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Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Executive Action
Pittsburgh, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issues this statement following Governor Shapiro's action to keep food on Pennsylvanians’ tables: "I’m grateful for Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis’ executive action today to...
Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP
HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...
Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Monday
Allegheny County − October 31, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana announced that his Senate office will be organizing a food drive starting next week to benefit those who could lose federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance tomorrow....
Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics
Philadelphia, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood, and Representative Tarik Khan, hosted a press conference at Share Food Program in Philadelphia to demand that Republican lawmakers help the people they serve. Lawmakers, advocates,...
Senator Collett & Senate Democrats Announce Plan to Support PA Food Banks Amidst SNAP Cuts
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 31, 2025 − On Tuesday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) joined her Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues to announce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will...
Senator Malone Introduces Gift Ban Legislation
HARRISBURG, PA – October 29, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) announced he introduced new gift ban legislation to increase trust in government by banning elected officials from accepting gifts, perks, or favors from people and entities...
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Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $8 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Philadelphia Affordable Housing Developments
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 14, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street announces that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has awarded more than $8 million in Conditional Reservations of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the development of several new...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $8 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Allegheny County − October 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that five affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive a total of $7,945,471 in federal tax credits award through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency...
Senator Jay Costa Announces Over $6 Million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits Benefitting Senate District 43
PITTSBURGH – October 10, 2025 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa announces $6,196,549 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) in federal tax credits utilized to finance the development of affordable housing. The funding was conditionally reserved...
Senator Pisciottano Secures $25,000 Grant for Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit
Allegheny County, PA, September 15, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today presented a $25,000 state grant to the Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit to purchase large animal rescue equipment, including specialized tools designed to safely lift or...
Senator Cappelletti Applauds More Than $6 Million in PCCD Funding to Support Crime Victims Across Her Community
Norristown, PA – September 12, 2025 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $6,625,681 in funding approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) this week that will be distributed to thirteen organizations serving...
Senator Pisciottano Announces $5.6 Million in Victims Services Grants for Allegheny County
Allegheny County, PA, September 12, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved $5,556,390 in grant funding in Allegheny County through programs designed to support victims,...