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Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds Shapiro Administration’s Legal Challenge to Early Termination of Federal Education Funding

Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 10, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Democratic Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issued this statement following Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that he is suing the Trump Administration over the early termination of ESSER...

Senator Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel Reintroduce Hate Crimes and Victims’ Rights Package of Legislation

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 10, 2025 – Today, Senator Jay Costa joins Representative Dan Frankel to announce the reintroduction of a package of bills meant to strengthen law enforcement’s response to hate crimes, improve tracking, advocate for victims, and prevent future...

On the Anniversary of Dr. King’s Assassination, Leaders Rally to Defend Equal Education Against Federal Attacks

PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 4, 2025 − On Friday, April 4, elected officials, civil rights advocates, and education leaders gathered at Martin Luther King High School to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and sound the alarm on...