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Street calls on Penn to resist Trump Attack on Academic Freedom

October 3, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 3, 2025 – Sen. Sharif Street (D-Phila.) has issued the following statement responding to news reports that the Trump administration is pressuring the University of Pennsylvania to compromise the university’s academic integrity: As a proud...

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.

Nurse-Legislator Maria Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order on Vaccine Access

October 1, 2025

Fort Washington, Pa. − October 1, 2025 − Following Governor Shapiro’s new Executive Order to further protect Pennsylvanians’ access to vaccines, Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) would like to share her comments: ...

Sen. Tim Kearney Officially Introduces Abby’s Law to Improve E-Scooter Safety

September 30, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – September 30, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has officially introduced Abby’s Law in the Pennsylvania Senate as Senate Bill 1008. The legislation is named in memory of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon, who tragically passed after an e-scooter...

Senator Santarsiero Speaks Out for Privacy Rights of Voters

September 29, 2025

BUCKS COUNTY − September 29, 2025 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) issued the following statement today in response to the United States Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for refusing to turn over sensitive...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement on PRT Board Vote and Future of Transit In Pennsylvania

September 26, 2025

Pittsburgh, PA — September 26, 2025 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) issues this statement following today’s Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) vote to reverse proposed service cuts and maintain current fare levels: “I first want to thank everyone who took...