News Releases
Senator Tartaglione Speaks Out Against Harmful Republican Federal Budget Bill
Philadelphia, PA, July 1, 2025 – Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) issues the following statement after the passage of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” by U.S. Senate Republicans. "I’m angry, I’m concerned, and I’m heartbroken for the people I represent....
Senate Passes Lifesaving, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation
HARRISBURG – June 24, 2025 − With broad bipartisan support, the Senate today approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients. Sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Bill 88 builds on the success of Act 1 of 2023, which provided no-cost preventive screenings for those at high risk.
Senator Tartaglione Praises New Housing Investments for the Second Senatorial District and Surrounding Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) is thrilled to see over $5 million in housing support programs coming to Philadelphia through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund....
Senator Tartaglione Applauds House Passage of HB 1549, Legislation to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Philadelphia, PA − June 12, 2025 – Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) issues the following statement following the House passage of HB 1549, legislation sponsored by Representative Dawkins to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania: “I want to...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Over $1 Million in State and Federal Grants for Philadelphia Programs Supporting Health, Safety, and Recovery
Philadelphia, PA − June 11, 2025 – Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced more than $1 million in state and federal funding awarded to programs that serve Philadelphia following approval by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Senate Labor and Industry Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Protect Construction Workers from Misclassification
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2025 − The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today unanimously passed Senate Bill 72, legislation that strengthens protections for construction workers who are misclassified as independent contractors. The bill, sponsored by Senators Kane,...
Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Senate Passage of School Safety Transparency Bill
Harrisburg, PA, May 13, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 246 with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 45–4 vote. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Christine Tartaglione (D–2) and Jarrett Coleman (R–16), will ensure that parents and school...
Senator Tartaglione Introduces Senate Bill 19 to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Harrisburg, PA − April 22, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today formally introduced Senate Bill 19, legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future increases to the cost of living. The...
Senator Tartaglione’s Bill to Prohibit Safe Injection Sites Passes Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 – With a decisive 38-11 vote, the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Bill 347, legislation introduced by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) to prohibit the operation of safe injection sites in the Commonwealth of...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Introduction of Senate Bill 19 to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Harrisburg, PA, March 25, 2025 – After nearly two decades of inaction, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2) has announced her introduction of Senate Bill 19, a continuing effort to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, with annual cost-of-living...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Over $1.25 Million in Transportation Grants
Philadelphia, February 24, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is proud to announce over $1.25 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for critical streetscape and transportation improvements in the Second Senatorial District. These...
Senator Tartaglione Backs Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Protect Pennsylvania’s Federal Funding
Philadelphia – February 13, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding, Democratic Whip Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), has issued the following statement: “I fully...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal, Calls for Bold Action on Wages, Education, and Public Safety
Philadelphia – February 5, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement: "Governor Shapiro laid out a bold and necessary vision for Pennsylvania—one that prioritizes...
Senator Tartaglione Applauds $190,000 State Investment for Revitalization of Vogt Recreation Center
Philadelphia – January 29, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) is proud to announce that Philadelphia’s Rebuild Program has received $190,000 through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP), a state grant dedicated to revitalizing public...
Senator Tartaglione Announces 2025-26 Committee Assignments
Philadelphia, January 16, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) is proud to announce her committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session. In addition to her duties as Democratic Whip, Senator Tartaglione will serve as Democratic Chair of the...
Senator Tartaglione Re-Elected as Senate Democratic Whip
Harrisburg, PA − November 13, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione was re-elected by her Senate Democratic colleagues, marking her second term as Democratic Whip. Senator Tartaglione remains the first female and the first person with a disability to...
Senator Tartaglione Announces $5.5M in RACP Grants for the City of Philadelphia
Harrisburg, PA – November 1, 2024 – Senator Christine M. Tartaglione is pleased to announce the awarding of $5.5 Million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for the 2nd Senatorial District. These grants will help fund local projects within the...
Senator Tartgalione, Representative Giral Announce $3.5 Million in CFA Investments
Harrisburg, PA − October 23, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-SD2) and Representative Jose Giral (D-HD180) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded $3,510,288 in state grants to four projects that support schools and parks for...
Senator Tartgalione Announces $6.1 Million in CFA Resources to 2nd District
Harrisburg, PA − October 22, 2024 —Today, Senator Christine M. Tartaglione announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority is awarding more than $6,157,594 in state grants to eight projects that support the public interest across the 2nd Senate District. The grant...