Senate Democrats Decry Wasted Session Time, Urge Senate Republicans to Focus on PA Budget and Affordability Crisis

May 6, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – May 6, 2026 − Today, May 6, is the Senate’s final day in session until June 1, 2026. But despite the lengthy break, Senate Republicans moved no bills to raise wages, bring down costs, or work on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget, due on June 30. On...

Senator Costa Talks Affordability Action Plan on This Week in Pennsylvania

May 3, 2026

Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families

April 21, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA − April 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...

Collett Announces Legislation to Cut Healthcare Costs, Improve Access to Care

April 9, 2026

Harrisburg, Pa. − April 9, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced a new slate of legislation to address rising healthcare costs in Pennsylvania. With skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs, crippling medical debt, and...

Housing For All: PA Senators Highlight Efforts to Ensure Fair and Accessible Housing in Pennsylvania

April 1, 2026

Harrisburg, PA – April 1, 2026 – To mark the first day of Fair Housing Month, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) and Senator Nikil Saval (D-1, Philadelphia) introduced Senate Resolution 260, recognizing April as “Fair Housing Month” in...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Data Center Legislation That Prioritizes Community Voices Over Corporate Greed

March 25, 2026

Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 25, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she has introduced Senate Bill 724, the Data Center Fair Share Act.  This legislation would require data centers to pay for grid updates made for their benefit,...