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Senate Democratic Leader Jay CostaSenate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA: Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) made a motion to force the Senate to vote on whether to take up his June 10 discharge petition, which would force HB 2189 out of committee and onto the full Senate calendar. This was not a vote on...
Advocates Call for Transit Funding in the 2026–2027 PA State Budget
PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 26, 2026 − Today, transit advocates, community leaders, and elected representatives gathered near Independence Mall to call for funding in the 2026–2027 Pennsylvania state budget to keep transit systems moving across the Commonwealth. “Creating...
Boscola Applauds Adoption of Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
HARRISBURG, PA – June 25, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation establishing a sales tax holiday on school supplies was unanimously adopted by the state Senate as an amendment to House Bill 1667, tax code legislation advancing as...
Senate Unanimously Passes Boscola-Backed Legislation to Modernize Pharmaceutical Licensing
HARRISBURG, PA – June 24, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced the Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1206, legislation that will modernize the Commonwealth's pharmaceutical manufacturer licensure process and strengthen...
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian
HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...
PA’s Celebrated Whole-Home Repairs Program Becomes National Law with Passage of Federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program has helped fix nearly 4,000 homes across the Commonwealth since its launch and has been hailed as a groundbreaking tool in the fight against the housing and energy affordability crises. The expansion of the program at the...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Lowering Your Electric Bill
HARRISBURG, PA − June 23, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing examining solutions to lower consumer electric bills, alongside Senator Kane and Senator Malone. Experts provided testimony regarding strategies to...
Boscola Bill to Crack Down on SNAP Skimming Unanimously Passes PA State Senate
HARRISBURG − June 23, 2026 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that Senate Bill 362, her legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s response to SNAP and EBT skimming crimes, passed the Pennsylvania Senate by unanimous vote (49Y:0N). Senate...
Over 500 Attend Collett & Malagari’s Souderton Family Fest
Souderton, Pa. − June 23, 2026 − On Saturday, June 20, State Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery)and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) hosted their third annual Family Fest at The Rotary Park in Souderton Borough. “I’m so proud to work with Rep....
Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Pisciottano-Culver Bill to Update Nonprofit Reporting Requirements
Harrisburg, PA – June 23, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate today passed Senate Bill 1183, legislation sponsored by Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder) to update financial reporting...
State Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Increase Child Care Tax Credits for PA Families
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 18, 2026 − To put more money back in working families’ pockets, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Lindsey Williams (D-38), Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Katie Muth (D-44) have introduced legislation to increase Pennsylvania’s...
Downtown Coalition Announces the MyHBG Create Your Community Grant Program
Harrisburg, PA − June 18, 2026 − Today, leaders in the effort to revitalize Downtown Harrisburg gathered on the riverfront to announce the new MyHBG Create Your Community Grant Program. This grant program encourages the community to get involved right now and bring...
Sen. Nick Miller Held Damaged License Plate Replacement Event and Grant Announcement for Catasauqua Police Department
June 17, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) hosted a drive-through Damaged License Plate Replacement Event at Catasauqua Park, where he also announced a $25,000 grant award for the Catasauqua Police Department alongside Police Chief John Wiseman, Mayor...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors
Elizabethtown, PA − June 12, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing addressing rising costs for seniors, alongside Senator Malone. This hearing will examine the rising cost of living and the effect it...
On Anniversary of Abby Gillon’s Death, Senator Kearney Urges Senate Action on Stalled Abby’s Law
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – June 12, 2026 – As the one-year anniversary of the e-scooter crash that killed 12-year-old Ridley Middle Schooler Abigail “Abby” Gillon approaches, Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) condemned continued Senate inaction on Abby’s Law (SB 1008), the...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Files Discharge Petition for HB 2189, Urges Senate Republicans to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) filed a discharge petition for House Bill 2189, introduced by Representative Dawkins. Passed along bipartisan lines in March, this bill would increase the minimum wage to $15 over...
Tartaglione Prevailing Wage Bill Passes Senate
Harrisburg, PA, June 10, 2026 – Legislation authored by State Senators Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) and Frank Farry (R–6, Bucks) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 908 would close...
Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. "Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny hardworking...
Senate Democrats Provide Critical, Unanimous Support for Passage of Senate Bill 908 as a Key Victory for Pennsylvania’s Workers
HARRISBURG, PA – June 10, 2026 − Today, Senate Democrats provided critical and necessary support for the successful passage of Senate Bill 908, which ensures that work done on public projects is included in the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. This bill, long...
Collett’s Paid Leave Bill Advances Through Senate Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. — Today, Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) Family Care Act, SB 906 passed the Senate Labor & Industry Committee in a 9-2 vote. The bipartisan legislation, introduced with Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37), would establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program.
Senator Hughes Announces Over $2.2M for Youth Services, Public Safety, and Community Support in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
June 10, 2026 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced more than $2.2 million in new Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funding to support a range of programs across Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will expand violence prevention...
Pennsylvania State Senators Call for ICE Out of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA − June 9, 2026 − Today, Pennsylvania state senators joined dozens of advocates and community leaders from across the Commonwealth in a united call for ICE Out of Pennsylvania with a suite of bills to protect the safety of Pennsylvania’s communities and uphold the rights of its people.
Lawmakers and Advocates Call for Enactment of Legislation to Protect Manufactured Home Communities
HARRISBURG, PA — June 9, 2026 — Pennsylvania lawmakers joined advocates and manufactured home residents today to voice support for legislation that would protect homeowners from steep land-lot rent increases. Across the country, manufactured home communities are...
State Senator Marty Flynn Rallies Support for Senate Bill 1253 and House Bill 41 to Create a Level Playing Field in PIAA Athletics
HARRISBURG, PA − June 9, 2026 − State Senator Marty Flynn today joined lawmakers, the Old Forge School District, school administrators, student-athletes and advocates in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol to call for passage of legislation that would give...
Senator Lindsey Williams’ Bill to Reduce Barriers to Career and Tech Ed Clears Education Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 9, 2026 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Senate Bill 366 that improves access to Career and Technical Education programs by permitting students to complete their programs prior to twelfth grade...
PA Senate Approves Collett’s Legislation to Hold Sex Traffickers Accountable
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 8, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) celebrated the passage of her legislation with Senator Cris Dush (R-25) enabling law enforcement to better target and prosecute prostitution related human trafficking crimes in...
Senator Lindsey Williams Votes to Approve Student-Focused Performance-Based Funding Measures
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 8, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) issues this statement following the Performance-Based Funding Council’s vote to approve the inaugural Performance Goals and Student Weights for distributing funding to three Pennsylvania...
Senator Lindsey Williams Joins Community for Opening of Ingomar North Swim Club Pool
Pittsburgh, Pa. −June 4, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined Rep. Arvind Venkat (D-30) and members of the community for opening day at the Ingomar North Recreation & Swim Club (INRSC) pool on May 24th. The pool will be making renovations...
Senators Lindsey Williams, Nikil Saval, and Katie Muth Applaud House Committee Passage of Digital Ad Tax Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 3, 2026 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), and Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) applauded the House Finance Committee for passing HB 1678, Digital Advertising Tax, out of committee today. This...
Senator Lindsey Williams Strongly Urges Peoples Gas to Withdraw Rate Increase Case Ahead of In Person PUC Hearings Today
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 3, 2026 − Today, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host two in-person hearings at the Ross Township Community Center to gather public input on a proposed rate increase by Peoples Natural Gas Company. Ahead of these...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Unite to Expand Access to Life-Changing Prosthetic and Orthotic Care
Harrisburg, PA, June 2, 2026 – State Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) joined fellow lawmakers and advocates at the Pennsylvania Capitol to announce the introduction of the “So Every Body Can Move” Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to...
Senator Lindsey Williams to Introduce “Human Students Need Human Educators” Legislation Banning AI Educators from Classrooms
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 2, 2026 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce legislation that prohibits schools from replacing educators with artificial intelligence. “Tech companies are trying to digitize and monetize every aspect of...