Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Press Releases

Published on February 1, 2023 - 22:27 GMT

Senator Haywood Responds to Murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

PHILADELPHIA – Feb. 1, 2023 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the kidnapping and murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis, Tenn. this month: “On 7 January, five …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 16:25 GMT

News Digest :: February 1, 2023

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Published on January 31, 2023 - 23:23 GMT

Oxford Borough Honored with Statewide Beautification Award

West Chester, Pa – February 1, 2023 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently presented Oxford Borough officials with the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Comitta nominated the borough for the honor for its overall community …

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Published on January 31, 2023 - 17:01 GMT

Protecting Whistleblowers and Taxpayer Money: Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Kristin Phillips-Hill Reintroduce Commonwealth ...

(Harrisburg, PA) January 31, 2023 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced today that they plan to reintroduce the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act for Taxpayer Accountability (CFPA) this session. …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 23:30 GMT

Senator Marty Flynn Introduces Proposal for “Damar’s Law” to Require AEDs at School Sporting Events

HARRISBURG, PA – January 30, 2023 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has introduced a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at any sporting event hosted by a school …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 17:50 GMT

Senator Street’s Statement on Tyre Nichols

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Jan. 30th, 2023) – Following the vicious beating and death of Tyre Nichols, Senator Street released the following statement: “Tyre Nichols’ life mattered and to die at the hands of those responsible for protecting and serving is tragic. …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 17:50 GMT

Comitta Secures Funding for Brandywine Valley SPCA Upgrades

West Chester, PA- January 30, 2023) – The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will receive $50,000 in state funding to improve their West Chester shelter and expand their animal veterinary services thanks to State Senator Carolyn Comitta. “The Brandywine …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 15:33 GMT

News Digest :: January 30, 2022

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 17:36 GMT

Senator Jimmy Dillon Appointed to Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee

Philadelphia, January 25, 2023 – State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia), has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee (PAOC) by Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa. The PAOC, created by Act 70 of 2004, is a legislative oversight …

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 15:04 GMT

News Digest:: January 25, 2022

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 15:03 GMT

Brewster Bill Would Allow Free Fishing at Recovery Events

Harrisburg – January 24, 2023 – Veterans and other Pennsylvanians enrolled in recovery programs that involve fishing events would be exempt from paying for a state fishing license under legislation introduced again this week by State Senator Jim Brewster. …

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Published on January 24, 2023 - 21:11 GMT

Senator Steve Santarsiero Issues an Open Letter to the Pennsylvania State Senate in Response to Senator Doug Mastriano’s Attack on ...

BUCKS COUNTY- January 24, 2023 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero issued the following open letter to all members of the Pennsylvania State Senate in response to a recent memo by State Senator Doug Mastriano proposing legislation and in which he attacked …

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Published on January 24, 2023 - 18:07 GMT

State Senator Jay Costa Lends Support to Gainey Plan for Assessment of Compliance with Public Charity Law

PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, State Senator Jay Costa today expressed his support for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s call for an assessment of tax-exempt organizations compliance with PA’s Purely Public Charity Law. Currently, about a third of Pittsburgh real …

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Published on January 24, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

Schwank Issues Statement on Purchase of Clover Farms

Reading, PA – January 24, 2023 – State Sen. Judy Schwank issued the following statement regarding Cream-O-Land Dairy, Inc.’s purchase of Clover Farms. “I’ve been aware that the owners of Clover Farms were looking at the possibility of selling for quite …

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Published on January 23, 2023 - 19:52 GMT

Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority

Harrisburg – January 23, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster will again lead the McKeesport Housing Authority. “It has been a privilege to be the Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority,” Brewster said. “We have achieved many things during my tenure as …

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Published on January 23, 2023 - 19:51 GMT

2022-23 District 9 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Competitive Grants

On September 6, 2022, PCCD announced the availability of $85.5 million in state and federal funding over a 29-month period to support FY 2022-23 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Competitive Grants. The purpose of VIP funding is to provide grants …

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Published on January 23, 2023 - 15:01 GMT