Press Releases
Senator Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding New Reports of Asbestos Hazards at Two Philadelphia Schools
Sen. Hughes announces bold, comprehensive plan to address Pa.’s affordable housing crisis through his New Deal for Housing initiative
PHILADELPHIA – January 16, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) unveiled a bold and aggressive plan to address the state’s affordable housing crisis, alongside members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, more than 50 housing advocates, and concerned citizens today at the People’s Emergency Center in Philadelphia.
Senator Santarsiero Responds to Suicide Prevention Task Force Report
State Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Net Neutrality in Pennsylvania
Senator Iovino and Senate Colleagues Request Action on Legislation to Protect Quality and Stable Healthcare in PA
Dinniman Issues Statement on Pipeline Fine, Settlement
Sen. Hughes urges Gov. Wolf to immediately direct state funds to address chronically underfunded public school infrastructure
Senator Haywood And Power Caroled to McRaise the Wage to Advocate for Minimum Wage Increase for Local Workers
Farnese Appointed to Senate Transportation Committee
Senator Maria Collett Joined by More State Legislators Across the Country Committing to Protect Drinking Water
Members of The PA General Assembly Hosted Press Conference Following Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Legislation
Pennsylvania Senate Adopts Tartaglione’s Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage for the First Time in 13 Years
Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2019 – As the Pennsylvania Senate adopted her legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage for the first time in 13 years, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today urged her colleagues to continue working toward a higher rate that will enable workers to support themselves and their families.
Senator Tartaglione Calls for Stronger Minimum Wage Legislation as Committee Advances $9.50 Plan
Schwank and Rozzi Hosting Free ACA Event Nov. 22, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner to Speak
Senator Haywood Opposes Restrictions on Women’s Right to Choose
Senator Maria Collett Highlights Pennsylvania’s Primary Care Loan Repayment Program
Committee Approves Boscola’s Infant Opioid Addiction Reporting Bill
FBI Investigation into Pipeline Permits Echoes Dinniman’s Repeated and Long-Standing Concerns
Senator Anthony H. Williams to Introduce Expanded Syringe Exchange
Sen. Kearney Announces $250,000 to Support Early Childhood Education at DCCC
Sen. Hughes touts Act 76, which brings innovation to Pa. schools by changing “vocational-technical schools” to “career and technical schools”
Schwank Applauds Senate Vote to Expand Absentee Voting Rights
Senate Approves Major Boscola Voting Reform Bill that Includes No Excuse Mail-in Option
A. Williams Introduces Legislation to Allow Municipalities to Authorize Supervised Injection Sites
Senator Costa to Introduce Legislation Reforming Campaign Finance, Improving Transparency
Dinniman, Kearney Discuss Support for Brain Injury Community
Senator Hughes announces Senate Bill 913 aiming to create a housing trust fund for abuse victims, survivors
Leach Introduces Bail Reform Legislation
Legislators Introduce Local Solar Program in House and Senate
Dinniman Shares Results of Study on Delayed School Start Times
Senators Santarsiero, Iovino, Hughes and Brooks to Introduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare Rights of Pennsylvanians
