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Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds U.S. Senate Step Towards Prohibiting Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 1, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) applauds efforts by the U.S. Senate to ban its own members, staff, and chamber officials from betting in prediction markets. Last month, Senator Williams introduced Pennsylvania Senate...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Louisiana v. Callais
HARRISBURG, PA – April 29, 2026 − Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais, holding that a plaintiff alleging race-based discrimination under the Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be successful only if they can prove that...
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
HARRISBURG – April 28, 2026 − Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: “Today’s advancement of Senate...
House Passes Tartaglione Bill to Modernize Accessibility Standards in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA, April 27, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed her legislation, Senate Bill 867, with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a major step forward in restoring...
Senate Democratic Caucus Files Amicus Brief in Support of City of Philadelphia to Protect Black History at President’s House Exhibit
HARRISBURG, PA – April 27, 2026 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today filed an amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia urging the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to require the National Park Service to fully restore and maintain the exhibits...
Session Spotlight :: April 20, 2026
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Senator Schwank and Mayor Moran Applaud $700,000 State Investment in Downtown Reading Redevelopment Effort
Reading, Pa. — April 20, 2026 — State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and City of Reading Mayor Eddie Moran applauded a $700,000 award through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's Community Revitalization Fund Program to support the redevelopment of 418 and 422...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $23M for Philadelphia Community Violence Prevention
Philadelphia, PA − April 20, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, announced over $23 million in state grants for grassroot, community anti-violence groups and after-school programs in Philadelphia. The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Senator Christine Tartaglione Announces Over $2 Million in State Funding to Support Violence Prevention and Youth Programs in the 2nd District
Philadelphia, PA − April 17, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) this week announced that more than $2 million in state funding has been awarded to organizations across the 2nd Senatorial District through the Commonwealth’s Violence...
Sen. Fontana Announces $6.1 Million for Violence Prevention & Afterschool Programs
Allegheny County – April 17, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced a total of $6,151,067 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District. These grants...
Senator Miller Announces $700,00 CRFP Award for The Studios at 930 in Downtown Allentown
April 16, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $700,000 Community Revitalization Fund award for The Studios at 930 in downtown Allentown. This funding will help repurpose a vacant, historic 37,000-square-foot manufacturing building. The...
Senator Pisciottano Announces Nearly $1.75 Million for Violence Prevention and Youth Program Grants
Monroeville, PA – April 16, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced that $1,747,897 in state funding has been awarded to organizations and schools across his district through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD)...