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Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Reducing Career and Tech ED Waitlists
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 5, 2026 − Following today’s budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce legislation that will help remove barriers for Career and Technical Education...
Democrats Draw Line on Dynamic Pricing for Essential Goods
HARRISBURG, March 4, 2026 – A report published in December revealed how Instacart utilized AI-enabled pricing experiments to allow grocery retailers to charge shoppers different prices for identical goods purchased at the same time. The PA House Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee convened a joint hearing on the topic and dynamic pricing on essential goods.
Senator Cappelletti Releases Bill to Keep ICE off Pennsylvania Property
Harrisburg, PA – March 2, 2026 – To prevent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making warrantless arrests in spaces that should be safe for everyone in Pennsylvania, Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) introduced Senate Bill 1193....
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Untangle Property Titles for Working Families
HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced SB 1203 to help families secure legal ownership of homes passed down to them by creating a streamlined process to help counties efficiently untangle...
Pisciottano Plan Targets Hidden Swipe Fees to Lower Costs for PA Businesses, Consumers
Monroeville, PA – February 26, 2027 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that he has circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to prohibit credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the sales tax portion of retail transactions...
Sen. Schwank Provides Update on Avian Influenza Response
Reading, PA — February 26, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank is providing an update on Pennsylvania’s response to the ongoing surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases and encouraging both producers and consumers to remain vigilant. Pennsylvania currently has the...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sen. Nick Miller Announces Transformational SITES Project Award for Lehigh Valley
February 26, 2026 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced an $875,000 grant to be invested in the Lehigh Valley through the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program for the first time. The program is designed to prepare...
Senator Cappelletti Announces $459,144 in Funding for Local Fire/EMS Services
Norristown, PA – February 17, 2026 – Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $459,144 in grant funding for several local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments serving Senate District 17. The Office of the State...
Boscola Announces Nearly $190,000 In State Funding For Slate Belt Fire Departments and EMS Providers
BETHLEHEM – February 12, 2026 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that fifteen grants were approved for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the Slate Belt totaling $188,711.35 through the 2025-26 Fire Company and Emergency...
Boscola Announces Over $500,000 In State Funding For Fire Departments and EMS Providers
BETHLEHEM − February 12, 2026 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that thirty-four grants were approved for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the 18th Senatorial District totaling $513,963.89 through the 2025-26 Fire...
Senator Collett, Local Reps Announce Over $800K for Traffic Safety Improvements in Lansdale & Upper Dublin
Fort Washington, PA − February 10, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) announced $808,900 in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant funding to improve pedestrian and traffic safety in her district. “Investing in local roads and...
Senator Miller and Representative Samuelson Present More than $290,000 LSA Grant to Hanover Township
February 10, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Samuelson (D-Northampton) presented tonight a $292,581 LSA grant check to Hanover Township for 44 Motorola APX all-band radios for its volunteer fire...