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Senator Tartaglione Announces $4.5 Million in RACP Funding for Community Development Projects
Philadelphia, PA, July 16, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced that more than $4 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding has been awarded to transformative projects throughout the 2nd Senatorial...
Tartaglione Calls Budget a Step Forward That Makes Important Investments, But Falls Short for Working Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, PA, July 12, 2026 – Following final passage of Pennsylvania's 2026-27 state budget, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) released the following statement: "Every budget is about priorities, and this budget contains meaningful...
Senator Tartaglione honors the life and legacy of Senator Shirley Kitchen
Joint Statement from Senator Christine Tartaglione, Representative Anthony Bellmon, and Councilmember Anthony Phillips on Apparent Arson Attack at Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center
Philadelphia, PA − July 7, 2026 − Senator Christine Tartaglione, Representative Anthony Bellmon, and Councilmember Anthony Phillips released the following joint statement on Apparent Arson Attack at Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center: "We are deeply saddened and...
Senator Tartaglione Calls for a Higher Minimum Wage
State Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Increase Child Care Tax Credits for PA Families
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 18, 2026 − To put more money back in working families’ pockets, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Lindsey Williams (D-38), Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Katie Muth (D-44) have introduced legislation to increase Pennsylvania’s...
Tartaglione Prevailing Wage Bill Passes Senate
Harrisburg, PA, June 10, 2026 – Legislation authored by State Senators Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) and Frank Farry (R–6, Bucks) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 908 would close...
Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. "Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny hardworking...
Senate Democrats Provide Critical, Unanimous Support for Passage of Senate Bill 908 as a Key Victory for Pennsylvania’s Workers
HARRISBURG, PA – June 10, 2026 − Today, Senate Democrats provided critical and necessary support for the successful passage of Senate Bill 908, which ensures that work done on public projects is included in the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. This bill, long...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Over $1.8M in State Grant Funding to Support Public Safety, Youth Services, Mental Health, and Violence Prevention Programs
Philadelphia, PA, June 10, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced that organizations serving Philadelphia will receive grant funding through multiple programs administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency...
Senator Tartaglione Speaks on SB 908
Raise the Wage Press Conference
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Unite to Expand Access to Life-Changing Prosthetic and Orthotic Care
Harrisburg, PA, June 2, 2026 – State Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) joined fellow lawmakers and advocates at the Pennsylvania Capitol to announce the introduction of the “So Every Body Can Move” Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to...
Margaret Tartaglione Park Renaming
Senator Tina Tartaglione Celebrates Renaming of Wissinoming Park in Honor of her Mother Margaret Tartaglione
Philadelphia, PA, May 30, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione joined Mayor Cherelle Parker, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, community leaders, family, and residents today for the official renaming of Wissinoming Park in honor of the late Margaret “Marge”...
Senator Tartaglione and Lt. Governor Davis Celebrate BOOST Funding
Tartaglione, Kane, Robinson Accessibility Bill Signed into Law as Act 16 of 2026
Harrisburg, PA, May 6, 2026 – Today, Senators Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia), John Kane (D-9, Chester/Delaware), and Devlin Robinson (R-37, Allegheny) announced that Senate Bill 867 has been signed into law by the Governor, becoming Act No. 16 of 2026. The...
Senator Tartaglione Speaks at America250 Senate Ceremonial Session
House Passes Tartaglione Bill to Modernize Accessibility Standards in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA, April 27, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed her legislation, Senate Bill 867, with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a major step forward in restoring...
Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
HARRISBURG, PA − April 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...