Policy Committee Hearing: Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention
Local School Boards Show Support for Sen. Williams’ University School Meal Legislation
Pittsburgh, PA − May 22, 2023 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams applauded the Fox Chapel Area School Board for passing Resolution 2023-2 in support of her Universal School Meals legislation at their most recent School Board Meeting on May 8, 2023. This resolution, a copy...Street, Laughlin Introduce Bipartisan Approach to Marijuana Legalization in PA
HARRISBURG – May 19, 2023 − Sens. Sharif Street (D-3) and Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced they will introduce bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. “We have a unique and singular opportunity to correct decades of mass incarceration,...News Digest:: May 22, 2023
Legislature Senate Dems seek answers for rail safety in Pennsylvania | News | meadvilletribune.com Pennsbury in dilemma over Morrisville merger, school construction (phillyburbs.com) As Pa.’s population ages, lawmakers seek help to support seniors – Delco Times...Policy Committee Hearing: Addressing Unsafe Practices in the Railroad Industry
Senate Dems Discuss Improving Railroad Safety at Pittsburgh Hearing
PITTSBURGH − May 19, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) to host a public hearing in Pittsburgh...News Digest:: May 19, 2023
Legislature Helping Harvest, Sen. Schwank advocate for increased funding for PA Agricultural Surplus System (berksweekly.com) Berks lawmaker highlights program that connects farmers with food banks (readingeagle.com) Employee medical marijuana use protected in...Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $150K in Senior Community Center Awards
Allegheny County – May 18, 2023 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced a total of $140,200 in Senior Community Center Grants were awarded to two centers in the 42nd Senatorial District. “These Senior Community Center Grants will help to make needed physical...State Lawmakers Announce Animal Protection Legislation
West Chester, PA − May 18, 2023 − Legislation inspired by the rescue of nearly 4,000 beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia was announced by state lawmakers, animal advocates, and rescue organizations at a special press conference at the Brandywine Valley SPCA this week. State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined by state Senator Katie Muth, state Senator John Kane, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and state Rep. Chris Pielli in announcing the Dog and Cat Protection Act (also known as the Pennsylvania Beagle Bills).