Senate Democrats’ Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage reaches 10th Legislative Day with No Action from Senate Republicans

HARRISBURG, PA − September 29, 2026 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Discharge Petition on HB 2189, a Representative Dawkins Bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $15/hour by 2029, has reached its tenth day on the Senate’s calendar with no...

Senator Tartaglione Announces More Than $7.5 Million in LSA Funding for Projects Serving the 2nd Senatorial District

Philadelphia, PA, September 15, 2026 – State Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced more than $7.5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for projects serving communities throughout her district, including significant investments in...

Senator Tartaglione Applauds More Than $10.6 Million in Victim Services Funding for Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, September 9, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) applauds the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) approval of more than $10.6 million in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for organizations...

Senator Tartaglione Introduces Legislation to Ban Glock Switches in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA, September 9, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1449, legislation that would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, manufacture, and production of machine gun conversion...
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Tartaglione Opposes Changes to Construction-Code Process

HARRISBURG, April 6, 2011 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today fought changes in Pennsylvania’s construction code process that she said are intended to favor special interests over consumer protection.             “It took seven years and the effort of...

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Phila. Senators, City Officials Discuss State Budget Impact

Philadelphia, March 18, 2011 — The Philadelphia Senate Delegation today held a discussion on the impact of the governor’s proposed 2011-12 budget plan on the Philadelphia region. The senators, along with representatives from the mayor’s office, School District of...

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Tartaglione Bill Alters Local Share of State Police Fines

HARRISBURG, March 1, 2011 – A bill designed to boost State Police training efforts while creating a fairer funding system passed a key Senate committee today, said state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione. Senate Bill 237 will redirect millions of dollars collected in...

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