Press Releases
Brewster’s School Safety Efforts Reflected in 2022-23 Budget
McKeesport, July 21,2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania schools have paid off with a $200 million increase in funds for safety and security and mental health in the 2022-23 PA State Budget. “This new School Code contains a historic...
Policy Hearing Identifies Facts and Fiction of Post-Roe Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, JULY 19– The House and Senate Policy Committees convened a hearing Tuesday morning to explore what the future of healthcare looks like in Pennsylvania after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade.
Vice President Harris joins PA State & Federal Democrats to Protect Women’s Rights
PHILADELPHIA, July 16, 2022 – Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia on Saturday to meet with state House and Senate Democrats, including members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation to to turn anger to action in the wake of Republican efforts...
Hundreds attend Community Baby Shower for Families & Expecting Parents
PHILADELPHIA, July 14, 2022 – On Saturday, July 9th Senator Street hosted a community baby shower for families and expecting parents. “It is critical we support families in real and measurable ways,” said Senator Street “Following a surge of newborns during the...
Schwank Backs State Investment in Apprenticeship Program
Reading — July 14, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank commended the Wolf Administration for investing $264,980 in a union apprenticeship program that will serve 18 counties, including Berks. The funding was awarded to the Insulators Local 23 Joint Apprenticeship...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice Signed by the Governor as Act 90 of 2022
Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2022– Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislative proposal that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms was signed by the Governor today, as Act 90 of 2022. Named “Christine’s...
Sen. Muth’s National Guard Pay Increase Bill Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, July 11, 2022 − Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) to increase the minimum daily pay for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard was signed into law today as part of the 2022-23 state budget. The language...
Sen. Street’s PA Budget Response “Historic Budget both For & Against the People of Pennsylvania”
Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2022 – On Friday Governor Wolf signed a $45.2 billion budget with historic investments that include significant education funding. In response to the state’s new budget and the simultaneous attack that state Republicans waged on women and...
Brewster Reappointed to School Safety Committee
Harrisburg, July 11, 2022 – With a record state investment in violence prevention pending in the new budget, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that he has been re-appointed to the School Safety and Security Committee, the chief conduit for intervention programs...
Delco Leaders Want Funding for “Red Flag” Laws, Urge Harrisburg to Act
Media, PA − July 11, 2022 − Legislators and advocates in Delaware County are calling for the state legislature to pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders, often called red flags, to help prevent firearm suicides and mass shootings. “Every day that...
Sen. Dillon: 22-23 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety and Education
Philadelphia, July 10, 2022 – State Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of a $45 billion state budget for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. “As the newest member of the State Senate, I came into this budget...
Hughes Praises Passage of Continued Bipartisan Justice Reform
Senator Haywood Announces State Budget Funding
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 8, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced that the General Assembly approved the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The budget includes the following funding priorities of...
Senator Tartaglione’s Statement on Passing The Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – On Friday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the $44 billion Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 22-23) Budget and related code bills, which are awaiting Governor Wolf’s signature. “This budget is both a great step forward in its...
Senator Kane Votes No on Republican Attempt to Ban Abortion
Harrisburg, PA - July 8, 2022 − Today, Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester County) voted no on SB 106 to uphold the right to an abortion. SB 106 was amended in the dark of night Thursday to include language that could ban abortions in the Commonwealth. “It is...
Boscola’s Bill to Improve the Safety of Forestry Product Haulers Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton) Senate Bill 1171 is headed to the Governor for his signature following a favorable vote (32-18) today in the Senate Chamber. Senate Bill 1171 made an adjustment to the statutory language...
Senator Collett Reacts to Pennsylvania’s 2022-2023 Budget
Harrisburg, Pa. - July 8, 2022 — Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 1100, the FY 2022-2023 budget bill, which was passed by the House yesterday and is now on its way to Governor Wolf for enactment. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) voted in favor of...
Brewster Statement Regarding Passage of Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 7, 2022 − State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of the 2022-2023 state spending plan: “This budget represents a significant act of sober and...
Senator Nikil Saval Celebrates Creation of Whole-Home Repairs Program with $125 Million in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 8, 2022 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced a $125-million appropriation in Pennsylvania’s 2022–2023 budget to establish his groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. He issued the following statement: “Every person has...
Senator Collett Reacts to Passage of Senate Bill Circumventing Legislative Process to Attack Abortion, Voting Rights
Harrisburg, Pa. − July 8, 2022 − Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 106 mostly along party lines (28-22) and will be sending it to the House for concurrence. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) voted against this bill and wishes to share her...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Statement on State Budget
Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today voted in support of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. “Given our unprecedented revenue surplus, Senate Democrats fought tirelessly to ensure an agreement that...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, PA – July 6, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislative proposal that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy winter storms passed the Senate earlier today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for...
Sen. Street Statement on July 4th Shootings
PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2022 – Senator Sharif Street released the following statement in reference to police officers being struck by gunfire during July 4th celebrations at the Welcome to America Festival on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. "Only a year...
Free Community Naloxone Training Tuesday, July 19
West Chester, Pa − July 5, 2022 – Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant and hospitality employees, and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend a free Community...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
BUCKS COUNTY − June 30, 2022 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. “The Supreme Court’s decision today in West...
Senator Santarsiero Introduces Legislation to Require Safety and Violence Education for Students
BUCKS COUNTY − June 29, 2022 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that he has introduced legislation to support student mental health in our public schools. Senate Bill 1263, the Safety and Violence Education (SAVE) Students Act would require...
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Codify Roe v Wade Protections in PA Law
HARRISBURG, June 27, 2022 − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Friday afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds Expansion of Passenger Rail in Western PA
Pittsburgh, PA – June 27, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) commended the agreement that has been reached between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) to expand passenger rail access in western...
Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs, Democratic Leaders Vow to Protect Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg — June 27, 2022 — Today, the four co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus were joined by senate and house Democratic Leaders Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joanna McClinton to talk about the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the need to preserve...
Street Statement on Roe v. Wade Ruling “A Woman’s Right to Choose Must Be Protected…”
PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2022 – Senator Street released the following statement on today’s US Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and ending federal protections for abortion access: “Today’s US Supreme Court ruling is an attack on reproductive rights that...
Hughes Statement Regarding Dobbs Decision
Philadelphia, PA − June 24, 2022 − State Sen. Vincent Hughes today released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization: “Today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade devastates a women’s right to...
Senator John Kane Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Roe vs. Wade
Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2022 – Today, Senator John Kane issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Courts’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “Today’s decision is a devastating rollback of our rights. I’ve continued to say that people will die...