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Senator Hughes Stands with Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Break Ground on 40 New, Affordable Apartments for Seniors in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA – April 24, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes, Congressman Dwight Evans, the Mayor’s office, and leaders from across Pennsylvania broke ground on a new affordable housing project in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The housing development, located...
Local Students & Families Attend Apprenticeship & Trades Fair Hosted by Sen. Kearney and Rep. O’Mara
SPRINGFIELD, PA – April 18, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware) and state Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware), in collaboration with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU), hosted a successful Apprenticeship & Trades Fair at the DCIU in Morton...
Policy Committee Highlights Public Health and Environmental Concerns Over Road Spreading of Oil and Gas Wastewater
WEST CHESTER − April 17, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee,...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces the Lehigh Valley Dairy Site Demolition Preparation Has Begun; Press Invited to Visit Site on April 19
April 16, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the preparation for the demolition of Lehigh Valley Dairy in Whitehall has begun. “I'm thrilled to announce that after more than three decades, today we start the process of clearing up this...
Policy Hearing Highlights Impacts and Causes of Pharmacy Closures
HARRISBURG − April 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) co-hosted a virtual public hearing yesterday on Zoom to discuss how...
Boscola Grant Delivers First Electric School Buses to Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, PA – April 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa Boscola today joined officials from the Bethlehem Area School District and PPL as BASD unveiled two new electric buses that was secured thanks to a $1 million state grant that she secured. “I could not be more excited to...
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Sen. Williams, Rep. Kinkead Announce $300K+ for New Sidewalk in Ross
ROSS TOWNSHIP – April 26, 2024 – Ross Township was awarded $301,984 to upgrade a bus stop and construct a new sidewalk along Browns Lane from the Toyota dealership to McKnight Road, state Rep. Emily Kinkead and state Sen. Lindsey Williams announced today.
Senator Marty Flynn and State Rep Bridget Kosierowski Applaud $49.5 Million Investment in Pedestrian Access and Student Safety Across Pennsylvania by Shapiro Administration
Harrisburg, PA – April 26, 2024 – Today, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll announced investments totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects aimed at enhancing community resources and public accessibility throughout the Commonwealth. "A diverse transportation network...
Sen. Lindsey Williams, Rep. Emily Kinkead, Allegheny Land Trust Celebrate Earth Day with Land Preservation in Ross Township
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 26, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams and Rep. Emily Kinkead joined Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) in celebrating Earth Day this week by announcing the creation of a 67-acre protected, publicly accessible green space in Ross Township. ALT’s...
Senator Collett Secures $1.25M for School Safety & Security
Fort Washington, Pa. − April 25, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced nearly $1.25 million in Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools and School Safety and Security Grants, awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Tartaglione Announces $2.4 Million in School Safety Grants
Philadelphia, PA − April 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione announced that $2,433,052 in school safety grants were awarded to schools in the 2nd Senatorial District. "Ensuring our schools are a safe place for our Commonwealth's children to learn and grow...
Flynn, Baker, Brown Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – April 18, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20),...
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Session Spotlight :: April 12, 2024
Investing in student teachers, standing with workers who deserve a living wage, and fighting to protect our children: these are just a few of the many things PA Senate Democrats have been up to this week at the Capitol. Learn more in this week’s #SessionSpotlight.