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Senator Kearney Issues Statement Condemning Alleged Abuse by Local Nonprofit Leader
MEDIA, PA – November 20, 2025 – The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office recently announced charges against Lawrence (Larry) Arata, executive director of the Opioid Crisis Action Network, for allegedly exploiting his position to victimize vulnerable women....
Senator Hughes Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act
Harrisburg, PA – November 19, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed the CROWN Act (HB439) with a vote of 44-3. This legislation ensures that no one in Pennsylvania will be denied access to professional, educational, or public spaces and opportunities because of...
Senator Malone’s Legislation to Protect Minors from Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes Passes Senate in Broader Package
HARRISBURG, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone’s legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes passed the Senate unanimously as part of SB 1050, which addresses reporting of child sexual abuse materials generated by...
Miller, Pennycuick Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions Approved by Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – November 18, 2025 − Legislation designed to establish commonsense safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots accessible by minors was approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24)....
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...
Sen. Nick Miller and Rep. Schlossberg Commemorate Farmers Market Renovations with Official Ribbon Cutting and On-Site Constituent Services
ALLENTOWN, PA – November 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), alongside Representative Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), and Beverly Gruber, Chairwoman and CEO of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society, held a ribbon cutting of new ADA-accessible...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Malone Announces Grant for Improving Water Quality and Restoring Watersheds in Lancaster County
HARRISBURG, PA – November 19, 2025 – State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a $557,770 grant to the Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited for three planned restoration...
Senator Jay Costa Announces $725,000 In Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Grants for the 43rd District
PITTSBURGH, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $725,000 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism money benefiting the 43rd senatorial district. Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants allow municipalities, authorities,...
Senator Pisciottano Announces $1.8 Million in Economic Development Grants
Monroeville, PA, November 18, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced $1,863,612 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants to support economic development projects across Allegheny County. “These grants are investments in...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak Announce $1.5 Million in Additional Funding for Morrisville Schools
BUCKS COUNTY − November 13, 2025 − After Pennsylvania’s FY25/26 budget passed yesterday, 135 days after it was due on June 30th, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-140) are thrilled to announce $1.5 million in additional funding...
Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $8 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Philadelphia Affordable Housing Developments
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 14, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street announces that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has awarded more than $8 million in Conditional Reservations of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the development of several new...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $8 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Allegheny County − October 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that five affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive a total of $7,945,471 in federal tax credits award through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency...