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Democratic Leaders Applaud Shapiro’s ‘Bold and Broad’ Action on Housing
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2024 – Senate Democrats today applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s “bold and broad” action to address Pennsylvania’s growing housing crisis. At a senior housing development in Philadelphia that was built with the help of public financing incentives,...
Senator Costa, County Executive Innamorato, and Mayor Gainey Celebrate the Passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP)
Pittsburgh, PA - September 9, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa, County Executive Sara Innamorato, and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey celebrated the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at...
Policy Hearing Highlights Legislative Proposals to Ban PFAS in PA
WARMINSTER, September 7, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Reps. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks) and Greg Scott (D-Montgomery) yesterday to host a joint policy hearing...
Hughes Joins City Leadership to Deliver Good News at Brith Sholom
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS, September 5, 2024 − Amidst the joyful tears and applause from remaining residents, Sen. Hughes joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other officials yesterday to announce that the Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached an agreement with...
Senators Kane & Kearney Host Community Vigil Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 3, 2024 – Senators John I. Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) hosted their annual community Overdose Awareness Vigil on August 29, at the Delaware County Courthouse, marking International Overdose Awareness Day. This...
Truck Traffic to be Prohibited on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough
BUCKS COUNTY − August 29, 2024 − Trucks weighing more than 10 tons will soon be prohibited from travelling on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough, PennDOT officials announced today, during Senator Steve Santarsiero’s (D-10) annual road tour. The ban...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sen. Schwank and Rep. Rozzi Announce $7.8 Million Grant for Antietam School District
Reading — September 9, 2024 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) today announced $7.8 million in grant funding for the Antietam School District for environmental repairs. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Public...
Sen. Muth Announces Grant to Enhance Youth Reading Materials at Atglen Public Library
ROYERSFORD − September 4, 2024 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that Atglen Public Library was one of 13 libraries across Pennsylvania to be awarded funding through the Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Library Grant program....
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces Over $500,000 for West Norriton Township Transportation Upgrades
Norristown, PA – August 21, 2024 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) today announced $547,166 in state funding has been awarded to West Norriton Township for signal upgrades at the intersection of Marshall Street and Forrest Avenue. This award...
Senator Collett Secures $2 Million for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced more than $2 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to restore aging infrastructure and improve traffic safety in her district. “Investing in Pennsylvania roads makes our communities...
Sen. Muth Announces $3.9 Million in Multimodal Grants for Two SD44 Projects
ROYERSFORD, August 19, 2024: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that two projects in Senate District 44 have received $3.9 million in PennDOT Multimodal Transportation funds. In Montgomery County, Upper Providence Township received $3...
Clifton Heights Borough Awarded $1.3 Million in Multimodal Funding
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – August 19, 2024 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and Rep. Heather Boyd (D-Delaware), today announced a $1.3 million Multimodal Grant from PennDOT has been awarded to Clifton Heights Borough for infrastructure and safety upgrades to improve...