Press Releases
Innovation in Montco: Collett Highlights Tech Protecting Seniors from Fall Injuries
Conshohocken, Pa. − August 28, 2025 − PA Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery), Aging & Youth Co-Chair, visited ActiveProtective’s Conshohocken facility this week to meet with creators of the Tango Belt, a wearable device that uses motion-sensor technology to...
Yaw, Miller Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
HARRISBURG – August 27, 2025 – State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) recently introduced Senate Bill 980 which limits the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Highmark Stadium Expansion
Pittsburgh – August 19, 2025 - State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds that they will be expanding Highmark Stadium: "Pittsburgh is a sports town. It has been great to watch as the...
Senator Nick Miller’s Response to Mack Defense’s New Five-Year Contract for M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks with U.S. Army
August 14, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement in response to Mack Defense’s New Contract: “For generations, Mack Defense has established itself as a trusted and reliable provider for our national defense. This awarded contract will allow...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Urge Senate Republicans to Return to Negotiations as House Votes Down Unserious Budget and Transit Bills
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, the House Rules Committee and the House Appropriations Committee voted down HB 257 and SB 160, respectively. Passed in the Senate yesterday evening, these bills represented unserious and unagreed-to budget proposals that were roundly condemned...
Senator Saval Votes NO on HB257, a Bill that Robs PA Transit Agencies of Crucial Safety and Maintenance Funds
Harrisburg, PA (Wednesday, August 12, 2025)—Today, with Pennsylvania’s state budget six weeks late and transit agencies across the Commonwealth racing toward imminent financial cliffs, the Republican-led Senate advanced House Bill 257, a bill that would rob transit...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Senate Republicans for Playing Games with State Budget & Public Transit
Harrisburg, PA (August 12, 2025) — Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Pittsburgh Regional Transit Board Member, issues the following statement following today’s Senate votes on transit funding and the FY2025-26 budget: “Transit authorities and advocates across the state...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti calls out the Senate’s continued failure to deliver for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, PA – August 12, 2025 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) released the below statement following today’s session activities in Harrisburg: “Today, the Senate failed – once again – to deliver for Pennsylvanians. As the deadline to pass...
Senator Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Express Frustration, Urgency as Senate Republicans Fail to Meaningfully Advance Budget Negotiations, Transit Funding
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, the Senate of Pennsylvania convened for session. Instead of advancing bills to bring the 2025-26 budget process to a close and to fully fund public transit, roads, and bridges, Senate Republicans chose to advance HB 257, a bill that would...
Philly-Area State Senators, Transit Riders, and Labor Leaders Call on Senate Republicans to Fund Transit
Philadelphia, PA − August 6, 2025 − With SEPTA just days away from implementing devastating service cuts, today Democratic State Senators, transit riders and advocates, and labor leaders joined hundreds of people at Philadelphia City Hall to call on Senate Republications to swiftly pass a budget that invests in communities across the Commonwealth, including full funding for public transit.
Sen. Schwank Calls on Berkshire Mall Owner to Invest in Property or Sell It
Reading, PA – August 5, 2025 – State Sen. Judy Schwank has sent a formal letter to the owner of the Berkshire Mall requesting an update on the condition of the property and their long-term plans for the site. Since Namdar Realty Group purchased the mall in 2020, the...
DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Sen. Judy Schwank Visit East Penn Manufacturing
Reading, PA — August 1, 2025 — This week, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Sec. Rick Siger joined state Sen. Judy Schwank for a tour and meeting with leaders at East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons Station, Berks County. Siger and Schwank...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...
Dignity in Death: Legislators Take Action After Pet Cremation Scandal
Harrisburg, PA, July 22, 2025 – In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet remains at Vereb Funeral Home, State Senators Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown and Camera Bartolotta, along with State Representative Brandon Markosek, announced the introduction of bipartisan companion legislation to strengthen oversight of pet cremation and burial service providers.
Sen. Tim Kearney to Introduce Scooter Safety Legislation After Tragedy in Delaware County
Delaware County, PA – July 22, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has announced plans to introduce Abby’s Law, legislation to create safety regulations for electric scooters. This legislation honors Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old girl who tragically passed after...
Senator Santarsiero & Representative Warren Inaugurate Newtown Township Crosswalks
BUCKS COUNTY – July 21, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) joined today with Newtown Township elected officials and residents to celebrate two important pedestrian safety improvements in the township, highlighting the...
Senator Malone Hosts Grand Opening of District Office in Lititz
LITITZ, PA – July 21, 2025 − On Friday, July 18, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) welcomed constituents and community members to the official grand opening celebration for his district office in downtown Lititz. Senator Malone is the first Democrat...
Senator Nick Miller Announces the Former Lehigh Valley Dairy Site’s RFP is Live
July 18, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) announces request for proposals (RFP) is now live of the former Lehigh Valley Dairy Site in Whitehall, PA. In April, Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County approved this site to move forward for future...
Forging the Future: PA Lawmakers Launch Effort to Reclaim Steelmaking Dominance
Harrisburg, PA, July 17, 2025 – State Senators Nick Pisciottano and Patty Kim today announced the introduction of companion legislation designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s steel industry, protect and create jobs, and reestablish the Commonwealth’s leadership in American manufacturing.
Senators Kane, Robinson and Tartaglione Designate July 21-25, 2025 as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week”
HARRISBURG, PA – July 17, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25, 2025, as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” through Senate Resolution 133, introduced by Minority Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator John I. Kane, Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Tina Tartaglione.
Senator Maria Collett & Representative Malagari Release Joint Statement on ICE Activity in Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. − July 17, 2025 − Following recent ICE activity in Montgomery County, including Hatfield Township, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) released the following statement: “There can be no...
Sen. Muth Releases Statement on Lawsuit Regarding FEMA Funding Cuts
HARRISBURG − July 17, 2025 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) released the following statement in response to Pennsylvania joining 19 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of critical programs...
PA Senate Passes Counseling Compact Bill to Address Mental Health Care Gap
HARRISBURG, PA – July 17, 2025 — The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa M. Boscola, D-Lehigh/Northampton, and Judy Schwank, D-Berks, to authorize Pennsylvania’s participation in the National Counseling Compact. The bill passed with...
Senators Tartaglione and Farry Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law
Philadelphia, PA – July 15, 2025 – State Senators Christine Tartaglione (D–Philadelphia) and Frank Farry (R–Bucks) have introduced Senate Bill 908, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act and protect skilled workers across the...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Supreme Court Decision Allowing the Dismantling of Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh, PA − July 15, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Democratic Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issues this statement following yesterday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump Administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education:...
Senate Democratic Leaders Urge Senate Republicans to Act After House Passes Budget Bill
HARRISBURG, PA - July 14, 2025 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed HB 1330, an important step to closing out this year’s budget: ...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Good Fellowship Ambulance
West Chester, PA – July 7, 2025 – Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute, an emergency medical provider that covers ten municipalities in the West Chester area, is getting a new EMS-capable, all-terrain utility vehicles (UTV) thanks to grant funding...
Senator M. Lindsey Williams Applauds PA House Passage of False Claims Act; Urges Senate Action
Pittsburgh, PA − July 10, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams applauds the Pennsylvania House for Wednesday’s bipartisan vote to pass HB 1697, the Taxpayer Prevention Against Fraud Act, sponsored by Rep. Frank Burns (D-72). HB 1697 creates a Pennsylvania False Claims...
Williams, Pennycuick Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law
HARRISBURG − July 10, 2025 − On July 7, 2025, House Bill 865, originally introduced by Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) adopted by the state House of Representatives, was signed into law as Act 32 of 2025. Pennsylvania became a...
Senator Tartaglione to Introduce Legislation Banning Machine Gun Conversion Devices Following Deadly Shootings
Philadelphia, PA − July 9, 2025 – In response to recent mass shootings in Philadelphia that involved firearms modified with machine gun conversion devices, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) announced today that she will introduce legislation to...
Senator Miller Visits Russell Fletcher of Mishka Vodka on their Demolition Start
July 8, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton), CEO & founder of Mishka Vodka Russell Fletcher, and Investor Patrick Preece of BSD Global Exploration visited the start of demolition of Mishka Vodka’s future manufacture flagship location in Allentown,...
Senator Saval Condemns Passage of Trump’s Devastating Tax and Spending Bill
Philadelphia, PA − July 3, 2025 − Today, following the narrow and contentious passage of President Trump’s devastating tax and spending bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement: “Trump’s...