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Senate Democratic Leaders Share Statement on Passing of FY24-25 Budget

July 11, 2024

Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate and House passed a $47.59B dollar budget that makes significant investments in basic education, higher education, public safety, health and human services, and economic development.

Senator Flynn Praises the Inclusion of 529 Plan Employer Tax Credit Legislation in the Budget

July 11, 2024

Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn is excited to announce the creation of a tax credit for employer contributions to 529 tuition savings accounts. This initiative aims to incentivize employers to support their employees’ educational goals,...

Senator Flynn Celebrates Major Wins in New Budget for Pennsylvania

July 11, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2024 – Senator Marty Flynn is proud to announce the passage of a historic budget that delivers significant investments in education, economic development, public safety, and support for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania....

Session Proceedings :: July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

Senator Hughes Reacts to Passing of FY24-25 Budget

July 11, 2024

Sen. Miller Reaction to the Passage of the 2024-25 State Budget

July 11, 2024

Senator Sharif Street Lauds Passage of “Historic” 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget

July 11, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, July 11, 2024 — Today, the Senate passed the 2024-25 PA Budget, which Senator Sharif Street (SD-3) lauded as “historic” in its investments in the people of Pennsylvania. Despite missed opportunities to increase the minimum wage, end...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

House Bill 327 PN 2082 (Mako): This bill amends Act 202 of 1931, the Barbers’ License Law, further providing for licensure of manager-barbers and barber-teachers. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. House Bill 663 PN 2229 (McNeill): This bill amends the Public-School Code to...

Sen. Lisa Boscola Applauds Budget Investments in Economic and Workforce Development, Disappointed in Lack of Significant School Property Tax Relief

July 11, 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – July 11, 2024 – Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) shared her views on the passage of the State budget as it heads to the Governor’s desk. A longtime advocate for school property tax reform, Boscola said, “while every school district in the 18th...

Governor Shapiro Signs Act 53 of 2024, Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation, into Law

July 11, 2024

HARRISBURG, PA − July 11, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 219, State Senator Jay Costa’s Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), into law. Now Act 53 of 2024, this program will allow Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council to exempt or defer...