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El Caucus de Salud de la Mujer celebra en Pittsburgh su tercera audiencia sobre política post-Roe en AP
Pittsburgh — August 11, 2022 — This morning, the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, in conjunction with the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees, held its third hearing on post-Roe Pennsylvania at Chatham University. The hearing featured testimony...
Evans, Haywood y los proveedores sanitarios instan a aprobar el acuerdo para salvar el Hospital Chestnut Hill
PHILADELPHIA − August 9, 2022 – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd), state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and representatives of several area health-care systems held a news conference today to urge approval of an agreement that would keep Chestnut Hill...
Schwank pide a los comisarios del condado que convoquen un grupo para mejorar las elecciones
Reading — August 8, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank sent a letter to the Berks County Commissioners requesting they convene a panel to remedy the election issues outlined in a report made public last Thursday in preparation for the 2022 general election. The letter is...
El senador John I. Kane anuncia una formación comunitaria gratuita sobre la naloxona
Chester, PA − August 8, 2022 − Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant, hospitality employees, construction professionals and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend a free...
El senador Muth y los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes anuncian legislación sobre adquisiciones de hospitales y transparencia de precios
COATESVILLE, August 5, 2022: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today joined state Reps. Dan Williams (D–Chester), Christina Sappey (D-Chester), and Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) to announce companion legislation in the House and Senate to require...
Senador Muth: Los vigilantes residentes fueron cruciales en la condena del trasvase de energía
ROYERSFORD − August 5, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today commended the hard work of community watchdogs and impacted residents whose persistence, consistent documentation, and reporting of issues related to the construction of the Mariner...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Senate Dems, And SNAPA Ask Governor Wolf To Take Action On Free School Meals
Pittsburgh, Pa. − August 4, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty urging the Administration to take any steps possible to temporarily...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds PA Supreme Court Decision on Act 77
HARRISBURG, PA – August 2, 2022 − Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to uphold Act 77, the state’s election law that permits no excuse mail in voting to continue in Pennsylvania. Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) offered the following statement in support of...
Sen. Hughes Issues Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Act 77 Ruling
HARRISBURG, PA – August 2, 2022 – In response to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s 5-2 ruling Tuesday upholding the state’s mail-in voting law as constitutional, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) issued the following statement: “I am pleased...
Comitta visita la YMCA de Upper Main Line para anunciar la financiación de programas de educación STEM y medioambiental
Berwyn, PA − August 1, 2022 – Children and young people attending summer camps at the YMCA of the Greater Brandywine will now have access to even more innovative environmental education and STEM programs thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta....
Comitta: Lanzamiento de una nueva iniciativa contra el hambre entre los estudiantes, con un millón de dólares de financiación estatal
WEST CHESTER, PA − August 1, 2022 – A new initiative to tackle the growing problem of food insecurity on Pennsylvania college campuses is being supported with $1 million in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. The Hunger-Free Campuses Program,...
El senador Jay Costa apoya la demanda del gobernador Wolf contra la ley SB 106 y reafirma su compromiso con el acceso al aborto en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, PA - 28 de julio de 2022 - Hoy, el gobernador Tom Wolf anunció una demanda contra la Asamblea General liderada por los republicanos por su intento inconstitucional de prohibir el aborto en Pensilvania. El senador Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), líder de la...
Schwank emite un memorándum copatrocinado para exigir formación sobre la trata de seres humanos a los empleados de alojamientos y paradas de camiones
Harrisburg — July 27, 2022 — This week, state Sen. Judy Schwank issued a co-sponsorship memorandum on her plan to require employers in the lodging and truck stop industry to provide Human Trafficking Awareness training to employees. Human trafficking is a...
La senadora Collett reacciona al voto de Central Bucks que aprueba una drástica política de libros para la biblioteca
Bucks County, Pa. – July 26, 2022 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks, Democratic Caucus Secretary) would like to share the following statement in response to tonight’s 6 to 3 Central Bucks School District (CBSD) school board vote approving a drastic new...
Following Hughes’ Continued Calls for Action, Investigation, DOJ and AG Announce Major Redlining Settlement
Philadelphia – July 27, 2022 – Four years after being called to action by Sen. Vincent Hughes, today federal and state leaders announced a major, historic settlement with a former top mortgage lender over accusations of redlining and housing discrimination in the...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer celebra su segunda audiencia sobre la situación en Pensilvania tras la aprobación de la ley Roe
Filadelfia - 26 de julio de 2022 - Hoy, el Caucus de Salud de la Mujer llevó a cabo su segunda audiencia conjunta con los Comités de Política Demócrata de la Cámara y el Senado sobre el acceso al aborto en Pensilvania después de Roe. La audiencia se celebró en el Centro Comunitario William Way y...
Business and Community Leaders Discuss Opioid Epidemic at Free Community Naloxone Training
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 25, 2022) - State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently joined by state and local officials and business leaders to discuss efforts to address the opioid epidemic and prevent overdose deaths with the use of naloxone. Following the discussion,...
Brewster Praises New Funding for Struggling Small Businesses
Harrisburg, July 21, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the award of $268 million to Pennsylvania to be used to bolster struggling small businesses. “One of my priorities has been the support and sustainment of small businesses and that mission...
Senator Flynn to Host Book Bash Event on Sunday
SCRANTON, PA – July 22, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) will host a community Book Bash this Sunday, July 24 to promote childhood literacy and launch a month-long book donation drive in partnership with the Lackawanna County Library System....
Brewster’s School Safety Efforts Reflected in 2022-23 Budget
McKeesport, July 21,2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania schools have paid off with a $200 million increase in funds for safety and security and mental health in the 2022-23 PA State Budget. “This new School Code contains a historic...
La audiencia política identifica los hechos y la ficción de la Pensilvania post-Roe
HARRISBURG, 19 DE JULIO- Las Comisiones de Política de la Cámara de Representantes y del Senado convocaron una audiencia el martes por la mañana para estudiar el futuro de la asistencia sanitaria en Pensilvania después de que el Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos anulara el caso Roe contra Wade.
La Vicepresidenta Harris se une a los demócratas estatales y federales de Pensilvania para proteger los derechos de la mujer
FILADELFIA, 16 de julio de 2022 - La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris visitó Filadelfia el sábado para reunirse con los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado del estado, incluidos los miembros de la Delegación del Congreso de Pensilvania, para convertir la ira en acción tras los esfuerzos republicanos...
Hundreds attend Community Baby Shower for Families & Expecting Parents
PHILADELPHIA, July 14, 2022 – On Saturday, July 9th Senator Street hosted a community baby shower for families and expecting parents. “It is critical we support families in real and measurable ways,” said Senator Street “Following a surge of newborns during the...
Schwank Backs State Investment in Apprenticeship Program
Reading — July 14, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank commended the Wolf Administration for investing $264,980 in a union apprenticeship program that will serve 18 counties, including Berks. The funding was awarded to the Insulators Local 23 Joint Apprenticeship...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice Signed by the Governor as Act 90 of 2022
Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2022– Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislative proposal that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms was signed by the Governor today, as Act 90 of 2022. Named “Christine’s...
Sen. Muth’s National Guard Pay Increase Bill Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, July 11, 2022 − Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) to increase the minimum daily pay for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard was signed into law today as part of the 2022-23 state budget. The language...
Respuesta del senador Street al presupuesto de Pensilvania "Un presupuesto histórico tanto a favor como en contra del pueblo de Pensilvania"
Harrisburg, PA - 11 de julio de 2022 - El viernes, el gobernador Wolf firmó un presupuesto de 45.200 millones de dólares con inversiones históricas que incluyen importantes fondos para la educación. En respuesta al nuevo presupuesto del estado y al ataque simultáneo que los republicanos del estado emprendieron contra las mujeres y...
Brewster nombrado de nuevo miembro del Comité de Seguridad Escolar
Harrisburg, July 11, 2022 – With a record state investment in violence prevention pending in the new budget, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that he has been re-appointed to the School Safety and Security Committee, the chief conduit for intervention programs...
Los líderes de Delco quieren financiación para las leyes de "bandera roja" e instan a Harrisburg a actuar
Media, PA − July 11, 2022 − Legislators and advocates in Delaware County are calling for the state legislature to pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders, often called red flags, to help prevent firearm suicides and mass shootings. “Every day that...
Sen. Dillon: El presupuesto 22-23 prioriza la seguridad pública y la educación
Filadelfia, 10 de julio de 2022 - El senador estatal Jimmy Dillon (D-Filadelfia) publicó hoy la siguiente declaración sobre la aprobación del Senado de un presupuesto estatal de $ 45 mil millones para el año fiscal 2022-23. "Como el miembro más nuevo del Senado del Estado, llegué a este presupuesto...
Hughes elogia la aprobación de la reforma bipartidista de la justicia
El senador Haywood anuncia la financiación del presupuesto estatal
Harrisburg, Pensilvania - 8 de julio de 2022 - Hoy, el senador estatal Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Filadelfia) anunció que la Asamblea General aprobó el presupuesto de la Mancomunidad de Pensilvania para el año fiscal 2022-2023. El presupuesto incluye las siguientes prioridades de financiación de...