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Senator Tartaglione Secures $1.1 Million Grant for Roosevelt Boulevard Safety Project
The funding will reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles near Adams and Summerdale avenues. HARRISBURG, PA, February 9, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione has secured a $1.1 million Pennsylvania transportation grant to fund pedestrian safety...
Tartaglione Applauds Governor’s Workforce Development, Minimum Wage Advocacy in 2019 Budget Plan
HARRISBURG, PA, February 6, 2018 – Sen. Christine Tartaglione applauded Gov. Tom Wolf’s commitment of $100 million toward workforce development programs as well as his support for raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage in the Fiscal 2019 budget proposal that the governor...
Senator Tartaglione Introduces Legislation to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA, February 5, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today announced recently introduced legislation that proposes to raise Pennsylvania’s long-stagnant minimum wage. Surrounded by colleagues in the General Assembly, other workers’ advocates and members of Raise the Wage PA, Tartaglione announced the details of Senate Bill 1044 that would impact millions of low-wage Pennsylvanians.
Senator Tartaglione Introduces SB-1044 – Raise the Minimum Wage Press Conference
Sen. Tartaglione Delivers $500,000 State Grant to Fox Chase Cancer Center for Infusion Center Expansion
PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 1, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today delivered substantial support in the fight against cancer as she visited Fox Chase Cancer Center in Northeast Philadelphia to present officials there with a $500,000 Pennsylvania Redevelopment...
Sen. Tartaglione Delivers $100,000 Grant Enabling Frankford CDC to Complete New Community Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 18, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.) today presented a $100,000 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority grant that will enable the Frankford Community Development Corporation to convert a formerly vacant lot into a permanent “pause” park in the heart of the Frankford Avenue business district.
Sen. Tartaglione Applauds Gov. Wolf’s Plan to Ensure Overtime Pay for Salaried Workers
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 17, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione applauded today’s announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf of a proposal to modernize Pennsylvania’s overtime regulations to ensure that nearly a half-million salaried employees receive appropriate compensation when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Sen. Tartaglione Presents Million-Dollar Grant to Convert Former Textile Factory into Creative Business Campus
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 10, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.) today presented a $1 million Pennsylvania capital grant that will enable a former yarn winding and dyeing factory in Philadelphia’s Frankford section to continue its revitalization as a versatile workspace for artists, artisans and fabricators. Globe Dye Works was awarded the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant late last month.
Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Cruz Welcome More than 60 Children for Photos with Santa
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 21, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione partnered with state Rep. Angel Cruz and Santa Claus to animate the holiday season for dozens of Philadelphia children yesterday at the senator’s district office in the new Plaza Allegheny...
Sen. Tartaglione Presents Toys for Tots Donation Box to Marine Corps Reserves
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 18, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione hosted U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marc Zayas today to present the coordinator of the 2017 Philadelphia Toys for Tots program with a treasure trove of gifts donated through the senator’s Bridge Street office as part of the annual toy drive.
Senator Tartaglione Presents Toys for Tots Donation Box to Marine Corps Reserves
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Fund Unemployment Compensation
The Senate voted to provide $115.2 million for technology upgrades and customer service staffing to help jobless workers claim benefits. HARRISBURG, PA, December 14, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.) applauded the Pennsylvania Senate’s passage...
Sen. Tartaglione Officer Skerski Memorial Bridge
At Tartaglione’s Urging, PA Senate Passes Bill to Rename Bridge in Memory of Slain Police Officer
Officer Gary Skerski would be memorialized on a Frankford bridge near the site of the 2006 shooting that claimed his life. HARRISBURG, PA, December 13, 2017 – At the urging of state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.), the Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously...
Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Cruz Invite Local Families for Photos with Santa Claus on Dec. 20
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 7, 2017 – Please add the following information to your community events listings. The news media is also encouraged to attend this event as part of your holiday coverage. What: Free Photos with Santa Claus/Fotos Gratis con Santa hosted by...
Senator Tartaglione Opens New District Office on Allegheny Avenue in West Kensington
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 1, 2017– State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione greeted some of her new neighbors and went shopping for fresh produce on her first official day at her new constituent service office in West Kensington yesterday. The senator’s office is one of...
Senator Tartaglione ACA Enrollment Event
Dozens Sign Up for Affordable Healthcare at Senator Tartaglione’s Enrollment Event
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats organized the ACA enrollment tour to help people get covered and raise awareness about the new Dec. 15 deadline. PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 27, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione helped more than 20 people obtain health insurance...
Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Dawkins Deliver $200,000 Grant to Frankford Boys & Girls Club
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 27, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and state Rep. Jason Dawkins kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the spirit of giving as they presented a $200,000 grant to the Northeast Frankford Boys & Girls Club on Nov. 22 that will enable the club to complete major renovations to its century-old building on Kinsey Street.