New Life for Former Scranton Times-Tribune Site: Senator Marty Flynn Highlights $15 Million Investment Bringing 58 Jobs to Scott Township

April 8, 2026

SCRANTON, PA − April 8, 2026 − Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) today highlighted a major economic development announcement from Governor Josh Shapiro that will bring new jobs and economic activity to Scott Township in Lackawanna County, located within the 22nd Senatorial...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families

February 13, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget

February 4, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2025-26 Budget. In it, the Governor proposed an agenda for solving the problems facing Pennsylvanians and increasing opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families...

Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” Announcement

January 30, 2025

Allentown, PA − January 30, 2025 − Following Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” Announcement, Senator Nick Miller, Democratic Policy Chair, Released the Following Statement: “Governor Shapiro’s energy plan is a bold, commonsense approach that...

PA Leaders Gather to Support Funding for Period Products in Public Schools

May 7, 2024

Harrisburg, PA − May 7, 2024 – Pennsylvania Senators, state Representatives, and others gathered for a press event to support and advocate for Governor Shapiro’s proposal to fund period products in public schools through this year’s budget. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. students...