Press Releases
Senator Amanda Cappelletti Responds to Data Center Proposals in District 17
May 22, 2026 − Senator Amanda Cappelletti releases the following statement in response to Data Center proposals in District 17: My team and I have heard from many of our neighbors across District 17 who have expressed deep concerns about proposed hyperscale data...
Senator Lindsey Williams Joins Healthcare Advocates, LGBTQ+ Community for Ribbon Cutting at New Allies for Health + Wellbeing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 20, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined community members, healthcare advocates, LGBTQ+ leaders, and other elected officials for the Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House at the new Allies for Health + Wellbeing East Liberty...
Senator Hughes Honors 100 Young Men and Their Impact on Pennsylvania Communities
https://www.senatorhughes.com/menmakingadifference/Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2026 − On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Senator Vincent Hughes, in partnership with the Urban League of Philadelphia, honored 100 young men who are making a tangible difference in their communities at the Men Making a Difference award ceremony....
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania
NEWTON, PA − May 18, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania with Senators Steve Santarsiero and Maria Collett. The hearing focused on the pay gap in the Commonwealth, driven by factors...
Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown Hold Groundbreaking for Allentown Center Square Plaza
ALLENTOWN, PA – May 18, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Allentown Center Square Plaza. The groundbreaking marked the launch of the final phase in the ongoing project. Critical infrastructure...
State Senator Steve Santarsiero Statement on Threats to PA Democrats
May 13, 2026 − The following is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10): “Yesterday, I learned that a man was arrested in Lebanon, PA after posting a hit list of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats, including myself. He claimed he was planning a “Memorial Day...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Threats on Lawmakers’ Lives
HARRISBURG, PA – May 12, 2026 − Following reports of the arrest of an individual accused of making terroristic threats against Pennsylvania state legislators, including members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following...
Collett’s Senior Expo Connects 400 Community Members with Resources to Age with Dignity
Montgomeryville, Pa. − May 12, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) welcomed over 400 community members to her annual Senior Expo on Friday, May 8 at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center. “Ensuring every Pennsylvanian can live and age with...
Senator Hughes and Philadelphia Leaders Announce Over $23M in Community Safety Grants for Philadelphia
May 8, 2026 − Philadelphia, PA- Senator Vincent Hughes in partnership with Senator Art Haywood convened Philadelphia area lawmakers and community leaders to announce new state grants that have been awarded to Philadelphia organizations and projects aimed at...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 11, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program alongside House Policy Chair Ryan Bizzaro, Senator Anthony Williams, and Representative...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Celebrates Library Of Accessible Media For Pennsylvanians Funding Increase
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 8, 2026 − Recently, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined representatives from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) Pittsburgh Branch to celebrate increased state...
Allentown Celebrates Liberty Bell Legacy with A250PA Semiquincentennial Bell Unveiling
ALLENTOWN, PA. – May 7, 2026 − The Allentown Economic Development Corporation, ANIZDA, PPL, City Center, Coterra, the Downtown Allentown Alliance, the Office of Senator Nick Miller, America250PA Lehigh County, and America250PA celebrated the official unveiling of...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Receives PBS Good Neighbor Award
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 7, 2026 − This week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) received the Good Neighbor Award, recognizing her as a 2026 Pennsylvania PBS Champion of Lifelong Learning. Senator Williams was chosen for this award by WQED, Pittsburgh’s local PBS...
Tartaglione, Kane, Robinson Accessibility Bill Signed into Law as Act 16 of 2026
Harrisburg, PA, May 6, 2026 – Today, Senators Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia), John Kane (D-9, Chester/Delaware), and Devlin Robinson (R-37, Allegheny) announced that Senate Bill 867 has been signed into law by the Governor, becoming Act No. 16 of 2026. The...
On Nurses Day, Collett Announces Nursing Workforce Legislation, Urges Action
Harrisburg, Pa. − May 6, 2026 − On National Nurses Day, Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) has announced legislation to support and expand Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce. As Pennsylvania’s population continues to age, addressing the nurse...
Senate Democrats Decry Wasted Session Time, Urge Senate Republicans to Focus on PA Budget and Affordability Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA – May 6, 2026 − Today, May 6, is the Senate’s final day in session until June 1, 2026. But despite the lengthy break, Senate Republicans moved no bills to raise wages, bring down costs, or work on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget, due on June 30. On...
Pisciottano AI Transparency Bill Advances Unanimously
Harrisburg, PA – May 6, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced today that his legislation, Senate Bill 806, has been unanimously reported out of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee with bipartisan support, marking a key step...
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
Let’s celebrate the Keystone State’s contributions to America 250 – It all started in Philadelphia!
PHILADELPHIA – May 5, 2026 − With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds U.S. Senate Step Towards Prohibiting Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 1, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) applauds efforts by the U.S. Senate to ban its own members, staff, and chamber officials from betting in prediction markets. Last month, Senator Williams introduced Pennsylvania Senate...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Responds to Louisiana v. Callais
HARRISBURG, PA – April 29, 2026 − Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais, holding that a plaintiff alleging race-based discrimination under the Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be successful only if they can prove that...
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
HARRISBURG – April 28, 2026 − Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: “Today’s advancement of Senate...
House Passes Tartaglione Bill to Modernize Accessibility Standards in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA, April 27, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed her legislation, Senate Bill 867, with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a major step forward in restoring...
Senate Democratic Caucus Files Amicus Brief in Support of City of Philadelphia to Protect Black History at President’s House Exhibit
HARRISBURG, PA – April 27, 2026 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today filed an amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia urging the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to require the National Park Service to fully restore and maintain the exhibits...
Session Spotlight :: April 20, 2026
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Condemns Treasurer’s Denial of Security Upgrades to Governor’s Residence
HARRISBURG, PA – In response to State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s letter stating her refusal to approve funds for security upgrades to Governor Shapiro’s residence, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on behalf of the Pennsylvania Senate...
Senator Miller to Introduce Legislation to Curb ATV and Dirt Bike Use on Urban Roadways
HARRISBURG, PA – April 22, 2026 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-14) will introduce legislation to improve safety by incorporating ATVs and dirt bikes into the existing laws concerning evading police and reckless driving. Miller previously introduced similar legislation...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Funding to Expand Old Allentown Tree Initiative; Community Encouraged to Attend Planting Day
April 22, 2026 – The Old Allentown Preservation Association, together with Union and West End Cemetery, will hold a Tree Planting Day at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 26 at 10th and Chew Streets, adding 44 new trees to the City of Allentown. Senator Miller...
Senate Approves Schwank’s Resolution to Study Municipal Planning Code
Reading, PA — April 22, 2026 — The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Resolution 211, introduced by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), which directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Pennsylvania Municipalities...
Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
HARRISBURG, PA − April 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...
Senator John I. Kane and Senate Democrats Urge Penn State to Respect Graduate Workers and Bargain in Good Faith
HARRISBURG, PA – April 21, 2026 − State Senator John I. Kane (D–Delaware/Chester) announced that he has joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Penn State University leadership to respect the will of its graduate assistants and move forward with good...
Miller, Yaw Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – April 21, 2026 − A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Commends Commonwealth Court Decision Ending State Prohibition on Reproductive Healthcare Spending
HARRISBURG, PA – April 20, 2026 − Today, the Commonwealth Court issued a decision holding that reproductive choice is a fundamental right guaranteed by the PA constitution, and that the state’s MA coverage prohibition on abortion services violates the Equal Rights...