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Hughes: Corman Letter ‘Cheap Political Stunt’ and Voter Suppression
Harrisburg, PA − January 19, 2022 − On the floor of the state Senate today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia, responded to attempts by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, to nullify the results of Philadelphia’s District Attorney election of ten...
Senator Costa Appoints Senator Kearney to PA Senate Democrats’ Leadership Team
Senator Kearney has been named Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. – January 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.
Senator Marty Flynn Appointed Democratic Chair of PA Senate Transportation Committee
Harrisburg, PA – January 19, 2022 – Yesterday, State Senator Marty Flynn was appointed as Democratic Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee. “I look forward to working with both my Democratic and Republican colleagues to ensure Pennsylvania...
Comitta, Sappey, Herrin Announce $2.1 Million for Chester County Hospital
WEST CHESTER − January 18, 2022 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Christina Sappey, and state Rep. Dianne Herrin announced today that they have secured more than $2.1 million in total state funding to support expanding inpatient and emergency department...
Sen. Anthony Williams Statement on Charges of Officers Involved in the Death of Fanta Bility
Philadelphia – January 18, 2022 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement following the announcement that the officers involved in the shooting death of Fanta Bility will be charged: “Today represents a moment of hope as we...
Senate Democratic Caucus to Continue Service to Former Senator Sabatina’s District
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 18, 2022 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announced that the constituents of now-former Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will continue to be served by the Senate Democratic Caucus while they await the election of their new...
Latest Grant Announcements
Comitta, Sappey, Herrin Announce $2.1 Million for Chester County Hospital
WEST CHESTER − January 18, 2022 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Christina Sappey, and state Rep. Dianne Herrin announced today that they have secured more than $2.1 million in total state funding to support expanding inpatient and emergency department...
Sen. Brewster Announces $228,100 in Community Development & Recreation Grants
HARRISBURG, December 30, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that $228,100 in community development and recreational development grants have been awarded to projects within his Senate district. “Infrastructure encompasses many things. It certainly includes our...
Boscola Announces $616,200 in State Funding to Aid Conservation and Recreation Projects in Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem − December 30, 2021 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a total of $616,200 in Recreation and Conservation grants in the 18th Senatorial District through the Community...
5 Berks County Conservation Projects Receive State Grant Funding
Reading – December 30, 2021 – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced that five Berks County projects were awarded $894,200 in grant funding. Statewide, 317 projects, including four in the 11th senatorial...
Senator Collett Announces More Than $80,000 To Improve Traffic Safety in Hatboro Borough
North Wales, Pa. - December 28, 2021 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has announced $83,550 in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant funding to improve traffic safety in Hatboro Borough. “Continuing to fund infrastructure projects like this...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Galloway Announce $756,881 for Falls Township Traffic and Safety Improvements
BUCKS COUNTY – December 27, 2021 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative John Galloway (D-140) announced today Falls Township will receive $756,881 from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for traffic and safety...