Business and Community Leaders Discuss Opioid Epidemic at Free Community Naloxone Training
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 25, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently joined by state and local officials and business leaders to discuss efforts to address the opioid epidemic and prevent overdose deaths with the use of naloxone. Following the...News Digest :: July 25, 2022
Legislature Sen. Judy Schwank named champion of public education (readingeagle.com) Schwank Helps Secure CFA Grant for Berks Industrial Development Authority – BCTV Letter: Sen. Katie Muth is the fighter we need in Harrisburg – The Mercury (pottsmerc.com)...Brewster Praises New Funding for Struggling Small Businesses
Harrisburg, July 21, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the award of $268 million to Pennsylvania to be used to bolster struggling small businesses. “One of my priorities has been the support and sustainment of small businesses and that mission...Brewster Announces State Grant for Elizabeth Township Traffic Signals
Harrisburg, July 22, 2022 – A municipality in the 45th Senate District will be among dozens receiving reimbursement from the state for upgrades to traffic signals, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. Elizabeth Township was awarded $28,080 for LED traffic signals...Senator Flynn to Host Book Bash Event on Sunday
SCRANTON, PA – July 22, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) will host a community Book Bash this Sunday, July 24 to promote childhood literacy and launch a month-long book donation drive in partnership with the Lackawanna County Library System....News Digest :: July 22, 2022
Legislature Pittsburgh’s Jewish community calls out Mastriano’s activity on prominent ‘hate speech’ platform | Politics | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com) Local lawmakers condemn Doug Mastriano for paying controversial Gab website for advertising...Brewster’s School Safety Efforts Reflected in 2022-23 Budget
McKeesport, July 21,2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania schools have paid off with a $200 million increase in funds for safety and security and mental health in the 2022-23 PA State Budget. “This new School Code contains a historic...News Digest :: July 21, 2022
Legislature Wayne Fontana: Pittsburgh has too many abandoned properties, and it costs millions. Here’s how to fix it. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Bipartisanship in Harrisburg: Saval, Solomon and smart housing policy (thephiladelphiacitizen.org) Pa. lawmakers lash...Dillon Focuses on Quality of Life
Op-ed by Senator Jimmy Dillon
As a recent candidate for public office and a new member of the State Senate I’ve learned quality of life is still the driving force in local politics. The things that make a difference in the day-to-day lives of the people I serve are usually far less dramatic than the hot button topics in Harrisburg or Washington.