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Brewster dice que no habrá subida de impuestos y que el proyecto de presupuesto estatal es sólido
Harrisburg - 4 de febrero de 2020 - El senador estatal Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) dijo hoy que el plan de presupuesto estatal 2020-21 propuesto por el gobernador Tom Wolf es un marco de gasto sólido que hace hincapié en las reformas de financiación de las escuelas charter y las inversiones en seguridad escolar.
La senadora Street, satisfecha por un presupuesto que financia la educación y la reducción de la violencia armada
Harrisburg PA, February 4, 2020 – Today Senator Street offered support for Governor Wolf’s sixth budget address which included significant education funding, raising the minimum wage, major gun violence reforms and additional funding to reduce gun violence. On Monday...
Tartaglione aplaude las inversiones e iniciativas del presupuesto 2020-2021 propuesto por el Gobernador
Filadelfia, PA, 4 de febrero de 2020 - El senador estatal Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2020-2021 discurso pronunciado por el gobernador Tom Wolf hoy a una sesión conjunta de la Asamblea General de Pensilvania.
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Tom Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. – February 4, 2020 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) attended Governor Tom Wolf’s (D) budget address today. The Governor’s 2020-2021 budget proposal included key investments in our Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),...
Dinniman Response to Governor’s 2020-2021 Budget Address
WEST CHESTER (February 4, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman today issued the following statement in response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-2021 budget address: “I strongly support the governor’s proposal to increase funding for public education. When it comes to the...
Sen. Farnese Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA − February 4, 2020 − State Sen. Larry Farnese released the following statement regarding today’s 2020-21 budget address by Gov. Tom Wolf: "In his budget address today, Gov. Wolf stood up for two top priorities in my district. “His $1 billion plan for...
Governor’s Budget Plan Touts Numerous Fontana Initiatives
HARRISBURG, February 4, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed $36 billion budget for fiscal 2020-21: “This budget plan would hold the line on taxes while stoking investment in education, job...
Resumen de noticias :: 1 de febrero de 2020
Legislature Lawmakers hope to shield communities impacted by state facility closures https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/lawmakers-hope-to-shield-communities-impacted-by-state-facility-closures-1.2589962 American Legion offers monthly assistance to veterans in...
La Comisión del Senado se centra en la equidad del impuesto de sociedades
Harrisburg, 29 de enero de 2020 - A petición de los senadores Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) y John Blake (D-Lackawanna), el Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado estatal celebró hoy una audiencia pública sobre las formas de hacer los impuestos corporativos más equitativos.
Comentarios del Senador Haywood sobre la legislación de apoyo a los créditos fiscales estatales para la vivienda
Harrisburg – January 29, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement about legislation passed in the State Senate to increase affordable housing in Pennsylvania: “Prior to joining the State Senate, I was a lawyer for...
El senador Hughes y el representante Fiedler aplauden la promesa del gobernador Wolf de abordar las necesidades de infraestructura escolar en el presupuesto 2020-21
Philadelphia, PA − January 24, 2020 − State Senator Vincent Hughes and Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler jointly released the following statement, applauding Gov. Tom Wolf's pledge to address school infrastructure needs in the 2020-21 budget: "We are glad Gov. Wolf is...
Senator Santarsiero Holds Press Conference on Lower Makefield Township Ballot Referendum
LOWER MAKEFIELD — January 17, 2020 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) was joined by state Representative Perry Warren (D-31) and Jim McCaffrey, of McCaffrey Food Markets, today at DeLorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Yardley, Pennsylvania for a press conference on...
El senador Tartaglione emite una declaración sobre los nuevos informes de riesgos de amianto en dos escuelas de Filadelfia
Philadelphia, PA – January 17, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement regarding the School District of Philadelphia’s response to asbestos contamination at Alexander McClure Elementary School and at Francis Hopkinson...
Sen. Hughes announces bold, comprehensive plan to address Pa.’s affordable housing crisis through his New Deal for Housing initiative
PHILADELPHIA – January 16, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) unveiled a bold and aggressive plan to address the state’s affordable housing crisis, alongside members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, more than 50 housing advocates, and concerned citizens today at the People’s Emergency Center in Philadelphia.
Senator Santarsiero Responds to Suicide Prevention Task Force Report
BUCKS COUNTY — January 15, 2020 — The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) in response to the release of the initial report from Governor Wolf’s Suicide Prevention Task Force: The initial report from Governor Wolf’s Suicide...
Audiencia de la Comisión Estatal de Política Demócrata sobre la neutralidad de la red en Pensilvania
Philadelphia - January 9, 2020 – At the request of state Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today co-hosted a hearing with state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D- Philadelphia) on net neutrality legislation in Pennsylvania....
Senator Iovino and Senate Colleagues Request Action on Legislation to Protect Quality and Stable Healthcare in PA
HARRISBURG – January 7, 2020 – Today, Senators Pam Iovino (D – Allegheny & Washington), Vincent Hughes (D -Philadelphia & Montgomery), Steve Santarsiero (D - Bucks), Maria Collett (D - Montgomery & Bucks), and Tim Kearney (D – Delaware & Chester)...
Dinniman Issues Statement on Pipeline Fine, Settlement
HARRISBURG (January 3, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman today issued the following statement in response to news that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a $30.6 million civil penalty to ETC Northeast Pipeline for violations related...
El senador Hughes insta al gobernador Wolf a destinar de inmediato fondos estatales a las infraestructuras de las escuelas públicas, que sufren una infrafinanciación crónica.
PHILADELPHIA – December 20, 2019 – Following the fifth and sixth closures of Philadelphia schools as a result of health hazards, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to direct state funding to address the issue of chronic...
Senator Haywood And Power Caroled to McRaise the Wage to Advocate for Minimum Wage Increase for Local Workers
Philadelphia – December 19, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined POWER to Carol for A McRaise event outside of the Chelten Avenue McDonald’s. This was an effort to get owner Derek Giacomantonio to raise the wage of his employees to...
Farnese Appointed to Senate Transportation Committee
Harrisburg – December 17, 2019 – State Sen. Larry Farnese, a long-time advocate for Philadelphia’s cyclists and pedestrians, has been appointed to the Senate Transportation Committee, Senate leadership announced today. “I think we are overdue in rethinking the way we...
Senator Maria Collett Joined by More State Legislators Across the Country Committing to Protect Drinking Water
Harrisburg, Pa. – December 3, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has been joined by legislators in 20 states across the country in introducing legislation to address PFAS contamination in drinking water. PFAS, or "forever chemicals,” are found in...
Members of The PA General Assembly Hosted Press Conference Following Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Legislation
Harrisburg – November 20, 2019 – Today, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), joined State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Representative Patty Kim (D-103), State Representative Chris Rabb (D-200), and advocacy organization State...
Pennsylvania Senate Adopts Tartaglione’s Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage for the First Time in 13 Years
Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2019 – As the Pennsylvania Senate adopted her legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage for the first time in 13 years, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today urged her colleagues to continue working toward a higher rate that will enable workers to support themselves and their families.
El senador Tartaglione pide una legislación más estricta sobre el salario mínimo y la comisión parlamentaria aprueba un plan de 9,50 dólares
As a $9.50/hour minimum wage plan advanced in the Senate, the amended bill also included a moratorium on changes to PA’s outdated overtime pay rules. Philadelphia, PA, November 19, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) voted yesterday in favor of...
Schwank y Rozzi Hosting gratuito ACA Evento 22 de noviembre, Pennsylvania Comisionado de Seguros a hablar
Reading, 19 de noviembre de 2019 - La senadora estatal Judy Schwank y el representante estatal Mark Rozzi están organizando un evento gratuito de inscripción en la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. en el Muhlenberg Township Building en 210 George Street el viernes 22 de noviembre. Seguro de Pennsylvania...
Senator Haywood Opposes Restrictions on Women’s Right to Choose
Harrisburg – November 18, 2019 – Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Health and Human Services Committee State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement opposing Down Syndrome abortion legislation: “Termination of a pregnancy is an...
Senator Maria Collett Highlights Pennsylvania’s Primary Care Loan Repayment Program
North Wales, Pa. – November 18, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) would like to call attention to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s recent notice of requests for applications under the Pennsylvania Primary Care Loan Repayment Program. ...
El Comité aprueba el proyecto de ley de Boscola para informar sobre la adicción infantil a los opiáceos
Harrisburg, November 18, 2019 – The state Senate Aging and Youth Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s bill that would mandate the reporting of any infant born with an addiction to opioids. “My bill (Senate Bill 368) would ensure the coordination of...
FBI Investigation into Pipeline Permits Echoes Dinniman’s Repeated and Long-Standing Concerns
WEST CHESTER (November 15, 2019) – While news that the FBI is investigating how permits were issued for the Sunoco/ET Mariner East pipeline spread across Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the nation this week, for state Senator Andy Dinniman questions about the...
Senator Anthony H. Williams to Introduce Expanded Syringe Exchange
Philadelphia, Pa. − November 7, 2019 − Senator Anthony H. Williams today announced plans to introduce legislation that would expand access to needle and syringe programs throughout Pennsylvania. “As Pennsylvanians continue to deal with the impact of the opioid crisis,...
Sen. Kearney Announces $250,000 to Support Early Childhood Education at DCCC
SPRINGFIELD (October 31, 2019) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced that Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will receive $250,000 from the Preschool Development Grant program. This funding will support the development of a statewide model...