Press Releases
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on the Departure of PDE Secretary Noe Ortega
PITTSBURGH − April 22, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement today: “As the Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I have had the privilege to work closely with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Noe Ortega....
Senator Costa Announces Millions in State Investments in Wilkinsburg
In the past six months, Senator Costa has brought nearly $8 million to the community Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 22, 2022 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of nearly $5 million in state grants for the Wilkinsburg community, adding to the major...
Senator Costa Announces $1.7 Million in Grant for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 21, 2022 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of more than $1.75 million in state grant funding for the development of multi modal transportation along Sylvan Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh. $1.76 million has been awarded through...
Senate, House Democrats Host Roundtable Discussion on EMS Issues
PITTSBURGH – April 21, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and state Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) to host...
Senator Collett & the Department off Aging Calls on General Assembly to Invest in Older Pennsylvanians, Individuals With Disabilities Through Property Tax Relief Program
WARMINSTER, PA – April 21. 2022 – Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres was joined by Sen. Maria Collett, AARP Pennsylvania and community leaders today to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to immediately use a portion of...
Senator Kearney Announces Legislation to Help Arts and Culture Organizations
HARRISBURG, PA – April 21, 2022– Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) recently announced his plans to introduce legislation to help organizations within the arts and culture sector gain financial stability. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Dollars for Arts and...
Sen Street Issues Statement on 4.20, Pennsylvania has Fallen Behind
PHILADELPHIA – April 20, 2022 –Senator Street issued the following statement on 420 Day. "April 20, or 420 Day, is a worldwide celebration for cannabis users. More critically it is a platform for our collective efforts to end cannabis prohibition. The...
Senator Haywood Responds to Call with Mayor Kenney on Gun Violence in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – April 19, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Rep. Darisha Parker (D-Philadelphia), Sister Taleah Taylor, President and Founder of the City of Dreams Coalition, and Rev. Kent Matthies of the Unitarian Society...
Senators Collett & Saval Unveil Legislation to Improve Nursing Home Transparency & Protections
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 19, 2022 − A new package of legislation proposed by State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Nikil Saval (D-1 Philadelphia) will bring greater transparency, accountability, and support for residents and...
Senator Haywood Leads Sit-ins at City Hall in Philadelphia to Demand Action from Mayor Kenney on Gun Violence
PHILADELPHIA – April 18, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) led an organized sit-in with gun violence prevention advocates at the office of Mayor Jim Kenney at City Hall in Philadelphia. Senator Haywood initiated the first day of...
PA Legislators Highlight Name Change Legislative Package Intended to Ease Name Change Process for Transgender Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – April 11, 2022 – Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate joined advocates for the LGBTQ and Transgender Community Monday, April 11, 2022, for a press conference to discuss their package of bills to update Pennsylvania’s antiquated name change laws that will ease the burden for transgender Pennsylvanians who wish to change their given name to their chosen name.
Senator Marty Flynn Calls for Change Amid Scranton School District Bus Contract Mishandling
Scranton, PA – April 8, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn has released a statement regarding the Scranton School District’s bus contract bidding process: “What should have been a simple and public bidding process turned into yet another insult to the Scranton taxpayers...
Senator Collett Celebrates Advancement of Students’ Hershey’s Kiss Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. - April 6, 2022 — Today, the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee passed Senate Bill 1122, legislation to recognize the Hershey’s Kiss as Pennsylvania’s official state candy. The bill, sponsored by Senators Maria Collett (D-12...
Schwank and Street Announce Plan to Ban Delta-8 THC in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg – April 6, 2022 – Today, State Sens. Judy Schwank and Sharif Street issued a co-sponsor memorandum for a bill they plan to introduce that would ban the sale of delta-8 THC products in Pennsylvania. The Food and Drug Administration defines delta-8 THC as a...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Questions Decision to Shift Responsibility for Public School Audits
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 31, 2022 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams sent a letter to Auditor General Timothy DeFoor and Department of Education Secretary Noe Ortega in response to last week’s announcement by the Auditor General that he will be closing the Bureau of...
Senator Street Advances Safe Cannabis Banking Bill
Harrisburg, PA − March 31, 2022 − Yesterday the Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously passed SB1167, our bipartisan cannabis banking bill. We moved forward with an important step in dismantling another cornerstone of cannabis prohibition by...
Senator Tim Kearney and Vision To Learn Help Upper Darby Students Focus on The Future
SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 31, 2022 – More than 3,500 of the 12,400 students that make up Upper Darby School District go to school every day without the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. Senator Tim Kearney and the nonprofit Vision To Learn have teamed up to bring vision services directly to students.
Senator Marty Flynn Collecting Protective Equipment, Supplies for Ukraine
Scranton, PA – March 30, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn is coordinating with St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church of Scranton to provide much-needed medical supplies and protective military equipment to the people of Ukraine. “The Ukrainian people have shown...
Swipe Out Hunger/College Hunger Advocacy Day
Schwank and Rozzi Promote Bias Training Bills at Kutztown’s 18th Annual Community Forum
Reading, PA – March 25, 2022 – This morning Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) and Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126th) spoke at Kutztown University’s 18th Annual Community Forum about SB 163 and HB 1140, which would require public employees and licensed medical professionals to receive...
Comitta: Good Works Awarded $50,000 in State Grant Funding
WEST CHESTER − March 25, 2022 – Good Works, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low-income residents and families, will receive $50,000 in state grant funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta.
Senator Nikil Saval and Lehigh Valley Stands Up Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Allentown, PA − March 25, 2022 − Yesterday afternoon, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Lehigh Valley Stands Up brought together residents and community leaders in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act (SB1135), a...
Sen. Brewster: Eligible EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 for COVID Funding
McKeesport, March 24, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster today reminded Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in Pennsylvania to complete the online certification to receive some of the $25 million made available by the American Rescue Plan Act to support these...
Senator Nikil Saval and Berks Stands Up Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Reading, PA − March 24, 2022 − Yesterday, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Berks Stands Up brought together residents, community leaders, and elected officials in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act (SB1135), a...
Senator Collett Among 40 PA Women Recognized by City & State for Going Above & Beyond
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − March 23, 2022 − Last night, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) was honored by City & State PA during the award ceremony for its first-ever Above & Beyond list. Released during Women’s History Month, the list recognizes 40...
Senators Kearney and Kane Apprenticeship Fair Brings Out Local Families and Students
(L-R) David Cleary joins Senator John Kane, his son Michael Cleary, Senator Tim Kearney, and his wife Patricia Tuggle for a photo at the Apprenticeship Fair on Saturday. SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 23, 2022 – Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware) and John Kane...
Sen. Muth: EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 For COVID Grant Funding
ROYERSFORD − March 23, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks) today encouraged all Emergency Management Services (EMS) agencies to complete online certification to receive a portion of the available $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act...
Sen. Brewster and Partners Host Drive-Up Food Distribution Event
McKeesport, March 22, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and U. S. Steel to host a drive-up food distribution event at the West Mifflin Area High School on Tuesday. “Our country grows more food than any other...
Senator Nikil Saval and Lancaster Stands Up Call for Whole-Home Repairs During Week of Action
Lancaster, PA − March 22, 2022 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Lancaster Stands Up brought together residents, community leaders, and state and municipal officials in a united call for the passage of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Act...
Sen. Jim Brewster Statement on Death of State Troopers and a Civilian
Harrisburg, March 21, 2022 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland), Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, made the following statement following the deaths of Pennsylvania State Troopers Martin F. Mack III, Branden T. Sisca, and an unnamed...
Senator Nikil Saval and Advocates Call for Passage of Whole-Home Repairs Act
Philadelphia, PA − March 21, 2022 − Today, standing with residents, community leaders, housing and energy advocates, disability rights activists, and federal, state, and municipal elected officials, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) launched his campaign for...
Schwank Hosts Second Session of Model Senate
Reading – March 18, 2022 – Sen. Judy Schwank hosted the second session of her annual model senate program today at the Muhlenberg Township Municipal Building. During the second session, over 40 high school students from local school districts participated...