Media Advisories
House and Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG - March 25, 2019 --- On Tuesday, March 26 at 12pm in the Capitol Media Center, Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate will stand together to announce a legislative package aimed at workplace harassment. The bills will include mandated...
Committee Hearing on College Affordability Set for Harrisburg
The state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing next Tuesday on college affordability. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the House Democratic Caucus Room, 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. The hearing...
Senate Democrats to Unveil Plan to Slash Student Loan Costs
HARRISBURG - March 19, 2019 - State Senators Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester) will host a media availability on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. in Room 545 of the Main Capitol to...
State Senate Hearing in East Whiteland Township to Focus on Restricting Robocalls
At the request of state Senator Andy Dinniman (D-Chester), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing next Thursday in Chester County on ways to curb robocalls. The hearing is set for Thursday, March 21 at 10 a.m. in the East Whiteland Township...
Collett, DiGirolamo to Announce Safe Staffing Legislation
WHAT: Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-Montgomery/Bucks) and Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) will hold a press conference to announce their legislation to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals. "As a bedside nurse, I’ve personally seen the...
State Senate Hearing in Philadelphia to Focus on Gun Violence
At the request of state Senator Arthur Haywood (D-Phila.) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing next Thursday in Philadelphia on ways to prevent gun violence. The hearing is set for Thursday, February 14 at 10 a.m. in the Dunleavy Room at...
State Legislative Hearing on Air Quality, Community Notification Issues Set for Clairton Next Week
In the wake of the Clairton Coke Works fire, the state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing on ways to improve air quality, community notification procedures and emergency response. The hearing is scheduled for noon on...
Senator Hughes to Renew Call for Free College Wednesday
HARRISBURG - January 28, 2019 – At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Capitol Media Center, Senator Hughes will be joined by legislators and education officials to renew the call for free college through the Pennsylvania Promise. The press conference will also...
Sabatina Rallies Support for Marsy’s Law, Victims’ Rights
HARRISBURG - Jan. 28, 2019 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will join victims’ rights advocates on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to rally support for Marsy’s Law, legislation sponsored by Sabatina that amends the state Constitution to ensure the rights of crime victims are...
Senator Lindsey Williams to Co-Host Real ID Workshop
PITTSBURGH - January 24, 2019 - On Friday, January 25, 2019, Senator Lindsey Williams and Representative Sara Innamorato will co-host a REAL ID Workshop at the Millvale Community Center. “The REAL ID program has been the source of a lot of questions for everyone,”...
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood to Hold Roundtable on Fair Housing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Dec. 10, 2018 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) will join State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of 1968 on at...
State Senate Hearing in Philadelphia to Focus on Hair Braiding Licensure
At the request of state Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing this Wednesday in Philadelphia on the senator’s proposal to do away with the cosmetology school licensing requirement for natural...
Schwank and Rozzi Hosting Free ACA Event Dec. 12, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner to Speak
READING, December 4, 2018- State Sen. Judy Schwank and State Rep. Mark Rozzi are hosting a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Muhlenberg Township Building at 210 George Street on Dec. 12. Pennsylvania’s Insurance...
Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel to Host Insurance Enrollment Events
PITTSBURGH, November 19, 2018 – Beginning next week, State Senator Jay Costa, Jr. and State Representative Dan Frankel will cohost a series of events to allow constituents to enroll in affordable health care insurance. Insurance providers and health care navigators...
Congressman Evans, Sen. Haywood and Rep. Fitzgerald Launch Middle Neighborhoods Assistance Program in West Oak Lane
PHILADELPHIA, October 17, 2018 – Congressman Dwight Evans, Sen. Art Haywood (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) and Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald (D-Philadelphia) will join Rebuilding Together Philadelphia along with Regional Housing Legal Services and other legal service...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer Fight to Protect Health Care for Pennsylvanians with Preexisting Conditions
HARRISBURG, October 15, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) continue to push for state-level protections to prevent insurance companies from denying coverage based on preexisting conditions. The...