Press Releases
State Lawmakers Release Plans to Protect PA Immigrant Communities
HARRISBURG – March 26, 2025 – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Legislature’s Welcoming Caucus united at the State Capitol to announce legislative initiatives to support families, fortify communities, protect workers, and uphold the integrity of our legal...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Welcomes Senator-Elect James Malone to Democratic Caucus
HARRISBURG, PA – March 26, 2025 – Last night, Democratic East Petersburg Mayor James Malone won a special election for Senate District 36, which comprises northern Lancaster County, against Republican County Commissioner Josh Parsons. Of the 184,569 registered voters...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Introduction of Senate Bill 19 to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Harrisburg, PA, March 25, 2025 – After nearly two decades of inaction, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2) has announced her introduction of Senate Bill 19, a continuing effort to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, with annual cost-of-living...
Collett Bill Would Create Office of Solicitor General, Ensure Effective Legal Representation for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 24, 2025 − To ensure Pennsylvania citizens are defended in court should the Attorney General fail or decline to act, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) plans to introduce legislation to establish the Office of the Solicitor General. During...
Statement from Sen. Tim Kearney: Hopeful Progress Toward Long-Term Stability for Crozer Health
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – March 24, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, currently overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings for Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company for the Crozer Health System, held a status update...
Sen. Muth Condemns Executive Order to Dismantle US Department of Education
ROYERSFORD − March 21, 2025 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s Executive Order instructing the Secretary of Education to begin dismantling the United States Department of...
Senator Vincent Hughes’ Statement on the Department of Education Executive Order: “A slap in the face to students, teachers, and parents”
March 20, 2025- Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statement in response to the executive order President Trump has signed, directing Secretary McMahon to abolish the Department of Education: “Any move to...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Education Chair Lindsey Williams Decry Dismantling of Federal Department of Education
PITTSBURGH, PA − March 20, 2025 − Today, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order which begins the process of dismantling the US Department of Education. In condemning this unconstitutional action, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic...
Senator Hughes, Federal Lawmakers, and Advocates Fight Back Against Housing Discrimination
March 18, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes, PA Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, gathered a group of federal and state lawmakers, housing advocates, and community members to call out Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...
Senator Pisciottano Introduces EDGE 2.0, Lauds Governor’s Energy Plan for PA
Monroeville, PA, March 12, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today praised Governor Josh Shapiro’s ambitious Lightning Plan, an energy proposal which seeks to lower electricity costs for Pennsylvanians, build more energy projects, and ensure that the...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Morrisville Borough Truck Ban Underway, 200+ Tickets Issued
BUCKS COUNTY — February 27, 2025 — State and local officials credit a new truck ban with finally decreasing commercial truck traffic in a residential area in Morrisville Borough. In the first two months of enforcement of the prohibition of trucks weighing more than 10...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Press Conference Remarks on Federal Attacks on the Department of Education
Harrisburg, PA − February 26, 2025 − This afternoon, Senate Democrats held a press conference in response to the U.S. House’s passage of a budget bill that proposes significant cuts to federal education funding and ongoing attacks to public...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls on Federal and State Officials to Protect Seniors, Students, and Veterans
Harrisburg, PA − February 26, 2025 − This morning, Senator Lindsey M. Williams circulated a co-sponsorship memo calling on our Congressional Delegation to protect Pennsylvanians from the unprecedented personal data access of Elon Musk’s DOGE. Additionally, during...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Add to Chorus of Pleas to Protect Medicaid Funding
HARRISBURG, PA – February 26, 2025 − Yesterday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that endorses slashing critical funding to Medicaid and Medicare to the tune of $880 billion. In adding to the pleas of fellow Pennsylvanians, Senate...
State Investment in Medical Device Manufactured in Bucks County Helps Save 2,000+ Lives
BUCKS COUNTY − February 25, 2025 − Two thousand lives and counting have been saved by the Bashir Endovascular Catheter, developed by Temple University cardiologist Dr. Riyaz Bashir and Bucks County medical device manufacturer Thrombolex. At a press conference...
Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Kristin Phillips-Hill to Introduce Legislation to Encourage Reporting of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of Government Funds
Harrisburg, PA − February 17, 2025 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced that they plan to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act for Taxpayer Accountability. This legislation will serve as a...
Senator Flynn Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion in federal funds appropriated by Congress to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million requiring an...
Senator Tartaglione Backs Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Protect Pennsylvania’s Federal Funding
Philadelphia – February 13, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding, Democratic Whip Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), has issued the following statement: “I fully...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families
HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...
Sen. Muth Announces Over $625K in Grants for Local Fire and EMS Companies
ROYERSFORD, February 13, 2025: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that thirty-three fire and EMS providers that serve SD44 received $625,489 in state funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The...
Senator Nick Pisciottano Announces Satellite Service Across District to Better Serve Constituents
Monroeville, PA, February, 10, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced that in addition to full-time offices in Monroeville and McKeesport, constituents can now seek state assistance at several satellite locations throughout the district. “My...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal, Calls for Bold Action on Wages, Education, and Public Safety
Philadelphia – February 5, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement: "Governor Shapiro laid out a bold and necessary vision for Pennsylvania—one that prioritizes...
Boscola Applauds Shapiro’s Budget Address, Emphasizes Key Investments in Education, Energy, and Economic Development
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 - Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) applauded Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget address today, praising his focus on keeping taxes low, investing in Pennsylvania’s future, and ensuring long-term economic stability. “I appreciate...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2025-26 Budget. In it, the Governor proposed an agenda for solving the problems facing Pennsylvanians and increasing opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families...
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 4, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments: “Every Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to afford...
Senator Pisciottano Issues Statement Following Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA, February 4, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today said that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget plan is a solid spending framework that builds on two years of progress and paves the way for a stronger economy and safer...
Senator Patty Kim Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Senator Patty Kim (D- Dauphin) made the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 Executive Budget: “I applaud the comprehensive budget that Governor Shapiro proposed today; it is committed to lowering...
Senator Saval Celebrates a Budget Recognizing Housing as an Essential Need
Harrisburg, PA − February 4, 2025 − Celebrating the housing proposals in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–2026 budget address, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), who serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and chairs the...
Public Officials Respond to Federal Immigration Actions, Pledge Commitment to Safety and Justice for All
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On January 31, 2025 in response to recent federal immigration actions across the country, local and state elected officials held a press conference to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents through...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Congratulates Alyssa Cowan and Simquita Bridges on Confirmation to Allegheny County Bench
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 4, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement today following the Senate confirmation of Alyssa Cowan, Esquire: “I want to congratulate Alyssa Cowan, Esq., on her confirmation by the full Senate as a Judge of the Court of...
Boscola’s Chapter 14 Reenactment Bill Passes Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support
Harrisburg, PA – February 3, 2025 - With a broad bipartisan vote of 41-7, the Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 154, legislation sponsored by Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) to restore and improve The Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act...