House Passes Tartaglione Bill to Modernize Accessibility Standards in Pennsylvania

April 28, 2026

Harrisburg, PA, April 27, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed her legislation, Senate Bill 867, with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a major step forward in restoring...

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...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Commends Commonwealth Court Decision Ending State Prohibition on Reproductive Healthcare Spending

April 20, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – April 20, 2026 − Today, the Commonwealth Court issued a decision holding that reproductive choice is a fundamental right guaranteed by the PA constitution, and that the state’s MA coverage prohibition on abortion services violates the Equal Rights...

Senator Hughes, Education Leaders Announce Opening of Student Teacher Support Program for ‘26-27 Academic Year

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, along with education leaders, announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 16, at 4PM for ‘26-27 academic year placements....

Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability & Costs   

April 10, 2026

WHITEHALL, PA − April 10, 2026 −  Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing on the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and...

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...