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Senator Boscola Highlights Jobs, Workforce, and Consumer Protections After Shapiro Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA – February 3, 2026 – Following Governor Shapiro’s budget address, Senator Lisa M. Boscola highlighted several areas where the General Assembly can build on existing work to strengthen the economy, protect consumers, and support Pennsylvania’s workforce....
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 3, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments: “I was glad to see the Governor...
Sen. Nick Miller Responds to Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address
February 3, 2026 — Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) applauds Governor Shapiro’s proposed investments in addressing housing and energy affordability, education, public safety, and economic development during today’s budget address. The plan includes a $1 billion...
Senator Patty Kim’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA − February 3, 2026 − Senator Patty Kim (D-15) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 budget address today: “Governor Shapiro is leading by example. While Pennsylvania’s economic outlook is bright, people are...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget
Harrisburg − February 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...
Senator Malone’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA – February 3, 2026 − Please see the following for Senator James Andrew Malone’s (D-36, Lancaster) statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address today at the Capitol. “I think Governor Shapiro presented a strong budget proposal that seeks to...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Miller Announces $238,000 in New Funding to Expand Food Recovery and Support Local Nonprofits
January 30, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller today announced a $238,000 investment in Lehigh and Northampton Counties through the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG) Program to help reduce food waste and fight hunger. “These grants provide essential funding that...
Senator Kim Announces Low-Interest Loan to Improve Capital Region Water Infrastructure
HARRISBURG, PA – January 23, 2026 – Senator Patty Kim (D-15) announced that the Capital Region Water Authority (CRW) was awarded a low-interest loan of $120 million to make improvements at the CRW advanced wastewater treatment plant, to replace the Paxton Creek...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tim Brennan Announce Almost $4,000,000 in State Grants for PFAS Treatment
January 22, 2026 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Representative Tim Brennan announced today $3,875,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support two PFAS treatment projects. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. will be...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce Grant Awards from Small Water and Sewer Program
PITTSBURGH, PA – January 22, 2026 − Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants from the Small Water and Sewer Grant Program. “I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these Small Water and Sewer...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Perry Warren Announce Almost $90,000 in State Funds for Brian S. Gregg Memorial Park in Newtown
BUCKS COUNTY – January 22, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $92,000 in grants for the rehabilitation of Brian S. Gregg Memorial Park in Newtown Borough. “Officer Brian Gregg gave his life...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tina Davis Announce $300,000 in State Funds for Croydon Acres Park in Bristol Township
BUCKS COUNTY – January 22, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced today $300,000 in grants for the rehabilitation of Croydon Acres Park in Bristol Township. Work will include the renovation of the basketball...