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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...
La senadora Santarsiero anuncia que el Grupo Republicano pierde el recurso en el caso del fracking en la cuenca del río Delaware
BUCKS COUNTY – September 16, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld the June 2021 decision to allow a ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin in a lawsuit to...
Una audiencia política destaca la importancia de las clínicas móviles en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, 13 de septiembre de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (demócrata de Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió al senador estatal Art Haywood (demócrata de Montgomery/Filadelfia) para celebrar una audiencia pública virtual sobre las estrategias...
Senator Hughes Calls for the Guns to be Put Down & Demands Leaders Create Different Paths to Success for Our Youth
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 − Following the fatal shooting of a beloved Philadelphia recreation center worker, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following impassioned statement: “Tiffany Fletcher should still be...
El senador Jay Costa responde a la denegación de King's Bench en la demanda SB 106
Harrisburg, PA – September 12, 2022 – Today, the PA Supreme Court denied Gov. Wolf's request to invoke King's Bench for his lawsuit against SB 106. As a result, the case must first be heard in the Commonwealth Court. SB 106 includes a suite of constitutional...
Sen. Fontana Requests Audit of VisitPittsburgh
Allegheny County – September 12, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced that he has asked Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor to conduct a performance audit of VisitPittsburgh’s use of public tax dollars. VisitPittsburgh is a private,...
La senadora Lindsey Williams aplaude el programa de desayunos gratuitos para los estudiantes de Pensilvania e insta a la Asamblea General a hacer permanentes las comidas gratuitas
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 9, 2022 − Following Governor Wolf’s announcement that breakfast will be provided to Pennsylvania students for free this school year, Senator Williams released the following statement and call to action. “I’m overjoyed that students...
El senador Muth se une al grupo de trabajo "Lucha contra los monopolios empresariales
HARRISBURG, September 8, 2022 — With growing momentum sweeping across the United States to rein in the power of dominant corporations, Fight Corporate Monopolies today launched a new coalition of state and local leaders leading the charge, which features state Sen....
La mesa redonda se centra en las prácticas engañosas de los llamados "centros de crisis del embarazo"
HARRISBURG, 7 de septiembre de 2022 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió a la senadora estatal Judy Schwank (D-Berks) y a las representantes estatales Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) y Melissa Shusterman. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) y Melissa Shusterman...
Senator Kane and Senator Kearney Reflect and Remember Lives Lost To Overdose
Delaware County, September 5, 2022 – Last week, State Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) and State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) reflected and remembered lives lost due to overdose with a candlelight vigil at...
State Sen. Judy Schwank Issues Statement in Support of Statewide Nursing Home Worker Strike
Reading — September 2, 2022 — Today, state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined striking nursing home workers of the Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation at Reading in support of their demands for fair pay and staffing. She issued the following statement on...
Senator Kane Kicks off the 2022 School Year with His First Kids Fair at Subaru Park
Chester, PA – September 2, 2022 - Senator John I. Kane (D–Delaware/Chester), hosted his first District 9 Kids Fair Event at the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park on Sunday August 28th. The aim of this event was to connect residents to the local businesses, community...
Senators Collett & Hughes Announce $1.5 Million for Ida-Impacted Residents in Upper Dublin & Horsham Townships
Upper Dublin, PA − September 1, 2022 − One year after the remnants of Hurricane Ida struck Pennsylvania, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Vincent Hughes (D-7 Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in a remembrance ceremony at Temple...