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Sen. Muth, Sen. Williams to Introduce Senate Rules Reforms that Prioritize Accountability, Transparency
HARRISBURG − January 2, 2024 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and state Sen. Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) will be re-introducing a set of Senate resolutions when the Senate reconvenes next week that would update the Senate Rules to...
Lawmakers Call Attention to Stagnant Wages as 21 Other States Raise Minimum Wage on January 1
LANCASTER, PA – December 31, 2024 − Today, Democratic legislators gathered with local business owner Pete Barber, founder and owner of Two Dudes Painting Company, to highlight Pennsylvania’s minimum wage crisis and call on the state legislature to raise the wage in...
Senator Schwank Applauds CRIZ Designation for the City of Reading
Reading, PA — December 30, 2024 — Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the City of Reading’s application for a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) was accepted. The CRIZ program, established by Act 52 of 2013, is administered by the Pennsylvania...
El senador Pisciottano consigue un millón de dólares para la remodelación del centro comercial Century III y pide que se siga avanzando con los líderes locales y estatales
West Mifflin, PA, 12 de diciembre de 2024 - El senador estatal Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) se unió hoy al vicegobernador Austin Davis y a otros líderes del condado de Allegheny en el emplazamiento del antiguo centro comercial Century III...
Declaración del senador Schwank sobre la audiencia de la NTSB sobre la explosión del R.M. Palmer
Reading - 11 de diciembre de 2024 - La senadora Judy Schwank, demócrata de Berks, emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la audiencia de la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte sobre la investigación de la causa de la explosión de gas natural de R.M. Palmer que ocurrió el 24 de marzo de 2023:...
La comunidad se reúne para dar forma al futuro del centro de Allentown
Allentown, PA - 11 de diciembre de 2024 - El centro de Allentown cobró vida la pasada noche cuando los residentes se reunieron en un vibrante y atractivo evento comunitario para ayudar a dar forma al futuro del núcleo urbano de Lehigh Valley. Organizado por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Allentown (AEDC)...
Senator Kane Welcomes Christiana Care’s Investment in Delaware County Healthcare
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA − December 5, 2024 − This week marks a significant step forward for healthcare access in Delaware County. Christiana Care's announcement of a new healthcare campus in Aston represents exactly the kind of responsible, community-focused...
El líder demócrata en el Senado, Jay Costa, distribuye memorandos de copatrocinio sobre financiación de campañas, seguridad del agua, salud bucodental y más para el periodo de sesiones 2025-26
PITTSBURGH, PA - 2 de diciembre de 2024 - Hoy, el Líder Demócrata del Senado Jay Costa circuló Memorandos de Copatrocinio para los proyectos de ley que tiene la intención de introducir para la Sesión Legislativa 2025-26. Esos memorandos incluyen: Reforma de la financiación de campañas...
Reducir la brecha digital: La senadora Lindsey M. Williams anuncia premios para conectar comunidades a Internet
Pittsburgh, Pensilvania - 21 de noviembre de 2024 - Hoy, la senadora Lindsey M. Williams ha anunciado la concesión de docenas de ordenadores portátiles para tres organizaciones del Distrito 38 como parte de la nueva Tecnología de Conectividad Digital de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de la Banda Ancha de Pensilvania....
Cerrar la brecha digital: La senadora Collett celebra la nueva inversión de 312.975 dólares en tecnología para las organizaciones comunitarias de Lansdale
Fort Washington, Pa. - 21 de noviembre de 2024 - La Autoridad para el Desarrollo de la Banda Ancha de Pensilvania (PBDA) ha concedido esta tarde una subvención del Programa de Tecnología de Conectividad Digital que proporcionará ordenadores portátiles a organizaciones comunitarias para mejorar la educación,...
Senator Jay Costa Announces Over 600 Laptops Awarded to Eight Organizations in the 43rd Senatorial District via the Digital Connectivity Technology Program
PITTSBURGH, PA – November 21, 2024 − Today, the PA Broadband Development Authority met to award grants from the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). This grant program will provide laptops to non-profits, community anchor institutions, and governments who...
Senator Sharif Street Announces $17,050,000 in Grants for Local Projects
PHILADELPHIA − November 20, 2024 – Senator Sharif Street is pleased to announce a total of $17,050,000 in grant awards to various organizations and community projects in the 3rd Senate District. These funds, provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital...
La senadora de Pensilvania Amanda M. Cappelletti concede una subvención estatal de 375.000 dólares al Penn Institute for RNA Innovation para la investigación de la celiaquía
Philadelphia, PA − November 18, 2024 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today presented a state grant for $375,000 to the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation for celiac disease-related research. The funding will support research into how RNA...
Schwank Retains Senate Democratic Caucus Leadership Role for 25-26 Legislative Session
Harrisburg, PA — November 14, 2024 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced today that she has retained her role as the Caucus Administrator for the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Schwank, who has held the Caucus...
Senator Collett Celebrates $877,000 In Community Revitalization Funding
Fort Washington, Pa. − November 13, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $877,000 in grant funding for four projects in the 12th District that will facilitate improvement projects at local parks and outdoor spaces to bolster recreational...
Sen. Nick Miller, 29, Elected Youngest Chair in Pennsylvania Senate Leadership History
November 13, 2024 — Today, Sen. Nick Miller, 29, (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee, becoming the youngest member in history to hold a leadership position in the state Senate. "I'm honored to have been elected into...
Senator Santarsiero Elected to Senate Democratic Leadership Team
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2024 − Today the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus elected Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10, Bucks) a member of its 2025-26 leadership team as Secretary. Santarsiero is the first resident of Bucks County to be elected to Senate...
Pennsylvania Senate Says Farewell to Senator Jim Brewster
El senador Tartaglione, reelegido jefe demócrata del Senado
Harrisburg, PA - 13 de noviembre de 2024 - Hoy, la senadora Christine Tartaglione fue reelegida por sus colegas demócratas del Senado, marcando su segundo mandato como Democratic Whip. La senadora Tartaglione sigue siendo la primera mujer y la primera persona con discapacidad...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
‘An Investment in the Future of Our Town’: Schwank Joins Stakeholders for Strand Theatre Rehabilitation Update
Reading, PA — November 8, 2024 — Earlier this week, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined Kutztown Community Partnership, the Greater Berks Development Fund, and DESCCO Design and Construction, Inc. to provide the Kutztown community with an update on the rehabilitation...
Hundreds of Neighbors, Elected Officials Celebrate Mitzvah Circle’s New Lansdale Facility
Lansdale, Pa. − October 30, 2024 − Mitzvah Circle, a nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people meet their basic needs each year, celebrated the grand opening of their new, permanent home in Lansdale today. Fran Held, Executive Director of Mitzvah Circle, said:...
Delaware County House & Senate Delegation Stand in Support of PA Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Prospect Medical Holdings
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – October 30, 2024 – Attorney General Michelle Henry yesterday announced the filing of a lawsuit against the parent company of the Crozer Health System, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., as well as its executives and former majority owner, the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
Senator Collett Hosts 6th Annual Family Health Fair in Willow Grove
Hatboro, Pa.− October 29, 2024 − To ensure local families have resources they need to stay safe and healthy this fall, state Senator Maria Collett (D12-Montgomery), a registered nurse, hosted her sixth annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, October 26 at the Willow...
Las mamografías móviles gratuitas del senador Kearney y el representante Curry hacen más accesibles las pruebas a los residentes de Delco
CONDADO DE DELAWARE, PA - 28 de octubre de 2024 - El senador Tim Kearney (D - Delaware) y la representante Gina H. Curry (D - Delaware), en colaboración con Jefferson Health organizaron recientemente dos mamografías móviles en Upper Darby para aumentar el acceso a la atención médica preventiva...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $5.3 Million in Local Share Grant Funding and $8.9 Million in Public School Facility Improvement Grants
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 22, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that municipalities and organizations throughout Senate District 38 will receive $5,325,282 in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding. This funding comes from gaming revenues and is...
PA First Lady, Secretary of Education join Lawmakers in Harrisburg to Celebrate Funding for Period Products in Public Schools and Advocate for Menstrual Equity Act
Harrisburg, PA − October 21, 2024 – Pennsylvania's First Lady Lori Shapiro, Senators, Representatives, Secretary of Education Dr. Mumin, and advocates gathered for a press event to celebrate the $3 million invested through the last state budget to...
Senators Celebrate Signing of Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, SB 169 and 170, into Law
HARRISBURG, PA − October 17, 2024 − Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bills 169 and 170 – now Act 107 and Act 108 of 2024 – to implement reforms needed to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities, with a continued focus on protecting...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Updates in Pat Browne Lawsuit
HARRISBURG, PA – October 15, 2024 − Today, the Commonwealth Court denied two of the three lawsuits filed by the PA Senate Democrats in defense of Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. Since the Senate Republicans passed SR 334, forcing Pat Browne to disclose sensitive...
PA Senators Collett & Kane Take Action to Protect Child Actors from Abuse
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 11, 2024 − To prevent known abusers from working with children on Pennsylvania film sets, state Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and John I. Kane (D-9 Chester/Delaware) are proposing legislation that would require child abuse...
Governor Shapiro Commends Senator Haywood and PASSHE on ENOUGH Report, Calls for Greater Inclusivity on Campuses
October 10, 2024 − A representative from Governor Shapiro’s office delivered the following statement from the Governor in response to Senator Haywood’s ENOUGH Report. “Governor Shapiro would like to thank Senator Haywood, the Pennsylvania Human Relations...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Rep. Mandy Steele Announce $650,000 in Grant Funding for Cooper-Siegel Community Library
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 10, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Mandy Steele (D-33) announced that Cooper-Siegel Community Library will receive a $650,000 Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant. Cooper-Siegel is currently...