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Sen. Muth, Sen. Kane Propose COLAs for PSERS, SERS Annuitants
HARRISBURG, September 19, 2022 — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and State Sen. John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) today introduced plans to introduce legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries of both the Pennsylvania...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Republican Caucus Loses Appeal in Delaware River Basin Fracking Case
BUCKS COUNTY – September 16, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld the June 2021 decision to allow a ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin in a lawsuit to...
Policy Hearing Highlights Importance of Mobile Health Clinics in PA
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to host a virtual public hearing on strategies to enhance mobile...
El senador Hughes pide que se bajen las armas y exige a los líderes que creen diferentes vías de éxito para nuestros jóvenes
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 − Following the fatal shooting of a beloved Philadelphia recreation center worker, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following impassioned statement: “Tiffany Fletcher should still be...
El senador Jay Costa responde a la denegación de King's Bench en la demanda SB 106
Harrisburg, PA – September 12, 2022 – Today, the PA Supreme Court denied Gov. Wolf's request to invoke King's Bench for his lawsuit against SB 106. As a result, the case must first be heard in the Commonwealth Court. SB 106 includes a suite of constitutional...
Sen. Fontana Requests Audit of VisitPittsburgh
Allegheny County – September 12, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced that he has asked Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor to conduct a performance audit of VisitPittsburgh’s use of public tax dollars. VisitPittsburgh is a private,...
Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Free Breakfast Program for Pennsylvania Students and Urges General Assembly to Make Free Meals Permanent
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 9, 2022 − Following Governor Wolf’s announcement that breakfast will be provided to Pennsylvania students for free this school year, Senator Williams released the following statement and call to action. “I’m overjoyed that students...
El senador Muth se une al grupo de trabajo "Lucha contra los monopolios empresariales
HARRISBURG, 8 de septiembre de 2022 - Con el creciente impulso que recorre los Estados Unidos para frenar el poder de las corporaciones dominantes, Fight Corporate Monopolies ha lanzado hoy una nueva coalición de líderes estatales y locales que lideran la carga, que cuenta con el Sen.... estatal.
La mesa redonda se centra en las prácticas engañosas de los llamados "centros de crisis del embarazo"
HARRISBURG, 7 de septiembre de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió a la senadora estatal Judy Schwank (D-Berks) y a las representantes estatales Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) y Melissa Shusterman. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) y Melissa Shusterman...
Senator Kane and Senator Kearney Reflect and Remember Lives Lost To Overdose
Delaware County, September 5, 2022 – Last week, State Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) and State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) reflected and remembered lives lost due to overdose with a candlelight vigil at...
State Sen. Judy Schwank Issues Statement in Support of Statewide Nursing Home Worker Strike
Reading — September 2, 2022 — Today, state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined striking nursing home workers of the Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation at Reading in support of their demands for fair pay and staffing. She issued the following statement on...
Senator Kane Kicks off the 2022 School Year with His First Kids Fair at Subaru Park
Chester, PA – September 2, 2022 - Senator John I. Kane (D–Delaware/Chester), hosted his first District 9 Kids Fair Event at the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park on Sunday August 28th. The aim of this event was to connect residents to the local businesses, community...
Senators Collett & Hughes Announce $1.5 Million for Ida-Impacted Residents in Upper Dublin & Horsham Townships
Upper Dublin, PA − September 1, 2022 − One year after the remnants of Hurricane Ida struck Pennsylvania, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Vincent Hughes (D-7 Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in a remembrance ceremony at Temple...
El senador Kearney y organizaciones locales destacan información importante para ayudar a preservar los derechos reproductivos en Pensilvania durante un evento
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 31 de agosto de 2022 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester), en asociación con los Centros de la Mujer, La Fundación para el Condado de Delaware, Planned Parenthood del Sureste de Pennsylvania, y el Proyecto de Abuso Doméstico del Condado de Delaware, Inc., recientemente...
Comitta presenta una ley para paliar la escasez de profesores
West Chester, Pa (29 de agosto de 2022) - Mientras los estudiantes de todo el condado de Chester y Pensilvania vuelven a clase esta semana, la senadora estatal Carolyn Comitta presenta una nueva legislación para aumentar la fuerza laboral de educadores de Pensilvania, aumentar la diversidad en el aula y romper...
El senador Haywood responde a las estancias nocturnas del DHS en Filadelfia
FILADELFIA - 26 de agosto de 2022 - Hoy, el senador estatal Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Filadelfia) publicó la siguiente declaración en respuesta al Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Filadelfia que permite a los niños pasar la noche en la...
Senate Democrats Discuss Secondary Impacts of Gun Violence at Policy Hearing
EAST NORRITON, August 24, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, hosted a public hearing in Montgomery County on the secondary impacts and consequences of gun violence in Pennsylvania along...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Status
Pittsburgh, PA − August 24, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, released the following statement today, following President Joe Biden’s announcement that the Federal Government will forgive up to $20,000...
Senator Santarsiero Encourages School Districts to Apply for State Funds for School Safety and Student Mental Health
BUCKS COUNTY – August 24, 2022 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $200 million in state funding to address student mental health and school safety in this year’s budget during a press conference in Lower Makefield Township. The Senator was joined by...
Senator Flynn, Representatives Welby, Mullins, and Kosierowski to Host Senior Fair on September 9
SCRANTON, PA – August 24, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in partnership with Representatives Thom Welby, Kyle Mullins, and Bridget Kosierowsiki will be hosting a senior fair on Friday, September 9. The event will feature more than 50...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Introduces Electronic Waste Recycling Legislation
Norristown, PA – August 19, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) introduced a comprehensive electronic waste recycling bill that would establish an electronic recycling program for Pennsylvania. With the rapid production of new electronics,...
Christiana Purchase Negotiation Ends, Senator Kane’s Statement
DELAWARE COUNTY – August 18, 2022 – Today, State Senator John Kane issued the following statement in response to news that the ChristianaCare Health System will not acquire Crozer Health: “Today's announcement is deeply troubling to me and the people of Delaware...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement In Response to ChristianaCare’s Announcement Regarding Non-Purchase of Crozer Health
SPRINGFIELD, PA – August 18, 2022 – Earlier today, ChristianaCare and Prospect Medical Holdings announced that negotiations for the purchase of Crozer Health have concluded without an agreement. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s statement on the matter: “I am...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Universal School Meals Legislation
Pittsburgh, Pa. − August 18, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced today that she will introduce legislation that will provide free school meals to all students. At the beginning of the...
El Senador Muth se une a los defensores de los derechos humanos y al Gobernador para pedir el fin de los abusos por conversión
HARRISBURG, PA − August 16, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today stood alongside other legislators and advocates as Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2022-2 which directs state agencies to discourage conversion therapy in the...
El senador Jay Costa aplaude la orden ejecutiva que pone fin al apoyo estatal a la terapia de conversión y pide una legislación contra la discriminación
HARRISBURG, PA – August 16, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order ending state funding for LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy, a pseudoscientific practice that seeks to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Senator Jay Costa...
Gov. Wolf, General Assembly Celebrate Critical Investments to Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Philadelphia, PA − August 12, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by members of the General Assembly, housing advocates and stakeholders in Philadelphia to celebrate the critical $375 million investment in the 2022-23 budget addressing the affordable...
Women’s Health Caucus Holds Third Post-Roe PA Policy Hearing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh — August 11, 2022 — This morning, the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, in conjunction with the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees, held its third hearing on post-Roe Pennsylvania at Chatham University. The hearing featured testimony...
Evans, Haywood, Health Providers Urge Approval of Agreement to Save Chestnut Hill Hospital
PHILADELPHIA − August 9, 2022 – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd), state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and representatives of several area health-care systems held a news conference today to urge approval of an agreement that would keep Chestnut Hill...
Schwank Calls on County Commissioners to Convene Panel to Improve Elections
Reading — August 8, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank sent a letter to the Berks County Commissioners requesting they convene a panel to remedy the election issues outlined in a report made public last Thursday in preparation for the 2022 general election. The letter is...
Senator John I. Kane Announces Free Naloxone Community Training
Chester, PA − August 8, 2022 − Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant, hospitality employees, construction professionals and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend a free...
Sen. Muth, House Dems Announce Legislation on Hospital Acquisitions and Price Transparency
COATESVILLE, August 5, 2022: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today joined state Reps. Dan Williams (D–Chester), Christina Sappey (D-Chester), and Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) to announce companion legislation in the House and Senate to require...