Press Releases

Senator Haywood Demands Immediate Action from Mayor Kenney to Stop Gun Violence in Philadelphia

Senate Democrats Discuss Recovery and Treatment Issues at Virtual Policy Hearing

Hughes, Wolf Announce New Funding for Gun Violence Prevention

Hughes: Corman Letter ‘Cheap Political Stunt’ and Voter Suppression

Harrisburg, PA − January 19, 2022 − On the floor of the state Senate today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia, responded to attempts by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, to nullify the results of Philadelphia’s District Attorney election of ten weeks ago when the incumbent won re-election with 69 percent of the vote.

Senator Costa Appoints Senator Kearney to PA Senate Democrats’ Leadership Team

Senator Kearney has been named Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee

Harrisburg, Pa. – January 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Senator Marty Flynn Appointed Democratic Chair of PA Senate Transportation Committee

Comitta, Sappey, Herrin Announce $2.1 Million for Chester County Hospital

Sen. Anthony Williams Statement on Charges of Officers Involved in the Death of Fanta Bility

Senate Democratic Caucus to Continue Service to Former Senator Sabatina’s District

Press Conference on Racist Comments Made by Penn Professor Held by Sen. Anthony H. Williams & Local Officials

Sen. Street’s Statement on President Biden’s Call to Defend US Democracy

Sen. Hughes & Allies Rally to Condemn January 6th Insurrection and Defend Democracy

Sen. Wayne Fontana Commends Local Firms for Innovative Automated Vehicle Technology, Touts New Legislation

Senator Santarsiero Reacts on One-Year Anniversary of Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

State Sen. Anthony H. Williams Releases Statement on Deadly & Tragic Fairmount Fire

Sen. Street’s Statement on Tragic Fire “Housing Scarcity Must Be Addressed”

City & Community Leaders Honor Victims & Survivors of Gun Violence, Urge Gun Safety Ahead of New Year Celebrations

Senator Santarsiero Highlights 2021 Service to District, Local and Legislative Achievements

Sen. Muth Announces Nearly $1.9 Million in DCNR Grants for SD44 Projects

Senator Kearney, Delco Elected Officials Collect More than 3K Diapers and Other Baby Items to Help Local Parenting Families

Senator Street Applauds Signing of Bill to Expand High-Speed Broadband Internet in Pennsylvania

Sen. Anthony H. Williams Commends Broadband Expansion in PA

Senator Tartaglione Joins State and City Officials to Celebrate New Courts and Toddler Playground at Tarken.

Brewster: Important Deadline Looms for Property Tax or Rent Help

State to Provide Big Savings to Many Workers by Not Taxing Student Loan Forgiveness

Harrisburg, Pa. – December 17, 2021 – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Pennsylvanians will not have to pay state income tax on the student loan debt relief they get from the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program and the Pennsylvania Student Loan Relief for Nurses (SLRN) Program. The decision by the Wolf Administration will save people eligible for those programs potentially thousands of dollars in state tax.

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Programs No Longer Subject to State Income Tax