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Pisciottano Plan Targets Hidden Swipe Fees to Lower Costs for PA Businesses, Consumers
Monroeville, PA – February 26, 2027 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that he has circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to prohibit credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the sales tax portion of retail transactions...
Sen. Schwank Provides Update on Avian Influenza Response
Reading, PA — February 26, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank is providing an update on Pennsylvania’s response to the ongoing surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases and encouraging both producers and consumers to remain vigilant. Pennsylvania currently has the...
Senators Hughes and Miller Highlight School Funding Budget Wins and Senate Democrats’ Commitment to Education
February 20, 2026 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14) joined Allentown School District Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks to underscore major education investments and reaffirm Senate Democrats’...
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Reduce Demand for Puppy Mills
HARRISBURG, PA – February 19, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1190, to reduce market demand for puppy mills by establishing humane pet retail standards. As a companion bill to State...
Senator Nick Miller Held PA Competitiveness Caucus Roundtable on Startups and Small Businesses
ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, Senator Nick Miller held a roundtable discussion on startups and small businesses with the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Allentown Economic Development...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Lauds Governor Shapiro’s Housing Action Plan, Urges Bipartisanship to Enact Priorities
PITTSBURGH, PA: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, stakeholders, and activists in Philadelphia to celebrate his Housing Action Plan, which will expand housing access and opportunity across the commonwealth. Building on...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sen. Nick Miller Announces Transformational SITES Project Award for Lehigh Valley
February 26, 2026 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced an $875,000 grant to be invested in the Lehigh Valley through the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program for the first time. The program is designed to prepare...
Senator Cappelletti Announces $459,144 in Funding for Local Fire/EMS Services
Norristown, PA – February 17, 2026 – Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $459,144 in grant funding for several local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments serving Senate District 17. The Office of the State...
Boscola Announces Nearly $190,000 In State Funding For Slate Belt Fire Departments and EMS Providers
BETHLEHEM – February 12, 2026 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that fifteen grants were approved for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the Slate Belt totaling $188,711.35 through the 2025-26 Fire Company and Emergency...
Boscola Announces Over $500,000 In State Funding For Fire Departments and EMS Providers
BETHLEHEM − February 12, 2026 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that thirty-four grants were approved for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the 18th Senatorial District totaling $513,963.89 through the 2025-26 Fire...
Senator Collett, Local Reps Announce Over $800K for Traffic Safety Improvements in Lansdale & Upper Dublin
Fort Washington, PA − February 10, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) announced $808,900 in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant funding to improve pedestrian and traffic safety in her district. “Investing in local roads and...
Senator Miller and Representative Samuelson Present More than $290,000 LSA Grant to Hanover Township
February 10, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Samuelson (D-Northampton) presented tonight a $292,581 LSA grant check to Hanover Township for 44 Motorola APX all-band radios for its volunteer fire...