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Senate Democrats Send Letter to Senate Republicans Calling for Immediate Passage of Bipartisan Budget Bill SB 160

October 14, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA − October 14, 2025 − Now that the Senate Republicans’ Budget Impasse has gone on for 106 days and counting, all twenty three members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter urging Senate Republicans to call the Senate back...

Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation Forgiving Budget Impasse-Related Loan Interest For Counties, Non-Profits, and School Districts

October 8, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − October 8, 2025 − As the Pennsylvania State Legislature hits 100 days without a state budget, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that Senate Democrats will introduce legislation to pay off interest accrued on any loan...

Senator Saval to Introduce Resolution Recognizing October 6, 2025 as International Tenants’ Day

October 3, 2025

Philadelphia, PA − October 3, 2025 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced plans to introduce a resolution to name October 6, 2025, as International Tenants’ Day, recognizing the 1.6 million households across the state who rent their homes and uplifting the importance of safe, dignified, affordable housing for everyone.

Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Addressing Skyrocketing Electricity Costs

September 24, 2025

Pittsburgh, PA — September 24, 2025 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a package of legislation to protect Pennsylvania utility customers from skyrocketing electricity costs caused by data centers. “Our families should...

PA Senators Collett, Hughes, Pisciottano Urge Feds to Protect Vaccine Access, Introduce Bill to Require Vaccine Insurance Coverage

September 20, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − September 20, 2025 − Following Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings last week, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-Montgomery), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny)...

Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability

September 16, 2025

McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...