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Congressman Brendan Boyle, Senator Sharif Street and Senator Tartaglione joined labor leaders from SEIU and Unite Here for a press conference to speak on the latest efforts at the Federal and State level to raise the minimum wage
Senator Tartaglione Calls for Minimum Wage Increase in Pennsylvania
Senator Tartaglione Remarks from the Stop Tax Fraud Now Day of Action Rally
SEIU Workers Rights Rally
Senator Tartaglione remarks from the SEIU Workers Rights Rally
Senator Tartaglione Joins Philadelphia Area Leaders to Promote Public Participation in 2020 Census
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 1, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today joined federal, state, and local public officials, along with community, corporate, and labor leaders, at the National Constitution Center to launch a new committee that will promote public participation in the 2020 national census.
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. ...
Planned Food and Beverage Facility in Kensington Wins State Multimodal Funding
Senator Tartaglione welcomes MaKen City, which will offer many new family-sustaining jobs and will contribute to an economic renaissance of the community. HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that...
Senator Tartaglione Comments on Workplace Harassment Prevention
Senator Christine Tartaglione Senate Floor Remarks on Raising the Minimum Wage
Senator Tartaglione Introduces Legislation to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
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, March 22, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today introduced...
Senator Tartaglione Senate Floor Remarks on Raising the Minimum Wage
More Than Three Dozen Economists Endorse Tartaglione’s Plan to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 13, 2019 – The $15 minimum wage proposal crafted by State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione(D-Philadelphia) in partnership with Governor Tom Wolf hasearned the endorsement of 38 economists and social scientists, who have co-signed a letter calling for a bold increase in Pennsylvania’s outdated minimum wage.
Senator Tartaglione Raise the Wage Rally Remarks
Sen. Tartaglione, Gov. Wolf Lead Rally for Long-Overdue Raise to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 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, February 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.
Sen. Tartaglione Joins Gov. Wolf to Announce New Plan to Raise Pennsylvania’s Outdated Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA, January 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.
Sen. Tartaglione Joins Gov. Wolf to Announce New Plan to Raise Minimum Wage
Tartaglione Invites Nature Lovers and Conservationists to Apply Now for New Pennsylvania Grants
HARRISBURG, PA, January 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, January 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.