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Brewster Statement Regarding Passage of Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 7, 2022 − State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of the 2022-2023 state spending plan: “This budget represents a significant act of sober and...
Senator Nikil Saval Celebrates Creation of Whole-Home Repairs Program with $125 Million in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 8, 2022 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced a $125-million appropriation in Pennsylvania’s 2022–2023 budget to establish his groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. He issued the following statement: “Every person has...
Senator Collett Reacts to Passage of Senate Bill Circumventing Legislative Process to Attack Abortion, Voting Rights
Harrisburg, Pa. − July 8, 2022 − Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 106 mostly along party lines (28-22) and will be sending it to the House for concurrence. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) voted against this bill and wishes to share her...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Statement on State Budget
Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today voted in support of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. “Given our unprecedented revenue surplus, Senate Democrats fought tirelessly to ensure an agreement that...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, PA – July 6, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislative proposal that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy winter storms passed the Senate earlier today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for...
Sen. Street Statement on July 4th Shootings
PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2022 – Senator Sharif Street released the following statement in reference to police officers being struck by gunfire during July 4th celebrations at the Welcome to America Festival on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. "Only a year...
Free Community Naloxone Training Tuesday, July 19
West Chester, Pa − July 5, 2022 – Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant and hospitality employees, and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend a free Community...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
BUCKS COUNTY − June 30, 2022 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. “The Supreme Court’s decision today in West...
Senator Santarsiero Introduces Legislation to Require Safety and Violence Education for Students
BUCKS COUNTY − June 29, 2022 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that he has introduced legislation to support student mental health in our public schools. Senate Bill 1263, the Safety and Violence Education (SAVE) Students Act would require...
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Codify Roe v Wade Protections in PA Law
HARRISBURG, June 27, 2022 − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Friday afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds Expansion of Passenger Rail in Western PA
Pittsburgh, PA – June 27, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) commended the agreement that has been reached between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) to expand passenger rail access in western...
Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs, Democratic Leaders Vow to Protect Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg — June 27, 2022 — Today, the four co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus were joined by senate and house Democratic Leaders Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joanna McClinton to talk about the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the need to preserve...
Street Statement on Roe v. Wade Ruling “A Woman’s Right to Choose Must Be Protected…”
PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2022 – Senator Street released the following statement on today’s US Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and ending federal protections for abortion access: “Today’s US Supreme Court ruling is an attack on reproductive rights that...
Hughes Statement Regarding Dobbs Decision
Philadelphia, PA − June 24, 2022 − State Sen. Vincent Hughes today released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization: “Today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade devastates a women’s right to...
Senator John Kane Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Roe vs. Wade
Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2022 – Today, Senator John Kane issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Courts’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “Today’s decision is a devastating rollback of our rights. I’ve continued to say that people will die...
Senator Haywood Responds to Roe v. Wade Ruling
PHILADELPHIA – June 24, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I support women’s reproductive rights and I reject the Supreme...
Senator Collett Reacts to SCOTUS Decision Overturning ROE
Harrisburg, Pa. – June 24, 2022 – In the wake of today’s US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which effectively overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks, Democratic Caucus Secretary)...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision
SPRINGFIELD, PA – June 24, 2022 – While not surprised, I am angered by and disappointed in the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Fundamentally, this decision is an attack on every person’s constitutional right to make...
Sen. Fontana Issues Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade
Allegheny County – June 24, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Today the U.S. Supreme Court pushed the country back 50 years, stripping away...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Responds to SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade
Norristown, PA – June 24, 2022 – With the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States, Pennsylvanians’ access to abortion is in peril. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) released the following in response to the ruling:...
Sen. Schwank Issues Statement on Reversal of Roe V. Wade
Reading − June 24, 2022 − The following is a statement from state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) condemning today’s reversal of Roe V. Wade. “Today’s ruling is a severe blow to women across the country. A crucial right that has allowed women to make their own health care...
Senator Dillon Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Philadelphia, PA − June 24, 2022 − Senator Jimmy Dillon released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court rolls back the basic rights...
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs and Members of State Senate Democratic Caucus Slam Supreme Court Decision, Call for Action to Preserve Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg − June 24, 2022 − Co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) and members of the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Caucus criticized today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
BUCKS COUNTY − June 24, 2022 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “Today, and every day, I stand in support of a...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Release Statement on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 24, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: I am completely devastated over today’s Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...
Senator Jay Costa Issues Statement on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision
Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2022 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Courts’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I am disheartened by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade....
Senators Katie Muth and Lindsey Williams to Introduce Legislation Addressing Rising Prices Facing Working Families Across PA
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 23, 2022 − Senators Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) are joining House Democrats in offering real solutions for working families facing rising prices everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store...
Los demócratas del Senado apoyan el llamamiento del Presidente Biden a una reducción del impuesto estatal sobre la gasolina
Harrisburg, PA - 22 de junio de 2022 - Hoy, los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania celebraron una conferencia de prensa poco después de que el presidente Joe Biden hizo un llamamiento a los legisladores federales y estatales para pausar los impuestos sobre la gasolina. "Nuestra postura es simple; estamos llamando a los republicanos estatales a unirse a nosotros ...
La Comisión de Transportes de la Cámara de Representantes aprueba la "Ley Christine" de Boscola para proteger a los automovilistas de la nieve y el hielo
Harrisburg, PA - 22 de junio 2022 - El Comité de Transporte de la Cámara de PA modificó hoy la propuesta legislativa de la senadora Lisa Boscola que obligaría a los conductores a retirar el hielo o la nieve de sus vehículos dentro de las 24 horas siguientes a fuertes tormentas de nieve o hielo, en el proyecto de ley del Senado....
El Senado aprueba el Plan Hughes de desarrollo de la mano de obra
Harrisburg, 22 de junio 2022 - El Senado aprobó hoy una iniciativa de desarrollo de la fuerza de trabajo escrito por el senador Vincent Hughes que ayudará a los que preparan a los estudiantes para la fuerza de trabajo mejor predecir lo que los empleadores estarán buscando cuando entran en el mercado de trabajo. Hughes'...
Los senadores Collett y Mensch celebran la Fundación Boston Legacy y el cambio de nombre de una carretera en honor a un héroe local
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 22, 2021 − On Tuesday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Senator Bob Mensch (R-24 Montgomery/Berks/Bucks) welcomed guests from the Boston Legacy Foundation in Harrisburg to celebrate the signing into law of HB 1560, which...
Sen. Muth’s Bill to Increase Minimum Pay for PA National Guard Passes Committee
HARRISBURG, June 21, 2022 − The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously passed legislation introduced by state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) that would increase the minimum daily pay for state active-duty Pennsylvania...