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Published on October 30, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes

Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 20:54 GMT

Delaware County State Legislative Delegation Issues Joint Statement on Auditor General’s DCIU Report

Submitted by Delaware County State Legislative Delegation members: Senators Tim Kearney, Amanda Cappelletti, John Kane, and Anthony H. Williams, and Representatives Leanne Krueger, Jennifer O’Mara, Gina H. Curry, Lisa Borowski, Heather Boyd, Carol Kazeem, …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 18:58 GMT

Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028

ALLENTOWN, PA – October 27, 2026 – State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement after Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028: “Beginning in 2028, a three-year agreement will bring the Ivy League Men’s and Women’s …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Session Spotlight :: October 19, 2026

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Senator Haywood and Mayor Parker Announced $1.5 Million State Grant for Major Simons Recreation Center Renovations

PHILADELPHIA, PA − October 23, 2026 − Today, State Senator Art Haywood, Mayor Cherelle Parker and representatives from MT. Airy CDC held a grant presentation press conference outside of the construction site of Simons Recreation Center III. Together, they …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $4.0 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding

Allegheny County – October 23, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $4,082,161 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “ …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Senator Pisciottano, Representative Goughnour Host Senior Expo in McKeesport

McKeesport, PA – October 22, 2026 – Hundreds of seniors gathered at the McKeesport Palisades on Thursday for a Senior Wellness and Safety Expo hosted by Senator Nick Pisciottano and Representative Dan Goughnour. The free event featured a wide variety of …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Tartaglione Prevailing Wage Bill Passes House, Heads to Governor’s Desk

Harrisburg, PA, October 22, 2026 – Legislation authored by State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) and Senator Frank Farry (R-6, Bucks) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 15:46 GMT

Session Proceedings : October 22, 2026

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 00:49 GMT

Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools

HARRISBURG − October 21, 2026 − Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. Senate Bill 1014 would require Pennsylvania schools to …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 00:49 GMT

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

HB 369, PN 4017 (Freeman) – Would allow a municipality of any size to create a land bank whereas currently, a population of 10,000 is required to do so. The bill excludes Counties of the Second Class from the scope of the bill. A vote of 35-15 was recorded …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 00:49 GMT

House and Senate Democrats Discuss Business Left Unfinished by Senate Republicans as 2025-26 Legislative Session Draws to a Close

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Senate Passes Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Boating Safety Legislation

Harrisburg, Pa. − October 21, 2026 − This week Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Senate Bill 476 passed the full Senate. This legislation allows the Fish and Boat Commission to modernize their regulations around registration, safety education certificates, and …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce over $13 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Allegheny County

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 21, 2026 −Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Shelby Labs Announce an Almost $4 Million Water Infrastructure Grant for Plumstead ...

BUCKS COUNTY – October 21, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) announced today $3,891,000 in state funding for a water distribution interconnect PFAS project in Plumstead Township. Approximately 5,400 feet …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tim Brennan Announce an Over $3 Million Water Infrastructure Grant for Buckingham ...

BUCKS COUNTY – October 21, 2026 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $3,120,000 in state funding for the Cold Spring PFAS Treatment System in Buckingham Township. An anion exchange resin filter …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 01:47 GMT

Kids & Families Caucus Brings Lawmakers Together at State Capitol

New bicameral caucus focused on making Pennsylvania a better place to start and raise a family Harrisburg, PA – October 20, 2026 − The Pennsylvania General Assembly’s new Kids & Families Caucus brought lawmakers from the Senate and House of …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 21:39 GMT

Senator Miller Announces More Than $320,000 to Strengthen Reading Instruction at Two Northern Lehigh Elementary Schools

HARRISBURG, PA – October 20, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced Peters Elementary School and Slatington Elementary School in the Northern Lehigh School District will receive a combined $320,088 in Pennsylvania Structured Literacy …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 21:39 GMT

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 SB 381, PN 1972 (Mastriano) – This bill prohibits recipients of Commonwealth funds from directly supporting certain medically unnecessary research on animals, and other provisions related to animal testing. The Senate concurred in …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Pisciottano-Culver Bill Will Update Nonprofit Reporting Requirements

Legislation heads to Governor’s desk after unanimous approval in both chambers Harrisburg, PA – October 19, 2026 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today unanimously passed Senate Bill 1183, sending bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators …

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