Press Releases
Senator Sharif Street Issues Statement on the Rescheduling of Cannabis
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2025) – Today President Donald Trump announced the rescheduling of Cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. In response to this development Senator Sharif Street has released the following statement: “Rescheduling...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $5.6 Million in Local Share and Act 13 Grant Funding For Local Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 18, 2025 − In partnership with state representatives, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $5.2 million in Local Share Account grant funding for projects. These projects will improve the daily quality of life for people...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth. “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Senator Marty Flynn Hosts Bike Donation Event Supporting Children Across the 22nd Senatorial District
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, PA − December 17, 2025 − Senator Marty Flynn hosted a bike donation event in partnership with a local nonprofit organization this week to prepare 2,000 bicycles for children across the 22nd Senatorial District, marking the largest year yet for the...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County - December 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is great...
Pisciottano Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Compensation for Disfigurement Injuries
Monroeville, PA, December 16, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1094, legislation that would strengthen protections for Pennsylvania workers suffering permanent scarring or disfigurement as the result of workplace injuries.
Senator Patty Kim Announces $7 Million for Neighborhood Improvement Efforts
HARRISBURG, PA − December 15, 2025 − Senator Patty Kim (D-15) announced more than $7 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for community initiatives and projects throughout the 15th Senatorial District. “I’m grateful for the invaluable work...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Legislation to Prohibit Surveillance Pricing
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 15, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she plans to introduce legislation that will outlaw surveillance pricing in Pennsylvania. “Families are already facing higher than ever prices at the grocery...
Senators Cappelletti, Collett, Schwank, Fight to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Access to Contraceptives
Harrisburg, PA − December 10, 2025 – To further reinforce every Pennsylvanian’s right to healthcare, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware), Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery), and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11, Berks), introduced Senate Bill...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds Senate Confirmation of Education Secretary Carrie Rowe
Harrisburg, Pa. − December 9, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issues this statement following the Senate confirmation of the Honorable Carrie Rowe, Ed.D. as Secretary of Education: “I am excited to congratulate...
Senator Cappelletti Responds to New Guidance Against Infant Hepatitis B Vaccinations
Norristown, PA − December 9, 2025 – The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to roll back the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's longstanding recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B last week. Following the vote, Pennsylvania...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Rep. Arvind Venkat, and Library Officials Celebrate Public Libraries and State Budget Increase
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 9, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) Representative Arvind Venkat (D-30), representatives from the Allegheny County Library Association, and Board Members and staff from the Northland Library gathered on Friday to...
Senator Sharif Street Distributes New Laptops from Lab Charter for Local Organizations
PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 5, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street is proud support Lab Charter’s new initiative to expand digital access across the 19140 community through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Digital Connectivity Technology Program...
Senator Malone Encourages Constituents to Attend Upcoming PUC Public Input Hearing at Manheim Township Public Library
LANCASTER, PA – December 4, 2025 − Senator James Andrew Malone is encouraging constituents to attend the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) upcoming hearing at Manheim Township Public Library on Thursday, December 11, at 6 p.m. to gather public input...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Joins Governor Shapiro to Celebrate Child Care Worker Staff Retention and Recruitment Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 3, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, joined Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, Rep. Joe McAndrew, and leaders in early childhood...
Senator Steve Santarsiero Hosts Webinar to Discuss Cell Phone-Free Schools
BUCKS COUNTY – December 3, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) is hosting a webinar to discuss the impact of cell phones in schools. The event will be on Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm on Zoom. Senator Santarsiero will be joined during the webinar by Kirstin...
Senator John Kane Introduces Resolution Recognizing December 2 as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 − State Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware), co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus, announced today that he has introduced a resolution officially recognizing December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day...
Boscola Announces Gift Card Fraud Prevention Bills as Holiday Shopping Season Peaks
HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 - As Pennsylvanians head into the busiest gift card purchasing period of the year, Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) announced she will introduce a two-bill, bipartisan package aimed at preventing the rising wave of “card...
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...