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El senador Tartaglione presenta una ley para aumentar el salario mínimo en Pensilvania
Crafted in partnership with Governor Wolf, Senate Bill 12 would raise the minimum wage to $12 this year and $15 by 2025, followed by annual cost of living increases. HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 22, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today introduced...
Más de tres docenas de economistas respaldan el plan de Tartaglione para aumentar el salario mínimo en Pensilvania
FILADELFIA, PA, 13 de marzo de 2019 - La propuesta de salario mínimo de $15 elaborada por la senadora estatal Christine M. Tartaglione(D-Filadelfia) en colaboración con el gobernador Tom Wolf ha obtenido el respaldo de 38 economistas y científicos sociales, que han firmado conjuntamente una carta en la que piden un aumento audaz del obsoleto salario mínimo de Pensilvania.
El senador Tartaglione y el gobernador Wolf encabezan una manifestación a favor del aumento del salario mínimo en Pensilvania, pendiente desde hace tiempo
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Febrero 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf led a coalition of elected officials, labor leaders, worker advocates, and commuters at the bustling Frankford Transportation Center today to rally support for a long overdue raise in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.
Tartaglione Commends Governor’s Commitments to Workforce Development, Education in New Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG, PA, Febrero 5, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today declared her enthusiastic support for Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed Fiscal 2019-2020 budget as detailed by the governor in his annual budget address before a joint session of the Pennsylvania legislature.
El senador Tartaglione se une al gobernador Wolf para anunciar un nuevo plan de aumento del obsoleto salario mínimo de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, PA, Enero 30, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today joined Gov. Tom Wolf, state Rep. Patty Kim, many of their legislative colleagues, and many worker advocates to announce their plan to raise Pennsylvania’s outdated minimum wage, which has stagnated at just over $7 per hour for the last 12 years.
Tartaglione Invites Nature Lovers and Conservationists to Apply Now for New Pennsylvania Grants
HARRISBURG, PA, Enero 22, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today invited Pennsylvania’s nature lovers and conservationists to apply for the latest series of grants being offered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
Lawncrest Charter School Receives State Grant to Expand Computer Science Program
HARRISBURG, PA, Enero 17, 2019 – A grade school in State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s Philadelphia district was among 765 schools across Pennsylvania that were awarded a combined $8.7 million in targeted grants today in support of their computer science programs.
Senadores estatales escriben a los bancos pidiendo a las instituciones que ayuden a los 12.000 empleados federales que trabajan sin sueldo
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 10, 2019 – On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery),...
Tartaglione Reappointed Minority Chairwoman of Senate Labor & Industry Committee
HARRISBURG, PA, Enero 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) has been reappointed as minority chairwoman of the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, where she will continue her work to protect the rights and promote the interests of...
Tartaglione Joins Registered Nurses, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials to Picket For Safe Staffing and Fair Wages
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Enero 3, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) joined picket lines today at two Philadelphia hospitals where registered nurses are fighting for a safe staffing commitment and fair compensation from their common employer.
Tartaglione Commences Seventh PA Senate Term as Nation’s Oldest State Legislature Opens Its 2019-20 Session
HARRISBURG, PA, Enero 1, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today commenced her seventh consecutive four-year term as she was sworn into office at the Pennsylvania Capitol alongside 24 colleagues who were reelected or newly elected to the Senate in Noviembre.
Tartaglione Encourages Prospective College Students to Consider Pa’s New Low-Cost Loan Program
HARRISBURG, PA, Noviembre 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today encouraged prospective college students who may be applying for financial aid in 2019 to consider the new PA Forward Student Loan Program as part of their financial planning. The...
Senator Tartaglione Chosen to Lead Philadelphia Delegation for 2019-20 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA, Noviembre 14, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione was selected today by her peers to serve her second consecutive term as chairwoman of the Senate’s Philadelphia delegation for the 2019-20 legislative session. As chairwoman, Senator Tartaglione...
Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding Mass Shooting in California Nightclub
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Noviembre 8, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting of at least 12 people in a Thousand Oaks, California, night club last night: “Today, we are witnessing another heartbreaking,...
Tartaglione Announces Free Rain Barrel and Yard Tree Programs Coming to Frankford in Noviembre
HARRISBURG, PA, Octubre 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today announced that the Frankford Community Development Corporation will host a Rain Check Workshop at the Frankford Branch Library, 4634 Frankford Ave., on Miércoles, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Senator Tartaglione to Join other Prominent Professional Women for Live Panel Discussion on Workplace Issues
KYW Newsradio will host Flashpoint LIVE: Women Who Work! in Philadelphia this Jueves, Oct. 25. The public is invited to register. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 24, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione will be among the panelists in an event to be hosted by KYW...
State and City Officials Present $250,000 in Funding for New Green Playspace at Philadelphia Elementary School
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 19, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, State Rep. Jared Solomon and City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker joined School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite, leaders of the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association and the Laura H. Carnell Elementary School community to present $250,000 in state and city funding for the development of much-needed green playspace that will provide nearly 1,000 Carnell students with new learning and active play opportunities.
Fox Chase Welcomes Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 11, 2018 – The Fox Chase community welcomed State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s annual Senior Expo with open arms today as hundreds of older adults and their caregivers gathered at Fox Chase Recreation Center for free health screenings and for information about an array of senior-specific topics such as healthcare, housing, accessibility for the disabled, financial services, estate preparation, consumer protection and crime prevention. Some folks even got their annual flu shots.
Senator Tartaglione Debuts her Annual Senior Expo Series at New Port Richmond Venue
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 4, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione brought her annual Senior Expo series to St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Center in Port Richmond for the first time today, and it was an overwhelming hit with the community as more than 50 exhibitors shared valuable information with hundreds of older residents and their caregivers.
El senador Tartaglione presenta servicios y tecnologías de asistencia durante el Día de la Concienciación sobre la Discapacidad en el Capitolio de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, PA, 3 de octubre de 2018 - El Capitolio de Pensilvania se convirtió hoy en un recurso único para las personas que viven con discapacidades físicas y cognitivas, ya que una multitud de proveedores públicos y privados se reunieron en la Rotonda Principal para el Día Anual de Concientización sobre Discapacidad de la Senadora Estatal Christine Tartaglione.