News Releases
Lawmakers, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on Looming Burdensome SNAP Rules
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2025 – On Friday morning, State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) was joined by fellow lawmakers and nonprofit leaders at a press conference in Philadelphia to sound the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Laptop Grants to Close the Digital Divide in the Second Senatorial District
Philadelphia, PA − July 18, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced that two local organizations will receive laptop grants through Pennsylvania’s new Digital Connectivity Technology Program, a statewide effort to expand access...
Senators Kane, Robinson and Tartaglione Designate July 21-25, 2025 as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week”
HARRISBURG, PA – July 17, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25, 2025, as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” through Senate Resolution 133, introduced by Minority Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator John I. Kane, Chair of Labor & Industry Committee, State Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Tina Tartaglione.
Senators Tartaglione and Farry Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law
Philadelphia, PA – July 15, 2025 – State Senators Christine Tartaglione (D–Philadelphia) and Frank Farry (R–Bucks) have introduced Senate Bill 908, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act and protect skilled workers across the...
Senator Tartaglione to Introduce Legislation Banning Machine Gun Conversion Devices Following Deadly Shootings
Philadelphia, PA − July 9, 2025 – In response to recent mass shootings in Philadelphia that involved firearms modified with machine gun conversion devices, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) announced today that she will introduce legislation to...
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...