Press Releases
Senator Muth to Host Free Veterans’ Expo on October 30
ROYERSFORD, October 6, 2021 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that she will host a free Veterans Expo on Saturday, October 30 for veterans in Senate District 44. Senator Muth’s Veterans’ Expo is an opportunity for veterans of all...
Brewster Praises Land Deal for McKeesport Medical Cannabis Site
McKeesport, PA – October 6, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the completion of a nearly 37-acre land deal that will expand a medical cannabis cultivation site in the Industrial Center of McKeesport. Regional Industrial Development Corporation of...
Senator Muth Releases Statement on Environmental Crimes Charges Filed by AG
ROYERSFORD, October 6, 2021 - State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today released the following statement in response to Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s presentment that charged Energy Transfer and its subsidiary Sunoco Pipeline L.P., with 48...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement, Praises Pa. AG Shapiro for Filing Charges Against Energy Transfer Partners
SPRINGFIELD, PA – October 5, 2021 – I applaud Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s decision to criminally charge Energy Transfer Partners with environmental crimes for their disastrous pipeline construction. Today’s announcement is a step toward justice and signals...
Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Legislation to Better Accommodate Working Pregnant Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, October 5, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a virtual...
Comitta: $750,000 Available in Environmental Education Grants
WEST CHESTER − October 4, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses that $750,000 in state grant funding is available for eligible...
Comitta Calls for Halt to Mariner East Pipeline Project
WEST CHESTER – October 5, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is filing criminal...
Brewster: PLCB Critics Conjure Another Round of Weak Brew
Harrisburg, October 4, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, issued the following statement regarding recent action by the state Liquor Control Board to limit purchases of certain alcohol products and the resulting...
Senator Tartaglione Hosts Members of the Suicide Prevention Alliance
Harrisburg, PA − October 1, 2021 − This week, Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D- Philadelphia) hosted members of the Suicide Prevention Alliance at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Sen. Tartaglione met with the Suicide...
Policy Committee Hears Support for Closing Hazardous Waste Loopholes
HARRISBURG – September 30, 2021 – Earlier today, State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, along with Rep. Innamorato (D-Allegheny) hosted a policy hearing on legislation that would close the hazardous...
Senator Collett Unveils New Initiative to Support PA’s Nursing Workforce
Harrisburg, Pa. - September 28, 2021 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks), joined by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, PHEAA Vice Chair Senator Wayne Fontana, and Democratic Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Vincent Hughes, today...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement on Passage of Dangerous School Mask “Opt-Out” Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 28, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement today, following the passage of Senate Bill 846, sponsored by Senators Doug Mastriano and Judy Ward, out of the Senate Education Committee. SB846 would permit parents and...
Women’s Health Caucus Urges Legislators and Advocates to Focus on Policies Which Help Pennsylvania’s New Parents
Harrisburg, PA − September 27, 2021 − The Co-Chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus again calls on their colleagues and the citizens of Pennsylvania to support the #OptInPA Campaign, a movement to help birthing people and improve maternal health across the...
Senator Tartaglione’s Shredding and E-Recycling Event Helps Constituents Protect their Identities and the Environment
Philadelphia, PA – September 25, 2021 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) welcomed constituents from throughout the 2nd Senatorial District to Wissinoming Park today to help them dispose of their unwanted paper documents and electronic devices...
Hughes and Wolf Urge Community Groups to Apply for Anti-Violence Grants
Harrisburg, September 23, 2021 – Gov. Tom Wolf joined state Sen. Vince Hughes today for a news conference in Philadelphia to urge local community groups to apply for share of $24 million in state funds set aside for efforts to stem violence. The grants, through the...
Senators Tartaglione and Haywood Present $1 Million State Redevelopment Grant to MossRehab
Philadelphia, PA – September 23, 2021 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2nd District) was joined by state Senator Art Haywood (D-4th District) today at MossRehab/Einstein Medical Center-Elkins Park to present a $1 million redevelopment grant to support the expansion of Moss’ Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center.
Boscola Announces State Funding for Celtic Cultural Alliance on Eve of 34th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
Bethlehem, September 23, 2021 − Senator Lisa Boscola announced today on the eve of the 34th year of the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival that she has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Celtic Cultural Alliance in support of the internationally known...
Comitta, Lawmakers Discuss Hunger-Free Campuses Act at WCU
WEST CHESTER − September 23, 2021 – In recognition of Hunger Action Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently brought together fellow lawmakers, university officials, student advocates, and representatives from anti-hunger organizations for a roundtable discussion...
Senate Democrats File Application for Relief to Pause Overreaching Senate Republican Actions Until Court Issues Ruling on Lawsuit
Harrisburg – September 23, 2021 – State Senate Democrats issued the following statement announcing the filing of an application for relief in Commonwealth Court in response to the Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Pa Senate Democrats Call on Republican Colleagues to Take Action on Government Transparency and Accountability Measures
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 22, 2021 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Katie Muth (D-Chester, Montgomery, and Berks), Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery and Delaware), John Kane (D-Chester and Delaware), Tim Kearney (D-Chester and Delaware), and Judy...
#GO100PA: A Renewable Future for Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − September 21, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery, Delaware), Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks, Chester, Montgomery), Representative Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia), Representative Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) joined...
Senator Kane Introduces Bill to Create Voluntary “Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry”
Chester, PA – September 20, 2021 – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Senator John Kane has introduced legislation aimed at reducing deaths by suicide in Pennsylvania. Senator Kane’s SB 816 will create a voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry to reduce...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuit Against Overreaching Senate Republican Subpoena
Harrisburg – September 17, 2021 – The Democratic members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit filed today against a Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Senator Cappelletti Shares Resources For Constituents In Senate District Seventeen Following Hurricane Ida
Norristown, PA − September 17, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D, Montgomery, Delaware) shared the following with her constituents today. Following Hurricane Ida, which has caused significant damage to the homes, assets, and other property of constituents,...
Senator Tartaglione Hosts Governor Wolf in Kensington to Discuss New Strategies for Fighting Opioid Crisis
Philadelphia, PA – September 16, 2021 – At the request of state Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), Governor Tom Wolf, state leaders, and local stakeholders visited Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood today to assess the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic and to discuss new strategies for ending the crisis while revitalizing the community.
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Opposing PA GOP’s Election Investigation & Subpoena Requests
SPRINGFIELD, PA – September 16, 2021 – As a public official entrusted with protecting your voice and your vote, I do not support the PA GOP’s most recent election inquiry or subpoenas that provide access to and put at risk Pennsylvania voters’ private information,...
Senate Democrats to Take Legal Action Against Overreaching Republican Subpoena and Corrupt Election Investigation
Harrisburg – September 15, 2021 – Following today’s Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee hearing, of which had one agenda item- Consideration of a motion to authorize the issuance of subpoenas- Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Chair of the Intergovernmental Operations Committee, Anthony H. Williams, and committee members Vincent J. Hughes and Steve Santarsiero held a press conference to discuss legal action they will take to challenge Republican members’ call for confidential data from the Department of State, including a complete list containing the names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and last four digits of social security numbers of all registered voters within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as of May 1, 2021.
Sen. Fontana Issues Statement on “Non-Answers” from VisitPITTSBURGH
Allegheny County – September 10, 2021- State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement after the hearing held this week of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee regarding legislation authorizing new...
Senator Jay Costa Issues Statement on PA Election Investigation and Unlawful Subpoenas
Harrisburg, PA − September 10, 2021 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today issued the following statement in response to President Pro Tempore’s Jake Corman’s announcement on 2020 election investigation: "Senate Democrats stand for protecting an individual’s right...
Senate Dem Members of Intergovernmental Operations Committee Question Why Senate Republicans are Misusing Committees & State Resources
Harrisburg – September 9, 2021 – The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee held a hearing today to allegedly examine the PA Department of State's evolving guidance to counties during the monumental 2020 general election. Testimony today from the Chairman of...
McClinton, Muth, Toohil Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for a Statewide Tracking System for Sexual Assault Evidence
HARRISBURG, PA September 9, 2021 − State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today introduced legislation to establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence administered jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Health.
Senator Muth, PA Office of Open Records to Host Virtual Right to Know Workshop
ROYERSFORD, September 3, 2021 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that she will partner with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records to host a Virtual Right to Know Workshop on Thursday, September 23 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Zoom. The...