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Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Press Releases

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 18:38 GMT

Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces Over $780,000 in Funding for Community Safety and Family Services in District Seventeen

NORRISTOWN – December 14, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) announced a total of $788,975 in grant funding awarded today to benefit District Seventeen. The grant funding, approved yesterday at a meeting of the Pennsylvania …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

2023-24 Budget Press Conference

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Code Bills, Finishing Overdue 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget

Harrisburg — December 14, 2023 — The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed two education code bills and a fiscal code bill, concluding the 2023-2024 budget months after the June 30 deadline had passed. Although a budget was initially passed in July and …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Senator Hughes’s Celebrates Budget Wins for Teachers, Criminal Justice, and Healthier Schools

Harrisburg, PA – December 14, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Democratic Appropriations Chair, released the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 301 and House Bill 1300, budget codes that enable important initiatives and …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

News Digest:: December 14, 2023

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Senator Williams, Baker, Bartolotta’s Probation Reform Bill, SB 838, Passes through Senate

HARRISBURG – December 14, 2023 – Last night, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams (D-8), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that will reform Pennsylvania’s probation system. “People deserve a second chance,” …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Kayden’s Law Unanimously Passes Pennsylvania Senate

HARRISBURG – December 14, 2023 – The Senate of Pennsylvania last night unanimously passed critical legislation to save children’s lives. Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law, is legislation that provides urgently needed reform to Pennsylvania’s …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 03:51 GMT

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

HB 301, PN 2311 (Harkins) – Makes several amendments to the Public School Code as part of the 2023-2024 budget plan. Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate amendments, as amended by the Senate. A vote of 43-7 was recorded. HB 613, PN 2430 (Harris) …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 02:14 GMT

Senator Muth, Public Herald Raise Alarm About Workers Injured by Fracking’s Radioactive Waste

HARRISBURG − December 13, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) joined investigative journalist Joshua Pribanic from Public Herald and oil and gas industry workers at a press conference earlier this week to raise alarm about the dangers …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 01:26 GMT

PA’s Biggest Tax Giveaway to Corporations and Wealthy Individuals Discriminates Against Children

Harrisburg, Pa. − December 13, 2023 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, voted against the 2023-24 School Code today because it continues to take tax dollars away from public education and instead funnels that …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 23:50 GMT

Sen. Nick Miller Announces Funding for Community Colleges Authorized by the Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature

Harrisburg, December 13, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that House Bill 301, which will provide planned funding to public libraries and community colleges, among other educational components, passed the legislature. “Passing …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 22:14 GMT

Tartaglione Announces More Than $900,000 In PCCD Grants Awarded To Philadelphia

Harrisburg – December 13, 2023 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) announced the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded $902,000 to non-profits, governmental, and community organizations across Philadelphia. Grants …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 21:26 GMT

Senator Jay Costa Announces Over $1 Million in PCCD Funding for Nonprofit Security, Children’s Advocacy, Violence Prevention ...

PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $1,150,637 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded to Allegheny County. These funds were drawn from various grant programs that seek to prevent violence …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

Berks County Organizations Receive $284,845 in State Funding for Security and Law Enforcement Programs

Reading — December 13, 2023 — Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved $284,845 in grant funding for seven security and law enforcement support projects in the 11th Senatorial District. “I’m pleased to see various groups in our …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 14:12 GMT

News Digest:: December 13, 2023

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 22:59 GMT

Bill Establishing Permanent WIC Advisory Board Clears Pennsylvania Senate

Harrisburg— December 12, 2023 — Today, Senate Bill 721 passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a of vote of 50-0. The bill aims to establish a permanent Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) advisory board in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Since its inception in …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 22:11 GMT

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HB 38, PN 27 (Mustello) – The bill amends the Liquor Code to allow a liquor license to be transferred when given prior approval, contingent on a surcharge. A vote of 49-1 was recorded. SB 142, PN 118 (Mastriano) – The bill amends the Funeral Director Law, …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 21:22 GMT

Senator Art Haywood to Introduce Legislation to Combat Hate Speech

Harrisburg, PA – December 12, 2023 – In a press conference held today, Senator Art Haywood (D-4) unveiled forthcoming legislation to combat hate speech on campuses within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Senator Haywood was …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 19:46 GMT

Senator Hughes Applauds Progress on PA Promise Legislation in the House of Representatives

Harrisburg, PA – December 12, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, applauded the movement of House Bill 1886 in the House of Representatives. The bill would create the PA Promise Pilot Program to provide “last- …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 15:31 GMT

Session Proceedings December 11, 2023

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