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Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Legislation to Better Accommodate Working Pregnant Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, October 5, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a virtual...
Comitta: $750,000 Available in Environmental Education Grants
WEST CHESTER − October 4, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses that $750,000 in state grant funding is available for eligible...
Comitta Calls for Halt to Mariner East Pipeline Project
WEST CHESTER – October 5, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is filing criminal...
Brewster: PLCB Critics Conjure Another Round of Weak Brew
Harrisburg, October 4, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, issued the following statement regarding recent action by the state Liquor Control Board to limit purchases of certain alcohol products and the resulting...
Senator Tartaglione Hosts Members of the Suicide Prevention Alliance
Harrisburg, PA − October 1, 2021 − This week, Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D- Philadelphia) hosted members of the Suicide Prevention Alliance at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Sen. Tartaglione met with the Suicide...
Policy Committee Hears Support for Closing Hazardous Waste Loopholes
HARRISBURG – September 30, 2021 – Earlier today, State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, along with Rep. Innamorato (D-Allegheny) hosted a policy hearing on legislation that would close the hazardous...
La senadora Collett presenta una nueva iniciativa para apoyar a los enfermeros de Pensilvania
Harrisburg, Pa. - September 28, 2021 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks), joined by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, PHEAA Vice Chair Senator Wayne Fontana, and Democratic Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Vincent Hughes, today...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams emite una declaración sobre la aprobación de la peligrosa legislación de "exclusión voluntaria" de las máscaras escolares
Harrisburg, Pa. - 28 de septiembre de 2021 - El senador Lindsey M. Williams emitió esta declaración hoy, tras la aprobación del proyecto de ley del Senado 846, patrocinado por los senadores Doug Mastriano y Judy Ward, fuera del Comité de Educación del Senado. SB846 permitiría a los padres y...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer insta a legisladores y defensores a centrarse en políticas que ayuden a los nuevos padres de Pensilvania
Harrisburg, PA - 27 de septiembre de 2021 - Los copresidentes del Caucus de Salud de la Mujer de Pensilvania vuelven a pedir a sus colegas y a los ciudadanos de Pensilvania que apoyen la campaña #OptInPA, un movimiento para ayudar a las personas que dan a luz y mejorar la salud materna en todo el...
El acto de destrucción y reciclaje electrónico del senador Tartaglione ayuda a los electores a proteger su identidad y el medio ambiente
Filadelfia, PA - 25 de septiembre de 2021 - La senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) dio la bienvenida a los electores de todo el 2 º Distrito Senatorial a Wissinoming Park hoy para ayudarles a deshacerse de sus documentos en papel no deseados y dispositivos electrónicos....
Hughes and Wolf Urge Community Groups to Apply for Anti-Violence Grants
Harrisburg, September 23, 2021 – Gov. Tom Wolf joined state Sen. Vince Hughes today for a news conference in Philadelphia to urge local community groups to apply for share of $24 million in state funds set aside for efforts to stem violence. The grants, through the...
Senators Tartaglione and Haywood Present $1 Million State Redevelopment Grant to MossRehab
Philadelphia, PA – September 23, 2021 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2nd District) was joined by state Senator Art Haywood (D-4th District) today at MossRehab/Einstein Medical Center-Elkins Park to present a $1 million redevelopment grant to support the expansion of Moss’ Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center.
Boscola Announces State Funding for Celtic Cultural Alliance on Eve of 34th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
Bethlehem, September 23, 2021 − Senator Lisa Boscola announced today on the eve of the 34th year of the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival that she has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Celtic Cultural Alliance in support of the internationally known...
Comitta, Lawmakers Discuss Hunger-Free Campuses Act at WCU
WEST CHESTER − September 23, 2021 – In recognition of Hunger Action Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently brought together fellow lawmakers, university officials, student advocates, and representatives from anti-hunger organizations for a roundtable discussion...
Senate Democrats File Application for Relief to Pause Overreaching Senate Republican Actions Until Court Issues Ruling on Lawsuit
Harrisburg – September 23, 2021 – State Senate Democrats issued the following statement announcing the filing of an application for relief in Commonwealth Court in response to the Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Pa Senate Democrats Call on Republican Colleagues to Take Action on Government Transparency and Accountability Measures
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 22, 2021 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Katie Muth (D-Chester, Montgomery, and Berks), Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery and Delaware), John Kane (D-Chester and Delaware), Tim Kearney (D-Chester and Delaware), and Judy...
#GO100PA: A Renewable Future for Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − September 21, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery, Delaware), Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks, Chester, Montgomery), Representative Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia), Representative Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) joined...
El senador Kane presenta un proyecto de ley para crear un "Registro de armas de fuego que no se venden" voluntario
Chester, PA – September 20, 2021 – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Senator John Kane has introduced legislation aimed at reducing deaths by suicide in Pennsylvania. Senator Kane’s SB 816 will create a voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry to reduce...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuit Against Overreaching Senate Republican Subpoena
Harrisburg – September 17, 2021 – The Democratic members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit filed today against a Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Senator Cappelletti Shares Resources For Constituents In Senate District Seventeen Following Hurricane Ida
Norristown, PA − September 17, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D, Montgomery, Delaware) shared the following with her constituents today. Following Hurricane Ida, which has caused significant damage to the homes, assets, and other property of constituents,...
El senador Tartaglione recibe al gobernador Wolf en Kensington para debatir nuevas estrategias de lucha contra la crisis de los opiáceos
Filadelfia, PA - 16 de septiembre de 2021 - A petición de la senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia), el gobernador Tom Wolf, los líderes estatales y las partes interesadas locales visitaron hoy el barrio de Kensington de Filadelfia para evaluar los efectos devastadores de la epidemia de opioides y para discutir nuevas estrategias para poner fin a la crisis, mientras que la revitalización de la comunidad.
El senador Kearney emite una declaración en la que se opone a la investigación electoral y a las solicitudes de comparecencia del Partido Republicano de Pensilvania
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 16 de septiembre de 2021 - Como funcionario público encargado de proteger su voz y su voto, no apoyo la investigación electoral más reciente del PA GOP ni las citaciones que dan acceso y ponen en riesgo la información privada de los votantes de Pensilvania,...
Los demócratas del Senado emprenderán acciones legales contra la extralimitada citación republicana y la corrupta investigación electoral
Harrisburg - 15 de septiembre de 2021 - Tras la audiencia de hoy del Comité de Operaciones Intergubernamentales del Senado, de la que había un punto en el orden del día - Consideración de una moción para autorizar la emisión de citaciones judiciales - el líder demócrata del Senado Jay Costa, el presidente demócrata del Comité de Operaciones Intergubernamentales, Anthony H. Williams, y los miembros del comité Vincent J. Hughes y Steve Santarsiero celebraron una conferencia de prensa para discutir las acciones legales que emprenderán para desafiar la petición de los miembros republicanos de datos confidenciales del Departamento de Estado, incluyendo una lista completa con los nombres, fechas de nacimiento, números de licencia de conducir, y los últimos cuatro dígitos de los números de seguridad social de todos los votantes registrados dentro de la Commonwealth de Pennsylvania a partir del 1 de mayo de 2021.
Sen. Fontana Issues Statement on “Non-Answers” from VisitPITTSBURGH
Allegheny County – September 10, 2021- State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement after the hearing held this week of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee regarding legislation authorizing new...
Senator Jay Costa Issues Statement on PA Election Investigation and Unlawful Subpoenas
Harrisburg, PA − September 10, 2021 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today issued the following statement in response to President Pro Tempore’s Jake Corman’s announcement on 2020 election investigation: "Senate Democrats stand for protecting an individual’s right...
Senate Dem Members of Intergovernmental Operations Committee Question Why Senate Republicans are Misusing Committees & State Resources
Harrisburg – September 9, 2021 – The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee held a hearing today to allegedly examine the PA Department of State's evolving guidance to counties during the monumental 2020 general election. Testimony today from the Chairman of...
McClinton, Muth, Toohil Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for a Statewide Tracking System for Sexual Assault Evidence
HARRISBURG, PA September 9, 2021 − State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today introduced legislation to establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence administered jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Health.
Senator Muth, PA Office of Open Records to Host Virtual Right to Know Workshop
ROYERSFORD, September 3, 2021 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that she will partner with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records to host a Virtual Right to Know Workshop on Thursday, September 23 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Zoom. The...
Senator Santarsiero Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Women’s Reproductive Rights
BUCKS COUNTY – September 3, 2021 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that he has signed onto an amicus brief that will be filed later this month in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Org., a challenge to Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban,...
Brewster pide a los líderes que programen una votación sobre la reforma de las prebendas
McKeesport, September 2, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has written to Pennsylvania’s legislative leaders asking for a September vote on his perks reform package, including elimination of ‘per-diem’ payments. In a letter dated August 19, the key lawmaker, who has...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Statewide Mask Mandate
Allegheny County – September 1, 2021 – Sen. Wayne Fontana today released the following statement on the Wolf Administration’s action regarding masks in schools: “In ordering masking for Pennsylvania students, teachers, and staff, the Wolf Administration has taken a...
Comitta Applauds RGGI Approval
HARRISBURG − September 1, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement upon the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s 3-2 vote on final approval...