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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 y otros legisladores presentan proyectos de ley sobre el cáncer pediátrico
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...
La senadora Lindsey Williams insta a la Junta de Apelación de Escuelas Autónomas de Pensilvania a denegar el recurso de Catalyst Academy
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 en McDonald's para pedir 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 Discuss Financial Recovery Status Declaration for Scranton School District
HARRISBURG, January 16, 2019 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) and State Representatives Marty Flynn and Kyle Mullins today announced that the Scranton School District has been issued a declaration of Financial Recovery Status by the Pennsylvania...
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,...
State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to Help 12,000 Federal Employees Working Without Pay
HARRISBURG, January 10, 2019 – On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Senator...
Dinniman y Killion presentan un amplio paquete legislativo sobre oleoductos
WEST CHESTER, 2 de enero de 2019 - Los senadores estatales Andy Dinniman y Tom Killion anunciaron hoy que han presentado un paquete legislativo integral destinado a reformar el proceso de regulación de tuberías de Pensilvania para mejorar la seguridad en las escuelas y en las...
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Health Care for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, December 20, 2018 –The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus continues its fight to protect the major tenets of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) through two legislative proposals that would ensure comprehensive, quality and...
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...
State Senate Committee Holds Hearing in Philadelphia on Hair Braiding Licensure
PHILADELPHIA, December 12, 2018 – At the request of state Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Philadelphia on the senator’s proposal to do away with the cosmetology school licensing...
La Comisión del Senado celebra una audiencia en Pittsburgh sobre el cambio climático
HARRISBURG- 28 de noviembre de 2018 - A petición del líder demócrata del Senado estatal, Jay Costa, el Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado celebró hoy una audiencia en Pittsburgh sobre los esfuerzos locales y estatales para abordar el cambio climático. La audiencia política completa se puede ver....
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...
El Senador Haywood celebra con defensores el desarme de los infractores de la Ley de Protección contra el Abuso
HARRISBURG, 16 de noviembre de 2018 - El senador Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Filadelfia) emitió la siguiente declaración en relación con la aprobación de HB2060 que desarma a los violadores de la Protección contra el Abuso (PFA). "Quiero felicitar a los defensores, legisladores y...
El Senador Boscola, reelegido Presidente del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado
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...
El senador Hughes y el representante Schweyer abogan por proteger la atención sanitaria de las personas con enfermedades preexistentes
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, Coatesville Community Discuss Importance of Juvenile Justice & Alternative Programs
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 Applauds Passage of Karen’s Law in Senate Judiciary Committee
HARRISBURG, October 3, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased that his legislation Senate Bill 1023, also known as Karen’s Law, was passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation passed with a 14-0-1 vote. “Karen’s Law has been a...
Declaración del senador Costa sobre la ley HB2060, que protege a las víctimas de la violencia doméstica
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...
Bipartisan Coalition & 400 Advocates join Senator Sharif Street in Support of Senate Bill 942, Reforming Parole in PA
HARRISBURG, October 3, 2018 – PA Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) was joined by over 400 advocates, led by the Coalition to End Death by Incarceration and a bipartisan coalition to pass Senate Bill 942 which empowers the Parole Board to review life sentences in...
El senador Fontana recibe el Premio Dewey por su labor medioambiental
PITTSBURGH, September 27, 2018 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) this evening received the Clean Water Action organization’s “Dewey Award.” The award is granted to individuals who are proven champions of the environment within their community. “Throughout my...
El Senado de Pensilvania aprueba una ley contra la sextorsión
HARRISBURG, 26 de septiembre de 2018 - El Senado de Pensilvania aprobó hoy un proyecto de ley presentado por la senadora Judy Schwank (D-Berks) y el senador Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) para criminalizar la coerción de la conducta sexual. El proyecto de ley del Senado 1134, que Schwank y Vulakovich...
El líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, presenta a la EPA su testimonio escrito sobre las normas de ahorro de combustible
PITTSBURGH, 26 de septiembre de 2018 --- La Agencia de Protección Ambiental celebrará hoy una reunión pública en Pittsburgh sobre una propuesta para eliminar los estándares de economía de combustible en los vehículos; el senador Costa presentó un testimonio escrito en oposición ya que no pudo...