Press Releases
Sen. Fontana Statement on Highmark Stadium Expansion
Senator Nick Miller’s Response to Mack Defense’s New Five-Year Contract for M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks with U.S. Army
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Urge Senate Republicans to Return to Negotiations as House Votes Down Unserious Budget and Transit Bills
Senator Saval Votes NO on HB257, a Bill that Robs PA Transit Agencies of Crucial Safety and Maintenance Funds
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Senate Republicans for Playing Games with State Budget & Public Transit
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti calls out the Senate’s continued failure to deliver for Pennsylvanians
Senator Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Express Frustration, Urgency as Senate Republicans Fail to Meaningfully Advance Budget Negotiations, Transit Funding
Philly-Area State Senators, Transit Riders, and Labor Leaders Call on Senate Republicans to Fund Transit
Philadelphia, PA − August 6, 2025 − With SEPTA just days away from implementing devastating service cuts, today Democratic State Senators, transit riders and advocates, and labor leaders joined hundreds of people at Philadelphia City Hall to call on Senate Republications to swiftly pass a budget that invests in communities across the Commonwealth, including full funding for public transit.
Sen. Schwank Calls on Berkshire Mall Owner to Invest in Property or Sell It
DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Sen. Judy Schwank Visit East Penn Manufacturing
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
Dignity in Death: Legislators Take Action After Pet Cremation Scandal
Harrisburg, PA, July 22, 2025 – In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet remains at Vereb Funeral Home, State Senators Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown and Camera Bartolotta, along with State Representative Brandon Markosek, announced the introduction of bipartisan companion legislation to strengthen oversight of pet cremation and burial service providers.
Sen. Tim Kearney to Introduce Scooter Safety Legislation After Tragedy in Delaware County
Senator Santarsiero & Representative Warren Inaugurate Newtown Township Crosswalks
Senator Malone Hosts Grand Opening of District Office in Lititz
Senator Nick Miller Announces the Former Lehigh Valley Dairy Site’s RFP is Live
Forging the Future: PA Lawmakers Launch Effort to Reclaim Steelmaking Dominance
Senators Kane, Robinson and Tartaglione Designate July 21-25, 2025 as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week”
HARRISBURG, PA – July 17, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25, 2025, as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” through Senate Resolution 133, introduced by Minority Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator John I. Kane, Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Tina Tartaglione.
Senator Maria Collett & Representative Malagari Release Joint Statement on ICE Activity in Montgomery County
Sen. Muth Releases Statement on Lawsuit Regarding FEMA Funding Cuts
PA Senate Passes Counseling Compact Bill to Address Mental Health Care Gap
Senators Tartaglione and Farry Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Supreme Court Decision Allowing the Dismantling of Dept. of Education
Senate Democratic Leaders Urge Senate Republicans to Act After House Passes Budget Bill
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Good Fellowship Ambulance
Senator M. Lindsey Williams Applauds PA House Passage of False Claims Act; Urges Senate Action
Williams, Pennycuick Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law
Senator Tartaglione to Introduce Legislation Banning Machine Gun Conversion Devices Following Deadly Shootings
Senator Miller Visits Russell Fletcher of Mishka Vodka on their Demolition Start
Senator Saval Condemns Passage of Trump’s Devastating Tax and Spending Bill
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Expresses Disappointment and Concern for Pennsylvania as Congress sends Domestic Policy Bill to Trump’s Desk
