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.
Sen. Tim Kearney to Introduce Scooter Safety Legislation After Tragedy in Delaware County
Delaware County, PA – July 22, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has announced plans to introduce Abby’s Law, legislation to create safety regulations for electric scooters. This legislation honors Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old girl who tragically passed after...Senator Santarsiero & Representative Warren Inaugurate Newtown Township Crosswalks
BUCKS COUNTY – July 21, 2025 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) joined today with Newtown Township elected officials and residents to celebrate two important pedestrian safety improvements in the township, highlighting the...Senator Malone Hosts Grand Opening of District Office in Lititz
LITITZ, PA – July 21, 2025 − On Friday, July 18, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) welcomed constituents and community members to the official grand opening celebration for his district office in downtown Lititz. Senator Malone is the first Democrat...Senator Nick Miller Announces the Former Lehigh Valley Dairy Site’s RFP is Live
July 18, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) announces request for proposals (RFP) is now live of the former Lehigh Valley Dairy Site in Whitehall, PA. In April, Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County approved this site to move forward for future...Senator Vincent Hughes Announces New Laptops for Philadelphia Nonprofits
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2025 – State Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, has announced Pennsylvania Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) grants for two organizations in the 7th senatorial district. “Pennsylvania is taking...Senator Tartaglione Announces Laptop Grants to Close the Digital Divide in the Second Senatorial District
Philadelphia, PA − July 18, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced that two local organizations will receive laptop grants through Pennsylvania’s new Digital Connectivity Technology Program, a statewide effort to expand access...Senator Miller Announces Distribution of 275 Laptops Through PBDA’s DCTP Grants to Three Community Organizations
July 18, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) announces three 14th District community organizations will be awarded 275 laptops from Governor Shapiro’s PA Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) grant via the Pennsylvania Broadband Development...Forging the Future: PA Lawmakers Launch Effort to Reclaim Steelmaking Dominance
Harrisburg, PA, July 17, 2025 – State Senators Nick Pisciottano and Patty Kim today announced the introduction of companion legislation designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s steel industry, protect and create jobs, and reestablish the Commonwealth’s leadership in American manufacturing.