Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Press Releases

• Published on April 16, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

  

  Sen. Nick Miller Announces the Lehigh Valley Dairy Site Demolition Preparation Has Begun; Press Invited to Visit Site on April 19  ...

  April 16, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the preparation for the demolition of Lehigh Valley Dairy in Whitehall has begun. “I’m thrilled to announce that after more than three decades, today we start the process of clearing …

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• Published on April 16, 2024 - 14:29 GMT

  

  Policy Hearing Highlights Impacts and Causes of Pharmacy Closures

  HARRISBURG − April 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) co-hosted a virtual public hearing yesterday on Zoom to …

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

  Policy Committee Hearing – Pharmacy Deserts: Ensuring Access for All Pennsylvanians

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• Published on April 15, 2024 - 18:37 GMT

  Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Mary Isaacson Celebrate $500,000 State Grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center

  Philadelphia, PA − April 15, 2024 − Last Friday State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 19:26 GMT

  

  Boscola Grant Delivers First Electric School Buses to Lehigh Valley

  Bethlehem, PA – April 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa Boscola today joined officials from the Bethlehem Area School District and PPL as BASD unveiled two new electric buses that was secured thanks to a $1 million state grant that she secured. “I could not be more …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 14:16 GMT

  Session Spotlight :: April 12, 2024

  Investing in student teachers, standing with workers who deserve a living wage, and fighting to protect our children: these are just a few of the many things PA Senate Democrats have been up to this week at the Capitol. Learn more in this week’s # …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

  

  Sen. Fontana Statement on Pittsburgh Public Schools Suing Allegheny County

  Allegheny County – April 11, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the Pittsburgh Public Schools decision to sue Allegheny County to force a county-wide property tax reassessment: Last month, I urged the …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 13:50 GMT

  Session Proceedings April 10, 2024

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 10:35 GMT

  

  Senator Hughes’ Statement on Opening of Student Teacher Stipend Application for 24-25 Academic Year

  Harrisburg, PA − April 11, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Ryan Aument, Governor Shapiro, Representative Gina Curry, Representative Jesse Topper, and PHEAA have announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 11 …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

  

  Collett Urges PA Senate to Act on Paid Leave

  Harrisburg, Pa. − April 10, 2024 − Today, Pennsylvania Family Care Act (SB580) co-prime sponsor Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined fellow legislators, advocates, and stakeholders in the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s Main Rotunda to celebrate the …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

  

  Sen. Nick Miller Applauds Federal Agency on Setting Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals;’ Local Sources of Water Have High Levels 

  April 10, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for setting a limit on chemicals found in drinking water.   “In meeting with residents and local municipal leaders across the district, some have …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 19:11 GMT

  

  Senator Collett Applauds New Federal PFAS Limits, Recommits to Clean Water for Every Pennsylvanian

  Horsham, Pa. − April 10, 2024 − Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first enforceable national limits for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and $1 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to help states …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 18:22 GMT

  

  Sen. Kearney’s Bill to Expand Protections for Child Victims Passes State Senate, Moves to House

  HARRISBURG, PA – April 10, 2024 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is pleased to announce that Senate Bill 1018 today passed the Senate unanimously. This legislation marks a significant step forward in providing further protections for child victims and …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

  Student Teacher Stipend Applications Open April 11. 2024

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

  Post Session Report :: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

  SB 497, PN 1517 (Robinson) – The bill creates the Max Manufacturing (“MM”) Initiative Act which establishes the MM Equipment and Integrated Systems Grant Program and the MM Endeavor Loan Program for advanced manufacturing. A vote of 46-4 was recorded. SB …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 17:32 GMT

  Family Care Act

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

  

  Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam

  PA Turnpike customers being advised to check E-ZPass accounts. HARRISBURG – April 10, 2024 – The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E- …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 13:21 GMT

  News Digest:: April 10, 2024

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• Published on April 9, 2024 - 21:57 GMT

  Pest Session Report :: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  SB 819, PN 928 (Yaw) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to establish the crimes of trespass and vandalism related to critical infrastructure facilities; and creates a private cause of action against individuals that are arrested or convicted of …

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• Published on April 9, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

  

  Sen. Fontana Statement on Downtown Tax Abatement Proposal

  Pittsburgh – April 9, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) for Downtown Pittsburgh: I wholeheartedly support Pittsburgh City Councilman …

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