Press Releases
Sen. Nick Miller and State Rep. Jeanne McNeill Held Their 2026 Seniors & Veterans Expo
WHITEHALL, PA – April 10, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and State Representative Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) hosted a Seniors & Veterans Expo on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Luke’s Sports Center in Whitehall, PA. “This event is about spreading...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability & Costs
WHITEHALL, PA − April 10, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing on the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and...
Collett Announces Legislation to Cut Healthcare Costs, Improve Access to Care
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 9, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced a new slate of legislation to address rising healthcare costs in Pennsylvania. With skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs, crippling medical debt, and...
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Major Arena Soccer League Team Coming to the PPL Center
April 9, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on today’s announcement: “Soccer is a global sport that has united communities for generations, and now Downtown Allentown and the Lehigh Valley will finally have a team to call their own...
New Life for Former Scranton Times-Tribune Site: Senator Marty Flynn Highlights $15 Million Investment Bringing 58 Jobs to Scott Township
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 Announces Nearly $2 Million in Keystone Grants for Libraries in the 43rd District
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 7, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announces $1,900,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries benefitting three libraries in the 43rd Senatorial District. Keystone grants...
State Senator Steve Santarsiero Statement on PECO’s Proposed Rate Increase
April 1, 2026 − The following is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10): “Families across Bucks County are facing a real cost-of-living crisis, made worse by skyrocketing gas prices; PECO’s proposed rate increase is simply out of touch with that reality,”...
Leaders Announce Almost $15 Million Investment to Replace Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport
McKeesport, PA – April 1, 2026 – Federal, state, and local leaders gathered today at the closed Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport to announce a $14.75 million investment to replace it and restore a critical connection for thousands of residents and commuters....
Housing For All: PA Senators Highlight Efforts to Ensure Fair and Accessible Housing in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – April 1, 2026 – To mark the first day of Fair Housing Month, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) and Senator Nikil Saval (D-1, Philadelphia) introduced Senate Resolution 260, recognizing April as “Fair Housing Month” in...
State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem Announce Upcoming Free Senior Expo
CHESTER, PA – March 31, 2026 – State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem are pleased to announce their upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. The event will be held at the Furey Road Fieldhouse, located at 8500 Furey Rd, Upper...
Senator Marty Flynn Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Competitive Balance in High School Athletics
SCRANTON, PA − March 30, 2026 − Senator Marty Flynn (SD-22) has introduced Senate Bill 1253 to address growing concerns around competitive balance in high school sports across Pennsylvania. The legislation would give the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic...
Senator Anthony H. Williams, Alongside Representative Morgan Cephas, Introduces Legislation to Combat Hit-and-Run Incidents in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – March 27, 2026 – Senator Anthony Williams (SD-8) and Rep. Morgan Cephas (HD-192) recently introduced legislation that would require the City of Philadelphia to establish a pilot program to address hit-and-run accidents. The bill would provide...
Senator Sharif Street Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Respond to PA Supreme Court Felony-Murder Ruling
PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 27, 2026 – Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street joined criminal justice reform advocates yesterday at Philadelphia City Hall to respond to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision addressing mandatory life-without-parole...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Data Center Legislation That Prioritizes Community Voices Over Corporate Greed
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 25, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she has introduced Senate Bill 724, the Data Center Fair Share Act. This legislation would require data centers to pay for grid updates made for their benefit,...
Senator Collett, PA Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus
HARRISBURG – March 24, 2026 – Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-197), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-169), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Regina G. Young...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Minimum Wage Bill Passing the PA House
Pittsburgh, March 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...
Lawmakers, Advocates Push Bipartisan Legislation to Close Loopholes in Pet Cremation Industry
Harrisburg, PA – March 23, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), co-chair of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus, joined fellow lawmakers, animal welfare advocates, veterinary professionals, and pet owners for a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to call for reform in the pet cremation industry following the Pennsylvania House’s unanimous passage of House Bill 1750.
Miller, Rothman, and Santarsiero Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Use of Radar Technology for Local Law Enforcement
HARRISBURG, PA – March 20, 2026 − State Senators Nick Miller (D-14), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1237, to modernize police technology by allowing local law enforcement agencies to use radar speed...
Tartaglione Legislation to Modernize Accessibility Standards Passes Senate
Harrisburg, PA − March 19, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) proudly announces the unanimous Senate passage of Senate Bill 867, her bipartisan legislation with Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator John Kane to restore and modernize Pennsylvania’s...
Collett Announces Legislation to Protect Pennsylvanians from ICE Overreach
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 18, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair), in partnership with members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, has announced a package of proposed legislation to protect Pennsylvanians from ICE-related violence...
Miller, Pennycuick Bill to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – March 17, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller announced today that Senate Bill 1090 passed out of the state Senate and now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 1090, the Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative Chatbots...
Senator Santarsiero to Host Vaccine Access Webinar with Leading Public Health and Vaccination Experts
BUCKS COUNTY – March 17, 2026 − In light of the chaos of recent federal rulings about vaccine recommendations, State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will host an upcoming webinar focused on vaccine access and public health, bringing together leading experts to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Requiring Disclosure of AI in Political Advertisements
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 17, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce legislation that will require political advertisements to disclose if artificial intelligence was used in their creation. “Voters deserve to...
Schwank and Laughlin Reintroduce Rental Application Fee Cap Legislation
Harrisburg, PA — March 13, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) have reintroduced legislation to place reasonable limits on rental application fees in Pennsylvania. Rental application fees can range from $25 to $75, often higher than the...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants
Allegheny County – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges Congressional Ban on Insider Stock Trading and Prediction Market Betting
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 11, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a resolution urging Congress to prohibit insider stock trading and betting in prediction markets for federal public officials. “For people to...
Senator Malone and Senator Miller Introduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Well Users
HARRISBURG, PA – March 9, 2026 – Today, Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14, Lehigh/Northampton) announced legislation that would establish the first statewide licensing framework for water well drillers in Pennsylvania to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Reducing Career and Tech ED Waitlists
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 5, 2026 − Following today’s budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce legislation that will help remove barriers for Career and Technical Education...
Senator Pisciottano Announces Nearly $500,000 in Schools-to-Work Grants
Monroeville, PA – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced that two Allegheny County organizations will receive nearly $500,000 combined through the Commonwealth’s Schools-to-Work Program (STWP), an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of...
Democrats Draw Line on Dynamic Pricing for Essential Goods
HARRISBURG, March 4, 2026 – A report published in December revealed how Instacart utilized AI-enabled pricing experiments to allow grocery retailers to charge shoppers different prices for identical goods purchased at the same time. The PA House Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee convened a joint hearing on the topic and dynamic pricing on essential goods.
Senator Cappelletti Releases Bill to Keep ICE off Pennsylvania Property
Harrisburg, PA – March 2, 2026 – To prevent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making warrantless arrests in spaces that should be safe for everyone in Pennsylvania, Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) introduced Senate Bill 1193....
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Untangle Property Titles for Working Families
HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced SB 1203 to help families secure legal ownership of homes passed down to them by creating a streamlined process to help counties efficiently untangle...