Press Releases
Policy Committee Discusses Challenges of New Home Owners in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE − May 10, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today in Phoenixville to co-host a public...
Sen. Nick Miller’s Payroll Modernization Bill Advances Out of Committee with Unanimous Support
May 10, 2024 – The state Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously voted to support Sen. Nick Miller’s (D-Lehigh-Northampton) payroll modernization legislation, Senate Bill 1026, co-introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne-Pike-Susquehanna-Wayne-Wyoming). ...
Bipartisan Labor Bill Passes First Hurdle
Harrisburg, PA – May 8, 2024 – Today, the Senate Labor and Industry Committee voted to move Senate Bill 841, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Frank Farry's (R-6) legislation which would prohibit split rates on prevailing wage projects and requires...
Comitta Introduces Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act
West Chester, PA – May 8, 2024– State Senator Carolyn Comitta today introduced the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) Program, a key part of Governor Shapiro’s energy strategy to reduce emissions, create jobs in clean energy, and cut electricity costs...
PA Leaders Gather to Support Funding for Period Products in Public Schools
Harrisburg, PA − May 7, 2024 – Pennsylvania Senators, state Representatives, and others gathered for a press event to support and advocate for Governor Shapiro’s proposal to fund period products in public schools through this year’s budget. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. students...
Comitta and LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Celebrate 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Pennsylvania and the Need for Legislative Protections
HARRISBURG, PA − May 7, 2024 – Members of the Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Tuesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage equality for same-sex couples in Pennsylvania and the...
Senator Schwank’s Office Processes Over 400 Property Tax and Rent Rebate Applications During District Tour
Reading — May 7, 2024 — Sen. Judy Schwank's office concluded its district-wide Property Tax and Rent Rebate Tour on April 24 with a visit to the B'nai B'rith Apartments in Reading. In total, the tour included 11 stops and processed over 400 applications. Last year,...
Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s Bill Reauthorizing the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – May 7, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 1017, passed the PA Senate today with broad bipartisan support. The bill focuses on amending and reauthorizing Chapter 14, known as "The Responsible...
Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Criticizes Senate Republicans for Voting Against Workers on International Workers Day
Harrisburg, Pa. − May 1, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams criticized Republican Senators for voting against workers and labor unions today, May Day, which is also known as International Workers Day. The amendment failed by a vote of 27-23, with nearly all Senate...
Kane, Krueger to Host Free Paper Shredding and Drug Takeback Event May 11
BROOKHAVEN – April 30, 2024 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger and Sen. John Kane are hosting a free paper shredding and drug takeback event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at Upland Park in Brookhaven. The shred event provides an opportunity for residents to...
Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Bill to Combat Illegal Street Racing
Harrisburg – May 1, 2024 – Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) is proud to announce yesterday's passage of Senate Bill 998, a critical piece of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by modernizing Pennsylvania's laws against illegal street racing. The bill,...
Sen. Muth, Environmental Advocates Join Author Justin Nobel at Capitol to Discuss Hazardous Waste in PA
HARRISBURG − April 30, 2024 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today joined Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, author Justin Nobel and several environmental advocacy groups, impacted residents and former industry workers at a press...
Senator Art Haywood Releases Statement on Joyce Wilkerson’s Selection to School Board
Philadelphia, PA. April 29, 2024 − Senator Art Haywood (D-4, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties) releases the following statement regarding Mayor Parker’s selection of Joyce Wilkerson: “I have known and worked with Joyce Wilkerson since 1985. She...
Penn Faculty, Philadelphia Elected Representatives Urge University to Protect Students’ Rights and Safety
Philadelphia, PA − April 27, 2024 − Today, in the wake of escalating police violence against students and faculty on campuses across the country, faculty at the University of Pennsylvania joined with Philadelphia elected representatives to urge administrators at...
Senator Hughes Stands with Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Break Ground on 40 New, Affordable Apartments for Seniors in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA – April 24, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes, Congressman Dwight Evans, the Mayor’s office, and leaders from across Pennsylvania broke ground on a new affordable housing project in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The housing development, located...
Local Students & Families Attend Apprenticeship & Trades Fair Hosted by Sen. Kearney and Rep. O’Mara
SPRINGFIELD, PA – April 18, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware) and state Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware), in collaboration with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU), hosted a successful Apprenticeship & Trades Fair at the DCIU in Morton...
Policy Committee Highlights Public Health and Environmental Concerns Over Road Spreading of Oil and Gas Wastewater
WEST CHESTER − April 17, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee,...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces the Lehigh Valley Dairy Site Demolition Preparation Has Begun; Press Invited to Visit Site on April 19
April 16, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the preparation for the demolition of Lehigh Valley Dairy in Whitehall has begun. “I'm thrilled to announce that after more than three decades, today we start the process of clearing up this...
Policy Hearing Highlights Impacts and Causes of Pharmacy Closures
HARRISBURG − April 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) co-hosted a virtual public hearing yesterday on Zoom to discuss how...
Boscola Grant Delivers First Electric School Buses to Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, PA – April 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa Boscola today joined officials from the Bethlehem Area School District and PPL as BASD unveiled two new electric buses that was secured thanks to a $1 million state grant that she secured. “I could not be more excited to...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Pittsburgh Public Schools Suing Allegheny County
Allegheny County – April 11, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the Pittsburgh Public Schools decision to sue Allegheny County to force a county-wide property tax reassessment: Last month, I urged the Pittsburgh Board of...
Senator Hughes’ Statement on Opening of Student Teacher Stipend Application for 24-25 Academic Year
Harrisburg, PA − April 11, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Ryan Aument, Governor Shapiro, Representative Gina Curry, Representative Jesse Topper, and PHEAA have announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 11,...
Sen. Nick Miller Applauds Federal Agency on Setting Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals;’ Local Sources of Water Have High Levels
April 10, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for setting a limit on chemicals found in drinking water. "In meeting with residents and local municipal leaders across the district, some have...
Collett Urges PA Senate to Act on Paid Leave
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 10, 2024 − Today, Pennsylvania Family Care Act (SB580) co-prime sponsor Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined fellow legislators, advocates, and stakeholders in the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s Main Rotunda to celebrate the...
Senator Collett Applauds New Federal PFAS Limits, Recommits to Clean Water for Every Pennsylvanian
Horsham, Pa. − April 10, 2024 − Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first enforceable national limits for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and $1 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to help states test and...
Sen. Kearney’s Bill to Expand Protections for Child Victims Passes State Senate, Moves to House
HARRISBURG, PA – April 10, 2024 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is pleased to announce that Senate Bill 1018 today passed the Senate unanimously. This legislation marks a significant step forward in providing further protections for child victims and witnesses...
Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
HARRISBURG – April 10, 2024 – The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.
Sen. Fontana Statement on Downtown Tax Abatement Proposal
Pittsburgh – April 9, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) for Downtown Pittsburgh: I wholeheartedly support Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby...
Senator John I. Kane and Representative Leanne Krueger host Pet Expo Saturday, April 13th
Brookhaven, PA − April 3, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane and Representative Leanne Krueger are thrilled host a Pet Expo, scheduled for Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Upland Park, 280 6th St Brookhaven PA 19015. This exciting event is in partnership with...
Honey Brook Community Library Breaks Ground on Expansion Project
HONEY BROOK − April 2, 2024 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) joined leadership from the Honey Brook Community Library and Honey Brook Township officials yesterday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project at Honey Brook Community...
Policy Committee Discusses Need for Comprehensive Reporting of Deaths in Custody at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG − April 2, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) co-hosted a public hearing today in Harrisburg on the lack of...
State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem Announce Upcoming Free Senior Expo
CHESTER, PA – April 2, 2024 − State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem are pleased to announce their upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. The event will be held at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Complex, located at 8500...