you can: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...
Hitting turf today for our local slate, and to remind people to vote YES to retain our statewide judges!!!
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hitting turf today for our local slate, and to remind people to vote YES to retain our statewide judges!!!
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Get in, Pitt Volleyball fans: We're raising $1,390 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
The Bandwagoner's Guide has some suggested donations for you too.
The Bandwagoner's Guide has some suggested donations for you too.
Let's raise $1,390 for the Food Bank
This has always been a free newsletter, so I implore you to pay it forward!
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October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Get in, Pitt Volleyball fans: We're raising $1,390 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
The Bandwagoner's Guide has some suggested donations for you too.
The Bandwagoner's Guide has some suggested donations for you too.
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Republicans' refusal to negotiate and bring the House back into session is pushing us closer to skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Open enrollment starts soon––see how premiums for people in PA-12 may be impacted by Republican's manufactured healthcare crisis ⬇️
Open enrollment starts soon––see how premiums for people in PA-12 may be impacted by Republican's manufactured healthcare crisis ⬇️
October 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Republicans' refusal to negotiate and bring the House back into session is pushing us closer to skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Open enrollment starts soon––see how premiums for people in PA-12 may be impacted by Republican's manufactured healthcare crisis ⬇️
Open enrollment starts soon––see how premiums for people in PA-12 may be impacted by Republican's manufactured healthcare crisis ⬇️
Awesome time at the Dormont Street Fair yesterday! Potomac Avenue was packed all day and evening. Got to stop by and see some friends with the Dormont Dems, and then hop on stage for a few songs with the Gold Mountain Music All Star Band! 🎸 🍻
October 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Awesome time at the Dormont Street Fair yesterday! Potomac Avenue was packed all day and evening. Got to stop by and see some friends with the Dormont Dems, and then hop on stage for a few songs with the Gold Mountain Music All Star Band! 🎸 🍻
Republicans in Harrisburg have caused the state budget to be more than three months late for ideological and political reasons.
Republicans in DC have shut down the government for ideological and political reasons.
Sensing a theme here?
Republicans in DC have shut down the government for ideological and political reasons.
Sensing a theme here?
Harrisburg boiled over into a mess of acrimonious finger pointing as three months of frustration from fruitless closed door talks burst into public view as the budget impasse hit the 100 days mark Wednesday.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
PA budget impasse hits 100 days as Democrats pass $50.3B plan
PA Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman said Wednesday’s actions took negotiations over the late budget “steps backward.”
www.spotlightpa.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Republicans in Harrisburg have caused the state budget to be more than three months late for ideological and political reasons.
Republicans in DC have shut down the government for ideological and political reasons.
Sensing a theme here?
Republicans in DC have shut down the government for ideological and political reasons.
Sensing a theme here?
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I will not back down.
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I will not back down.
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
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Statement from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Statement from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
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PRT’s announcement is welcome news for riders who use public transit to get to class, work and countless destinations. But the work from the legislature is far from over. We must secure a permanent sustainable revenue source for transit and transportation. www.wesa.fm/development-...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit board OKs use of state funds to cover deficit
Pittsburgh Regional Transit's board approved a new budget that takes nearly $107 million in state funds for capital projects to plug its deficit over the next two years.
www.wesa.fm
September 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
PRT’s announcement is welcome news for riders who use public transit to get to class, work and countless destinations. But the work from the legislature is far from over. We must secure a permanent sustainable revenue source for transit and transportation. www.wesa.fm/development-...