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Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates Passage of House Minimum Wage Bill, Calls for Swift Movement in Senate

March 24, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – March 24, 2026 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on the final passage of HB 2189: “The PA House of Representatives today passed a minimum wage bill that, in one swift motion, champions working families,...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

SB 614 PN 1530 (Brooks): Amends the Fiscal Code providing for the FQHC Primary Care Workforce Initiative. The bill was approved, 26-23. SB 804 PN 1282 (Boscola): Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) banning the use of certain chemicals in the construction of...

Lawmakers, Advocates Push Bipartisan Legislation to Close Loopholes in Pet Cremation Industry

March 23, 2026

Harrisburg, PA – March 23, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), co-chair of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus, joined fellow lawmakers, animal welfare advocates, veterinary professionals, and pet owners for a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to call for reform in the pet cremation industry following the Pennsylvania House’s unanimous passage of House Bill 1750.

Session Proceedings March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Post Session Report :: Monday, March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026 SB 331, PN 1426 (Argall) – This bill authorizes the Commonwealth to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 614, PN 1285 (Brooks) – This bill amends the Fiscal Code to establish the FQHC primary care workforce...

Miller, Rothman, and Santarsiero Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Use of Radar Technology for Local Law Enforcement

March 20, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA – March 20, 2026 − State Senators Nick Miller (D-14), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1237, to modernize police technology by allowing local law enforcement agencies to use radar speed...

Session Spotlight :: March 16, 2026

March 20, 2026

Senator Miller Announces $250,000 to Strengthen Lehigh and Northampton Counties Against Cyber Attacks

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today a $250,000 grant to support Lehigh and Northampton counties in strengthening their defenses against cyberattacks, ransomware, and data breaches through a partnership with Concurrent...

Tartaglione Legislation to Modernize Accessibility Standards Passes Senate

March 19, 2026

Harrisburg, PA − March 19, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) proudly announces the unanimous Senate passage of Senate Bill 867, her bipartisan legislation with Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator John Kane to restore and modernize Pennsylvania’s...

Senator Hughes Announces New Funding for Public Defenders in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $250,000 in new funding for public defenders and indigent defense offices in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The money was awarded from the Pennsylvania Commission...