Press Releases
Kane, Robinson Bill to Increase Availability of Sign Language Interpreters Nears Enactment
HARRISBURG − October 9, 2024 − Legislation to modernize and expand access to sign language interpreters has been approved by both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9)....
Costa, Stefano Bill Offering New Option to Reinstate Driving Privilege Sent to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – October 9, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval on legislation by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would allow magisterial district judges to grant Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees and...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuits Seeking to Block Enforcement of Senate Resolution 334
HARRISBURG, PA – October 9, 2024 − Today, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus filed suit in Commonwealth Court against President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senator Joe Pittman, and Senator Jarret Coleman in order to halt a subpoena compelling Secretary of Revenue...
Collett and Ward Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – October 8, 2024 − The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s...
Democratic Leader Jay Costa files three Discharge Petitions in PA Senate on Gun Safety, LGBTQ+ Nondiscrimination Bills
HARRISBURG, PA − October 8, 2024 − Today, Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) filed discharge petitions on three critical bills that have been stuck in committee due to inaction from Senate Republicans, who have refused to bring these bills and hundreds of...
Senator Lindsey Williams Calls for Statewide Investment in Robust Transit Options
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 7, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams joins advocates in calling for a major investment in multimodal transportation options across Pennsylvania. “With only seven voting days left on the Senate Session calendar, I urge my Senate colleagues to...
Senator Flynn Urges Luzerne County to Follow Attorney General’s Guidance and Reinstate Ballot Drop Boxes
Luzerne County, PA − October 4, 2024 − Senator Flynn has called for the immediate reinstatement of mail ballot drop boxes in Luzerne County following a response from the Attorney General’s office. In the letter, the Attorney General clearly stated that only the...
Task Force Votes Unanimously on Final Report to Regulate Stop-and-Go Establishments
Philadelphia, PA − October 2, 2024 – In today’s meeting, the Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force voted unanimously to approve the final task force report and recommendations. The task force, established under Section 218 of Act 49 of 2023, has spent the past year...
State Senator Jim Brewster Recognized by Pennsylvania State Trooper Association for Career Support of Law Enforcement
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 27, 2024 – On Tuesday, State Senator Jim Brewster was honored by the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association for his “unwavering support” of PA’s law enforcement community. Alongside State Senator Mike Regan and State Representative Barry...
Senator Kearney, Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer & Local Child Safety Advocates Celebrate Passage of Act 23
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 26, 2024 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) today hosted a press conference alongside Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and local child safety advocates to celebrate the recent passage of Act 23, landmark legislation...
Senate Dems Highlight Need for Election Reforms at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, September 26, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a public hearing on access...
Senator Sharif Street, Chairman City Commissioner Omar Sabir and Philadelphia City Commissioners Unveil the Fifth of 10 New, Permanent Satellite Election Offices Across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA − SEPTEMBER, 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Sharif Street joined Commissioner Omar Sabir in continuing efforts to celebrate expanding voting access across Philadelphia. Chairman Sabir and the City Commissioners' Office hosted a grand opening to unveil the...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Applauds County Exec Innamorato’s First Executive Order, Allegheny H.I.R.E.S.
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 23, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato today as ACE Innamorato signed her first Executive Order, Allegheny Hire, Inspire, Retain, Empower, and Save (H.I.R.E.S.). “By using her...
Sen. Collett Celebrates Funding for Free Menstrual Products in Montgomery County Public Schools
Fort Washington, PA - September 17, 2024 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $91,476 in state funding to provide period products in school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools across her district. “Everyone...
Senate, House Dems Discuss PA’s Housing Crisis and Homelessness at Joint Hearing
LANCASTER, September 14, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) and state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D-Lancaster) to host a joint policy...
Democratic Leaders Applaud Shapiro’s ‘Bold and Broad’ Action on Housing
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2024 – Senate Democrats today applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s “bold and broad” action to address Pennsylvania’s growing housing crisis. At a senior housing development in Philadelphia that was built with the help of public financing incentives,...
State Senator Lindsey Williams, Local Leaders, and Clean Energy Advocates Join Clean Energy REVolution Tour to Highlight Pittsburgh’s Clean Energy Transition
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 12, 2024 – Today, State Senator Lindsey Williams and public health advocates gathered at Highland Park in Pittsburgh for a press conference to celebrate the city’s progress in clean energy adoption, driven by investments from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Senator Costa, County Executive Innamorato, and Mayor Gainey Celebrate the Passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP)
Pittsburgh, PA - September 9, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa, County Executive Sara Innamorato, and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey celebrated the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at...
Policy Hearing Highlights Legislative Proposals to Ban PFAS in PA
WARMINSTER, September 7, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Reps. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks) and Greg Scott (D-Montgomery) yesterday to host a joint policy hearing...
Hughes Joins City Leadership to Deliver Good News at Brith Sholom
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS, September 5, 2024 − Amidst the joyful tears and applause from remaining residents, Sen. Hughes joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other officials yesterday to announce that the Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached an agreement with...
Senators Kane & Kearney Host Community Vigil Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 3, 2024 – Senators John I. Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) hosted their annual community Overdose Awareness Vigil on August 29, at the Delaware County Courthouse, marking International Overdose Awareness Day. This...
Truck Traffic to be Prohibited on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough
BUCKS COUNTY − August 29, 2024 − Trucks weighing more than 10 tons will soon be prohibited from travelling on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough, PennDOT officials announced today, during Senator Steve Santarsiero’s (D-10) annual road tour. The ban...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Health and Human Services Chair Senator Art Haywood Discouraged by Auditor General Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Call for Better Process
HARRISBURG, PA – August 27, 2024 – Today, Auditor General Tim DeFoor released the results of a performance audit of state contracts and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) used by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) HealthChoices Medicaid...
Schwank Applauds Major State Investment in Reading Area Community College Capitol Project
READING, Pa. — August 27, 2024 — The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced $6.5 million in funding for improvements to the Student Union Building at Reading Area Community College. The funding comes alongside substantial increases in higher education...
Senator Amanda Cappelletti Hosts Roundtable on Women’s Health and Pennsylvania State Budget
Upper Merion, PA – August 23, 2024 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) led a roundtable discussion, focusing on the intersection of women’s health and the Pennsylvania state budget. The event gathered key stakeholders, including state legislators, healthcare...
Sen. Collett Supports Local Seniors at Annual Health Fair
Souderton, Pa. − August 21, 2024 − More than 100 seniors joined Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) at Generations on Indian Valley on Friday, August 16 for her annual Senior Health Fair. "It is essential that the resources Pennsylvania’s older adults need to live...
Sen. Miller Hosts Public Safety Roundtable with Community Leaders
Aug. 16, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) yesterday hosted a community roundtable on public safety with local leaders at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. In addition to the senator, Allentown Chief of Police Charles Roca, Whitehall...
Sen. Muth Urges PA Public Utility Commission to Protect Ratepayers from Price Gouging
ROYERSFORD, August 13, 2024: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) spoke in opposition to a proposed rate increase submitted by Aqua Pennsylvania at a public input hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) last night. The...
Lawmakers, family detail $354 million in new funding for intellectual disability/autism
PITTSBURGH, August 9, 2024 – After years of advocacy, on Friday local lawmakers, families and service providers gathered at a local group home to highlight life-changing investments for the intellectual disability and autism (ID/A) communities contained in the new...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement in Response to Crozer Health’s Potential Sale to CHA Partners
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – August 8, 2024 – Yesterday, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. released a statement that it had entered into an agreement with CHA Partners, LLC to purchase Crozer Health. While the sale of the system has been the prime goal for many months, the...
Collett & Malagari Host 500 at Souderton Family Fest
Souderton, Pa. − August 5, 2024 − On Saturday, August 3, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) hosted their first Family Fest at the Souderton Community Park. “I was excited to team up with Representative Malagari...
Senator John I. Kane Encourages Korean War Veterans to Apply for the Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal
CHESTER, PA – August 1, 2024 – Senator John I. Kane is pleased to announce that honorably discharged Veterans of the Korean War, who served between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953, are eligible to receive the prestigious Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal....