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Sen. Tartaglione, Gov. Wolf Lead Rally for Long-Overdue Raise to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
PHILADELPHIA, February 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf led a coalition of elected officials, labor leaders, worker advocates, and commuters at the bustling Frankford Transportation Center today to rally...
Joint State Legislative Hearing in Clairton Focuses on Improving Air Quality
CLAIRTON, February 7, 2019 – With an overflow crowd of steel workers and concerned citizens in attendance at Clairton City Hall, a joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today on ways to improve air quality, community notification...
Dinniman, Wolf Call for Updating School Code to Ensure Kindergarten Programs
HARRISBURG - February 7, 2019 – Support from Governor Tom Wolf may help push the legislature to lower the age at which Pennsylvania children must enroll in school – a move that is long overdue – state Senator Andy Dinniman said this week. While most school...
El senador Haywood responde al discurso del gobernador Wolf sobre el presupuesto
PHILADELPHIA, February 5, 2019 –State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) issued the following statement today supporting Governor Tom Wolf’s Budget Address for the 2019-2020 fiscal year: “Following Governor Wolf’s address this morning on the Pennsylvania...
Blake: Budget Prioritizes Education, Career Readiness
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2019 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today released the following statement regarding Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $34.1 billion state budget: “I applaud Governor Wolf for his continued dedication to the issues and...
Brewster Applauds Direction of Proposed Budget, Investment in Schools, Workforce, No New Taxes
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement concerning Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion General Fund budget request. Wolf proposed his budget during an address before a joint session of the...
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Tom Wolf’s 2019 Budget Address
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery) attended Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address today. The Governor’s budget proposal for the 2019 term focused primarily on the Statewide Workforce, Education and Accountability Program...
Fontana Praises Wolf’s Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2019-20: “I am encouraged by the governor’s budget proposal for its emphasis on strengthening a...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Wheatley Recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, February 4, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) held an event to recognize Feb. 7, 2019 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...
Dinniman, Fellow Lawmakers Introduce Pediatric Cancer Bills
HARRISBURG - February 4, 2019 – State Senator Andy Dinniman was joined by legislative colleagues today to discuss bipartisan efforts to fight pediatric cancer in Pennsylvania. “Our children are precious in their innocence, their promise, and their resilience and...
El senador Hughes y los representantes Harris y Roebuck renuevan su defensa de la universidad gratuita
HARRISBURG- 30 de enero de 2019 - Renovando su llamado a la universidad gratuita para todos los residentes de Pensilvania, el senador Vincent Hughes, (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery), el representante Jordan Harris (D-Filadelfia), el representante James Roebuck (D-Filadelfia) y el presidente de APSCUF, Ken Mash, anunciaron el próximo...
Los senadores Anthony H. Williams y Camera Bartolotta presentan una ley de reforma de la libertad condicional con amplio apoyo bipartidista
HARRISBURG - 28 de enero de 2019 - El lunes por la tarde, los senadores Anthony Williams (D-Filadelfia) y Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver, Greene y Washington) organizaron una conferencia de prensa para presentar el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 14, una legislación integral de reforma de la libertad condicional. Ellos fueron...
Senator Lindsey Williams Urges PA Charter School Appeal Board to Deny Catalyst Academy Appeal
HARRISBURG - January 22, 2019 - Senator Lindsey Williams joined education advocates and representatives of One Pennsylvania, Education Rights Network, Pennsylvania Interface Impact Network, and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers today to urge the Pennsylvania...
El senador Haywood y los patrocinadores de la comunidad organizan una concentración por el aumento salarial en McDonald's para defender el aumento del salario mínimo
FILADELFIA - 22 de enero de 2019 - En el Día de Martin Luther King, el senador estatal Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Filadelfia) se unió a los patrocinadores de la comunidad POWER, la Sociedad Unitaria de Germantown, Raise the Wage PA!, activistas y defensores para un Rally de Raise the Wage. Para...
Sen. Blake, Rep. Flynn & Rep. Mullins Discuten la Declaración del Estado de Recuperación Financiera para el Distrito Escolar de Scranton
HARRISBURG, 16 de enero de 2019 - El senador estatal John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) y los representantes estatales Marty Flynn y Kyle Mullins anunciaron hoy que el Distrito Escolar de Scranton ha recibido una declaración de Estado de Recuperación Financiera por parte...
Dinniman anuncia un nuevo programa de préstamos a bajo coste para universitarios de Pa. universitarios de Pa.
WEST CHESTER - January 14, 2019 – State Senator Andy Dinniman encouraged prospective college students who may be applying for financial aid this year to consider the new PA Forward Student Loan Program. The PA Forward State Grant Program provides low-cost,...
Los senadores del Estado escriben a los bancos pidiendo a las instituciones que ayuden a los 12.000 empleados federales que trabajan sin sueldo
HARRISBURG, 10 de enero de 2019 - En nombre de los 12,000 empleados federales, contratistas y subcontratistas de Pensilvania que no están recibiendo un cheque de pago durante el cierre parcial del gobierno federal, el senador Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), el senador...
Dinniman, Killion Introduce Comprehensive Pipeline Legislative Package
WEST CHESTER, January 2, 2019 – State Senators Andy Dinniman and Tom Killion announced today that they have introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reforming Pennsylvania’s pipeline regulatory process to improve safety at schools and in local...
Los demócratas del Senado presentan una ley para proteger la atención sanitaria de los ciudadanos de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, 20 de diciembre de 2018 -El Caucus Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania continúa su lucha para proteger los principales principios de la Ley de Protección al Paciente y Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) a través de dos propuestas legislativas que garantizarían una atención integral, de calidad y...
Senators Haywood and Hughes Host Fair Housing Community Roundtable to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Philadelphia, December 12, 2018 - Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia), activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act...
La Comisión del Senado del Estado celebra una audiencia en Filadelfia sobre la licencia de trenzado del cabello
FILADELFIA, 12 de diciembre de 2018 - A petición del senador estatal Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware), el Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado celebró hoy una audiencia en Filadelfia sobre la propuesta del senador de eliminar la licencia de la escuela de cosmetología....
State Senate Committee Holds Hearing in Pittsburgh on Climate Change
HARRISBURG– November 28, 2018 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Pittsburgh on local and state efforts to address climate change. The full policy hearing can be viewed...
Costa Endorses Report of Commission that Examined Fire and Emergency Services Issues
Harrisburg – Nov. 28, 2018 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding the adoption of the report from a select commission that examined issues impacting fire and emergency services. Costa served as a member...
State Senate Committee to Hold Hearing in Pittsburgh on Global Warming
HARRISBURG, November 21, 2018 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hearing in Pittsburgh next week on local and state efforts to address climate change. “In the absence of federal leadership...
Sen. Haywood Celebrates Disarming Protection from Abuse Violators with Advocates
HARRISBURG, November 16, 2018 — Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in connection with the passage of HB2060 that disarms Protection from Abuse (PFA) violators. “I want to congratulate the advocates, legislators, and...
Sen. Boscola re-elected to Chair Senate Democratic Policy Committee
HARRISBURG, November 14, 2018 -- State Senate Democrats today unanimously re-elected Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) to chair the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. “I am proud to have the support of my senate caucus colleagues and look forward to...
Senator Sabatina: Increased Access for Seniors Seeking Prescription Drug Assistance
PHILADELPHIA, October 24, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that the newly enacted Act 87 would expand the income limits for older Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer Push to Protect Health Care for People with Pre-existing Conditions
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by Representative Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh), Representative Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny), Representative Helen Tai (D-Bucks) and Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) Tuesday...
Dinniman y la comunidad de Coatesville debaten la importancia de la justicia de menores y los programas alternativos
COATESVILLE, October 11, 2018 – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently joined officials from local and state police departments to recognize National Juvenile Justice Week. “Juvenile justice providers fulfill a vital mission in holding involved youth...
Sabatina aplaude la aprobación de la Ley Karen en la Comisión Judicial del Senado
HARRISBURG, 3 de octubre de 2018 - El Senador John Sabatina (D-Filadelfia) se complace de que su legislación Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1023, también conocida como la Ley de Karen, fue aprobada por el Comité Judicial del Senado. La legislación aprobada con un voto de 14-0-1. "Ley de Karen ha sido un...
Sen. Costa statement on HB2060, protections for victims of domestic violence
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Pittsburgh) release the following statement on HB2060: Today is an historic day. We have finally passed substantive legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence, and it goes to Governor Wolf for his signature. HB 2060...
Coalición bipartidista y 400 defensores se unen al senador Sharif Street en apoyo del proyecto de ley 942 del Senado, que reforma la libertad condicional en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, 3 de octubre de 2018 - El senador de PA Sharif Street (D-Filadelfia) se unió a más de 400 defensores, liderados por la Coalición para Poner Fin a la Muerte por Encarcelamiento y una coalición bipartidista para aprobar el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 942 que faculta a la Junta de Libertad Condicional a revisar las sentencias de cadena perpetua en...