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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...

Pisciottano AI Transparency Bill Advances Unanimously

May 6, 2026

Harrisburg, PA – May 6, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that his legislation, Senate Bill 806, has been unanimously reported out of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee with bipartisan support, marking a key step...

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

May 5, 2026

Let’s celebrate the Keystone State’s contributions to America 250 – It all started in Philadelphia!

PHILADELPHIA – May 5, 2026 − With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds U.S. Senate Step Towards Prohibiting Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

May 1, 2026

Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 1, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) applauds efforts by the U.S. Senate to ban its own members, staff, and chamber officials from betting in prediction markets. Last month, Senator Williams introduced Pennsylvania Senate...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Louisiana v. Callais

April 29, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – April 29, 2026 − Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais, holding that a plaintiff alleging race-based discrimination under the Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be successful only if they can prove that...

Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA

April 28, 2026

HARRISBURG – April 28, 2026 − Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: “Today’s advancement of Senate...