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Senator Tartaglione Announces $2.5 Million in State Redevelopment Grants for the 2nd Senate District
Philadelphia, PA, August 1, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione today announced that Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has awarded almost $2.5 million in grants to applicants within the 2nd Senate District. RCAP is a Commonwealth...
Senator Tartaglione Hosts a Medical Marijuana Information Session
Senator Tartaglione, Representative Cruz Help Dozens of Constituents Learn About PA’s Medical Marijuana Program
Philadelphia, PA, July 30, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione and State Representative Angel Cruz welcomed dozens of constituents to the senator’s district office in Fairhill today to share valuable information about Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana program and to help folks access the potentially life-changing medicines.
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senator Tartaglione Tours University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute
Tartaglione Announces Grant Funding to Provide Fresh Produce in 2nd District Schools
Philadelphia, PA, July 15, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that seven elementary schools within the 2nd Senate District have been selected to receive federal funding to provide students with fresh fruits and...
Tartaglione Votes ‘No’ on PA Budget that Disregards Low-Wage Workers and Vulnerable Residents in Crisis
Philadelphia, PA, June 27, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today voted ‘no’ on House Bill 790, the $34 billion 2019-2020 state spending plan that failed to include language to raise the Commonwealth’s long-stagnant minimum wage.
Despite vocal opposition, the Republican-led Senate adopted the budget bill, 42-8, and advanced the legislation to the governor’s office for his consideration.
Senator Tartaglione Announces that it has been 4734 Days without a Minimum Wage Increase in Pennsylvania
Senator Tartaglione Announces it has been 4733 Days without an Increase of the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Senator Tartaglione Announces it’s been 4728 Days Since the Last Minimum Wage Increase
Senator Tartaglione continues her call to Increase the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Senator Tartaglione Senate Floor Remarks on Minimum Wage
Sen. Tartaglione DHS Raise the Minimum Wage Rally :: June 17, 2019
Senator Tartaglione Senate Resolution on Disability Pride Week
Senator Tartaglione Remarks on Minimum Wage
Senator Tartaglione Floor Remarks on Minimum Wage Remarks
Senator Tartaglione Floor Remarks on Minimum Wage
Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania Presents Sen. Tartaglione with Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award
Philadelphia, PA − June 10, 2019 − Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, which is aimed at providing equal rights to crime victims in Pennsylvania by ensuring constitutional protections, announced that State Senator Christine Tartaglione has been presented the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award.