Senate Democratic Caucus Files Amicus Brief in Support of City of Philadelphia to Protect Black History at President’s House Exhibit

April 27, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – April 27, 2026 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today filed an amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia urging the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to require the National Park Service to fully restore and maintain the exhibits...

Session Spotlight :: April 20, 2026

April 24, 2026

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Condemns Treasurer’s Denial of Security Upgrades to Governor’s Residence

April 23, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – In response to State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s letter stating her refusal to approve funds for security upgrades to Governor Shapiro’s residence, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on behalf of the Pennsylvania Senate...

Senator Miller to Introduce Legislation to Curb ATV and Dirt Bike Use on Urban Roadways

April 22, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – April 22, 2026 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-14) will introduce legislation to improve safety by incorporating ATVs and dirt bikes into the existing laws concerning evading police and reckless driving. Miller previously introduced similar legislation...

Senator Nick Miller Announces Funding to Expand Old Allentown Tree Initiative; Community Encouraged to Attend Planting Day

April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026 – The Old Allentown Preservation Association, together with Union and West End Cemetery, will hold a Tree Planting Day at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 26 at 10th and Chew Streets, adding 44 new trees to the City of Allentown. Senator Miller...

Senate Approves Schwank’s Resolution to Study Municipal Planning Code

April 22, 2026

Reading, PA — April 22, 2026 — The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Resolution 211, introduced by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), which directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Pennsylvania Municipalities...