Senator John Blake Archives

Senate Committee Focuses on Corporate Tax Fairness

January 29, 2020

Harrisburg, January 29, 2020 – At the request of Senators Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and John Blake (D-Lackawanna), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a public hearing on ways to make corporate taxes more equitable.

Blake Encourages Local Schools to Apply for Safety and Security Grants

September 12, 2018

SCRANTON, September 12, 2018 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today encouraged local school districts to apply for funding through a new state grant program designed to improve school safety. The new School Safety and Security Grant Program, which...

Small Business Development Focus of Senate Democratic Legislative Package

June 7, 2018

Hughes, Blake sponsor legislation to create financial incentives Harrisburg – June 7, 2018 – New legislation designed to aid small business through specific financial incentives such as tax-deferred savings accounts and exemptions from certain business fees was...

Senate Democrats Unveil Package of Bills to Curb Sexual Harassment, with Support from Governor Tom Wolf

April 5, 2018

Philadelphia, PA − April 5, 2018 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic caucus stood with Governor Tom Wolf to unveil a package of legislation designed to curb workplace sexual harassment. “As a caucus, we’ve worked with stakeholders and advocates and our own...

Blake: Budget Invests in Education, Supports Working Class

February 6, 2018

HARRISBURG, February 6, 2018 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today released the following statement regarding Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $32.987 billion state budget: “I applaud Governor Wolf for his continued dedication and investment in the...