Press Releases
Climate Caucus Praises Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Senator Costa Applauds Governor’s Move on Environmental Protection, Pledges to Continue the Fight in the Legislature
Pledges to Continue the Fight in the Legislature
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 3, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. applauded Governor Tom Wolf’s move today to instruct the PA Department of Environmental Protection to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
RGGI is a market-based collaboration among nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change while generating economic growth.
Leach Proposes Constitutional Ban on Fracking
Senator Anthony H. Williams Named to Special Council on Gun Violence
Muth Hosts Hearing on Ending the Rape Culture Epidemic
Sen. Kearney Announces Plans to Protect Children from Being Confronted by Their Abusers
Leach Statement re. Mariner East Pipeline
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Appointment to the Public Higher Education Funding Commission
Senator Santarsiero Calls for Legislative Action After Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order to Address Gun Violence Epidemic
Sen. Hughes releases statement supporting Gov. Wolf’s executive order to reduce gun violence, calls for majority leaders to act on existing gun legislation
Senator Street Offers Legislation to Restrict Military Grade Weapons in wake of Philadelphia Shooting
Brewster Welcomes Gov. Wolf’s Charter Reform Initiative
State Senator Larry Farnese Statement on Philadelphia Police Officers’ Shooting
Muth Joins PA Safe Caucus, Continues Call for Special Session on Gun Violence Epidemic
Sen. Tim Kearney Calls for Special Session on Gun Violence, Extremism
Senator Farnese Echoes Call of PA SAFE Caucus, Asks For Special Session
Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
Joint Statement On Wolf Administration Efforts To Increase Protection of Vulnerable Populations
Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Findlay Township
Pittsburgh, PA − July 30, 2019 − Today, Senator Pam Iovino applauded and welcomed Amazon’s expansion into the 37th Senatorial District – a 1,000,000 square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Findlay Township, Allegheny County. The $30 million investment will bring to the 37th Senatorial District 800 full-time jobs with a starting wage of $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.
Hughes Submits Comment on U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Proposed Changes to SNAP program
Sen. Iovino Brings State Senate Committee to Pittsburgh for Veterans’ Services Hearing
Muth Applauds Signing of Victims’ Rights Legislative Package
Sen. Muth Joins Philadelphia District Attorney, Advocates Against the Death Penalty
Senator Hughes Proposes Legislation to Repeal of Act 58
Sen. Street: Bipartisan Healthcare Bills Moving Through the Senate
Democratic Senators to Introduce Emergency Relief Program Legislation
Senate Democrats Highlight Funding for Affordable Housing in the PA 2019-2020 Budget
Senator Collett Reacts to Pennsylvania’s Final 2019-2020 Budget
Senator Costa Supports State Budget, Looks to Fall Session to Accomplish Policy Goals
Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package
Senator Iovino Releases Statement on 2019-2020 State Budget
