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Statement from Senator Pisciottano on Expedited Release of November SNAP Benefits
Monroeville, PA, November 7, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding Governor Shapiro’s announcement that his Administration is taking action to immediately issue full November Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Governor Signs Senator Tartaglione’s Bipartisan School Safety Notification Bill into Law
Harrisburg, PA, November 7, 2025 – A bipartisan school safety measure championed by Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D–2) and Senator Jarrett Coleman (R–16) is now law. Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday signed Senate Bill 246, now Act 44 of 2025, ensuring that parents,...
Cortex Residential Breaks Ground on Walnut Square Apartments, a New Affordable Housing Development in Downtown Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania – November 5, 2025 – Cortex Residential, a mission-driven developer of affordable housing, celebrated the groundbreaking of Walnut Square Apartments, a 38-unit, ground-up affordable housing project located at 40 South 8th Street at the corner...
Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Executive Action
Pittsburgh, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issues this statement following Governor Shapiro's action to keep food on Pennsylvanians’ tables: "I’m grateful for Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis’ executive action today to...
Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP
HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...
Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Monday
Allegheny County − October 31, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana announced that his Senate office will be organizing a food drive starting next week to benefit those who could lose federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance tomorrow....
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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...
Senator Jay Costa Announces Over $6 Million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits Benefitting Senate District 43
PITTSBURGH – October 10, 2025 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa announces $6,196,549 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) in federal tax credits utilized to finance the development of affordable housing. The funding was conditionally reserved...
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,...