Press Releases
Senator Haywood Responds to Murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
PHILADELPHIA – Feb. 1, 2023 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the kidnapping and murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis, Tenn. this month: “On 7 January, five Black...
Oxford Borough Honored with Statewide Beautification Award
West Chester, Pa - February 1, 2023 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently presented Oxford Borough officials with the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Comitta nominated the borough for the honor for its overall community beautification...
Protecting Whistleblowers and Taxpayer Money: Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Kristin Phillips-Hill Reintroduce Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act
Harrisburg, PA- January 31, 2023 --- Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced today that they plan to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act for Taxpayer Accountability (CFPA) this session. This...
Senator Marty Flynn Introduces Proposal for “Damar’s Law” to Require AEDs at School Sporting Events
HARRISBURG, PA – January 30, 2023 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has introduced a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at any sporting event hosted by a school district. The...
Comitta Secures Funding for Brandywine Valley SPCA Upgrades
West Chester, PA- January 30, 2023 – The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will receive $50,000 in state funding to improve their West Chester shelter and expand their animal veterinary services thanks to State Senator Carolyn Comitta. “The Brandywine Valley SPCA is a...
Senator Street’s Statement on Tyre Nichols
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Jan. 30th, 2023) - Following the vicious beating and death of Tyre Nichols, Senator Street released the following statement: “Tyre Nichols’ life mattered and to die at the hands of those responsible for protecting and serving is tragic. My...
Senator Jimmy Dillon Appointed to Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee
Philadelphia, January 25, 2023 – State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia), has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee (PAOC) by Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa. The PAOC, created by Act 70 of 2004, is a legislative oversight committee...
Brewster Bill Would Allow Free Fishing at Recovery Events
Harrisburg – January 24, 2023 – Veterans and other Pennsylvanians enrolled in recovery programs that involve fishing events would be exempt from paying for a state fishing license under legislation introduced again this week by State Senator Jim Brewster....
Senator Steve Santarsiero Issues an Open Letter to the Pennsylvania State Senate in Response to Senator Doug Mastriano’s Attack on the Rainbow Room
BUCKS COUNTY- January 24, 2023 - State Senator Steve Santarsiero issued the following open letter to all members of the Pennsylvania State Senate in response to a recent memo by State Senator Doug Mastriano proposing legislation and in which he attacked Planned...
Schwank Issues Statement on Purchase of Clover Farms
Reading, PA - January 24, 2023 - State Sen. Judy Schwank issued the following statement regarding Cream-O-Land Dairy, Inc.’s purchase of Clover Farms. "I've been aware that the owners of Clover Farms were looking at the possibility of selling for quite some time now....
State Senator Jay Costa Lends Support to Gainey Plan for Assessment of Compliance with Public Charity Law
PITTSBURGH, PA - Today, State Senator Jay Costa today expressed his support for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s call for an assessment of tax-exempt organizations compliance with PA’s Purely Public Charity Law. Currently, about a third of Pittsburgh real...
Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority
Harrisburg – January 23, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster will again lead the McKeesport Housing Authority. “It has been a privilege to be the Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority,” Brewster said. “We have achieved many things during my tenure as...
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Senate Approves Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen First Amendment Rights for Teachers
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a measure to eliminate a section from the state’s Education Code that prohibits a teacher from wearing any dress, mark, emblem, or insignia indicative of his or her faith or denomination, according to the measure’s...
Senator Cappelletti and Representative Mary Jo Daley Issue Joint Statement in Response to Lower Merion Police Incident
Lower Merion, PA- January 13, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti and Representative Mary Jo Daley released the following joint statement in response to the incident in Lower Merion over the weekend: “Like everyone, we were disturbed and dismayed to see the video of...
Over 100 People Attend Expungement and Pardon Clinic
Reading — January 13, 2023 — 107 Berks County residents attended and received assistance at Thursday evenings expungement and pardon clinic. The event took place at the DoubleTree in Reading and was hosted by Magisterial District Judges Tonya...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Republican Scheme to Deny Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Allegheny County – January 11, 2023 – Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Senate Republican political maneuver to tie the window for justice for sexual abuse survivors to controversial and unrelated issues: As a long-time...
Boscola Offers Amendments to Give Voters a Voice on Reproductive Freedom, School Property Tax Elimination and to Expand Non-Discrimination Protections in State Constitution
Harrisburg, PA – January 11, 2023 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today offered amendments to Senate Bill 1 that would give voters the opportunity to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to protect an individual’s right to reproductive freedom, eliminate the local...
Senator Flynn to Host Disability Outreach Appointments Beginning January 18
SCRANTON, PA – January 11, 2023 - State Senator Marty Flynn has partnered with MyCIL, a Scranton based non-profit that supports independent living for those with disabilities, to provide disability related information and resources for community members in the 22nd...
Statement From Senator Tartaglione Regarding Consolidating Constitutional Amendments
Harrisburg, PA – January 10, 2023 – Democratic Whip, Senator Christine M. Tartaglione released the following statement regarding the consolidation of the statute of limitations constitutional amendment into a package with Voter ID and Regulatory Review constitutional...
Senator Amanda Cappelletti Announces 2023-2024 Committee Assignments
Norristown, PA – January 10, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) has announced her committee assignments for the 2023-2024 legislative session, which includes her appointment as Minority Chair of the State Government committee. The Senate...
Senator Street and State Reps Kenyatta & Solomon, to introduce Earlier 2024 Presidential Primary Date in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG − January 10, 2023 – Senator Sharif Street and State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Jared Solomon, all D-Phila., will introduce legislation that would move the 2024 presidential primary election date in Pa. up one month. This would set the date for the 2024...
Comitta, Kane Remind Residents of Friday Deadline to Review Broadband Access Map
West Chester, Pa (January 10, 2023) – Residents have until Friday, January 13 to review the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband access map and challenge any inaccuracies regarding location, service, speed, or availability, said State Senators Carolyn...
State Senator Jimmy Dillon Appointed to Serve on Key Senate Committees
Philadelphia, January 9, 2023 – State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) has been appointed to several key committees for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Senator Dillon will serve on the Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, the Consumer...
Sens. Haywood, Hughes, and Saval Host Jan. 6 Commemoration to Honor First Responders
PHILADELPHIA – Jan. 6, 2023 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), state Rep. Mary Isaacson (D-Philadelphia), and statewide elected officials at the National...
Senator Flynn Reappointed Democratic Chair of Senate Transportation Committee
HARRISBURG, PA – January 6, 2023 – Today, Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) announced his reappointment as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Flynn will also serve on the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure,...
Senator Santarsiero Sworn into the State Senate for His Second Term in Office, Announces Appointment as Democratic Chair of Judiciary Committee and Other Committee Assignments
BUCKS COUNTY − January 6, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero was sworn in on Tuesday for his second four-year term as a member of the Senate of Pennsylvania. Today, he announced his reappointment as Democratic Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee as well as...
Brewster Reappointed Democratic Chair of Key Senate Committees
Harrisburg – January 6, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster has been re-appointed Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice and Game and Fisheries Committees. “These appointments are an honor, and I’m looking forward to continuing our important work as Chair of...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Governor Wolf’s Call for a Special Session on Child Sexual Assault
BUCKS COUNTY − January 6, 2023 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to Governor Wolf calling a Special Session of the General Assembly on Childhood Sexual Abuse. “Reforms to Pennsylvania’s child sexual assault laws...
PA Senate Democrats Announce Committee Chairs for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Harrisburg, PA − January 6, 2023 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) is proud to announce the Democratic chairs of the Senate’s standing committees for the 2023-24 legislative session. “As the leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus, it’s a great privilege...
Senator Nick Miller Named Chair of the Senate Finance Committee
Harrisburg, PA- January 6, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced his appointment as Democratic Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Miller will also serve on the Appropriations; Community, Economic and Recreational Development...
Senator Nick Miller Sworn in to Serve the 14th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA − January 3, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller was sworn into office to represent parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties in the 14th Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The district was newly created during Pennsylvania’s legislative...