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Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate...
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 28, 2026 – State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement after Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028: "Beginning in 2028, a three-year agreement will bring the Ivy League Men’s and Women’s Basketball...
Delaware County State Legislative Delegation Issues Joint Statement on Auditor General’s DCIU Report
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA − October 28, 2026 − The Auditor General’s report released today regarding the Delaware County Intermediate Unit includes recommendations for increased internal controls over contracting and the use of taxpayer funds.
Tartaglione Prevailing Wage Bill Passes House, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, PA, October 22, 2026 – Legislation authored by State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) and Senator Frank Farry (R-6, Bucks) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week by a...
Senator Pisciottano, Representative Goughnour Host Senior Expo in McKeesport
McKeesport, PA – October 22, 2026 – Hundreds of seniors gathered at the McKeesport Palisades on Thursday for a Senior Wellness and Safety Expo hosted by Senator Nick Pisciottano and Representative Dan Goughnour. The free event featured a wide variety of senior...
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools
HARRISBURG − October 21, 2026 − Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. Senate Bill 1014 would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Nick Miller Secures $300,000 in Public-Private Support to Help Attract New Destinations to Lehigh Valley International Airport
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 31, 2026 − State Senator Nick Miller announced today that he has secured $250,000 in state funding, along with an additional $50,000 commitment from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, to help Lehigh Valley International Airport...
Sen. Fontana Announces Over $4.0 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County - October 23, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $4,082,161 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “Once again,...
Senator Haywood and Mayor Parker Announced $1.5 Million State Grant for Major Simons Recreation Center Renovations
PHILADELPHIA, PA − October 23, 2026 − Today, State Senator Art Haywood, Mayor Cherelle Parker and representatives from MT. Airy CDC held a grant presentation press conference outside of the construction site of Simons Recreation Center III. Together, they announced a...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tim Brennan Announce an Over $3 Million Water Infrastructure Grant for Buckingham Township
BUCKS COUNTY – October 21, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $3,120,000 in state funding for the Cold Spring PFAS Treatment System in Buckingham Township. An anion exchange resin filter treatment...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Shelby Labs Announce an Almost $4 Million Water Infrastructure Grant for Plumstead Township
BUCKS COUNTY – October 21, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) announced today $3,891,000 in state funding for a water distribution interconnect PFAS project in Plumstead Township. Approximately 5,400 feet of 12-inch...
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce over $13 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH, PA – October 21, 2026 −Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana...