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Schwank and Street Announce Plan to Ban Delta-8 THC in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg – April 6, 2022 – Today, State Sens. Judy Schwank and Sharif Street issued a co-sponsor memorandum for a bill they plan to introduce that would ban the sale of delta-8 THC products in Pennsylvania. The Food and Drug Administration defines delta-8 THC as a...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams cuestiona la decisión de transferir la responsabilidad de las auditorías de las escuelas públicas
Pittsburgh, Pa. - 31 de marzo de 2022 - Hoy, la Senadora Lindsey M. Williams envió una carta al Auditor General Timothy DeFoor y al Secretario del Departamento de Educación Noe Ortega en respuesta al anuncio de la semana pasada del Auditor General de que cerrará la Oficina de...
El senador Street impulsa un proyecto de ley de banca segura para el cannabis
Harrisburg, PA - 31 de marzo de 2022 - Ayer el Comité de Banca y Seguros del Senado de Pensilvania aprobó por unanimidad el SB1167, nuestro proyecto de ley bipartidista de banca de cannabis. Avanzamos con un paso importante en el desmantelamiento de otra piedra angular de la prohibición del cannabis por...
Senator Tim Kearney and Vision To Learn Help Upper Darby Students Focus on The Future
SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 31, 2022 – More than 3,500 of the 12,400 students that make up Upper Darby School District go to school every day without the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. Senator Tim Kearney and the nonprofit Vision To Learn have teamed up to bring vision services directly to students.
Senator Marty Flynn Collecting Protective Equipment, Supplies for Ukraine
Scranton, PA – March 30, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn is coordinating with St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church of Scranton to provide much-needed medical supplies and protective military equipment to the people of Ukraine. “The Ukrainian people have shown...
Swipe Out Hunger/College Hunger Advocacy Day
Schwank and Rozzi Promote Bias Training Bills at Kutztown’s 18th Annual Community Forum
Reading, PA – March 25, 2022 – This morning Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) and Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126th) spoke at Kutztown University’s 18th Annual Community Forum about SB 163 and HB 1140, which would require public employees and licensed medical professionals to receive...
Comitta: Good Works Awarded $50,000 in State Grant Funding
WEST CHESTER − March 25, 2022 – Good Works, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low-income residents and families, will receive $50,000 in state grant funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta.
Senator Nikil Saval and Lehigh Valley Stands Up Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Allentown, PA − March 25, 2022 − Yesterday afternoon, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Lehigh Valley Stands Up brought together residents and community leaders in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act (SB1135), a...
Sen. Brewster: Eligible EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 for COVID Funding
McKeesport, March 24, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster today reminded Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in Pennsylvania to complete the online certification to receive some of the $25 million made available by the American Rescue Plan Act to support these...
Senator Nikil Saval and Berks Stands Up Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Reading, PA − March 24, 2022 − Yesterday, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Berks Stands Up brought together residents, community leaders, and elected officials in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act (SB1135), a...
Senator Collett Among 40 PA Women Recognized by City & State for Going Above & Beyond
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − March 23, 2022 − Last night, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) was honored by City & State PA during the award ceremony for its first-ever Above & Beyond list. Released during Women’s History Month, the list recognizes 40...
Senators Kearney and Kane Apprenticeship Fair Brings Out Local Families and Students
(L-R) David Cleary joins Senator John Kane, his son Michael Cleary, Senator Tim Kearney, and his wife Patricia Tuggle for a photo at the Apprenticeship Fair on Saturday. SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 23, 2022 – Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware) and John Kane...
Sen. Muth: EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 For COVID Grant Funding
ROYERSFORD − March 23, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks) today encouraged all Emergency Management Services (EMS) agencies to complete online certification to receive a portion of the available $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act...
Sen. Brewster and Partners Host Drive-Up Food Distribution Event
McKeesport, March 22, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and U. S. Steel to host a drive-up food distribution event at the West Mifflin Area High School on Tuesday. “Our country grows more food than any other...
Senator Nikil Saval and Lancaster Stands Up Call for Whole-Home Repairs During Week of Action
Lancaster, PA − March 22, 2022 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Lancaster Stands Up brought together residents, community leaders, and state and municipal officials in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act...
Sen. Jim Brewster Statement on Death of State Troopers and a Civilian
Harrisburg, March 21, 2022 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland), Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, made the following statement following the deaths of Pennsylvania State Troopers Martin F. Mack III, Branden T. Sisca, and an unnamed...
Senator Nikil Saval and Advocates Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Philadelphia, PA − March 21, 2022 − Today, standing with residents, community leaders, housing and energy advocates, disability rights activists, and federal, state, and municipal elected officials, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) launched his campaign for...
Schwank acoge la segunda sesión del Modelo de Senado
Reading - March 18, 2022 - La Senadora Judy Schwank organizó la segunda sesión de su programa anual de senado modelo hoy en el Edificio Municipal del Municipio de Muhlenberg. Durante la segunda sesión, más de 40 estudiantes de secundaria de los distritos escolares locales participaron...
Senator Costa Applauds Supreme Court Decision on LRC Maps
Harrisburg, PA – March 16, 2022 – Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the bipartisan maps for state legislative districts drawn by the Legislative Redistricting Commission and scheduled the petition period for the May primary; the maps that passed the...
Costa, Frankel Unveil ‘Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act’
PITTSBURGH − March 16, 2022 − In an effort to strengthen health protections for Pennsylvania workers, state Rep. Dan Frankel and state Sen. Jay Costa, both D-Allegheny, have introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act. Currently, the state’s Clean...
Los senadores Baker y Santarsiero aplauden la aprobación de la Ley sobre la violencia contra las mujeres y reanudan sus trabajos sobre la Ley Kayden
HARRISBURG −March 16, 2022 − Pennsylvania could soon receive $25 million in federal funding to keep children safe through the passage of Senate Bill 78, also known as Kayden’s Law. Last week, the United States Congress passed the 2022 Reauthorization of...
Commonwealth Court Unanimously Overrules PSERS Preliminary Objections
HARRISBURG −March 15, 2022 ∧ In an opinion filed earlier today, Commonwealth Court unanimously overruled all seven of the preliminary objections filed by the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) in their continued fight to prevent access to...
Senate Democrats Discuss Housing Scarcity and Houselessness at Policy Hearing
PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senators Sharif Street, Nikil Saval, Amanda Cappelletti, Tina Tartaglione and Art Haywood to host a public...
Senator Collett Presents $50,000 Grant Award to Warminster VFW for Building Upgrades
Warminster, Pa. - March 15, 2022 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) attended the Warminster Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6493’s March membership meeting to present a $50,000 state grant award. The new funding will be used for building upgrades,...
Comitta y el Secretario de Agricultura destacan la industria del champiñón de Pensilvania, valorada en 746 millones de dólares
West Grove, Pa — March 14, 2022 — State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Deputy Secretary Mandy Book at Chester County's To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc.,...
Senator Flynn Supports Legislation to Reduce State Gas Tax by 33% through the End of 2022
Harrisburg, PA - March, 10, 2022 − Senator Marty Flynn is fighting to lower gas prices for Pennsylvanians by supporting the reduction of the state gas tax through the end of 2022. Senator Flynn realizes the financial strain the skyrocketing prices at the pump have had...
PA Women’s Health Caucus Expresses Gratitude to Abortion Providers Across the Commonwealth on Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
Harrisburg, PA − March 10, 2022 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery, Delaware), Representative Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and Representative Mary Jo Daley...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams presentará un proyecto de ley para destinar 2 millones de dólares de financiación estatal a apoyar a los refugiados ucranianos
Pittsburgh, Pa. - 9 de marzo de 2022 - La senadora Lindsey M. Williams anunció que presentará legislación para asignar 2 millones de dólares en fondos estatales para proporcionar asistencia a los refugiados ucranianos que huyen de la guerra en su país y que llegan a Pensilvania.....
Sens. Fontana y Pittman presentan una legislación bipartidista para identificar el riesgo y prevenir la legionelosis
HARRISBURG - 4 de marzo de 2022 - La legionelosis está aumentando en todo el país, pero especialmente en Pensilvania, donde se registran algunas de las tasas más elevadas de infección y enfermedad año tras año, según datos estatales y federales.
El Senado restablece el Grupo Bipartidista de Bomberos y Socorristas
Harrisburg, PA - 1 de marzo de 2022 - Un grupo bipartidista de senadores de Pensilvania ha anunciado hoy la reforma del Senado de Bomberos y EMS (servicios médicos de emergencia) Caucus para abordar cuestiones e iniciativas que apoyan...
El Foro Empresarial Negro y Diverso reúne a decenas de empresarios locales
Decenas de empresarios locales y propietarios de pequeñas empresas asisten al Foro de Negocios Negros y Diversos del Senador Kearney y la Representante Curry en el DCCC el 26 de febrero. SPRINGFIELD, PA (1 de marzo de 2022) - El senador Tim Kearney y la representante estatal Gina H. Curry organizaron el sábado...