Protecting the People Who Protect Pennsylvania

Op-ed by Senator Amanda Cappelletti 

With the recent rise of oil and gas prices, we have heard a lot about how Pennsylvania should be an energy leader. We can be. We should be. And it should be clean energy – a move that increases job opportunities, economic development, and places us at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis.

Report after report illustrates the dire state of our environment. This year’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report made it clear – we must act now to avoid the very worst impacts of climate change.

News Digest:: April 19, 2023

Legislature Comitta to hold free shredding event in Malvern April 29 – Mainline Media News Supporters call for permanent funding of the Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program during rally in Reading (readingeagle.com) Governor Mifflin School District cancels...

News Digest:: April 18, 2023

Legislature 5 ways educators think lawmakers could help fix Pa.’s K-12 staffing crisis – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) WCU to educate younger STEM students – Daily Local House panel plans to vote gutted constitutional amendment | Pennsylvania...

News Digest:: April 17, 2023

Legislature How is Josh Shapiro leading Pa.? A look at his ‘common ground’ approach – pennlive.com In private, Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s working group on climate change meets | WITF Shapiro’s working group on climate change meets (abc27.com) Shapiro awards about...

Sen. Fontana Statement on VisitPittsburgh Audit Response

Allegheny County – April 14, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on VisitPittsburgh’s response to the Allegheny County Controller’s performance audit: The administration of VisitPittsburgh is more focused on deflecting and...