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Kayden’s Law Clears Senate Judiciary Committee in New Term
BUCKS COUNTY— January 25, 2021 — Senate Bill 78, known as Kayden’s Law, was unanimously voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon, one of the first bills to move out of the committee since the start of the new session. The bi-partisan...
Schwank Hosting BCTV Show on Pennsylvania’s Economic Outlook for 2021
Reading, January 25, 2021 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is hosting a live telecast on BCTV on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. The program is on Pennsylvania’s Economic Outlook for 2021 and will include a panel conversation between Matthew Knittel, director of the...
Senator Nikil Saval Begins 2021–22 Session as Democratic Chair of Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee
PHILADELPHIA, PA − Monday, January 25, 2021 − Senator Nikil Saval (D–Senate District 1) begins the 2021–2022 Senate Session as Democratic Chair of the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee. This is a significant appointment for the first-year lawmaker,...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 22, 2021 −Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement: “Our Pennsylvania Department of Health and PA Emergency Management Agency have been working diligently to develop a COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and to roll out vaccinations...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Applauds Nomination of Alison Beam to Acting Secretary Of Health
Pittsburgh, Pa. – January 22, 2021 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa released the following statement regarding Governor Tom Wolf’s nomination of Alison Beam to be the new Acting Secretary of Health. I wish Alison Beam the best as she takes on the position of...
Comitta, Fair Districts PA to Hold Virtual Event on Judicial Gerrymandering
State Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with Fair Districts PA tomorrow for a special, virtual presentation on a proposal currently moving through the state legislature that would fundamentally change the way we elect appellate judges in Pennsylvania. The special,...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sen. Hughes presents $1 million mock check to Share Food Program for roof improvements, new solar panels
PHILADELPHIA – January 25, 2021 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $1 million mock check to Share Food Program’s Executive Director George Matysik Monday morning. The $1 million grant will go towards roof repairs at Share Food...
Tartaglione Announces $6.7 Million in State Financing to Reduce Wastewater Overflows in Lawncrest
The City of Philadelphia will use the funds to construct 31 green stormwater infrastructure systems, helping to manage more than 13 acres of drainage area in the public right of way. Philadelphia, PA – January 20, 2021 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione is pleased...
Sabatina: Announces $100 Million Funding for Waste Water Treatment Facility
Harrisburg - January 20, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced an award to the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The award is a low-interest loan in the...
Schwank Applauds Grant Award to Address Sexual Assault
Reading, January 5, 2020 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is thrilled to see Albright College receive an “It’s On Us PA” grant award for nearly $30,000. Albright College was awarded $29,969 to address campus sexual assault through Gov. Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA”...
Sabatina: Announces More Than $5 Million in Grants for His District
Harrisburg, December 28, 2020 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce $5.34 million in grants for projects in the 5th Senatorial District. The funding comes from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The list of...
Sabatina: Announces Funding Award for Special People in Northeast (SPIN)
Harrisburg, January 4, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce a state redevelopment grant to assist in the expansion of space for Special People in Northeast (SPIN). “I advocated for this funding because SPIN is such an important...