Press Releases
Senate Dems Discuss Impacts of Generative AI at Policy Hearing
State Senators John Kane and Judy Schwank, and Representative Napoleon Nelson Introduce Bills to Bring Student Mental Health Days to Pennsylvania
Collett Companion Bill Ending Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams Advances to Governor’s Desk
Sen. Nick Miller Votes to Fund State-Related Universities
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Lauds Passage of Funding for State Related Universities
Brewster Reappointed to Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
Senator Boscola Takes a Stand for Homeowners in the Lehigh Valley, Amid Passage of Omnibus School Code Bill in the Senate
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Calls on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
Norristown, Pennsylvania − November 15, 2023 – Yesterday, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) joined state and local officials from around the country to call on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt the strongest possible carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants to protect public health, slash climate pollution, and move closer to 100 percent clean power generation.
Tartaglione, Kane, & Dillon Announce Legislative Package to Aid Addiction Recovery
Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Enable Better Service in Long-Term Care Facilities
Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation
HARRISBURG – November 14, 2023 − Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), today issued a co-sponsorship memo announcing the Senate’s intent to advance a bipartisan legislative package consisting of two bills to increase measures when addressing matters of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Scaring Off Scammers: PA Sen. Collett & US Sen. Casey Host Halloween Scam Prevention Seminar
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Lauds Passage of Increased Nonprofit Security Grant Funding in House, Calls on Senate to Finish the Job
Senator Kearney Issues Statement, Calls for Full Investigation After Fatal Carjacking Outside Upper Darby Islamic Center
Schwank Announces Plans to Introduce Bills to Aid School Mergers
Senate Dems Discuss Need for Universal Background Checks at Philly Hearing
Friel, Muth Joined by PennDOT Secretary Carroll to Announce St. Peters Road Project
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, State Government Committee Chair Amanda M. Cappelletti Call for Continued Negotiation on Primary Election Day to Accommodate Observers of Passover
Sen. Nick Miller Encourages Local Law Enforcement to Apply for State Grants for Recruitment and Training
Respect the Whistle Act Passes the Pennsylvania Senate with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
Senate Dems Discuss Water, Sewer, Stormwater Infrastructure at Capitol Hearing
Bill to Name Penn Street Bridge in Honor of Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Signed into Law
Senator Lindsey Williams Denounces Senate Education Committee Vote on Book Ban Bill
Kayden’s Law Unanimously Voted Out of Senate Judiciary Committee
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Hamas Attack, Supporting Israel
Sen. Lindsey Williams Hosts Pittsburgh Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
Sen. Schwank and Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz Host Panel Discussion to Promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Connect Community with Local Resources
State Senate Democratic Caucus Members Announce Build Better PA
Senate, House Dems Discuss Troubling Increase in Book Bans at Capitol Hearing
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Name Penn Street Bridge in Honor of Fallen Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz
Senator Boscola’s Bill to Tackle Unpaid Turnpike Tolls Unanimously Passes Senate
