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Senate Democratic Leader Jay CostaSenate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA: Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) made a motion to force the Senate to vote on whether to take up his June 10 discharge petition, which would force HB 2189 out of committee and onto the full Senate calendar. This was not a vote on...
Advocates Call for Transit Funding in the 2026–2027 PA State Budget
PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 26, 2026 − Today, transit advocates, community leaders, and elected representatives gathered near Independence Mall to call for funding in the 2026–2027 Pennsylvania state budget to keep transit systems moving across the Commonwealth. “Creating...
Boscola Applauds Adoption of Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
HARRISBURG, PA – June 25, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation establishing a sales tax holiday on school supplies was unanimously adopted by the state Senate as an amendment to House Bill 1667, tax code legislation advancing as...
Senate Unanimously Passes Boscola-Backed Legislation to Modernize Pharmaceutical Licensing
HARRISBURG, PA – June 24, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced the Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1206, legislation that will modernize the Commonwealth's pharmaceutical manufacturer licensure process and strengthen...
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian
HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...
PA’s Celebrated Whole-Home Repairs Program Becomes National Law with Passage of Federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program has helped fix nearly 4,000 homes across the Commonwealth since its launch and has been hailed as a groundbreaking tool in the fight against the housing and energy affordability crises. The expansion of the program at the...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Miller Secures $50,000 for Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center
June 26, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant, secured by his office, to support its Community Program, which provides outreach services, community group...
Senator Vincent Hughes Announces Over $10M for Affordable Housing in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Philadelphia, PA − June 24, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $10.6 million dollars in funding for affordable housing projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania...
Senator Steve Santarsiero Announces 3 Million in Grants for Affordable Housing Projects in Bucks County
June 17, 2026 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that multiple organizations working on affordable and attainable housing projects in Bucks County have received three million dollars in state grants. “It has become unaffordable for many to live...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $3 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Allegheny County − June 16, 2026 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $2,925,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “Getting people into safe and affordable housing and keeping...
Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $1 Million in PCCD Awards for School Safety
PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 16, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) is proud to announce over $1 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awards for schools in the 3rd Senate District. “Investing in school safety and mental health ensures...
Funding Fair Housing: Senator Cappelletti Applauds $3.8 Million for Affordable, Accessible Housing Programs
Norristown, PA – June 16, 2026 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) celebrated $3,830,000 in grant funding through the PA Housing and Finance Authority’s Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund that...