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Bucks Democratic Lawmakers Call for Full SEPTA Funding

May 2, 2025

BUCKS COUNTY – May 2, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) yesterday called on Republicans in the General Assembly today to fully fund SEPTA in this year’s state budget. Joined at the Levittown SEPTA station by Representatives Tina Davis (D-141),...

Senator Hughes Announces Over $9M for Clean Water Project in Philadelphia

April 30, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – April 30, 2025 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $9 million in PennVEST funding for a lead service line replacement project in West Philadelphia. This project will include the replacement of lead and...

Senators Nikil Saval and Lindsey Williams Announce Transit for All PA Funding Package

April 29, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA − April 29, 2025 −Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and State Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D–Allegheny) announced the Transit for All PA Funding Package, a suite of legislative proposals to help secure full funding for transit agencies across Pennsylvania.

Senator Nikil Saval, Representative Ben Waxman, and Friends of Schuylkill River Park Celebrate Reopening of Dog Run After Major Upgrades

April 29, 2025

Philadelphia, PA − Tuesday, April 29, 2025 − On Sunday, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Schuylkill River Park in celebrating the official reopening of the beloved dog run following the completion of the first major...

Senator Nick Miller’s Response to Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County Agreements

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement in response to Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County Agreements: “Today’s approvals are a clear sign that we’re getting things done together and tackling long-standing challenges head-on. By...

Senator Tartaglione Introduces Senate Bill 19 to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage

April 22, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − April 22, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today formally introduced Senate Bill 19, legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future increases to the cost of living. The...

Delaware County Legislative Delegation Condemns Prospect Following Announcement to Shut Crozer Health

April 21, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 21, 2025 – Today, Prospect Medical Holdings filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a motion to close Crozer Health and all of the outpatient facilities licensed with the hospital. The Delaware County Legislative Delegation made...

Delaware County Legislative Delegation Rallies for State Funding for SEPTA, Highlights Negative Impact of Proposed Service Cuts

April 17, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 17, 2025 – With 74 days until a new state budget must be passed and negotiations ongoing, several members of the Delaware County Legislative Delegation— including Senators Tim Kearney and John Kane, Representatives Carol Kazeem, David...

Lackawanna County Awarded $90,000 State Grant to Strengthen Financial Management

April 17, 2025

Scranton, PA – April 16, 2025 – Lackawanna County has received a $90,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through Governor Josh Shapiro’s Strategic Management Planning Program. The funding will support Phase 2 of...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Emerging Details in Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro’s Family during Passover

April 16, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – April 16, 2025 – Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Police filed an affidavit indicating that Cody Balmer, who stands accused of assault and arson related to the Sunday morning fire at the Governor’s residence, placed a 911 call during which he...