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Delco Seniors Attend Sen. Tim Kearney & Rep. Heather Boyd’s 6th Annual Senior Expo in Drexel Hill
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 25, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and Representative Heather Boyd (D-Delaware) recently co-hosted the 6th Annual Senior Expo in partnership with Senior Community Services (SCS) at The Drexelbrook Catering & Event...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Addressing Skyrocketing Electricity Costs
Pittsburgh, PA — September 24, 2025 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a package of legislation to protect Pennsylvania utility customers from skyrocketing electricity costs caused by data centers. “Our families should...
PA Senators Collett, Hughes, Pisciottano Urge Feds to Protect Vaccine Access, Introduce Bill to Require Vaccine Insurance Coverage
Harrisburg, PA − September 20, 2025 − Following Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings last week, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-Montgomery), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny)...
PAID Leave for every Pennsylvanian: Sen. Collett Spotlights the family care act at roundtable discussion
Fort Washington, Pa. − September 19, 2025 − On Wednesday, September 17, Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery, Caucus Chair), hosted a roundtable event at the Upper Dublin Public Library to explore what a statewide paid leave program would look like for workers,...
Senator Nick Miller and PA DCED Announce the Launch of Renovations at the Former Cement Bank Building via the Main Street Matters Program
NORTHAMPTON, PA − September 19, 2025 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today the launch of renovations in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the former Cement Bank building in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Pisciottano Secures $25,000 Grant for Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit
Allegheny County, PA, September 15, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today presented a $25,000 state grant to the Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit to purchase large animal rescue equipment, including specialized tools designed to safely lift or...
Senator Cappelletti Applauds More Than $6 Million in PCCD Funding to Support Crime Victims Across Her Community
Norristown, PA – September 12, 2025 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $6,625,681 in funding approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) this week that will be distributed to thirteen organizations serving...
Senator Pisciottano Announces $5.6 Million in Victims Services Grants for Allegheny County
Allegheny County, PA, September 12, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved $5,556,390 in grant funding in Allegheny County through programs designed to support victims,...
Senator Collett Announces $4.6 Million for Victims’ Services & Crime Prevention
Fort Washington, Pa. – September 12, 2025 −Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $4.6 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for agencies and organizations serving crime victims in Montgomery County. “As an...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces Over $2.5 Million in Victims of Crime Act Funding for Local Services
Harrisburg, PA – September 11, 2025 – Senator Marty Flynn announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved $2,526,374 in Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding to strengthen victim services across Lackawanna, Luzerne,...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $14.9M in Funding to Support Victim Services in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
September 9, 2025 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced more than $14.9M in funding for Philadelphia and Montgomery County to strengthen victim support and provide critical recovery resources. The grants were awarded by...
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