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La senadora Lindsey M. Williams aplaude la financiación de la subvención estatal para salud mental escolar
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 26, 2022 − Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), minority chair of the Senate Education Committee, applauded the awarding of $190 million in PCCD School Safety and Security Grants to school districts across Pennsylvania, including $95...
Sens. Vogel, Schwank Send Letter to Milk Marketing Board Voicing Opposition to House Bill 224
Harrisburg — October 25, 2022 — Today, state Sens. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks), the chairs of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) expressing their...
Sen. Muth Announces $3 Million Grant for Structured Literacy and Science of Reading Program for SD44 Schools
HARRISBURG − October 24, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today joined elected officials, school administrators, teachers, and advocates to announce a $3 million grant to create a structured literacy and Science of Reading pilot program...
Senator Collett Announces $1.2M to Recruit & Train Pennsylvania Nurses
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 24, 2022 − Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) announced today that $1.2 million in grant funding is now available to support Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership programs across Pennsylvania. The...
Senator Santarsiero Announces State Funds to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Through Expansion of The Rainbow Room
BUCKS COUNTY – October 21, 2022 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $630,000 in state funds to support and grow The Rainbow Room, ensuring the LGBTQ+ youth center’s continued presence in Doylestown and previewing a new, second location in Lower...
Schwank to Host Telephone Town Hall on Voting in the Upcoming Election
Reading — October 21, 2022 — On Thursday, October 27, 2022, state Sen. Judy Schwank will host a telephone town hall on voting and the upcoming general election. The event will begin at 7 P.M. and will offer individuals to ask questions about drop boxes, mail-in...
Sen. Haywood Encourages Community to Respect Police Officers
PHILADELPHIA – October 20, 2022 – Today, State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and local leaders for a press conference to encourage the community to respect police officers. The event was held...
Quedan plazas libres para la campaña de donación de sangre de Brewster en McKeesport
McKeesport – October 19, 2022 – Openings remain for donors at tomorrow’s Community Blood Drive in McKeesport, Sen. Jim Brewster said today. “We still have slots available for local folks to step forward and help those in trouble in their community,” Brewster said....
Tartaglione celebra el Día de la concienciación sobre la discapacidad en el Capitolio de Pensilvania
Harrisburg, PA − October 18th, 2022 – Sen. Christine Tartaglione today hosted Disability Awareness Day in the Pennsylvania Capitol to highlight October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Tartaglione, the longest-serving disabled member...
Los senadores Kearney y Kane anuncian un programa piloto de tribunales de menores
HARRISBURG, PA − October 18, 2022 − Senators Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester), and John Kane (D – Chester/Delaware) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to establish a five-year pilot program for school-based youth courts. The School-Based Youth...
Senator Hughes Celebrates $2M+ Investment in Lancaster Ave. Commercial Corridor
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 17, 2022 − On Friday, October 14, 2022, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $2.05 million mock check to the Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council (ICPIC) for its work to revitalize and...
Senator Flynn Recognized as Mothers Against Drunk Driving Legislative Champion
HARRISBURG, PA – October 15, 2022 – Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has named Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) as one of its “2022 Legislators of the Year” for authoring Senate Bill 1088, which would require impaired drivers to pay child support when...
Tartaglione acoge la primera Exposición de Mayores
Philadelphia Pa. − October 13, 2022 − Today nearly 100 seniors, their direct caregivers, and vendors attended the first of three Senior Expos hosted by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia). The expo, organized and hosted by Sen. Tartaglione, at the St....
El senador Haywood anuncia una ley para descalificar a los insurrectos de las papeletas de Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pa. – October 12, 2022 – Today, State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Free Speech For People President John Bonifaz to announce legislation that requires the secretary of the Commonwealth to disqualify any candidate who has taken...
Senator Wayne Fontana Calls for Action Following Carbon Monoxide Leak at Daycare
October 11, 2022 − Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana sent the following email to colleagues in the State House of Representatives, in response to a carbon monoxide leak at a Pennsylvania daycare center that led to the hospitalization of dozens of children and staff:...
State Senator Jay Costa Mourns the Passing of Longtime Colleague Rep. Tony DeLuca
Pittsburgh, PA – October 10, 2022 – Today, the PA House of Representatives announced the passing of Representative Tony DeLuca, serving the 32nd house district, at the age of 85. In response, State Senator Jay Costa offers the following statement: “I am heartbroken to...
WealthCon, creación de riqueza generacional en Filadelfia, arranca la semana MED
PHILADELPHIA, PA. − October 7, 2022 – On Wednesday, October 5th Senator Sharif Street kicked off Minority Entrepreneur Development Week – this year’s theme being ‘Generational Wealth’ – with WealthCon, an inaugural community empowerment event focused on building...
El senador Costa lamenta el fallecimiento del presidente del Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania, Max Baer
PITTSBURGH, PA − October 1, 2022 − Last night, PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer passed away in his sleep at the age of 74. In response to the unexpected loss of a longtime friend, Senator Jay Costa releases the following statement: “I am saddened and...
El Senador Muth recibe a más de 250 veteranos en la Exposición Anual de Veteranos
OAKS, September 30, 2022 — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks) today hosted more than 250 veterans from across Senate District 44 at her annual Veterans’ Expo. The Veterans’ Expo, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, featured more than...
Subvención para seguridad de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro: 5 millones de dólares para medidas de seguridad reforzadas
Reading — September 30, 2022 — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will begin accepting applications for a new round of the Non-Profit Security Grant Fund Program today with a pool of $5 million available. The application period will run from...
Boscola’s Proposal Extends Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program to More Seniors
Harrisburg, PA – September 27, 2022– Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced today that she will be introducing legislation designed to extend the popular Property Tax & Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue,...
Política y Equidad define la 5ª Conferencia Anual sobre Oportunidades del Cannabis en Filadelfia
PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2022 – On Friday September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th Senator Street hosted the 5th Annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference with the Diasporic Alliance of Cannabis Opportunities during Black Cannabis Week. “I’m proud to join DACO in...
Boscola’s Bill Goes After Unpaid PA Turnpike Tolls, Garnishing Offender’s Lottery Winnings & State Income Tax Return Checks
Harrisburg, PA – September 26, 2022– Legislation introduced by State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton County) proposes unpaid Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls be repaid by garnishing offender’s Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and State income tax returns. Senator...
Más de 350 mayores asisten a la Exposición Anual de Mayores del Senador Kearney y el Representante Zabel
SPRINGFIELD, PA – September 26, 2022 – More than 350 local seniors, their families, and caregivers attended Senator Tim Kearney and Representative Mike Zabel’s 3rd Annual Senior Expo in partnership with Senior Community Services on Thursday. The annual event,...
La audiencia política aborda la necesidad crítica de establecer un sistema estatal de seguimiento de las pruebas de violación
PHOENIXVILLE, 23 de septiembre de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió hoy al representante estatal Morgan Cephas (D-Filadelfia) y a los miembros de los Comités de Política...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Amid Crozer Health’s Decision to Close Emergency Department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, PA – September 22, 2022 – Recently, Crozer Health announced plans to close the emergency department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and reopen it as an inpatient behavioral health facility. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s statement...
La senadora Lindsey M. Williams, la diputada Emily Kinkead y otros defensores subrayan la importancia de la legislación sobre comidas escolares universales para todos los estudiantes
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 21, 2022 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined Representative Emily Kinkead, school administrators, advocates, and parents to discuss the importance of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students have reliable access to nutritious...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer celebra un acto de prensa sobre la ampliación de Medicaid posparto y la protección del acceso al aborto
Harrisburg-21 de septiembre 2022 - Esta mañana, los miembros del Caucus de Salud de la Mujer, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Pensilvania, y un defensor de Planned Parenthood celebró un evento de prensa para hablar de postparto expansión de Medicaid y la necesidad de proteger...
Los senadores Haywood y Baker anuncian legislación sobre tutela
Harrisburg, Pa. – September 20, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) and State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced legislation that will...
Noticias impactantes: Dillon introduce el Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles Circuit Breaker
Harrisburg, September 20, 2022 – State Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) today introduced Senate Bill 1342, companion legislation to Rep. Robert Freeman’s HB 1851, which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to create a property tax circuit breaker. “Residential...
Boscola Joins Frank Lambert in State Capitol for Governor Wolf’s Ceremonial Signing of “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice
Harrisburg, PA – September 20, 2022– Senator Boscola welcomed Frank Lambert to the State Capitol today for the ceremonial signing of Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” by Governor Tom Wolf. Christine Lambert, Frank Lambert’s wife was killed on Christmas Day 2005 when a...
El senador Muth y el senador Kane proponen un COLA para los pensionistas del PSERS y el SERS
HARRISBURG, September 19, 2022 — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and State Sen. John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) today introduced plans to introduce legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries of both the Pennsylvania...