State Investment in Medical Device Manufactured in Bucks County Helps Save 2,000+ Lives 

February 25, 2025

BUCKS COUNTY − February 25, 2025 − Two thousand lives and counting have been saved by the Bashir Endovascular Catheter, developed by Temple University cardiologist Dr. Riyaz Bashir and Bucks County medical device manufacturer Thrombolex.  At a press conference...

Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Kristin Phillips-Hill to Introduce Legislation to Encourage Reporting of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of Government Funds

February 17, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − February 17, 2025 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced that they plan to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act for Taxpayer Accountability. This legislation will serve as a...

Senator Flynn Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania

February 13, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion in federal funds appropriated by Congress to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million requiring an...

Senator Tartaglione Backs Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Protect Pennsylvania’s Federal Funding

February 13, 2025

Philadelphia – February 13, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding, Democratic Whip Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), has issued the following statement: “I fully...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families

February 13, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...

Sen. Muth Announces Over $625K in Grants for Local Fire and EMS Companies 

February 13, 2025

ROYERSFORD, February 13, 2025: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that thirty-three fire and EMS providers that serve SD44 received $625,489 in state funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The...