Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Press Releases

• Published on June 13, 2024 - 21:18 GMT

  

  The Plumbers Perspective: Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered ...

  Op-Ed By Senator John Kane Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right up my …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

  Senator Collett Secures $500K for Victims’ Services, Indigent Defense, & Crime Prevention in Montco

  Fort Washington, Pa. − June 13, 2024 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced nearly $500,000 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County based agencies and organizations. “As an attorney …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

  Senator Fontana Announces Over $2 Million for Criminal Justice

  Allegheny County, June 13, 2024 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that Allegheny County and two other nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $2,126,464 in state and federal grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

  Sen. Miller, Rep. McNeill Announce Funding for the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County for Continued Lehigh Valley Dairy Site ...

  June 13, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) have secured $120,000 in state funding to help revitalize the site of the former Lehigh Valley Dairy in Whitehall via the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County.   …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

  Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across PA

  HARRISBURG, PA − June 13, 2024 − Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 01:46 GMT

  

  Senator Nikil Saval Arrested for Protesting Aramark’s Treatment of Philadelphia Stadium Workers

  Philadelphia, PA − June 12, 2024 − Following his arrest at a rally in protest of Aramark’s treatment of Philadelphia stadium workers, today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement: “The labor of UNITE HERE workers is a …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 20:41 GMT

  

  Senate Approves Collett, Ward Bill to Strengthen Child Sexual Abuse Laws

  HARRISBURG – June 12, 2024 − The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would strengthen Pennsylvania laws related to child pornography and child sexual abuse. “The words we use in state …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 17:56 GMT

  

  Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls for Senate to Take Up House Education Funding Legislation

  Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, is calling for the Senate to consider HB2370, landmark legislation that addresses the Commonwealth Court’s mandate to fully and …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 17:56 GMT

  Session Proceedings :: June 12, 2024

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 16:58 GMT

  Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  SB 186, PN 1678 (J. Ward) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to replace the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 187, PN 273 (J. Ward) – Amends the Child Internet Protection Act, by replacing the …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 16:58 GMT

  Senator Hughes Applauds Usage of $25M State Law Enforcement Grant for Philadelphia Police Investigation and Forensic Equipment

  June 12, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that a $25 million dollar grant that was awarded to the Philadelphia Police Department in 2022 will now be used for new equipment, systems, and training for the …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 14:10 GMT

  

  Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges PA Utility Commission to Deny Duquesne Light Company Rate Increase

  Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Last week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams offered testimony in opposition to a proposed rate increase by Duquesne Light Company during a public input hearing with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC). This proposed rate …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 13:18 GMT

  Session Proceedings :: June 11, 2024

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 03:36 GMT

  Cannabis Day at the Capitol

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

  

  Sen. Lindsey M. Williams’ Boating Safety Legislation Advances Through Senate Committee

  Harrisburg, Pa. − June 11, 2024  − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Senate Bill 976 passed through the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee by a vote of 10-1. This legislation will allow the Fish and Boat Commission to promulgate rules that require …

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

  Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

  SB 126, PN 1681 (Mastriano) – Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the exclusion of 100% of a veteran’s federal disability compensation or pension from income calculations for any Commonwealth …

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  WIC Advisory Board Bill Sponsored by Schwank and Cepeda-Freytiz Signed into Law

  Reading, PA — June 11, 2024 — A bill sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks) to create a permanent advisory board for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was signed into law …

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

  

  Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Camera Bartolotta Introduce Legislation to Prevent Instances of Electric Shock ...

  HARRISBURG, PA – June 11, 2024 – Today, State Senators Jay Costa and Camera Bartolotta circulated a co-sponsorship memo ahead of legislation to prevent Electric Shock Drowning (ESD).  ESD has become the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock …

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 17:29 GMT

  Session Proceedings :: June 10, 2024

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 17:29 GMT

  

  Collett’s Paid Leave Bill Advances Through Senate Committee

  The Family Care Act would establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program. Harrisburg, Pa. — Today, Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, SB 580, passed through the Senate Labor & Industry Committee in an 8-3 vote. The …

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