Press Releases
Senator M. Lindsey Williams Applauds PA House Passage of False Claims Act; Urges Senate Action
Pittsburgh, PA − July 10, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams applauds the Pennsylvania House for Wednesday’s bipartisan vote to pass HB 1697, the Taxpayer Prevention Against Fraud Act, sponsored by Rep. Frank Burns (D-72). HB 1697 creates a Pennsylvania False Claims...
Williams, Pennycuick Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law
HARRISBURG − July 10, 2025 − On July 7, 2025, House Bill 865, originally introduced by Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) adopted by the state House of Representatives, was signed into law as Act 32 of 2025. Pennsylvania became a...
Senator Tartaglione to Introduce Legislation Banning Machine Gun Conversion Devices Following Deadly Shootings
Philadelphia, PA − July 9, 2025 – In response to recent mass shootings in Philadelphia that involved firearms modified with machine gun conversion devices, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) announced today that she will introduce legislation to...
Senator Miller Visits Russell Fletcher of Mishka Vodka on their Demolition Start
July 8, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton), CEO & founder of Mishka Vodka Russell Fletcher, and Investor Patrick Preece of BSD Global Exploration visited the start of demolition of Mishka Vodka’s future manufacture flagship location in Allentown,...
Senator Saval Condemns Passage of Trump’s Devastating Tax and Spending Bill
Philadelphia, PA − July 3, 2025 − Today, following the narrow and contentious passage of President Trump’s devastating tax and spending bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement: “Trump’s...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Expresses Disappointment and Concern for Pennsylvania as Congress sends Domestic Policy Bill to Trump’s Desk
HARRISBURG, PA − July 3, 2025 − Today, US Congress passed President Trump’s domestic policy bill by a vote of 218-214, sending it to his desk for his final signature. It's estimated that 300,000 Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid, and over 143,000 will lose SNAP....
Senator Nick Miller Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Signing of HB 1103 into Law
HARRISBURG - July 2, 2025 – Today, homeownership in Pennsylvania is more affordable and accessible for current and new homebuyers. Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 1103, now Act 16 of 2025, into law. The legislation was sponsored by Representative Morgan Cephas...
Senator Santarsiero Slams SNAP Benefit Cuts
BUCKS COUNTY – July 2, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) issued the following statement today in response to the likely impact of cuts to SNAP benefits in the Congressional Budget & Reconciliation Package (“Big Beautiful Bill”): “Thirty-five years...
Senator James Malone Condemns US Senate Republicans for Passing Immoral “Big Beautiful Bill”
HARRISBURG, PA – July 1, 2025 − Today, Senator James Malone (D-36, Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Republicans passing the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” in the US Senate: “I’m disgusted that the Senate passed the so-called ‘Big Beautiful...
Senator Nick Pisciottano Issues Statement on Harmful Federal Budget and Policy Bill
Harrisburg, PA, July 1, 2025 – Following the US Senate’s passage of President Trump’s massive budget and policy bill, Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) released the following statement: “I am outraged by the legislation passed today by the US Senate. As your State...
Senator Tartaglione Speaks Out Against Harmful Republican Federal Budget Bill
Philadelphia, PA, July 1, 2025 – Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) issues the following statement after the passage of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” by U.S. Senate Republicans. "I’m angry, I’m concerned, and I’m heartbroken for the people I represent....
PA Senator Vincent Hughes Issues Statement on Passage of Republican “Big” Bill in the US Senate
July 1, 2025 – Today, Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statement in response to the passage of President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in the US Senate. If the legislation now passes in the US House of...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Laments Passage of Trump Domestic Policy Package, Implores Pennsylvanians to Call Congress
HARRISBURG, PA − July 1, 2025 − On Tuesday, the US Senate passed President Trump’s landmark domestic policy package by a vote of 51-50, sending it back to the US House of Representatives before it goes to the President’s desk. This bill will slash funding to...
Senate Democrats Continue to Sound Alarm on Catastrophic Impacts of Trump’s Reconciliation Bill on Healthcare, Hospitals, and Food Access Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA − June 30, 2025 − On Monday, June 30, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus gathered in the East Wing Rotunda to draw attention to the urgency of stopping Trump’s domestic policy bill from becoming law. In its current form, the bill poses an existential threat to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural hospitals across Pennsylvania.
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
HARRISBURG – June 30, 2025 – State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges Full Funding of Program to Support Senior Nutrition and Local Farmers
Pittsburgh, PA − June 30, 2025 − Earlier this month, Senator Lindsey M. Williams and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation expressing their significant concerns over the dramatic reductions and delays in...
Sen. Tim Kearney Urges PA Legislature to Fund Transit to Reverse SEPTA’s Approved Cuts
MEDIA, PA – June 27, 2025 – Yesterday, SEPTA’s board adopted a budget that will terminate half of its transit service and increase fares, due to the continued uncertainty around state support in the upcoming budget. Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) made the following...
ALLENTOWN, PA – June 26, 2025 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) announces that beginning on June 30, the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program to accelerate the Commonwealth’s permitting, licensing, certification...
Senator Nick Miller and Senator Rosemary Brown to Introduce “Warehouse Solar” Legislation to Lower Energy Costs and Expand Renewable Energy
HARRISBURG, PA – June 25, 2025 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna/Monroe/Wayne) will soon introduce legislation to address energy affordability for consumers. The proposed legislation would establish a commercial and...
Lawmakers and Advocates Rally for Passage of Manufactured Home Legislation
Harrisburg, PA — June 25, 2025 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Rep. Liz Hanbidge (D-Montgomery) joined the Coalition of Manufactured Home Communities of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project today to advocate for legislation that would protect manufactured...
Senators Tracy Pennycuick, Lindsey Williams’ PA GI Bill Improvements Pass Committee; Head to Full Senate for Vote
Harrisburg, PA − June 24, 2025 − Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously advanced legislation aimed at strengthening and modernizing Pennsylvania’s Educational Assistance Program and the Military Family Education Program....
Senate Passes Lifesaving, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation
HARRISBURG – June 24, 2025 − With broad bipartisan support, the Senate today approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients. Sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Bill 88 builds on the success of Act 1 of 2023, which provided no-cost preventive screenings for those at high risk.
Senator Lisa Boscola Celebrates the Full Implementation of Several Multistate Health Care Compacts in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – June 23, 2025 – State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) today applauded the Shapiro Administration’s announcement that Pennsylvania will fully implement the multistate licensure compacts for nurses, physicians, and physical therapists beginning...
Sen. Collett & Local Leaders Rally for Public Transit Funding, Urge Senate Republicans to Act
Lansdale, Pa. − June 17, 2025 − PA State Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) stood with State Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery), Lansdale Borough Councilwoman Rachael Bollens, Transit for All PA!’s Connor Descheemaker, and...
Sen. Nick Miller, Boys and Girls Club Allentown, and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Host a Youth Fishing Day
Allentown, PA − June 13, 2025 − Today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), alongside the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, organized a Youth Fishing Day at the Li’l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery. This event offered young...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
State Senator Patty Kim Named 2025 Pennsylvania PBS Champion of Lifelong Learning
HARRISBURG, PA − June 12, 2025 − State Senator Patty Kim has been selected as one of eight recipients of the 2025 Pennsylvania PBS Good Neighbor Award which recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public broadcasting and educational...
Senator Vincent Hughes’ Prescription Drug Cost Transparency Legislation Passes the Pennsylvania Senate
Harrisburg, PA – June 12, 2025 – On June 10, 2025, Senate Bill 95 passed the Senate with a unanimous vote. The Senate Bill included Amendment A00975, introduced by Senator Hughes, that would require pharmacies in Pennsylvania to disclose cost information about...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds House Passage of HB 1549, Legislation to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Philadelphia, PA − June 12, 2025 – Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) issues the following statement following the House passage of HB 1549, legislation sponsored by Representative Dawkins to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania: “I want to...
Senator Nick Pisciottano Announces Unanimous Confirmation of Former Senator Jim Brewster to the PA Liquor Control Board
Harrisburg, PA, June 11, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced the unanimous confirmation of former State Senator Jim Brewster to serve on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB). Brewster’s nomination was unanimously advanced out of...
Senator Malone Rallies with Home Care Workers to Back Investment in Participant-Directed Care
HARRISBURG, PA – June 10, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Malone rallied with colleagues, the United Home Care Workers of PA, and patients in the Capitol rotunda to support Governor Shapiro’s proposed investment in participant-directed caregivers. The $21 million...
Senate Labor and Industry Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Protect Construction Workers from Misclassification
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2025 − The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today unanimously passed Senate Bill 72, legislation that strengthens protections for construction workers who are misclassified as independent contractors. The bill, sponsored by Senators Kane,...