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Senators Nikil Saval and Lindsey Williams Announce Transit for All PA Funding Package

April 29, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA − April 29, 2025 −Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and State Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D–Allegheny) announced the Transit for All PA Funding Package, a suite of legislative proposals to help secure full funding for transit agencies across Pennsylvania.

Senator Tartaglione Introduces Senate Bill 19 to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage

April 22, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − April 22, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today formally introduced Senate Bill 19, legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future increases to the cost of living. The...

Delaware County Legislative Delegation Rallies for State Funding for SEPTA, Highlights Negative Impact of Proposed Service Cuts

April 17, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 17, 2025 – With 74 days until a new state budget must be passed and negotiations ongoing, several members of the Delaware County Legislative Delegation— including Senators Tim Kearney and John Kane, Representatives Carol Kazeem, David...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Emerging Details in Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro’s Family during Passover

April 16, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – April 16, 2025 – Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Police filed an affidavit indicating that Cody Balmer, who stands accused of assault and arson related to the Sunday morning fire at the Governor’s residence, placed a 911 call during which he...

Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti and Patty Kim Introduce Legislation to Require Records of Deaths in Custody

April 15, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − April 15, 2025 − Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) and Patty Kim (D-15) today highlighted their legislation to require Pennsylvania enforcement agencies to comply with the federal Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA). The DCRA requires state and...

Keeping Seniors Safe: Collett Bill Would Establish Elder Abuse Fatality Reviews in Pennsylvania

April 14, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa. − April 14, 2025 − In an effort to promote transparency and add another tool to assist in the prevention of deaths from abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older Pennsylvanians, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus...