Press Releases
Senator Malone Introduces Legislation to Encourage More First-Time Hunter
HARRISBURG, PA – January 29, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) has introduced new, bipartisan legislation to encourage more first-time hunters and reduce crop damage from deer overpopulation. His bill, SB 1142, would reduce barriers for new hunters...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Election Security Legislation
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 28, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a package of legislation to strengthen, protect, and modernize Pennsylvania’s Election Code. This package includes targeted reforms designed to...
Senator Kearney Condemns ICE, Calls for State Action to Protect Constitutional Rights
MEDIA, PA – January 26, 2026 – On Saturday, another American was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minneapolis, intensifying concerns about the agency’s increasingly aggressive tactics and fear and chaos they are creating in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Held Hearing Regarding Clean Air and Water
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 26, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine comprehensive solutions and actions to deliver clean air and water to Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania has made progress in addressing centuries of...
Senator Tartaglione Condemns ICE Violence, Calls for Immediate Action
Philadelphia, PA, January 25, 2026 – Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the recent killings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), condemning the agency’s actions and calling for immediate...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...
Senator Sharif Street Hosts Annual Forum at the PA Farm Show
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2026 − Senator Sharif Street hosted the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Forum, themed “Affordability,” at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center (Erie Room) in Harrisburg on Wednesday, January 14. The forum convened state and local...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Joins Grand Opening of AHN Natrona Heights Expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Natrona Heights, Pa. − January 15, 2026 − This morning, Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined the celebration of a significant expansion to the in-patient rehabilitation unit at AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. This 12-bed, $6.2 million...
PA Senate and House Philadelphia Delegations Denounce ICE Violence, Reaffirm Support for Immigrant Communities, and Call for Action
In a joint statement, 18 Pennsylvania state senators and state representatives serving legislative districts across Philadelphia expressed solidarity with communities across the country fighting the influx of ICE violence and reiterated the need for state and local action to protect the safety of their constituents and of all Pennsylvanians.
Senator Miller Champions Workforce Development Through Penn College and Allentown Schools Collaboration
January 8, 2026 – Senator Miller led the effort to bring Penn College Workforce Development to Allentown, forging a collaboration that creates a clear, paid pathway from classroom learning to apprenticeship and family-sustaining careers in advanced manufacturing. The...
Senators Haywood and Costa Lead January 6 Commemoration Honoring Law Enforcement Who Defended Democracy
HARRISBURG, PA − January 6, 2026 − Today, State Senator Art Haywood, and Senator Jay Costa, Democratic Party Leader, gathered in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and to honor...
Senator Sharif Street Issues Statement on the Rescheduling of Cannabis
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2025) – Today President Donald Trump announced the rescheduling of Cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. In response to this development Senator Sharif Street has released the following statement: “Rescheduling...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $5.6 Million in Local Share and Act 13 Grant Funding For Local Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 18, 2025 − In partnership with state representatives, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $5.2 million in Local Share Account grant funding for projects. These projects will improve the daily quality of life for people...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth. “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Senator Marty Flynn Hosts Bike Donation Event Supporting Children Across the 22nd Senatorial District
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, PA − December 17, 2025 − Senator Marty Flynn hosted a bike donation event in partnership with a local nonprofit organization this week to prepare 2,000 bicycles for children across the 22nd Senatorial District, marking the largest year yet for the...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County - December 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is great...
Pisciottano Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Compensation for Disfigurement Injuries
Monroeville, PA, December 16, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1094, legislation that would strengthen protections for Pennsylvania workers suffering permanent scarring or disfigurement as the result of workplace injuries.
Senator Patty Kim Announces $7 Million for Neighborhood Improvement Efforts
HARRISBURG, PA − December 15, 2025 − Senator Patty Kim (D-15) announced more than $7 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for community initiatives and projects throughout the 15th Senatorial District. “I’m grateful for the invaluable work...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Legislation to Prohibit Surveillance Pricing
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 15, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she plans to introduce legislation that will outlaw surveillance pricing in Pennsylvania. “Families are already facing higher than ever prices at the grocery...
Senators Cappelletti, Collett, Schwank, Fight to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Access to Contraceptives
Harrisburg, PA − December 10, 2025 – To further reinforce every Pennsylvanian’s right to healthcare, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware), Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery), and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11, Berks), introduced Senate Bill...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds Senate Confirmation of Education Secretary Carrie Rowe
Harrisburg, Pa. − December 9, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issues this statement following the Senate confirmation of the Honorable Carrie Rowe, Ed.D. as Secretary of Education: “I am excited to congratulate...
Senator Cappelletti Responds to New Guidance Against Infant Hepatitis B Vaccinations
Norristown, PA − December 9, 2025 – The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to roll back the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's longstanding recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B last week. Following the vote, Pennsylvania...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Rep. Arvind Venkat, and Library Officials Celebrate Public Libraries and State Budget Increase
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 9, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) Representative Arvind Venkat (D-30), representatives from the Allegheny County Library Association, and Board Members and staff from the Northland Library gathered on Friday to...
Senator Sharif Street Distributes New Laptops from Lab Charter for Local Organizations
PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 5, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street is proud support Lab Charter’s new initiative to expand digital access across the 19140 community through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Digital Connectivity Technology Program...
Senator Malone Encourages Constituents to Attend Upcoming PUC Public Input Hearing at Manheim Township Public Library
LANCASTER, PA – December 4, 2025 − Senator James Andrew Malone is encouraging constituents to attend the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) upcoming hearing at Manheim Township Public Library on Thursday, December 11, at 6 p.m. to gather public input...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Joins Governor Shapiro to Celebrate Child Care Worker Staff Retention and Recruitment Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 3, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, joined Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, Rep. Joe McAndrew, and leaders in early childhood...
Senator Steve Santarsiero Hosts Webinar to Discuss Cell Phone-Free Schools
BUCKS COUNTY – December 3, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) is hosting a webinar to discuss the impact of cell phones in schools. The event will be on Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm on Zoom. Senator Santarsiero will be joined during the webinar by Kirstin...
Senator John Kane Introduces Resolution Recognizing December 2 as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 − State Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware), co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus, announced today that he has introduced a resolution officially recognizing December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day...
Boscola Announces Gift Card Fraud Prevention Bills as Holiday Shopping Season Peaks
HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 - As Pennsylvanians head into the busiest gift card purchasing period of the year, Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) announced she will introduce a two-bill, bipartisan package aimed at preventing the rising wave of “card...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Condemning Alleged Abuse by Local Nonprofit Leader
MEDIA, PA – November 20, 2025 – The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office recently announced charges against Lawrence (Larry) Arata, executive director of the Opioid Crisis Action Network, for allegedly exploiting his position to victimize vulnerable women....
Senator Hughes Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act
Harrisburg, PA – November 19, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed the CROWN Act (HB439) with a vote of 44-3. This legislation ensures that no one in Pennsylvania will be denied access to professional, educational, or public spaces and opportunities because of...
Senator Malone’s Legislation to Protect Minors from Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes Passes Senate in Broader Package
HARRISBURG, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone’s legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes passed the Senate unanimously as part of SB 1050, which addresses reporting of child sexual abuse materials generated by...