Press Releases
Senator Katie Muth Asks for Pause in all Drilling Near Marsh Creek Lake, Allow for Comprehensive, Independent Investigation
Kearney Introduces “Breonna’s Law” to Ban No-Knock Warrants
Sen. Hughes announces $440K in COVID-19 small business relief grants awarded in the 7th Senatorial District
Sen. Hughes touts $50 million in hazard pay grants awarded to PA’s front-line businesses
Legislators Call on Wolf Administration to Revoke Mariner East Pipeline Permits in Chester County
Muth, Innamorato Proposes Legislation to Protect Health, Environment
Democratic State Legislators Host Virtual Hearing on Maternal Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Senator Muth Calls for Mariner East Permits to be Withdrawn, Following Multiple Dangerous Spills
Delaware County lawmakers call for investigation into violence against Black Lives Matter supporters
Senators Santarsiero and Yaw Ask Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to Include Funding for Well Plugging in Next Stimulus Bill
Senator Costa to Pilot Civic Engagement App, “Be the Change”
State Senate Committee Holds Online Hearing on Strategies to Safely Reopen Schools
Senator Tartaglione and Congressman Boyle Fight for Nonprofits Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Senators Collett, Kearney, Muth, L. Williams Announce Bill to Suspend Per Diem Pay for Legislators During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senator Costa to Introduce Cap and Invest Bill For Pennsylvania
Senator Santarsiero Announces Elcon Will Not Pursue Hazardous Wastewater Processing Facility in Falls Township
Senators Jim Brewster & Pam Iovino Propose $100 Million COVID-19 Grant Program & Financial Relief Package for PA Restaurants & Taverns
Allegheny County, PA – July 23, 2020 – Today, State Senators Jim Brewster and Pam Iovino announced a comprehensive proposal to provide emergency relief to Pennsylvania’s restaurants and taverns, which have seen significant financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown. The seven-point plan includes a $100 million grant program to retail liquor licensees using federal CARES Act funds, as well as a suite of policy changes to financially benefit these struggling businesses.
Senator Anthony H. Williams Hosts Racial Equity Solutions Tour Kickoff Event with Special Guest Van Jones
Democratic State Legislators Host Virtual Joint Policy Committee Hearing on Worker Protections during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Senator Lindsey Williams to Introduce Legislation Increasing Health Inspectors, Supporting Bar and Restaurant Industry
Boscola Brings Redistricting Reform Proposal Before PA Senate
Senator Hughes announces $50 million hazard pay grant program for front-line workers
Senator Collett Announces $50M in Hazard Pay Grant Funding for Pennsylvania Workers
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces Hazard Pay Grant Program for Front-Line Workers
Leach Proposes Constitutional Ban on Fracking
Sens. Hughes, Haywood join PHFA to announce upcoming financial assistance program for renters and homeowners hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic
State Legislators Discuss a Just Recovery for Pennsylvania in Telephone Town Hall
PA Senate Democrats Discuss Police Reform Legislative Agenda and Statewide Racial Equity Solutions Tour
Harrisburg – June 30, 2020 – Pennsylvania Senate Democrats gathered in the Capitol and through Zoom to discuss the status of their legislative agenda for police reforms, and to announce a statewide Racial Equity Solutions Tour.
PA Senate Democrats introduced a comprehensive package of law enforcement reform legislation on June 10, and in the past two weeks of session have made major progress on their legislative initiatives.
Senator Collett Announces COVID-19 Relief Small Business Grant Program Application Window
Senator Haywood Comments on the Passage of Police Reform Legislation by the PA Senate
Occupational Reform Bill on Way to Governor’s Desk
