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Statement on SB 1311 and the Establishment of a Felony Animal Abuser Registry
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – October 13, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney released the following statement on SB 1311 and the Establishment of a Felony Animal Abuser Registry: "I appreciate the concern of many constituents about animal cruelty in Pennsylvania, as well as their...
State Senator Marty Flynn Calls for Immediate Legislative Action on Skill Games Following Supreme Court Deadline
SCRANTON, PA – October 13, 2026 − State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) expressed concern today as Pennsylvania reaches the end of the 120-day period established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for the continued operation of skill games, without the General Assembly...
Senator Judy Schwank Celebrates $800,000 State Investment in Friend, Inc.’s New Food Pantry and Community Services Center in Kutztown
Kutztown, PA — October 9, 2026 — Senator Judy Schwank joined Friend, Inc. Community Services and the Greater Berks Development Fund to celebrate the organization’s new permanent home in Kutztown and highlight the $800,000 in Local Share Account grant funding that is...
AI Consumer Protection Bill Establishing Advertising Disclosure Standards Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG, PA – October 8, 2026 – Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), who serves as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) are advancing legislation to...
Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and Senator Nick Miller Hosted an Open House Celebrating Allentown Facility’s Revitalization and Growth
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 8, 2026 − Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) hosted an open house celebrating the transformation of a once-shuttered manufacturing facility and the company’s continued growth and investment in the...
Senator Kearney Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Repeal Uniformity Clause, Expand Options for Tax Fairness in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – October 8, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is introducing legislation to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution by repealing the Uniformity Clause, a provision that locks Pennsylvania into one of the nation’s most regressive tax systems and prevents lawmakers from pursuing tax policies that better support working families and small businesses.
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Nick Miller Announces $891,000 DCNR Grants for Lehigh County Parks and Trails
HARRISBURG, PA – October 13, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that two Lehigh County projects in the 14th Senatorial District will receive a combined $891,000 in grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community...
Senator Collett Secures $1.3M for Local Parks & Conservation Projects
Fort Washington, PA − October 7, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced $1,326,800 for local projects awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships...
Senator Malone Announces $1,043,000 Grant for Upgrades to Mount Joy Township Municipal Complex
HARRISBURG, PA – September 28, 2026 − On Friday, Senator Malone visited Mount Joy Township to announce a $1,043,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to assist the Township with upgrades to its municipal complex. The funding will improve township...
Senator Malone, PennDOT Secretary Carroll Announce More Than $3.9M in Grant Funding for Bridges in Lancaster
HARRISBURG, PA – September 25, 2026 − Today, PennDOT Secretary Michael Carroll joined State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) and local leaders in East Hempfield Township and Conoy Township to announce two Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. The funding...
Senator Tim Kearney Announces Over $4.1 Million in PCCD Awards through Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 17, 2026 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D‑26) is proud to announce $4,150,378 in funding approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that includes initiatives to support public safety, victim services, and...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti, Local Reps, Applaud $5.15 Million in Funding for Delaware and Montgomery Counties
Norristown – September 17, 2026 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) is proud to announce $5,154,186 in grant funding for a diverse array of projects serving Senate District 17. The Commonwealth Finance Authority will disperse the following...