Sen. Muth Announces $10.7 Million in PCCD Funding for SD44 Initiatives 

ROYERSFORD, September 20, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that entities across Senate District 44 have been awarded more than $10.7 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “This...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Praises the Passage of HB27

Harrisburg, PA – September 20, 2023 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced HB 27, a bill to distribute crucial school mental health funding and community violence prevention funding. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) personally advocated an amendment...

Reading – September 20, 2023 – Today, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announces over $2 million in funding for Berks County-based agencies and organizations from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This funding will deliver support and resources...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

SB 224, PN 1097 (Argall) – An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for general primary and candidates to be nominated and...

News Digest:: September 20, 2023

Legislature PA Environment Digest Blog: Senators Santarsiero, Comitta To Introduce Bill Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Shale Natural Gas Drilling Sites From 500 To 2,500 Feet, Based On Latest Science (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com) Pennsylvanians Gather to...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SR 156, PN 1084 (Vogel/Schwank) – A resolution designating September 18, 2023, as “State Grange Day” in Pennsylvania and celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange on its 150th anniversary. The resolution was agreed to by a voice vote. SB 733, PN 860...

Local Food Bank to Receive More Than $40,000 Via Grant

September 19, 2023 – The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA in East Allen Township will be receiving $40,330 to expand emergency food access, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. “Families in our community should not be...