Philly-Area State Senators, Transit Riders, and Labor Leaders Call on Senate Republicans to Fund Transit
Philadelphia, PA − August 6, 2025 − With SEPTA just days away from implementing devastating service cuts, today Democratic State Senators, transit riders and advocates, and labor leaders joined hundreds of people at Philadelphia City Hall to call on Senate Republications to swiftly pass a budget that invests in communities across the Commonwealth, including full funding for public transit.
Senator Pisciottano Announces Over $400,000 in Grants to Support Local First Responders, Animal Welfare, and Community Recreation
Monroeville, PA, August 6, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced over $400,000 in state grant funding to support critical needs across the 45th Senatorial District, including life-saving equipment for first responders, upgrades to...Senators Jay Costa and Vincent Hughes Discuss an Overdue 2025-26 Budget and Transit Funding
Sen. Schwank Calls on Berkshire Mall Owner to Invest in Property or Sell It
Reading, PA – August 5, 2025 – State Sen. Judy Schwank has sent a formal letter to the owner of the Berkshire Mall requesting an update on the condition of the property and their long-term plans for the site. Since Namdar Realty Group purchased the mall in 2020, the...DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Sen. Judy Schwank Visit East Penn Manufacturing
Reading, PA — August 1, 2025 — This week, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Sec. Rick Siger joined state Sen. Judy Schwank for a tour and meeting with leaders at East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons Station, Berks County. Siger and Schwank...Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
Senator Nick Miller Announces $50,000 Awarded to Whitehall Township Police Department During Damaged License Plate Inspection Event
WHITEHALL, PA – July 23, 2025 – Today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), alongside the Whitehall Township Police Department, announced a state grant of $50,000 to support the purchase of new e-bikes and police equipment. Following the announcement of...Dignity in Death: Legislators Take Action After Pet Cremation Scandal
Harrisburg, PA, July 22, 2025 – In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet remains at Vereb Funeral Home, State Senators Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown and Camera Bartolotta, along with State Representative Brandon Markosek, announced the introduction of bipartisan companion legislation to strengthen oversight of pet cremation and burial service providers.