Post Session Report :: Monday, May 5, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025 SB 255, PN 207 (Baker): Amends Title 42 (Judicial Code) to add the offense of sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of a nonprofit association to tier II of the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and...Swearing In Ceremony
Mayor Ed Gainey, State Sen. Williams, and Rep. Abney Advance Legislation to Prohibit Price Gouging During Local Emergencies
Pittsburgh, PA – May 5, 2025 – In the wake of last week’s deadly storm, today, Mayor Ed Gainey is leading an effort in partnership with County Executive Sara Innamorato, State Senator Lindsey Williams, State Representative Aerion Abney, and other members of the state legislative delegation to protect Pittsburghers against exploitative businesses, contractors, and corporations engaged in price gouging essential goods and services after disasters.
Session Proceedings :: May 5, 2025
Senator Santarsiero Statement Calling for Head Start Funding
BUCKS COUNTY− May 2, 2025 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) in support of the Federal Government funding Head Start and Early Head Start Programs: “Hundreds of young children in Bucks County are at risk of losing critical...Bucks Democratic Lawmakers Call for Full SEPTA Funding
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
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
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.