WHC Marks the Second Year Post-Dobbs Decision
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BUCKS COUNTY − June 24, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today Lower Makefield Township has been awarded $33,250 in state funding to restore the historic Slate Hill Cemetery. The award is one of 44 …
Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2024 – Members of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) were joined by Planned Parenthood, Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh, and advocates in Harrisburg today, on the second-year mark of the Dobbs Decision …
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 24, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that her Senate District 38 has been certified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). This is the first legislative office in Pennsylvania to receive this distinction, which is earned …
Allegheny County – June 21, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced state grants totaling $499,920 are being awarded to arts organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Our world-class arts and culture scene sets us apart from other similar …
Philadelphia, PA − June 21, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes brought together anti-violence community groups, gun violence advocates, and lawmakers to highlight the impactful work of community violence intervention and the need for more state funds to support …
June 20, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has begun accepting applications for the new initiative aimed at providing laptops for libraries, non-profits, and community institutions across Pennsylvania. In partnership with the …
June 20, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) secured a $100,000 grant for Allentown’s Literacy Center for their existing digital-literacy program. “The Literacy Center offers instruction, training and support …
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 20, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams encourages Allegheny County seniors aged 60+ to apply for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program beginning June 25, 2024. Income-eligible seniors will receive a set of five $10 vouchers that can …
Fort Washington, PA. – Senator Maria Collett (D-12) has announced $3,315,000 in grant funding for affordable housing projects and services in Montgomery County through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. “Far …
Allegheny County, June 17, 2024 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $1,850,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “I am pleased to see state investment into such …
June 17, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), Rep. Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Rep. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh) secured a $1 million state grant in strategic investments to the Allentown School District. These …
Thornton, PA – Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) is proud to announce grant funding for two food banks within Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) has been awarded $26,650 and the DELCO Food Project has received a grant award of $ …
Harrisburg, PA– Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $250,000 for indigent defense services for both Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. The money was awarded from the first-time state grant fund that was …
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 14, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released this statement following the Supreme Court decision restricting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to protect workers exercising their rights. “As someone who was …
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – JUNE 14, 2024 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced a total of $1,480,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to support eight Delaware County housing programs in the …
Norristown, PA – June 14, 2024 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) today announced $1,511,079 in grant funding from the Pennsylvanian Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) awarded to District Seventeen. Established by law in …
June 13, 2024 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $7.3 million dollars in PHARE funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority (PHFA) for affordable housing projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. “ …
PITTSBURGH – June 13, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa announces $5,375,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants. Money to fund this …
Fighting for Pennsylvania students, advocating for more funding for public transit, and celebrating Clean Slate 3.0 going into effect: 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 …