Press Releases
Senators Lindsey Williams, Nikil Saval, and Katie Muth Applaud House Committee Passage of Digital Ad Tax Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 3, 2026 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), and Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) applauded the House Finance Committee for passing HB 1678, Digital Advertising Tax, out of committee today. This...
Senator Lindsey Williams Strongly Urges Peoples Gas to Withdraw Rate Increase Case Ahead of In Person PUC Hearings Today
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 3, 2026 − Today, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host two in-person hearings at the Ross Township Community Center to gather public input on a proposed rate increase by Peoples Natural Gas Company. Ahead of these...
Senator Lindsey Williams to Introduce “Human Students Need Human Educators” Legislation Banning AI Educators from Classrooms
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 2, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce legislation that prohibits schools from replacing educators with artificial intelligence. “Tech companies are trying to digitize and monetize every aspect of...
Senator Malone Welcomes Dogs and Donations to His Lititz District Office
HARRISBURG, PA – June 1, 2026 − On Friday, May 29, Senator Malone welcomed approximately 50 members of the community and several of their pets to his Lititz District Office for a “Protecting Paws” dog licensing clinic and SPCA donation drive. The event also served as...
Senator Tina Tartaglione Celebrates Renaming of Wissinoming Park in Honor of her Mother Margaret Tartaglione
Philadelphia, PA, May 30, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione joined Mayor Cherelle Parker, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, community leaders, family, and residents today for the official renaming of Wissinoming Park in honor of the late Margaret “Marge”...
Senators Pisciottano and Saval Propose Protections for Homeowners Entering Shared Equity Agreements
Harrisburg, PA – State Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) have circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation regulating shared equity agreements in Pennsylvania, establishing consumer protections and oversight for a growing...
Senator Amanda Cappelletti Responds to Data Center Proposals in District 17
May 22, 2026 − Senator Amanda Cappelletti releases the following statement in response to Data Center proposals in District 17: My team and I have heard from many of our neighbors across District 17 who have expressed deep concerns about proposed hyperscale data...
Senator Lindsey Williams Joins Healthcare Advocates, LGBTQ+ Community for Ribbon Cutting at New Allies for Health + Wellbeing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 20, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined community members, healthcare advocates, LGBTQ+ leaders, and other elected officials for the Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House at the new Allies for Health + Wellbeing East Liberty...
Senator Hughes Honors 100 Young Men and Their Impact on Pennsylvania Communities
Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2026 − On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Senator Vincent Hughes, in partnership with the Urban League of Philadelphia, honored 100 young men who are making a tangible difference in their communities at the Men Making a Difference award ceremony....
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania
NEWTON, PA − May 18, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania with Senators Steve Santarsiero and Maria Collett. The hearing focused on the pay gap in the Commonwealth, driven by factors...
Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown Hold Groundbreaking for Allentown Center Square Plaza
ALLENTOWN, PA – May 18, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Allentown Center Square Plaza. The groundbreaking marked the launch of the final phase in the ongoing project. Critical infrastructure...
Celebrating William Penn School District’s Achievement — and the State Funding That Made It Possible
DELAWARE COUNTY – May 18, 2026 – For years, Pennsylvania’s school-funding system left districts like William Penn School District trying to do more with less: larger class sizes, aging buildings, and fewer supports than wealthier communities could offer. In 2014,...
State Senator Steve Santarsiero Statement on Threats to PA Democrats
May 13, 2026 − The following is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10): “Yesterday, I learned that a man was arrested in Lebanon, PA after posting a hit list of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats, including myself. He claimed he was planning a “Memorial Day...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Threats on Lawmakers’ Lives
HARRISBURG, PA – May 12, 2026 − Following reports of the arrest of an individual accused of making terroristic threats against Pennsylvania state legislators, including members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following...
Collett’s Senior Expo Connects 400 Community Members with Resources to Age with Dignity
Montgomeryville, Pa. − May 12, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) welcomed over 400 community members to her annual Senior Expo on Friday, May 8 at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center. “Ensuring every Pennsylvanian can live and age with...
Senator Hughes and Philadelphia Leaders Announce Over $23M in Community Safety Grants for Philadelphia
May 8, 2026 − Philadelphia, PA- Senator Vincent Hughes in partnership with Senator Art Haywood convened Philadelphia area lawmakers and community leaders to announce new state grants that have been awarded to Philadelphia organizations and projects aimed at...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 11, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program alongside House Policy Chair Ryan Bizzaro, Senator Anthony Williams, and Representative...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Celebrates Library Of Accessible Media For Pennsylvanians Funding Increase
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 8, 2026 − Recently, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined representatives from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) Pittsburgh Branch to celebrate increased state...
Allentown Celebrates Liberty Bell Legacy with A250PA Semiquincentennial Bell Unveiling
ALLENTOWN, PA. – May 7, 2026 − The Allentown Economic Development Corporation, ANIZDA, PPL, City Center, Coterra, the Downtown Allentown Alliance, the Office of Senator Nick Miller, America250PA Lehigh County, and America250PA celebrated the official unveiling of...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Receives PBS Good Neighbor Award
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 7, 2026 − This week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) received the Good Neighbor Award, recognizing her as a 2026 Pennsylvania PBS Champion of Lifelong Learning. Senator Williams was chosen for this award by WQED, Pittsburgh’s local PBS...
Tartaglione, Kane, Robinson Accessibility Bill Signed into Law as Act 16 of 2026
Harrisburg, PA, May 6, 2026 – Today, Senators Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia), John Kane (D-9, Chester/Delaware), and Devlin Robinson (R-37, Allegheny) announced that Senate Bill 867 has been signed into law by the Governor, becoming Act No. 16 of 2026. The...
On Nurses Day, Collett Announces Nursing Workforce Legislation, Urges Action
Harrisburg, Pa. − May 6, 2026 − On National Nurses Day, Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced legislation to support and expand Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce. As Pennsylvania’s population continues to age, addressing the nurse...
Senate Democrats Decry Wasted Session Time, Urge Senate Republicans to Focus on PA Budget and Affordability Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA – May 6, 2026 − Today, May 6, is the Senate’s final day in session until June 1, 2026. But despite the lengthy break, Senate Republicans moved no bills to raise wages, bring down costs, or work on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget, due on June 30. On...
Pisciottano AI Transparency Bill Advances Unanimously
Harrisburg, PA – May 6, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that his legislation, Senate Bill 806, has been unanimously reported out of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee with bipartisan support, marking a key step...
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
Let’s celebrate the Keystone State’s contributions to America 250 – It all started in Philadelphia!
PHILADELPHIA – May 5, 2026 − With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Condemns Treasurer’s Denial of Security Upgrades to Governor’s Residence
HARRISBURG, PA – In response to State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s letter stating her refusal to approve funds for security upgrades to Governor Shapiro’s residence, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on behalf of the Pennsylvania Senate...