Comunicados de prensa
El Senador Muth acoge la reunión inaugural del Consejo Asesor de la Juventud
SOUTH COVENTRY, 30 de enero 2024 - Estado Senador Katie Muth (D-Chester / Montgomery / Berks) se unió a más de sesenta estudiantes de todo el Distrito 44 del Senado anoche en Owen J. Roberts Distrito Escolar para la reunión inaugural de su Consejo Asesor de la Juventud. La Senadora Muth...
El senador Hughes se hace eco del llamamiento del senador Haywood en favor de la tolerancia cero frente al odio en las universidades
30 de enero de 2023 - El senador Vincent Hughes compartió la siguiente declaración en apoyo a la conferencia de prensa del senador Art Haywood, celebrada hoy, anunciando su nuevo informe sobre el racismo en los campus y el llamado a la tolerancia cero para el odio en todos los campus de Pensilvania. "I...
El Senador Art Haywood y el Director Ejecutivo del PHRC publicarán un informe detallando el odio y el acoso en los campus PASSHE
West Chester University, West Chester, PA - 30 de enero de 2024 - Senador Art Haywood (D-4) en colaboración con Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW- Director Ejecutivo de la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas PA (PHRC), organizó una conferencia de prensa para anunciar el lanzamiento de The ENOUGH...
Los senadores estatales Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes y Judy Schwank elogian el Plan de Educación Superior del Gobernador Shapiro y piden que continúen las conversaciones con las partes interesadas
HARRISBURG, PA - 26 de enero de 2024 - Hoy, los miembros de la bancada demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania elogian el nuevo proyecto del gobernador Shapiro para la educación superior, que busca ampliar el acceso a la educación superior para los estudiantes de Pensilvania, mientras que la consolidación de la gobernanza....
La senadora Street se une a los concejales en apoyo del proyecto de ley de responsabilidad por desahucios de Angel Davis
Philadelphia - January 24, 2024 – Today, Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At-Large) announced legislation to bring oversight and accountability to Philadelphia’s eviction system, which has been plagued by violence for years. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd...
Audiencia sobre la subida de las tarifas del agua y las aguas residuales
WEST WHITELAND - 23 de enero de 2024 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania, se unió a la senadora Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), el senador John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware), el senador Tim Kearney...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Investments in Affordable Housing in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA − January 22, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes hosted a check presentation at 39thand Brown, in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, to celebrate a new state investment that will support affordable housing in the area. $500,000 was presented to...
Senators Hughes and Miller Say Basic Education Funding Commission Report is “Just a Start”
January 15, 2024 − Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), two Senate members of the Basic Education Funding Commission, issued a statement following the release and affirmative vote on the Commission’s report that...
Sen. Muth Encourages Schools to Apply for Safety and Security Grants
ROYERSFORD − January 12, 2024 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today encouraged schools across Senate District 44 to apply for funding for school safety and security through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The framework...
Sen. Nick Miller, Rep. Schweyer Comment on Basic Education Funding Commission’s Approved Report
January 12, 2024 − As part of the Basic Education Funding Commission, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh), who serves as chair of the House of Representatives Education Committee, voted yesterday in favor of a report that...
El senador Kearney aplaude la votación de la Comisión de Financiación de la Educación Básica para aprobar el informe sobre financiación para 2024
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – January 12, 2024 – On January 11, the Basic Education Funding Commission held a hearing and voted 8-7 to approve the 2024 Basic Education Funding Report. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s (D-Delaware) statement following the outcome of...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Releases Statement Following BEFC Vote Today
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 11, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released this statement today, following her vote on the Basic Education Funding Commission Report. A full copy of the report, Senator Williams’ remarks, and all Commission hearings and materials...
Sen. Nick Miller Encourages Schools in District 14 to Apply for State Grants for Safety and Security
January 11, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today urged local schools to apply for new grants for safety and security via the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Applicants can find the application and information about each grant on...
Brewster Decides to Retire from the PA Senate After 14 Years
McKeesport – January 11, 2024 – State Senator Jim Brewster announced today that he would not seek re-election to another term in the state Senate. “It has been an honor, privilege, and pleasure to serve the citizens of the 45th Senatorial District in the Mon...
Senator Collett Joins Governor Shapiro to Celebrate Childcare Tax Credit Expansion, Putting Money Back Into Working Families’ Pockets
Berwyn, Pa. − January 5, 2024 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined Governor Josh Shapiro and fellow legislators at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to celebrate the $100 million expansion of...
Abierto el plazo de presentación de quejas públicas por la subida de las tarifas del agua y el alcantarillado
SCRANTON, PA − January 5, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn and State Representative Kyle Donahue, in collaboration with State Representatives Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Mullins, and Jim Haddock, played a pivotal role in a teleconference meeting held on January 3rd with the...
Muth y Rothman presentan un proyecto de ley para simplificar la jubilación de los profesores con servicio militar
HARRISBURG - 5 de enero de 2024 - El senador Greg Rothman (R-34) y la senadora Katie Muth (D-44) presentaron hoy una legislación bipartidista para asegurar que los maestros de Pensilvania que sirven en el ejército tengan tiempo suficiente para comprar el servicio militar...
El senador Hughes celebra la Semana de Acción Social para 11 escuelas de Filadelfia
Philadelphia, PA – December 21, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes joined leaders and educators at John B. Kelly school on Monday to kick off a week of holiday giving with his Food for the Brain campaign, in partnership with Share Food Program, DoorDash, Read to Succeed...
Delco State Elected Officials Collect Over 10K Diapers and Other Baby Items to Help Parenting Families
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – December 20, 2023 – More than 10,000 diapers and other baby items were delivered to the Upper Darby WIC office on Tuesday thanks to collection efforts from the offices of several state elected officials who represent parts of Delaware...
La Asamblea Legislativa de Pensilvania aprueba un proyecto de ley para proteger a los niños explotados sexualmente y a las víctimas de la trata de seres humanos
HARRISBURG - December 14, 2023 - Pennsylvania Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Cris Dush (R-25), and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) celebrated the final passage of their legislation to ensure children who are victims of human trafficking can seek justice and access...
Kayden’s Law Unanimously Passes Pennsylvania Senate
HARRISBURG - December 14, 2023 - The Senate of Pennsylvania last night unanimously passed critical legislation to save children’s lives. Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law, is legislation that provides urgently needed reform to Pennsylvania’s child...
Senator Williams, Baker, Bartolotta’s Probation Reform Bill, SB 838, Passes through Senate
HARRISBURG – December 14, 2023 – Last night, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams (D-8), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that will reform Pennsylvania’s probation system. “People deserve a second chance,” Williams...
Senator Hughes’s Celebrates Budget Wins for Teachers, Criminal Justice, and Healthier Schools
Harrisburg, PA – December 14, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Democratic Appropriations Chair, released the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 301 and House Bill 1300, budget codes that enable important initiatives and funding for...
Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Code Bills, Finishing Overdue 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget
Harrisburg — December 14, 2023 — The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed two education code bills and a fiscal code bill, concluding the 2023-2024 budget months after the June 30 deadline had passed. Although a budget was initially passed in July and signed into law...
El senador Muth y el Heraldo Público dan la voz de alarma sobre los trabajadores lesionados por los residuos radiactivos del fracking
HARRISBURG - 13 de diciembre de 2023 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) se unió al periodista de investigación Joshua Pribanic del Public Herald y a los trabajadores de la industria del petróleo y el gas en una rueda de prensa a principios de esta semana para dar la alarma sobre los peligros para los trabajadores...
El mayor regalo fiscal de Pensilvania a empresas y particulares ricos discrimina a los niños
Harrisburg, Pa. - 13 de diciembre de 2023 - La senadora Lindsey M. Williams, presidenta de la minoría del Comité de Educación del Senado, votó hoy en contra del Código Escolar 2023-24 porque sigue quitando dinero de los impuestos a la educación pública y en su lugar canaliza ese dinero a...
El senador Nick Miller anuncia que la financiación de los colegios comunitarios autorizada por la Legislatura se dirige a la mesa del Gobernador para su firma
Harrisburg, December 13, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that House Bill 301, which will provide planned funding to public libraries and community colleges, among other educational components, passed the legislature. “Passing...
Bill Establishing Permanent WIC Advisory Board Clears Pennsylvania Senate
Harrisburg— December 12, 2023 — Today, Senate Bill 721 passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a of vote of 50-0. The bill aims to establish a permanent Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) advisory board in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Since its inception in...
El senador Art Haywood presentará una ley contra la incitación al odio
Harrisburg, PA - 12 de diciembre de 2023 - En una conferencia de prensa celebrada hoy, el senador Art Haywood (D-4) dio a conocer la próxima legislación para combatir el discurso de odio en los campus dentro del Sistema de Educación Superior del Estado de Pensilvania (PASSHE). El senador Haywood estuvo acompañado por el senador...
Senator Hughes Applauds Progress on PA Promise Legislation in the House of Representatives
Harrisburg, PA – December 12, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, applauded the movement of House Bill 1886 in the House of Representatives. The bill would create the PA Promise Pilot Program to provide “last-dollar” college...
La Cámara de Representantes aprueba el proyecto de ley de Ward y Collett para proteger la cobertura de recetas de los beneficiarios de la Seguridad Social
HARRISBURG – December 11, 2023 − The state House today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in...
El senador Anthony Williams hace pública una declaración sobre la dimisión de la presidenta de la Universidad de Pensilvania, Liz Magill
Philadelphia, PA − December 11, 2023 − Senator Anthony H. Williams released the following statement regarding the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s President, Liz Magill: “Given the gravity of the times we are living and our responsibility to defend...