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Miller, Rothman, and Santarsiero Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Use of Radar Technology for Local Law Enforcement
HARRISBURG, PA – March 20, 2026 − State Senators Nick Miller (D-14), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1237, to modernize police technology by allowing local law enforcement agencies to use radar speed...
Tartaglione Legislation to Modernize Accessibility Standards Passes Senate
Harrisburg, PA − March 19, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) proudly announces the unanimous Senate passage of Senate Bill 867, her bipartisan legislation with Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator John Kane to restore and modernize Pennsylvania’s...
Collett Announces Legislation to Protect Pennsylvanians from ICE Overreach
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 18, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair), in partnership with members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, has announced a package of proposed legislation to protect Pennsylvanians from ICE-related violence...
Miller, Pennycuick Bill to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – March 17, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller announced today that Senate Bill 1090 passed out of the state Senate and now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 1090, the Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative Chatbots...
Senator Santarsiero to Host Vaccine Access Webinar with Leading Public Health and Vaccination Experts
BUCKS COUNTY – March 17, 2026 − In light of the chaos of recent federal rulings about vaccine recommendations, State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will host an upcoming webinar focused on vaccine access and public health, bringing together leading experts to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Requiring Disclosure of AI in Political Advertisements
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 17, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce legislation that will require political advertisements to disclose if artificial intelligence was used in their creation. “Voters deserve to...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Miller Announces $250,000 to Strengthen Lehigh and Northampton Counties Against Cyber Attacks
March 19, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today a $250,000 grant to support Lehigh and Northampton counties in strengthening their defenses against cyberattacks, ransomware, and data breaches through a partnership with Concurrent...
Senator Hughes Announces New Funding for Public Defenders in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
March 19, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $250,000 in new funding for public defenders and indigent defense offices in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The money was awarded from the Pennsylvania Commission...
Schwank Announces $762,773 in Grant Funding for Berks County Communities
Reading, PA − March 18, 2026 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced $762,773 in Local Share Account – Category 4 Facilities Program grant funding for 11 projects in the 11th Senatorial District. The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming...
Senator Miller Secures $50,000 for The Century Promise’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program
March 18, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that The Century Promise will receive a $50,000 grant to support its pre-apprenticeship programs, helping Allentown School District students graduate with a clear pathway into...
Senator Kim Announces Over $660,000 in PCCD Grant Funding for the 15th District
HARRISBURG, PA – March 12, 2026 − Senator Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) announced that $661,199 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has been awarded to organizations and initiatives in the 15th District (Lower Dauphin County). "I'm...
Senator Collett Announces $540k for Nonprofit Security Upgrades, Indigent Defense
Fort Washington, PA − March 11, 2026 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) announced $541,458 in grant funding for indigent defense services and security improvements at houses of worship and nonprofits across her district. “Everyone deserves...