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Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Dawkins Announce $1 Million Allocation for Frankford Veterans Post
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Noviembre 11, 2017 – Omelets, waffles and an extraordinary funding announcement were all on the menu when state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and state Rep. Jason Dawkins cooked breakfast for the members of Lloyd C. Wilson Jr. Memorial American Legion Post 224 on Veterans Day. The lawmakers revealed that they had successfully obtained a $1 million allocation for physical improvements to the post as part of Pennsylvania’s recently enacted capital budget for fiscal year 2017-18.
Sen. Tartaglione Joins Gov. Wolf, Colleagues and City Officials to Sign New ‘Stop-and Go’ Regulations
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Noviembre 2, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione, Gov. Tom Wolf, Mayor Jim Kenney and legislators from throughout Philadelphia yesterday celebrated the enactment of new legislation that will help local and state authorities curb nuisance shops that sell alcohol. The governor hosted a ceremonial bill signing at Devereaux United Methodist Church in the city’s Allegheny West neighborhood, a community where residents have long complained about the negative impact of so-called “stop-and-go” stores.
Senator Tartaglione, Rep. Dawkins to Co-Host ‘Fright Night’
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 30, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and state Rep. Jason Dawkins invite families to celebrate Halloween at the Harvest Resource Festival and Children’s Fright Night on Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wissinoming Park in Philadelphia.
Senator Tartaglione, Police Captain Remind Trick or Treaters and Parents to Celebrate Halloween Safely
These valuable tips can prevent the sweetest holiday of the year from turning sour PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 28, 2017 – Halloween is one of the sweetest times of the year. It’s the first big holiday of the autumn. It’s a rare opportunity for kids, young and...
Senator Tartaglione Gets Flu Shot, Delivers Information to Seniors and Caregivers in Fox Chase
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 27, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione is a firm believer in preventative medicine. On Jueves morning, she let her arm do her talking on the subject.
Sen. Tartaglione chose her own Senior Expo at Fox Chase Recreation Center to receive her annual flu shot courtesy of Rite Aid. The Pennsylvania-headquartered pharmacy chain was among 60 public and private agencies and service providers who participated in the senator’s third Senior Expo of the year and her first ever at the Northeast Philadelphia venue.
Elected Officials and Advocates Stand Together for Expanded Hate Crimes Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – Octubre 24, 2017 – This morning, elected officials stood with advocates to push for an expansion of Pennsylvania’s hate crime definition. As state law currently stands race, color, religion or national origin are protected classes under the hate...
Senator Tartaglione Welcomes Disability Employment Advocates to Pennsylvania Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, Octubre 23, 2017 – Pennsylvania Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s annual Disability Employment Awareness Day connected hundreds of State Capitol visitors with advocacy organizations from across the Commonwealth this afternoon.
Senator Tartaglione to Host Annual Disability Employment Awareness Day at Pennsylvania Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, Octubre 20, 2017– Pennsylvania Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione will welcome the community to the historic State Capitol Rotunda on Lunes, Oct. 23, to learn about a multitude of resources available to persons with disabilities. Senator Tartaglione’s annual Disability Employment Awareness Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature dozens of organizations that offer a wide array of products and services ranging from accessibility tools and service dogs to simulation devices that will allow visitors to experience briefly the daily challenges faced by people with physical disabilities.
Senator Tartaglione, Rep. Dawkins Facilitate Sexual Violence Prevention Conversation in Wissinoming
Philadelphia – Octubre 20, 2017 – Pennsylvania Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione partnered with Rep. Jason Dawkins and the Philadelphia-based Women Organized Against Rape on Jueves evening to facilitate a vital and timely discussion about sexual violence...
Tartaglione Resolution Urges Emergency Assistance for Puerto Rico
Harrisburg – Octubre 3, 2017 – A Senate resolution urging the President and Congress to make emergency financial assistance available for Puerto Rico as it seeks to recover from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria was introduced today by state Sen. Christine M....
Sen. Tartaglione’s Picnic in Norris Square Park Brings Community Together
Harrisburg – Agosto 4, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s (D-Philadelphia) community picnic held on Jueves in Norris Square Park was a resounding success with hundreds attending and more than 500 backpacks handed out to school students, Tartaglione said.
Tartaglione Says Revenue Package that includes AVI Fix Helps Philadelphia, Provides Fiscal Stability
School Code Changes Will Hurt Teachers Harrisburg – Julio 27, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) said today that the bipartisan revenue package adopted by the state Senate would fix the Actual Value Initiative (AVI) for Philadelphia and is a...
Tartaglione: El Gobernador aprueba la financiación temporal de la Universidad de California
Harrisburg – Abril 25, 2017 – A $15 million transfer to temporarily aid the processing of unemployment compensation claims, remove backlogs and result in the hiring of 200 workers laid off last year was signed into law as Act 1 yesterday afternoon by Gov. Tom Wolf,...
Tartaglione: Senate Legislation Assails Women and Working Families
Harrisburg – Febrero 8, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement harshly critical of the passage of legislation that assails the rights of women and working families.
Tartaglione said there were a number of anti-women and anti-worker measures adopted by the Senate.
Tartaglione afirma que la formación para el empleo, el aumento del salario mínimo y la educación son elementos clave de la propuesta presupuestaria
Harrisburg – Febrero 7, 2017 – Senate Democratic Labor and Industry chair Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) offered comments about the proposed $32.3 billion 2017-18 Fiscal Year budget that Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled today before a joint session of the...
Tartaglione presentará una ley de aumento del salario mínimo
Harrisburg – Febrero 3, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Phila.) today announced that she will introduce legislation to incrementally raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2021. “An increase in the minimum wage is justified morally and makes sense...
Tartaglione: Treasury Unveils New PA ABLE Savings Account Program Website
Harrisburg – Enero 18, 2017 – A new website administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury will provide access to information about savings accounts designed to aid individuals with disabilities and their families, state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia)...
Tartaglione: Contract Awarded to Improve Traffic Flow on Allegheny Avenue
Harrisburg – Diciembre 22, 2016 – A $6.3 million contract to improve traffic flow on a section of Allegheny Avenue between Ridge Avenue and Tulip Street in Philadelphia has been awarded by the state Department of Transportation, state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione...
Transit Worker Protection Now! General Assembly Dawdles, Workers Assaulted
Op-ed by Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione
For transit workers, the news hasn’t changed much and it certainly hasn’t gotten better. It’s the same story, year after year: “SEPTA bus driver taken to hospital after men throw liquid on her,” “Man charged with assault in punching, beating of SEPTA bus driver,” “Bus driver shooting sparks calls for safety.”
El senador Vincent Hughes y la senadora Christine Tartaglione piden que el Senado de Pensilvania vuelva a reunirse para ampliar la financiación de los centros de llamadas de servicios de Trabajo e Industria
Harrisburg – Noviembre 18th, 2016 – Senators Vincent Hughes and Christine Tartaglione issued the following statements on the failure of the Pennsylvania Senate to extend funding for Labor & Industry service call centers: Senator Hughes: “I am outraged by the...