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Sen. Muth, Sen. Williams Highlight Need for Senate Rules Reforms at Virtual Roundtable
HARRISBURG, December 9, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion Wednesday night on the operating rules of...
PBDA Announces Adoption of PA Statewide Broadband Plan, Senator Kane Urges Pennsylvanians to Review New FCC Broadband Access Map
Harrisburg, PA − December 2, 2022 − On Thursday November 17, the PA Broadband Development Authority voted unanimously to adopt the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statewide Broadband Plan. This broadband plan will focus on four challenge areas and explore...
Senator Costa Urges No Vote on Package of Impeachment Resolutions, Argues Process is Unconstitutional
Harrisburg, PA - November 29, 2022 - Today, Senator Jay Costa forcefully opposed the vote on the package of impeachment resolutions that would govern the impeachment trial of District Attorney Larry Krasner on the grounds that carrying the proceedings over from...
Senator Flynn to Host Health Care Enrollment Event Wednesday
SCRANTON, PA – November 28, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) will be sponsoring a Health Care Enrollment Event on Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30PM at the Taylor Community Library. A representative from Pennie, Pennsylvania’s health care marketplace...
Former Pennsylvania State Senator T. Milton Street Sr. Passes Away at 83
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 28, 2022 – It is with solemnity that Senator Sharif Street announces the passing of former Pennsylvania state senator T. Milton Street Sr., who passed away today at 83 years old, surrounded by family. The family has submitted the following...
Senator Street Distributes 3K+ Turkeys for Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA, PA. − November 23, 2022 – Senator Sharif Street recently hosted the 42nd Annual Street Family Turkey Drive and Giveaway in partnership with Nicetown CDC, delivering more than 3,000 Turkeys to over 200 organizations throughout the greater...
Latest Grant Announcements
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces $100,000 State Grant for Norristown Hospitality Center
Norristown, PA – December 6, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) announced $100,000 in state grant funding for Norristown Hospitality Center. The funding will be utilized for operational upgrades for their location on Church Street in...
Senator-Elect Nick Miller Announces Fiscal Management Grant for Catasauqua
Lehigh County, PA – December 1, 2022 - Today, Senator-Elect Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $56,250 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to assist with the development and implementation of a five-year financial...
State Senator Tim Kearney Supports Delaware County Children’s Advocacy Center with State Grant
Media, PA – December 1, 2022 – Family Support Line, which houses Delaware County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center, was awarded a $100,000 grant through Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services to build an onsite medical suite, with the help and support of State...
Senator Dillon Announces $1.2M Investment in Union Career Development
Harrisburg, November 29, 2022 – Today, Senator Jimmy Dillon announced $1,273,795 in new funding for career development at the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 5 in Northeast Philadelphia. The grant was awarded from the Redevelopment Assistance...
Collett, Hughes & Sanchez Announce $4.5M to Rebuild Upper Dublin Township & Police Facility Post-Ida
Upper Dublin, Pa. – November 22, 2022 –Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks), Senator Vincent Hughes (D-7 Philadelphia/Montgomery), and Representative Ben Sanchez (D-153 Montgomery) have announced $4,500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)...
Sen. Fontana Announces $12.6M for Community Projects in Allegheny County
Allegheny County – November 22, 2022 - Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $12,600,000 in in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for the 42nd Senatorial District. “I’m thrilled to share that even more RACP money will be...