Press Releases
Boscola’s Proposal Extends Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program to More Seniors
Harrisburg, PA – September 27, 2022– Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced today that she will be introducing legislation designed to extend the popular Property Tax & Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue,...
Policy & Equity Define 5th Annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2022 – On Friday September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th Senator Street hosted the 5th Annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference with the Diasporic Alliance of Cannabis Opportunities during Black Cannabis Week. “I’m proud to join DACO in...
Boscola’s Bill Goes After Unpaid PA Turnpike Tolls, Garnishing Offender’s Lottery Winnings & State Income Tax Return Checks
Harrisburg, PA – September 26, 2022– Legislation introduced by State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton County) proposes unpaid Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls be repaid by garnishing offender’s Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and State income tax returns. Senator...
Over 350 Seniors Attend Sen. Kearney & Rep. Zabel’s Annual Senior Expo
SPRINGFIELD, PA – September 26, 2022 – More than 350 local seniors, their families, and caregivers attended Senator Tim Kearney and Representative Mike Zabel’s 3rd Annual Senior Expo in partnership with Senior Community Services on Thursday. The annual event,...
Policy Hearing Addresses Critical Need to Establish Statewide Rape Kit Tracking System
PHOENIXVILLE, September 23, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and members of the Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees at...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Amid Crozer Health’s Decision to Close Emergency Department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, PA – September 22, 2022 – Recently, Crozer Health announced plans to close the emergency department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and reopen it as an inpatient behavioral health facility. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s statement...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Rep. Emily Kinkead, Advocates Stress Importance of Universal School Meals Legislation for all Students
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 21, 2022 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined Representative Emily Kinkead, school administrators, advocates, and parents to discuss the importance of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students have reliable access to nutritious...
Women’s Health Caucus Holds Press Event on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, Protecting Access to Abortion
Harrisburg—September 21, 2022 — This morning, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and an advocate from Planned Parenthood held a press event to talk about postpartum Medicaid expansion and the need to protect...
Senators Haywood and Baker Announce Guardianship Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. – September 20, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) and State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced legislation that will...
Shocking News: Dillon introduces Property Tax Circuit Breaker
Harrisburg, September 20, 2022 – State Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) today introduced Senate Bill 1342, companion legislation to Rep. Robert Freeman’s HB 1851, which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to create a property tax circuit breaker. “Residential...
Boscola Joins Frank Lambert in State Capitol for Governor Wolf’s Ceremonial Signing of “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice
Harrisburg, PA – September 20, 2022– Senator Boscola welcomed Frank Lambert to the State Capitol today for the ceremonial signing of Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” by Governor Tom Wolf. Christine Lambert, Frank Lambert’s wife was killed on Christmas Day 2005 when a...
Sen. Muth, Sen. Kane Propose COLAs for PSERS, SERS Annuitants
HARRISBURG, September 19, 2022 — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and State Sen. John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) today introduced plans to introduce legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries of both the Pennsylvania...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Republican Caucus Loses Appeal in Delaware River Basin Fracking Case
BUCKS COUNTY – September 16, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld the June 2021 decision to allow a ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin in a lawsuit to...
Policy Hearing Highlights Importance of Mobile Health Clinics in PA
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to host a virtual public hearing on strategies to enhance mobile...
Senator Hughes Calls for the Guns to be Put Down & Demands Leaders Create Different Paths to Success for Our Youth
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 − Following the fatal shooting of a beloved Philadelphia recreation center worker, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following impassioned statement: “Tiffany Fletcher should still be...
Senator Jay Costa Responds to King’s Bench Denial in SB 106 Lawsuit
Harrisburg, PA – September 12, 2022 – Today, the PA Supreme Court denied Gov. Wolf's request to invoke King's Bench for his lawsuit against SB 106. As a result, the case must first be heard in the Commonwealth Court. SB 106 includes a suite of constitutional...
Sen. Fontana Requests Audit of VisitPittsburgh
Allegheny County – September 12, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced that he has asked Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor to conduct a performance audit of VisitPittsburgh’s use of public tax dollars. VisitPittsburgh is a private,...
Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Free Breakfast Program for Pennsylvania Students and Urges General Assembly to Make Free Meals Permanent
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 9, 2022 − Following Governor Wolf’s announcement that breakfast will be provided to Pennsylvania students for free this school year, Senator Williams released the following statement and call to action. “I’m overjoyed that students...
Sen. Muth Joins Fight Corporate Monopolies’ Task Force
HARRISBURG, September 8, 2022 — With growing momentum sweeping across the United States to rein in the power of dominant corporations, Fight Corporate Monopolies today launched a new coalition of state and local leaders leading the charge, which features state Sen....
Roundtable Focuses on Deceptive Practices of So-Called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”
HARRISBURG, September 7, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Melissa Shusterman...
Senator Kane and Senator Kearney Reflect and Remember Lives Lost To Overdose
Delaware County, September 5, 2022 – Last week, State Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) and State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) reflected and remembered lives lost due to overdose with a candlelight vigil at...
State Sen. Judy Schwank Issues Statement in Support of Statewide Nursing Home Worker Strike
Reading — September 2, 2022 — Today, state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined striking nursing home workers of the Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation at Reading in support of their demands for fair pay and staffing. She issued the following statement on...
Senator Kane Kicks off the 2022 School Year with His First Kids Fair at Subaru Park
Chester, PA – September 2, 2022 - Senator John I. Kane (D–Delaware/Chester), hosted his first District 9 Kids Fair Event at the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park on Sunday August 28th. The aim of this event was to connect residents to the local businesses, community...
Senators Collett & Hughes Announce $1.5 Million for Ida-Impacted Residents in Upper Dublin & Horsham Townships
Upper Dublin, PA − September 1, 2022 − One year after the remnants of Hurricane Ida struck Pennsylvania, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Vincent Hughes (D-7 Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in a remembrance ceremony at Temple...
Senator Kearney, Local Organizations Highlight Important Information to Help Preserve Reproductive Rights in PA During Event
SPRINGFIELD, PA – August 31, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester), in partnership with the Women's Centers, The Foundation for Delaware County, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, and the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc., recently...
Comitta Introduces Legislation to Address Teacher Shortage
West Chester, Pa (August 29, 2022) – As students across Chester County and Pennsylvania return to class this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing new legislation to grow Pennsylvania’s educator workforce, increase diversity in the classroom, and break...
Senator Haywood Responds to Philadelphia DHS Overnight Stays
PHILADELPHIA – August 26, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the Philadelphia Department of Human Services permitting children to stay overnight in the child-care room of their...
Senate Democrats Discuss Secondary Impacts of Gun Violence at Policy Hearing
EAST NORRITON, August 24, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, hosted a public hearing in Montgomery County on the secondary impacts and consequences of gun violence in Pennsylvania along...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Status
Pittsburgh, PA − August 24, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, released the following statement today, following President Joe Biden’s announcement that the Federal Government will forgive up to $20,000...
Senator Santarsiero Encourages School Districts to Apply for State Funds for School Safety and Student Mental Health
BUCKS COUNTY – August 24, 2022 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $200 million in state funding to address student mental health and school safety in this year’s budget during a press conference in Lower Makefield Township. The Senator was joined by...
Senator Flynn, Representatives Welby, Mullins, and Kosierowski to Host Senior Fair on September 9
SCRANTON, PA – August 24, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in partnership with Representatives Thom Welby, Kyle Mullins, and Bridget Kosierowsiki will be hosting a senior fair on Friday, September 9. The event will feature more than 50...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Introduces Electronic Waste Recycling Legislation
Norristown, PA – August 19, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) introduced a comprehensive electronic waste recycling bill that would establish an electronic recycling program for Pennsylvania. With the rapid production of new electronics,...