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El líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, y la presidenta de la Comisión de Gobierno Estatal, Amanda M. Cappelletti, piden que se siga negociando el día de las elecciones primarias para dar cabida a los observadores de la Pascua judía
Harrisburg, PA - October 26, 2023 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa joins calls from Jewish constituents in his district and across the commonwealth to adjust the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election to respect Passover. If the primary date remains April 23,...
El senador Nick Miller anima a las fuerzas de seguridad locales a solicitar subvenciones estatales para contratación y formación
26 de octubre de 2023 - El senador Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) alentó hoy a las entidades locales de aplicación de la ley a solicitar subvenciones de incentivos de reclutamiento y capacitación, ahora disponibles a través de la Comisión de Delincuencia y Delincuencia de Pensilvania. "Apoyar la seguridad pública...
La Ley de Respeto al Silbato se aprueba en el Senado de Pensilvania con un abrumador apoyo bipartidista
Harrisburg, PA - 25 de octubre de 2023 - El senador estatal Jimmy Dillon (D, Filadelfia) se complace en anunciar la exitosa aprobación del proyecto de ley del Senado 842, conocida como la Ley de Respetar el Silbato, por el Senado de Pensilvania. Con una mayoría bipartidista de 48 a 2, esta votación...
Los demócratas del Senado debaten en el Capitolio las infraestructuras de agua, alcantarillado y pluviales
HARRISBURG, 25 de octubre de 2023 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania, se unió hoy a la senadora Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) y a la senadora Maria Collett (D-Montgomery) para...
Promulgada la ley que da nombre al puente de Penn Street en honor del agente de policía de Reading Scott A. Wertz
Lectura - 24 de octubre 2023 - Anoche, el gobernador Josh Shapiro firmó el proyecto de ley del Senado 621 en la ley. El proyecto de ley incluye el lenguaje para cambiar el nombre de la Penn Street Bridge el Oficial de Policía Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge. Wertz dedicó 20 años de su vida al servicio público y...
Senator Lindsey Williams Denounces Senate Education Committee Vote on Book Ban Bill
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 18, 2023 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, released this statement today, following a Senate Education Committee vote on the book ban bill, Senate Bill 7, which passed along party...
Kayden’s Law Unanimously Voted Out of Senate Judiciary Committee
HARRISBURG − October 17, 2023 − Senate Bill 55, known as Kayden’s Law, was unanimously voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The bi-partisan legislation is sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Lisa Baker (R-20), and is named...
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Hamas Attack, Supporting Israel
HARRISBURG − October 17, 2023 − The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a resolution on unanimous consent sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Judy Schwank (D-11) condemning the unprovoked terrorist attack launched by Hamas against the State of Israel on...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Hosts Pittsburgh Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 11, 2023 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, hosted the Basic Education Funding Commission for their Pittsburgh hearing, the first in the series of state-wide hearings to be held in...
Sen. Schwank and Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz Host Panel Discussion to Promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Connect Community with Local Resources
Reading — October 11, 2023 — Last night, state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks) hosted United Against Abuse: A Domestic Violence Panel Discussion in conjunction with SAFE Berks at Reading Area Community College's Miller...
State Senate Democratic Caucus Members Announce Build Better PA
PHILADELPHIA – October 10, 2023 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades announced Build Better PA, a package of bills to promote fairness, quality, and...
Senate, House Dems Discuss Troubling Increase in Book Bans at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, PA − October 6, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Rep. Ryan Bizarro (D-Erie), chair of the House Majority Policy Committee, joined Senator Amanda...
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Name Penn Street Bridge in Honor of Fallen Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz
Harrisburg − October 4, 2023 − Today, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced Senate Bill 621, which designates the Penn Street Bridge as the Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge. Wertz dedicated 20 years of his life to public service and law enforcement. A...
Senator Boscola’s Bill to Tackle Unpaid Turnpike Tolls Unanimously Passes Senate
HARRISBURG − October 4, 2023 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced the advancement of her legislation, SB473, which goes after drivers with unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Senate, in a 50-0 vote, favorably passed SB473 on final...
Bill to Rename Part of Lehigh Street After the Late Chief Christopher Kiskeravage Approved by Senate
Harrisburg, PA − October 4, 2023 – Senate Bill 621, which would rename part of Lehigh Street in front of the Allentown Fire Training Academy after their late Chief Christopher Kiskeravage, was approved by the Senate today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton)...
Sen. Muth, Sen. Williams Join Veterans, Elected Officials to Urge Support for MST Survivors
HARRISBURG − October 4, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and Sen. Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks), several veterans and other elected officials in the Capitol yesterday to urge the Senate to...
“20 Men Project” Traveling Portrait Exhibition Visits Harrisburg
West Chester, PA − October 4, 2023 – A Chester County-based project that aims to overcome negative stereotypes of black men and boys by sharing their portraits and stories recently visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg at the invitation of...
Respect the Whistle Act Gains Bipartisan Support to Protect Pennsylvania’s Sports Officials
Harrisburg, PA – October 3, 2023 – State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) is pleased to announce the successful passage of Senate Bill 842, known as the Respect the Whistle Act, by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. With a bipartisan majority of 13 to...
Schwank, Cepeda-Freytiz y SAFE Berks organizan un acto de concienciación sobre la violencia doméstica
Reading - October 2, 2023 - Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, y SAFE Berks será el anfitrión de Unidos contra el Abuso: Un Panel de Discusión sobre Violencia Doméstica el martes, 10 de octubre, de 6 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. en el Reading Area Community College Miller Center....
Los senadores estatales acogen con satisfacción la apertura de un programa de reparaciones integrales para los propietarios de viviendas del condado de Chester
West Chester, Pa. - 28 de septiembre de 2023 - Los propietarios de viviendas del condado de Chester que buscan hacer reparaciones críticas en el hogar para mejorar la seguridad, aumentar la eficiencia energética y mejorar la accesibilidad ahora pueden solicitar financiación a través del Programa de Reparaciones de Todo el Hogar. "No...
El senador Schwank emite un comunicado sobre la denegación de la declaración de catástrofe grave por parte de la FEMA
Reading — September 28, 2023 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has issued the following statement in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of Pennsylvania's request for a Major Disaster Declaration relating to the storm and flooding on July 9, 2023....
News Digest:: September 27, 2023
Legislature PA Environment Digest Blog: Environmental Health Project: How DEP Issues Permits For Shale Gas Facilities Without Considering Cumulative Impacts - How New Facilities Will Add To Existing Pollution Loads And Impact The Area (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)...
Senator Muth Hosts Over 200 Local Veterans at Annual Veterans’ Expo
ROYERSFORD − September 25, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) hosted over 200 local veterans at her annual Veterans’ Expo this weekend in Montgomery County. Senator Muth’s Veterans’ Expo, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in...
Senator Santarsiero Hosts PennDOT Road Tour Highlighting Roads in Need of Repair
BUCKS COUNTY − September 21, 2023 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted PennDOT officials on a road tour around the 10th Senate District, announcing planned roadway repair projects, highlighting needed improvements, and applauding work that has recently...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Praises the Passage of HB27
Harrisburg, PA – September 20, 2023 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced HB 27, a bill to distribute crucial school mental health funding and community violence prevention funding. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) personally advocated an amendment...
Los ciudadanos de Pensilvania luchan por el derecho a leer
Harrisburg, PA - 19 de septiembre 2023 - Legisladores, padres, estudiantes, maestros, bibliotecarios y defensores se reunieron hoy en Harrisburg para discutir el preocupante aumento de la censura y la prohibición de libros en toda la Commonwealth. La senadora Amanda M. Cappelletti...
Aprobada en comisión una ley bipartidista para proteger a los menores en Internet
HARRISBURG, PA - 19 de septiembre de 2023 - El Comité de Comunicaciones y Tecnología del Senado aprobó por unanimidad la legislación bipartidista que daría un paso importante para proteger a los menores y capacitar a los padres, según los patrocinadores del proyecto de ley, Sens. Vincent Hughes...
El senador Hughes aplaude el registro automático de votantes a través de PennDOT
Filadelfia, PA - 19 de septiembre de 2023 - Hoy, el senador Vincent Hughes aplaudió el anuncio del gobernador Shapiro de que PennDOT cambiará su sistema de registro de votantes de un sistema de "opt-in" a un sistema de "opt-out". El senador Hughes ha introducido el...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Releases Statement on Opening of Basic Education Funding Commission Hearings
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 12, 2023 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statement after the first hearing of the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) in Allentown: “Today, the Basic...
Delaware County Seniors Come out for Sen. Kearney & Rep. Boyd’s Senior Expo in Drexel Hill
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 8, 2023 – The annual Senior Expo hosted by Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and Rep. Heather Boyd (D-Delaware), in partnership with Senior Community Services brought out over 500 senior citizens from all over Delaware County on...
Los senadores Collett y Saval presentan un proyecto de ley para combatir el odio contra los asiáticos
Harrisburg, Pa. - September 7, 2023 — To expand education and confront the rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...
Los senadores Kearney y Kane conmemoran el Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre las Sobredosis con una vigilia comunitaria
CONDADO DE DELAWARE, PA - 5 de septiembre de 2023 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) y el senador John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) organizaron su vigilia anual de sobredosis en la comunidad el 31 de agosto, marcando el Día Internacional de Concientización de Sobredosis. Este año, se unieron a los senadores...