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Senator John I. Kane Encourages Korean War Veterans to Apply for the Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal
CHESTER, PA – August 1, 2024 – Senator John I. Kane is pleased to announce that honorably discharged Veterans of the Korean War, who served between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953, are eligible to receive the prestigious Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal....
Senator Marty Flynn and IACOS Proud to Announce Free Clinic Hosted by Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
Scranton, PA − August 1, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn and IACOS are proud to announce a free clinic, hosted by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps, which will take place on August 3 and 4 at Scranton High School, located at 63 Munchak Way, Scranton. The clinic...
Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area Brings Hundreds Together for Wellbeing Initiative
BUCKS COUNTY − July 30, 2024 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) brought together hundreds of Bucks Area residents for three days of in-community events with the national Blue Zones organization, engaging...
Comitta Reminds Residents of Opportunities to Oppose Aqua Rate Increase
West Chester, Pa − July 30, 2024 – Residents served by Aqua Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to voice their opposition to the company’s plans to increase water and wastewater bills by nearly 20 percent, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Under the proposals,...
Costa and Frankel Issue Statement on Graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill
PITTSBURGH – July 29, 2024 – State Rep. Dan Frankel and state Sen. Jay Costa issued the following joint statement today regarding Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh being vandalized: “Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights State Budget’s Investments to Make Pennsylvania Communities Safer
Norristown, PA – July 17, 2024 – Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined state and local leaders in Montgomery County today to highlight how the newly signed bipartisan state budget will make Pennsylvania communities safer, through more investments in violence intervention and prevention programs that are working, funding for afterschool programming and funding for an additional 400 state troopers.
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges PA Public Utilities Commission to Deny FirstEnergy Rate Increase
Pittsburgh, Pa. − July 17, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams offered testimony in opposition to a proposed $503 million rate increase by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania during a public input hearing with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This proposed rate...
Policy Hearing Highlights Issues with PA Property Reassessment System
PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) yesterday in Pittsburgh to co-host a public hearing highlighting Pennsylvania’s...
Sen. Miller Joins Gov. Shapiro in Highlighting New Budget’s Major Economic Development Investments
JULY 16, 2024 – BETHLEHEM, PA: Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) joined Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton), and other state and local officials at the...
Schwank and Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz’s Non-U.S. Citizen Teacher Certification Bill Approved as Part of the School Code
Reading, PA — July 16, 2024 — Last week, as a part of the state budget, the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved Senate Bill 700, the School Code bill for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill contains language sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Johanny...
Senator Art Haywood’s Statement on the Passage of the 2024-25 PA Budget
Harrisburg, PA. July 12, 2024 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement on the passage of the 2024-25 PA Budget: Our state budget passed with $47B for historic changes to public education, higher education, housing...
Brewster Praises Bi-Partisan Budget with Historic Education Investment
Harrisburg, July 12, 2024 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today issued the following statement regarding the new Pennsylvania budget plan that passed the General Assembly late last night with strong bipartisan support. The budget will be Brewster’s last as he is retiring...
Sen. Miller Applauds Investments in the State Budget in Education, Economic Development and Public Safety
July 12, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that he is confident that investments promised in this year’s state budget, which passed Thursday night, will be crucial to the commonwealth. “We are seeing historic investments in public education,...
Senator Nikil Saval Responds to Lack of Funding for Whole-Home Repairs in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 12, 2024 − Pennsylvania’s 2024–2025 state budget passed late yesterday evening, and in response to the lack of additional funding for Pennsylvania’s wildly popular Whole-Home Repairs Program, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the...
Senator Collett Reacts to 2024-25 Budget
Harrisburg, Pa. − July 12, 2024 − On Thursday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed SB 1001, the FY 2024-2025 budget bill, which was then signed by Governor Shapiro for enactment. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Senate Democratic Caucus Secretary) voted in...
Senator Jimmy Dillon Applauds Historic Pennsylvania State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 12, 2024 – Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) today hailed the passage of the state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the $47.6 billion budget into law last night, marking a major step forward for the...
La senadora Judy Schwank aplaude el crédito fiscal para guarderías y los instrumentos de desarrollo económico incluidos en el presupuesto estatal
Reading - 12 de julio de 2024 - La senadora Judy Schwank (D-Berks) promocionó el presupuesto aprobado por la Asamblea General para el año fiscal 2024-2025, que incluye un crédito fiscal por la contribución del empleador al cuidado infantil e inversiones clave en programas de desarrollo económico. Proyecto de ley del Senado...
Senate Democratic Leaders Share Statement on Passing of FY24-25 Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate and House passed a $47.59B dollar budget that makes significant investments in basic education, higher education, public safety, health and human services, and economic development.
Senator Flynn Praises the Inclusion of 529 Plan Employer Tax Credit Legislation in the Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn is excited to announce the creation of a tax credit for employer contributions to 529 tuition savings accounts. This initiative aims to incentivize employers to support their employees' educational goals, thereby...
Senator Flynn Celebrates Major Wins in New Budget for Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA - July 11, 2024 - Senator Marty Flynn is proud to announce the passage of a historic budget that delivers significant investments in education, economic development, public safety, and support for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania. This budget...
Session Proceedings :: July 11, 2024
Senator Sharif Street Lauds Passage of “Historic” 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget
Philadelphia, PA, July 11, 2024 — Today, the Senate passed the 2024-25 PA Budget, which Senator Sharif Street (SD-3) lauded as "historic" in its investments in the people of Pennsylvania. Despite missed opportunities to increase the minimum wage, end cannabis...
Sen. Lisa Boscola Applauds Budget Investments in Economic and Workforce Development, Disappointed in Lack of Significant School Property Tax Relief
HARRISBURG, PA – July 11, 2024 – Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) shared her views on the passage of the State budget as it heads to the Governor’s desk. A longtime advocate for school property tax reform, Boscola said, “while every school district in the 18th...
Governor Shapiro Signs Act 53 of 2024, Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation, into Law
HARRISBURG, PA − July 11, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 219, State Senator Jay Costa’s Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), into law. Now Act 53 of 2024, this program will allow Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council to exempt or defer...
El senador Tartaglione y los demócratas del Senado luchan contra la extralimitación de las citaciones del Senado
Harrisburg, PA - 10 de julio 2024 - Hoy, el senador Christine Tartaglione y los demócratas del Senado votaron a lo largo de las líneas del partido en el Comité de Operaciones Intergubernamentales del Senado para oponerse a una moción para que el Secretario del Senado...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams aplaude la aprobación por el Senado de la legislación sobre la reforma farmacéutica
Harrisburg, Pa. -10 de julio de 2024 - El senador Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) emitió esta declaración hoy tras la aprobación del Senado de HB 1993: "Me alegré de votar a favor de HB 1993, que reformará los Gestores de Beneficios Farmacéuticos (PBM). Esta legislación...
La legislación LOOP del senador estatal Jay Costa se aprueba en la Cámara y espera la firma del Gobernador
HARRISBURG, PA - 10 de julio de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Jay Costa celebra la aprobación del Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Larga Duración (LOOP) en la Cámara de Representantes, que protegerá a los propietarios de viviendas que viven en zonas con...
La legislación sobre el deterioro de Brewster se dirige a la mesa del Gobernador
Harrisburg, 8 de julio de 2024 - Un proyecto de ley destinado a ayudar a las comunidades locales a luchar contra las propiedades arruinadas y abandonadas ha sido aprobado por la Cámara estatal y ahora se dirige a la mesa del gobernador, anunció hoy el senador estatal Jim Brewster. El proyecto de ley del Senado de Brewster...
State Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation Passes Senate, Heads to the House
HARRISBURG, PA − July 3, 2024 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa celebrates the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), which will protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly increasing property values that increase property taxes....
Senators Saval, Hughes, Cappelletti, and Kearney Announce Intention to Introduce Bill Preventing Criminalization of Homelessness
Harrisburg, PA − July 2, 2024 − Today State Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County), Vincent Hughes (D–Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties), Amanda Cappelletti (D–Delaware and Montgomery Counties), and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware County) announced their intention...
Senator Lisa M. Boscola Welcomes Passage of Legislation to Aid Local Restaurants
HARRISBURG, PA – July 2, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) was joined by a nearly all members of the Pennsylvania Senate today to pass legislation that will make updates to the state Liquor Code. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Matthew...
Senator Hughes’ Community Garden Legislation Heads to Governor Shapiro’s Desk for Signature
Harrisburg, PA – July 2, 2024 − Yesterday, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill passed in the Senate on June 27, 2024. The legislation will now head to Governor Shapiro for signature and final passage....