Press Releases
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Governor Wolf’s Call for a Special Session on Child Sexual Assault
BUCKS COUNTY − January 6, 2023 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to Governor Wolf calling a Special Session of the General Assembly on Childhood Sexual Abuse. “Reforms to Pennsylvania’s child sexual assault laws...
PA Senate Democrats Announce Committee Chairs for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Harrisburg, PA − January 6, 2023 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) is proud to announce the Democratic chairs of the Senate’s standing committees for the 2023-24 legislative session. “As the leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus, it’s a great privilege...
Senator Nick Miller Named Chair of the Senate Finance Committee
Harrisburg, PA- January 6, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced his appointment as Democratic Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Miller will also serve on the Appropriations; Community, Economic and Recreational Development...
Senator Nick Miller Sworn in to Serve the 14th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA − January 3, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller was sworn into office to represent parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties in the 14th Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The district was newly created during Pennsylvania’s legislative...
Senator Tartaglione Sworn Into Historic Eighth Senate Term
Harrisburg, PA – January 3, 2023 − Today, Pennsylvania Senator Christine M. Tartaglione was sworn into her eighth term serving as the Pennsylvania Senator from the 2nd District which includes portions of Philadelphia. Senator Tartaglione was also officially named...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Recaps 2022 as the Year Draws to a Close
Norristown, PA – December 20, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) reflected on her second year serving Senate District 17 as 2022 draws to a close. “I’m proud of the work my team and I have accomplished this year. From legislative...
Sen. Fontana Statement on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Allegheny County – December 16, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement in solidarity with the striking members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh: "As a former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette driver and member of Teamsters...
Hughes, McClinton Announce Historic $50 Million in Grants to Investigate, Prosecute Gun Violence in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 15, 2022 − As the epidemic of gun violence continues to plague communities across the commonwealth, Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) and House Democratic Leader Joanna...
Senator Haywood Responds to LGBTQ+ Protections
Harrisburg, Pa. – December 13, 2022 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in support of new regulations to protect the LGBTQ+ community in the Commonwealth: “I applaud the recent regulatory changes that formalize...
Sen. Muth, Sen. Williams Highlight Need for Senate Rules Reforms at Virtual Roundtable
HARRISBURG, December 9, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion Wednesday night on the operating rules of...
PBDA Announces Adoption of PA Statewide Broadband Plan, Senator Kane Urges Pennsylvanians to Review New FCC Broadband Access Map
Harrisburg, PA − December 2, 2022 − On Thursday November 17, the PA Broadband Development Authority voted unanimously to adopt the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statewide Broadband Plan. This broadband plan will focus on four challenge areas and explore...
Senator Costa Urges No Vote on Package of Impeachment Resolutions, Argues Process is Unconstitutional
Harrisburg, PA - November 29, 2022 - Today, Senator Jay Costa forcefully opposed the vote on the package of impeachment resolutions that would govern the impeachment trial of District Attorney Larry Krasner on the grounds that carrying the proceedings over from...
Senator Flynn to Host Health Care Enrollment Event Wednesday
SCRANTON, PA – November 28, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) will be sponsoring a Health Care Enrollment Event on Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30PM at the Taylor Community Library. A representative from Pennie, Pennsylvania’s health care marketplace...
Former Pennsylvania State Senator T. Milton Street Sr. Passes Away at 83
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 28, 2022 – It is with solemnity that Senator Sharif Street announces the passing of former Pennsylvania state senator T. Milton Street Sr., who passed away today at 83 years old, surrounded by family. The family has submitted the following...
Senator Street Distributes 3K+ Turkeys for Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA, PA. − November 23, 2022 – Senator Sharif Street recently hosted the 42nd Annual Street Family Turkey Drive and Giveaway in partnership with Nicetown CDC, delivering more than 3,000 Turkeys to over 200 organizations throughout the greater...
Sen. Muth Re-Elected Chair of Senate Democratic Policy Committee
HARRISBURG − November 22, 2022 − Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus reelected state Senator Katie Muth to serve as a member of leadership as the Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee for the upcoming 2023-24 legislative session. “I am...
Senators Saval, Browne Announce Major Development for Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program
Allentown, PA − November 18, 2022 − Today Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Pat Browne (R–Lehigh) joined local elected officials and members of the Allentown community to announce the publication of the Whole-Home Repairs program guidelines. “The Whole-Home...
Senator-Elect Nick Miller Joins New Colleagues to Support Whole Home Repairs in Lehigh County
Allentown, PA – November 18, 2022 − Today, Senator-Elect Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) joined Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) and retiring Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) to share new updates about the development of the Whole Home Repairs program. “I was...
Senate Democrats Discuss Early Childhood Education and Literacy at Marywood University
DUNMORE, November 18, 2022 – Yesterday, State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) to host a public hearing at the Fricchione Early Learning Center at...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Harrisburg, PA − November 15, 2022 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes a new member, Senator Nick Miller of Allentown. The new and...
Tartaglione Elected as First Female Senate Democrat Whip
Harrisburg, PA - November 15, 2022 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione was elected by her Senate Democratic colleagues to become the first female to serve as Democratic Whip in Pennsylvania Senate history. Senator Tartaglione is also the first person with a...
Schwank Retains Democratic Caucus Leadership Position for 2023-2024 Legislative Session
Harrisburg — November 15, 2022 — State Sen. Judy Schwank was reappointed Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Administrator, retaining her role in caucus leadership for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session. Schwank said she is grateful for the opportunity to...
Schwank Applauds Neighborhood Assistance Program Investments for Berks County
Reading — November 3, 2022 — Today Gov. Tom Wolf announced $1.82 million in tax credits to support projects in the 11th Senatorial District through the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP encourages private sector investment into projects that will help...
Senator Flynn Applauds Turnpike Reform Measures Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, PA – November 3, 2022 – Several measures from Senator Marty Flynn’s (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) Turnpike Reform Package have been signed into law today under Act 112 of 2022. The Act, among other measures, includes provisions that will help recoup some of the...
Sen. Muth Announces $354k ARPA Grant to Create AED Pilot Program for SD44 Schools
EXTON − November 2, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) joined several parents, students, administrators, and advocates at United Way of Chester County yesterday to announce a $354,240 grant to create a pilot program that will put a brand new...
Senators Lindsey Williams and Jay Costa Announce $2 Million for ACTION Housing, Allegheny County Rehabilitation Program
November 2, 2022 − LAWRENCEVILLE, PA − Today, at the Goodwill of Southwestern PA, Senator Lindsey Williams, Senator Jay Costa, and Representative Sara Innamorato announced the allocation of $2 million to ACTION Housing to be delivered to low-income homeowners in Allegheny County. The grant was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Schwank Applaud Passage of Expedited Partner Therapy Act
Harrisburg — November 1, 2022 — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 317, sponsored by Sens. Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh), Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), and Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) by a vote of 173 to 26. ...
Sen. Fontana Statement on VisitPittsburgh
Allegheny County – October 28, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding VisitPittsburgh’s continued advocacy and lobbying in Harrisburg for additional tax dollars: “I was dismayed to read the statement...
Senate Democrats Discuss Issue of Anti-Abortion Centers at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, October 28, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) to host a hearing to...
Senator Haywood Responds to Tax Reform Code Amendment
Harrisburg, Pa. – October 27, 2022 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in support of an amendment to House Bill 1059, legislation designed to improve the Tax Reform Code: “On Wednesday, I voted yes on the tax...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Joins Highlands Middle School Students to “Root for Potatoes” and PA Farmers
Natrona Heights, Pa. − October 27, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined students, teachers, and staff at Highlands Middle School today to celebrate PA Preferred Days and National Farm to School Month. The PA Preferred Days Program encourages...
Boscola Approves Programs Benefiting Volunteer Fire, EMS, And Non-Profit Organizations
Harrisburg, PA – October 27, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola joined members of the Senate in establishing a slate of programs that benefit first responders and nonprofit organizations. Boscola’s affirmative vote will provide eligible fire and EMS volunteers assistance...