Press Releases
Schwank and Laughlin Reintroduce Rental Application Fee Cap Legislation
Harrisburg, PA — March 13, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) have reintroduced legislation to place reasonable limits on rental application fees in Pennsylvania. Rental application fees can range from $25 to $75, often higher than the...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants
Allegheny County – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges Congressional Ban on Insider Stock Trading and Prediction Market Betting
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 11, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a resolution urging Congress to prohibit insider stock trading and betting in prediction markets for federal public officials. “For people to...
Senator Malone and Senator Miller Introduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Well Users
HARRISBURG, PA – March 9, 2026 – Today, Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14, Lehigh/Northampton) announced legislation that would establish the first statewide licensing framework for water well drillers in Pennsylvania to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Reducing Career and Tech ED Waitlists
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 5, 2026 − Following today’s budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce legislation that will help remove barriers for Career and Technical Education...
Democrats Draw Line on Dynamic Pricing for Essential Goods
HARRISBURG, March 4, 2026 – A report published in December revealed how Instacart utilized AI-enabled pricing experiments to allow grocery retailers to charge shoppers different prices for identical goods purchased at the same time. The PA House Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee convened a joint hearing on the topic and dynamic pricing on essential goods.
Senator Cappelletti Releases Bill to Keep ICE off Pennsylvania Property
Harrisburg, PA – March 2, 2026 – To prevent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making warrantless arrests in spaces that should be safe for everyone in Pennsylvania, Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) introduced Senate Bill 1193....
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Untangle Property Titles for Working Families
HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced SB 1203 to help families secure legal ownership of homes passed down to them by creating a streamlined process to help counties efficiently untangle...
Pisciottano Plan Targets Hidden Swipe Fees to Lower Costs for PA Businesses, Consumers
Monroeville, PA – February 26, 2027 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that he has circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to prohibit credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the sales tax portion of retail transactions...
Sen. Schwank Provides Update on Avian Influenza Response
Reading, PA — February 26, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank is providing an update on Pennsylvania’s response to the ongoing surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases and encouraging both producers and consumers to remain vigilant. Pennsylvania currently has the...
Senators Hughes and Miller Highlight School Funding Budget Wins and Senate Democrats’ Commitment to Education
February 20, 2026 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14) joined Allentown School District Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks to underscore major education investments and reaffirm Senate Democrats’...
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Reduce Demand for Puppy Mills
HARRISBURG, PA – February 19, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1190, to reduce market demand for puppy mills by establishing humane pet retail standards. As a companion bill to State...
Senator Nick Miller Held PA Competitiveness Caucus Roundtable on Startups and Small Businesses
ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, Senator Nick Miller held a roundtable discussion on startups and small businesses with the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Allentown Economic Development...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Lauds Governor Shapiro’s Housing Action Plan, Urges Bipartisanship to Enact Priorities
PITTSBURGH, PA: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, stakeholders, and activists in Philadelphia to celebrate his Housing Action Plan, which will expand housing access and opportunity across the commonwealth. Building on...
Senator Sharif Street Senator Sharif Street Joins Philabundance and City Leaders to Launch Sixth Annual “Driving Hunger Away During Ramadan” Initiative
PHILADELPHIA, PA − February 10, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street joined Philabundance CEO Loree D. Jones-Brown, City of Philadelphia officials, and community partners today at the Neighborhood Resource Center/Uplift Solutions to kick off the sixth annual Driving...
Senator Boscola Highlights Jobs, Workforce, and Consumer Protections After Shapiro Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA – February 3, 2026 – Following Governor Shapiro’s budget address, Senator Lisa M. Boscola highlighted several areas where the General Assembly can build on existing work to strengthen the economy, protect consumers, and support Pennsylvania’s workforce....
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 3, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments: “I was glad to see the Governor...
Sen. Nick Miller Responds to Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address
February 3, 2026 — Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) applauds Governor Shapiro’s proposed investments in addressing housing and energy affordability, education, public safety, and economic development during today’s budget address. The plan includes a $1 billion...
Senator Patty Kim’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA − February 3, 2026 − Senator Patty Kim (D-15) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 budget address today: “Governor Shapiro is leading by example. While Pennsylvania’s economic outlook is bright, people are...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget
Harrisburg − February 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...
Senator Malone’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA – February 3, 2026 − Please see the following for Senator James Andrew Malone’s (D-36, Lancaster) statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address today at the Capitol. “I think Governor Shapiro presented a strong budget proposal that seeks to...
Senator Pisciottano Issues Statement Following Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA – February 3, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today said that Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 state budget plan presents a responsible framework that builds on progress and addresses affordability, education, infrastructure,...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal that Protects Taxpayer Dollars and Invests in Working Families
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 3, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) issues this statement following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today: “I want to applaud Governor Shapiro for recognizing that we must protect whistleblowers to stop fraud,...
Collett Unveils Housing Affordability Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 2, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced a new slate of legislation to address the housing affordability crisis in Pennsylvania. The ability to establish a home in Pennsylvania has...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Warren, Local Officials and Residents Announce Legislation to Strengthen Environmental Spill Response in PA
UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA − January 30, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31), joined by Upper Makefield Township officials and local residents, today announced the introduction of the Pennsylvania Environmental Cleanup...
Senator Miller’s Statement on Governor Shapiro and Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 Billion Economic Development Announcement
January 30, 2026 − Senator Miller’s releases the following statement on Governor Shapiro and Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 Billion economic development announcement: “Today’s announcement of Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 billion investment in the Lehigh Valley marks a...
Senator Malone Introduces Legislation to Encourage More First-Time Hunter
HARRISBURG, PA – January 29, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) has introduced new, bipartisan legislation to encourage more first-time hunters and reduce crop damage from deer overpopulation. His bill, SB 1142, would reduce barriers for new hunters...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Election Security Legislation
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 28, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a package of legislation to strengthen, protect, and modernize Pennsylvania’s Election Code. This package includes targeted reforms designed to...
Senator Kearney Condemns ICE, Calls for State Action to Protect Constitutional Rights
MEDIA, PA – January 26, 2026 – On Saturday, another American was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minneapolis, intensifying concerns about the agency’s increasingly aggressive tactics and fear and chaos they are creating in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Held Hearing Regarding Clean Air and Water
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 26, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine comprehensive solutions and actions to deliver clean air and water to Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania has made progress in addressing centuries of...
Senator Tartaglione Condemns ICE Violence, Calls for Immediate Action
Philadelphia, PA, January 25, 2026 – Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the recent killings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), condemning the agency’s actions and calling for immediate...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...