Press Releases
Statement on SB 1311 and the Establishment of a Felony Animal Abuser Registry
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – October 13, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney released the following statement on SB 1311 and the Establishment of a Felony Animal Abuser Registry: "I appreciate the concern of many constituents about animal cruelty in Pennsylvania, as well as their...
State Senator Marty Flynn Calls for Immediate Legislative Action on Skill Games Following Supreme Court Deadline
SCRANTON, PA – October 13, 2026 − State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) expressed concern today as Pennsylvania reaches the end of the 120-day period established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for the continued operation of skill games, without the General Assembly...
Senator Judy Schwank Celebrates $800,000 State Investment in Friend, Inc.’s New Food Pantry and Community Services Center in Kutztown
Kutztown, PA — October 9, 2026 — Senator Judy Schwank joined Friend, Inc. Community Services and the Greater Berks Development Fund to celebrate the organization’s new permanent home in Kutztown and highlight the $800,000 in Local Share Account grant funding that is...
AI Consumer Protection Bill Establishing Advertising Disclosure Standards Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG, PA – October 8, 2026 – Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), who serves as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) are advancing legislation to...
Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and Senator Nick Miller Hosted an Open House Celebrating Allentown Facility’s Revitalization and Growth
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 8, 2026 − Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) hosted an open house celebrating the transformation of a once-shuttered manufacturing facility and the company’s continued growth and investment in the...
Senator Kearney Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Repeal Uniformity Clause, Expand Options for Tax Fairness in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – October 8, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is introducing legislation to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution by repealing the Uniformity Clause, a provision that locks Pennsylvania into one of the nation’s most regressive tax systems and prevents lawmakers from pursuing tax policies that better support working families and small businesses.
Pisciottano’s Landmark AI Bill Establishes One of Nation’s First Advertising Disclosure Standards
Harrisburg, PA – October 7, 2026 − Pennsylvania will become one of the first states in the nation to establish AI disclosure requirements aimed at protecting consumers from deceptive advertising under bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator Nick Pisciottano...
Miller Transportation Priorities Advance in Senate Committee, Including Local RADAR and Electronic Vehicle Registration
HARRISBURG, PA – October 7, 2026 − Two transportation priorities advocated by State Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) advanced as the Senate Transportation Committee voted on legislation addressing local RADAR enforcement and modernizing how Pennsylvania drivers...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Today’s Challenges in Agriculture and Farming
HARRISBURG, PA − October 6, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on addressing today’s challenges in agriculture and farming, alongside co-hosts Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) and Senator James Malone (D-36). This...
Miller, Yaw Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate
HARRISBURG – October 5, 2026 − A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. Senate...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Introduces “Human Students Need Human Educators” Legislation Banning AI Educators from Classrooms
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 1, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that she has introduced Senate Bill 793, the “Human Students Need Human Educators” bill. This legislation would prohibit schools...
Senate Bill 1035: Ryan’s Law Gains Powerful Momentum with Unanimous Approval in Senate Committee
Harrisburg, PA − September 30, 2026 − Yesterday, Ryan’s Law achieved a major legislative milestone as the Senate Law & Justice Committee voted unanimously to advance the bill. This unanimous decision reflects strong bipartisan acknowledgment of the importance...
Senate Democrats’ Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage reaches 10th Legislative Day with No Action from Senate Republicans
HARRISBURG, PA − September 29, 2026 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Discharge Petition on HB 2189, a Representative Dawkins Bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $15/hour by 2029, has reached its tenth day on the Senate’s calendar with no...
Pennsylvania Senators, Advocates, Rally in Harrisburg for Access to Contraceptives
Harrisburg, PA − September 28, 2026 – This morning, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware), Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery), and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11, Berks), rallied with First Lady Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania House colleagues,...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA − September 25, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania with Senator Sharif Street. The hearing examined updates to Pennsylvania’s adult use cannabis laws,...
Good Dog Farm, Sen. Lindsey Williams, Allegheny County Conservation District Celebrate Completed Conservation Project
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 24, 2026 − On Tuesday, Good Dog Farm, the Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) and Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ office celebrated the completion of a collaborative conservation project at the Farm. This project helped Good...
Senator Steve Santarsiero to Introduce Manufactured Housing Ombudsman Legislation, Calls for Action on Protections for Residents with Representative Tim Brennan
BUCKS COUNTY – September 23, 2026 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will introduce legislation establishing an Office of Manufactured Housing Ombudsman to help Pennsylvania manufactured home residents understand their rights and resolve disputes with community...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak Call for a Pause on Consideration of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger by the Surface Transportation Board until Environmental Review is Finished and Shared with the Public
BUCKS COUNTY – September 22, 2026 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-140) are calling on the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB), which has the authority to reject or approve railway mergers, to pause...
Senator Hughes Announces $13.3M in Funding to Support Victim Services in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
September 21, 2026 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced more than $13.3 million in funding for Philadelphia and Montgomery County to strengthen victim services and provide critical support to individuals and families impacted by...
Senator Nick Miller Held a Free “Spot the Scam” Event to Help Residents Protect Themselves from Fraud
September 17, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller (D‑Lehigh/Northampton) hosted a free Spot the Scam event at the Zentz Community Center in Whitehall, bringing together more than 100 residents to learn how to recognize scams, prevent financial fraud and report suspicious...
Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Perry Warren Announce Almost $1,500,000 in Grants
BUCKS COUNTY – September 15, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $1,490,000 in state funding: $200,000 for Lower Makefield Township for the 9/11 Garden of Reflection Renewal Project $940,000 for Newtown...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $10 Million in Project & Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – September 15, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $10,079,851 in project & infrastructure grants were awarded to communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Local Share grants help projects get across the finish line and I am...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Over $9.8 Million in Local Share Account Funding for Community Needs
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 15, 2026 − In partnership with state representatives, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $9.8 million in Local Share Account grant funding for projects. These projects will improve the daily quality of life for people across...
Sen. Muth Announces Over $6.5 Million in LSA Grants for SD44 Projects
ROYERSFORD, September 15, 2026: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced that 41 projects across Senate District 44 were awarded over $6.5 million in state grants through the statewide Local Share Account (LSA) program. The projects, approved at a...
As AI Leaders Warn of Alarming Risks, Senator Haywood Announces Plans for Pennsylvania AI Safety Legislation
Philadelphia, PA − September 15, 2026 − As leading artificial intelligence researchers and executives publicly warn that the technology is advancing faster than adequate safety measures, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to...
Bipartisan Legislation Would Add Hazing to Pennsylvania’s Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Harrisburg, PA − September 14, 2026 − Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties) and Lisa Baker (R‑Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties) announced plans to introduce bipartisan legislation that would add hazing to Pennsylvania’s...
Sen. Fontana Announces $5.3 million for Victim Service Initiatives
Allegheny County – September 9, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $5,333,957 in funding for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). These grants provide...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces PCCD Federal Victims of Crime Act Grant Funding and Act 80 Funds benefiting the 43rdSenatorial District
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 9, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announces $4,894,790 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) benefiting the 43rddistrict, encompassing parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. “I am...
Democracy is Not for Sale: Stopping Corporate Super PAC Influence in Elections
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 9, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-26) announced new legislation to stem the avalanche of corporate money flooding Pennsylvania elections. The proposal, Democracy is Not for Sale: Stopping Corporate Super PAC Influence in Elections, uses...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces $6,440,565 in Funding for Robust Victim Services Programming
Norristown – September 9, 2026 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) is proud to announce $6,440,565 in grant funding approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that will uplift county services and nonprofit...
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman Join Greenfield Elementary School Community to Cut Ribbon for New Playground and Green Space
Philadelphia, PA − September 9, 2026 − Yesterday, State Senator Nikil Saval (Senate District 1) and State Representative Ben Waxman (House District 182) gathered at Greenfield Elementary School with students, family members, teachers, administrators, and staff to...
Senator Tartaglione Introduces Legislation to Ban Glock Switches in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA, September 9, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1449, legislation that would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, manufacture, and production of machine gun conversion...