Comunicados de prensa
Boscola se une a Frank Lambert en el Capitolio del Estado para la firma ceremonial del Gobernador Wolf de la "Ley de Christine" para proteger a los automovilistas de la nieve y el hielo
Harrisburg, PA - 20 de septiembre 2022- Senador Boscola dio la bienvenida a Frank Lambert al Capitolio del Estado hoy para la firma ceremonial de Boscola "Ley de Christine" por el gobernador Tom Wolf. Christine Lambert, la esposa de Frank Lambert fue asesinado el día de Navidad de 2005 cuando un...
El senador Muth y el senador Kane proponen un COLA para los pensionistas del PSERS y el SERS
HARRISBURG, 19 de septiembre de 2022 - El senador estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester / Montgomery / Berks) y el senador estatal John Kane (D-Delaware / Chester) presentó hoy planes para introducir una legislación que proporciona un ajuste por costo de vida (COLA) para los beneficiarios tanto de la...
La senadora Santarsiero anuncia que el Grupo Republicano pierde el recurso en el caso del fracking en la cuenca del río Delaware
CONDADO DE BUCKS - 16 de septiembre de 2022 - El senador estatal Steve Santarsiero (D-10) anunció hoy que el Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Estados Unidos para el Tercer Circuito ha confirmado la decisión de junio de 2021 para permitir una prohibición de fracking en la cuenca del río Delaware en un...
Una audiencia política destaca la importancia de las clínicas móviles en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, 13 de septiembre de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (demócrata de Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió al senador estatal Art Haywood (demócrata de Montgomery/Filadelfia) para celebrar una audiencia pública virtual sobre las estrategias...
Senator Hughes Calls for the Guns to be Put Down & Demands Leaders Create Different Paths to Success for Our Youth
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...
Senator Jay Costa Responds to King’s Bench Denial in SB 106 Lawsuit
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.
Roundtable Focuses on Deceptive Practices of So-Called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”
HARRISBURG, September 7, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and 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...
Senator Kearney, Local Organizations Highlight Important Information to Help Preserve Reproductive Rights in PA During Event
SPRINGFIELD, PA – August 31, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester), in partnership with the Women's Centers, The Foundation for Delaware County, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, and the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc., recently...
Comitta Introduces Legislation to Address Teacher Shortage
West Chester, Pa (August 29, 2022) – As students across Chester County and Pennsylvania return to class this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing new legislation to grow Pennsylvania’s educator workforce, increase diversity in the classroom, and break...
Senator Haywood Responds to Philadelphia DHS Overnight Stays
PHILADELPHIA – August 26, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the Philadelphia Department of Human Services permitting children to stay overnight in the child-care room of their...
Los demócratas del Senado debaten las repercusiones secundarias de la violencia armada en una audiencia política
EAST NORRITON, 24 de agosto de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, organizó una audiencia pública en el condado de Montgomery sobre los impactos secundarios y las consecuencias de la violencia armada en Pensilvania a lo largo de...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams hace pública una declaración sobre la situación fiscal de la condonación federal de préstamos estudiantiles
Pittsburgh, PA - 24 de agosto de 2022 - La senadora Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), presidenta de la minoría del Comité de Educación del Senado, ha hecho pública hoy la siguiente declaración, tras el anuncio del presidente Joe Biden de que el Gobierno Federal condonará hasta 20.000...
La senadora Santarsiero anima a los distritos escolares a solicitar fondos estatales para la seguridad escolar y la salud mental de los alumnos
CONDADO DE BUCKS - 24 de agosto de 2022 - El senador Steve Santarsiero (D-10) anunció $ 200 millones en fondos estatales para abordar la salud mental de los estudiantes y la seguridad escolar en el presupuesto de este año durante una conferencia de prensa en Lower Makefield Township. El senador fue acompañado por...
El Senador Flynn y los Representantes Welby, Mullins y Kosierowski organizarán una Feria de la Tercera Edad el 9 de septiembre
SCRANTON, PA - 24 de agosto 2022 - Senador Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) en colaboración con los representantes Thom Welby, Kyle Mullins, y Bridget Kosierowsiki será el anfitrión de una feria de la tercera edad el viernes, 9 de septiembre. El evento contará con más de 50...
La senadora Amanda M. Cappelletti presenta una ley de reciclaje de residuos electrónicos
Norristown, PA - 19 de agosto 2022 - Senador Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery / Delaware) presentó un proyecto de ley integral de reciclaje de residuos electrónicos que establecería un programa de reciclaje electrónico para Pennsylvania. Con la rápida producción de nuevos aparatos electrónicos,...
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...
Sen. Muth Joins Advocates and Governor to Call for End to Conversion Abuse
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...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds Executive Order Ending State Support for Conversion Therapy, Calls for Antidiscrimination Legislation
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 pide a los comisarios del condado que convoquen un grupo para mejorar las elecciones
Reading - August 8, 2022 - Hoy, la Senadora Judy Schwank envió una carta a los Comisionados del Condado de Berks solicitando que convoquen a un panel para remediar los problemas electorales esbozados en un informe hecho público el jueves pasado en preparación para las elecciones generales de 2022. La carta es...
El senador John I. Kane anuncia una formación comunitaria gratuita sobre la naloxona
Chester, PA - 8 de agosto de 2022 - Las personas, empresas, organizaciones comunitarias, restaurantes, empleados de hostelería, profesionales de la construcción y otras personas interesadas en aprender a administrar correctamente la Naloxona a las personas que sufren una sobredosis de drogas pueden asistir a un...