Press Releases
$11.4 Million for Statewide Food Bank Cold Storage Infrastructure Announced by Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Reps. Innamorato and Kinkead, Wolf Administration, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and North Hills Community Outreach
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 9, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined representatives from Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, North Hills Community Outreach, and other elected officials today for an announcement that food banks across Pennsylvania...
Muth, Saval Host Virtual Hearing on Home Repair Issues Facing PA Families
ROYERSFORD, December 8, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) to host a virtual public hearing on the need to improve,...
Senator Marty Flynn’s Inaugural Student Ambassador Program Launches Tomorrow
Scranton, PA – December 7, 202 – Senator Marty Flynn’s inaugural Student Ambassador Program begins tomorrow, bringing together 27 of the brightest, most driven students from each high school in the 22nd Senatorial District. The session starts at 9:30am at Lackawanna...
Secretary Jennifer Smith Joins Senator Kane, Delaware County Officials to Highlight Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law
Media, PA – December 7, 2021 − Today, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jennifer Smith joined Senator Kane, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, Representative Craig Williams, and representatives from Delaware County agencies and...
Senate Dems Discuss Evaluating and Improving Drug Treatment Centers at Policy Hearing
READING, December 6, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Judy Schwank and Christine Tartaglione to host a public hearing on evaluating and improving drug...
Senator Nikil Saval Announces Fair Records for Renters Legislation
Harrisburg, PA − November 29, 2021 − Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) today announced Fair Records for Renters legislation, which would rectify false eviction records data and thus eliminate a major barrier that currently prevents tens of thousands of...
Senator Collett Condemns Anti-Asian Attack on Philadelphia Students
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − November 23, 2021 − In response to last week’s attack on four Asian American high school students on the Broad Street Line, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) would like to share the following statement: “I am deeply...
Senate Republicans Renege on Election Investigation Agreement, Hire Partisan Third Party Firm
Harrisburg, Pa. – November 19, 2021 − In direct opposition to a statement made three weeks ago, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans have hired a third-party firm to conduct its sham election investigation. In an October 20 article in Penn Capital Star, Senate Republicans...
Sen. Tartaglione Joins Gov. Wolf in Calling on the Legislature to Pass Pro-Worker Legislation
Philadelphia, PA − November 19, 2021 − State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione joined Gov. Tom Wolf as well as legislative colleagues and labor leaders today in Philadelphia to highlight the governor’s recent executive action and to call upon the legislature to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement Supporting Striking UPMC Workers
Pittsburgh, PA – November 18, 2021 – Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement today: I’m proud to stand with the striking workers of UPMC. These Healthcare Heroes have gone far too long without fair pay, safe working conditions, affordable...
Senator Kearney to Host Diaper Drive for Local Families
SPRINGFIELD, PA – November 17, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), in partnership with Maternity Care Coalition, will host a diaper drive this holiday season to help local families in need. Now through December 17, people can drop off new and unused...
Senator Collett Reacts to DEP PFAS MCL Plan Announcement
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − November 16, 2021 − Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) approved its plan to set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) of two forms of Perfluoroalkyl and...
Senate Dems Discuss Worker Misclassification Issues at Policy Hearing
PHILADELPHIA − November 15, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione and Lindsey Williams to host a public hearing...
Sen. Schwank to Host Telephone Town Hall on Fraud
Reading, PA – November 15 - State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) will host a telephone town hall on Thursday, November 18 at 7 P.M. on fraud prevention. The event will give constituents an opportunity to ask questions they may have about how to protect themselves...
Senator Muth Presents Local Veterans with Korean Ambassador for Peace Medals
ROYERSFORD, November 11, 2021: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today presented four Korean Ambassador for Peace Medals at a Veterans Day event at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook. The veterans that were honored with the Korean Ambassador...
Schwank Comments on Senate Passage of Capital Budget Project Itemization Act
Harrisburg - November 10, 2021 - State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) today announced that the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 915, the Capital Budget Project Itemization Act of 2021-2022, which includes potential funding for...
Boscola Bill To Further Protect Bald & Golden Eagles Reported out of Senate Committee
Harrisburg – November 9, 2021 – The Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee today unanimously approved State Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s bill (Senate Bill 337) that would increase the state fine from $200 to $2,000 for killing a bald or golden eagle. “My bill...
Muth, Sturla introduce Pennsylvania Water Resource Act
HARRISBURG, November 8, 2021 – State Sen. Katie Muth, D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks, and State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, announced today that they have introduced the Pennsylvania Water Resource Act in both the House (H.B. 20) and the Senate (S.B. 868) to improve...
Senate Dems Discuss Nursing Home Reforms at Virtual Policy Hearing
HARRISBURG, November 5, 2021 – Today, Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny), Caucus Chair, hosted a virtual public hearing today on several nursing...
Senator Flynn, Local State Representatives Show Their Support for Scranton Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Lackawanna County − November 5, 2021 − Senator Marty Flynn was joined by local state representatives today outside of the Lackawanna County Courthouse to discuss the ongoing strike of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. Flanked by a raucous crowd of Scranton School...
Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Ending Lifetime Parole in PA
HARRISBURG, November 4, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Judy Schwank...
Sen. Schwank Visits Berks WIC Facility, Touts the Importance of Boosting Enrollment
Reading, PA − November 4, 2021 − Yesterday, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) toured and met with the staff at the Berks Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Nutrition Center at 1110 C Rockland Street, Reading, PA 19604. WIC has improved the nutrition and...
Senator Saval Moves to End Housing Discrimination Against Pennsylvanians with Criminal Records
Harrisburg, PA − November 3, 2021 − Building from the work of generations of organizers and activists fighting housing discrimination around the country, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of his Fair Chance Housing...
Local Leaders Gather at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center to Call Environmental Infrastructure Funding
PHILADELPHIA – November 3, 2021 – Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia), Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), and Amanda Cappelletti (D-Delaware/Montgomery) joined state Rep. Regina Young (D-Delaware/Philadelphia), the Overbrook Environmental Education...
Schwank, Adams Announce Pardon Project of Berks County
Reading, PA- November 1, 2021- Today, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and Berks County District Attorney John Adams announced the beginning of the Pardon Project of Berks County. Pardon Projects pair individuals seeking a pardon for a past crime with a...
Senate Passes Wilding’s Law with Bipartisan Support
Harrisburg, October 26, 2021 − The Pennsylvania Senate passed Officer John Wilding’s Law (Senate Bill 814) today, which creates a new offense of “evading arrest or detention on foot.” Introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) and Senator...
Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power
Harrisburg, PA − October 26, 2021 − Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. Senate Bill 919,...
Sen. Schwank and Sen. Vogel Announce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Grain Farmers
Harrisburg – October 22, 2021 – This week Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47th district) announced plans to introduce legislation that would protect farmers from grain handlers that become insolvent. Pennsylvania currently has no...
Sen. Tartaglione Praises Gov. Wolf’s Action on State Employee Protection and Wages
Philadelphia, Pa - October 21, 2021- Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, chairwoman of the PA Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today shared praise for Governor Wolf’s pro-worker agenda. The governor signed an executive order this morning calling for...
Fontana Announces Financing to Replace More Lead Tainted Water Lines
HARRISBURG, October 20, 2021 – A nearly $3 million state grant along with a low-interest loan will be used to replace hundreds of aging and lead-tainted water lines in the 42nd Senate District, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure...
Senator Kearney, Rep. Delloso to Host Free E-Waste & Shredding Event on Oct. 30
SPRINGFIELD, PA – October 20, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney and state Rep. Dave Delloso today announced that they will jointly host a free E-Waste and Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Interboro High School in Prospect Park, PA from 9 a.m. until noon. This event is...
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bills Out of Committee
HARRISBURG − October 19, 2021 − The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and co-chaired by Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), held a meeting today advancing three bills focused on probation reform and a fourth related to criminal justice and...