Senator Malone Joins the Suicide Prevention Alliance to Mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

September 11, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – September 10, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) joined Suicide Prevention Alliance Chair & Executive Director Govan Martin, suicide survivors, and advocates to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in the...

Senator Hughes Calls on SEPTA to Cancel Planned Fare Increases

September 11, 2025

Philadelphia, PA − September 11, 2025 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes shared a letter with SEPTA Board Members to express his disapproval of fare increases that are still planned to go into effect on September 14, 2025. A full copy of the letter is below and...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Offers a Statement on Pittsburgh Regional Transit Funding Announcement 

September 11, 2025

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 11, 2025 − Today, PRT requested permission from Governor Shapiro and PENNDOT to use infrastructure dollars for operating expenses. This follows the Governor’s approval of SEPTA’s request for temporary operational support using state funds...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Shares Constituent Stories of How Budget Impasse Hurts Pennsylvanians on Senate Floor

September 10, 2025

Harrisburg, PA  − September 10, 2025 − As the Pennsylvania State Budget stalemate enters its third month, Senator Lindsey M. Williams used her time on the Senate Floor this week to highlight stories of Pennsylvanians who have been hurt by this impasse. ...

Addressing Private Equity’s Destruction on Healthcare: Senator Cappelletti Joins U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats for Roundtable Discussion

September 10, 2025

  Washington, DC – September 10, 2025 – Pennsylvania State Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) joined the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats for a roundtable discussion, “Profit Over Quality: Examining the Effects of Private...

Senators Kearney and Pisciottano Announce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Workers from Extreme Heat

September 9, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – September 9, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), in partnership with Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), announced new legislation to safeguard Pennsylvania workers from the growing dangers of extreme heat. With hotter summers, longer...