Press Releases
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Condemning Alleged Abuse by Local Nonprofit Leader
MEDIA, PA – November 20, 2025 – The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office recently announced charges against Lawrence (Larry) Arata, executive director of the Opioid Crisis Action Network, for allegedly exploiting his position to victimize vulnerable women....
Senator Hughes Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act
Harrisburg, PA – November 19, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed the CROWN Act (HB439) with a vote of 44-3. This legislation ensures that no one in Pennsylvania will be denied access to professional, educational, or public spaces and opportunities because of...
Senator Malone’s Legislation to Protect Minors from Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes Passes Senate in Broader Package
HARRISBURG, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone’s legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes passed the Senate unanimously as part of SB 1050, which addresses reporting of child sexual abuse materials generated by...
Miller, Pennycuick Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions Approved by Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – November 18, 2025 − Legislation designed to establish commonsense safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots accessible by minors was approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24)....
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...
Sen. Nick Miller and Rep. Schlossberg Commemorate Farmers Market Renovations with Official Ribbon Cutting and On-Site Constituent Services
ALLENTOWN, PA – November 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), alongside Representative Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), and Beverly Gruber, Chairwoman and CEO of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society, held a ribbon cutting of new ADA-accessible...
Senator Nick Miller and Whitehall Township Unveil New Renovations at Fullerton Memorial Park
WHITEHALL, PA − November 13, 2025 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Whitehall Township unveiled new renovations at Fullerton Memorial Park in Whitehall, PA. Senator Miller secured a $80,000 state grant for the renovations of new swings, benches,...
Senator Kane Statement on Passage of the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA − November 12, 2025 − Senator Kane released the following statement on passage of the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget: “After months of delay, I’m relieved that the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget has finally passed, and that it puts Pennsylvanians first. This...
State Budget Passes: Senator Marty Flynn Celebrates Passage of Historic Budget including Major Investments in Education and Support for Working Families
Harrisburg, PA – November 12, 2025 − Senator Marty Flynn applauds the General Assembly’s passage of the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania state budget, emphasizing that it keeps taxes level and provides relief for working families while strengthening education, childcare and...
Sen. Kearney Issues Statement on Passage of State Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – November 12, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a budget deal, ending a four-month budget impasse, unlocking critical investments that will move Pennsylvania’s schools, families, and workforce forward. Senator Tim...
Senator Patty Kim Applauds Passage of State Budget
HARRISBURG, PA − November 12, 2025 − On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Senator Patty Kim commented on the newly passed state budget: “The budget that passed today is a compromise that I supported...
Senator Santarsiero and the PA Senate Pass a Budget that Delivers on Affordability for Pennsylvania and Bucks County
BUCKS COUNTY − November 12, 2025 − One hundred and thirty-five days after the June 30th budget deadline, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass a $50.09B state budget. This budget follows through on Democrats’ promise of no tax...
Senator Collett Reacts to 2025-26 PA Budget
Harrisburg, Pa. − November 12, 2025 − On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 160, the FY 2025-2026 budget bill, which now heads to the Governor for his signature– 135 days after the budget deadline. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus...
Boscola Backs Bipartisan Budget Investing in Our Economy, Education, and Energy
HARRISBURG, PA – November 12, 2025 - During today’s return to session, Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) voted in favor of the bipartisan 2025-26 state budget, which passed with broad support in both chambers. Boscola said, “Today I proudly voted for a...
Sen. Fontana Applauds Passage of State Budget
Pittsburgh, November 12, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement after voting for the 2025-26 State Budget: “I understand the impact of a budget that is over four months late for many people, but the priorities of my constituents that...
Senator Pisciottano Supports Passage of Overdue State Budget
Highlights Wins for Working Families, Education Funding, No Tax Increases Monroeville, PA, November 12, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) said the newly passed state budget delivers long-overdue but meaningful progress for working...
Senator Cappelletti Responds to PA Senate’s Long Overdue Budget Passage
Harrisburg, PA − November 12, 2025 – Now 135 days past the constitutionally-mandated deadline to pass a state budget, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) voted “YES” on a Pennsylvania state budget today. The 2025-2026 final budget spend came to...
Senator Malone Applauds Passage of the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – November 12, 2025 − State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today applauded the passage of the 2025-2026 state budget agreement. “Properly funding our public schools has been one of my top priorities, and this budget takes a big step in...
Senator Vincent Hughes on the Senate Passage of Pennsylvania’s 25/26 Budget: ‘We Delivered on Affordability’
Harrisburg, PA – November 12, 2025 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate and House lawmakers passed a $50.1B budget for the 25-26 fiscal year. Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, shared the following statement: “While this process took much longer...
Senator Tartaglione’s Statement on Passage of the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA – November 12, 2025 – Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D, Philadelphia) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025–26 Pennsylvania state budget: “While this budget was long overdue, I’m proud that we have delivered a responsible...
Senator Schwank Issues Statement of the Passage of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Harrisburg, PA — November 12, 2025 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank voted to approve a $50.09 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. She issued the following statement on its passage, which brings an end to the months-long budget impasse: “I’m happy to get this done...
Schwank Applauds Inclusion of Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA — November 12, 2025 — The 2025-26 state budget establishes the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, a program developed through bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to provide tax relief for working families. Schwank and Sen....
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates the Passage of Historic 2025-26 State Budget
HARRISBURG, PA − November 12, 2025 − On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Supporting Home Care Workers & Consumers
PHILADELPHIA, PA: Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine direct care employee wages, and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade. “Earlier this year, I walked a day in the life of a home care worker...
Statement from Senator Pisciottano on Expedited Release of November SNAP Benefits
Monroeville, PA, November 7, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding Governor Shapiro’s announcement that his Administration is taking action to immediately issue full November Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Governor Signs Senator Tartaglione’s Bipartisan School Safety Notification Bill into Law
Harrisburg, PA, November 7, 2025 – A bipartisan school safety measure championed by Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D–2) and Senator Jarrett Coleman (R–16) is now law. Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday signed Senate Bill 246, now Act 44 of 2025, ensuring that parents,...
Cortex Residential Breaks Ground on Walnut Square Apartments, a New Affordable Housing Development in Downtown Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania – November 5, 2025 – Cortex Residential, a mission-driven developer of affordable housing, celebrated the groundbreaking of Walnut Square Apartments, a 38-unit, ground-up affordable housing project located at 40 South 8th Street at the corner...
Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Executive Action
Pittsburgh, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issues this statement following Governor Shapiro's action to keep food on Pennsylvanians’ tables: "I’m grateful for Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis’ executive action today to...
Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP
HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...
Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Monday
Allegheny County − October 31, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana announced that his Senate office will be organizing a food drive starting next week to benefit those who could lose federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance tomorrow....
Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics
Philadelphia, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood, and Representative Tarik Khan, hosted a press conference at Share Food Program in Philadelphia to demand that Republican lawmakers help the people they serve. Lawmakers, advocates,...
Senator Collett & Senate Democrats Announce Plan to Support PA Food Banks Amidst SNAP Cuts
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 31, 2025 − On Tuesday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) joined her Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues to announce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will...