News Releases
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.
State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to help 12,000 Federal Employees Working without Pay
Harrisburg, PA – January 10, 2019 – On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery),...
Tartaglione Reappointed Minority Chairwoman of Senate Labor & Industry Committee
HARRISBURG, PA, January 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) has been reappointed as minority chairwoman of the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, where she will continue her work to protect the rights and promote the interests of...
Tartaglione Joins Registered Nurses, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials to Picket For Safe Staffing and Fair Wages
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 3, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) joined picket lines today at two Philadelphia hospitals where registered nurses are fighting for a safe staffing commitment and fair compensation from their common employer.
Tartaglione Commences Seventh PA Senate Term as Nation’s Oldest State Legislature Opens Its 2019-20 Session
HARRISBURG, PA, January 1, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today commenced her seventh consecutive four-year term as she was sworn into office at the Pennsylvania Capitol alongside 24 colleagues who were reelected or newly elected to the Senate in November.
Tartaglione Encourages Prospective College Students to Consider Pa’s New Low-Cost Loan Program
HARRISBURG, PA, November 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today encouraged prospective college students who may be applying for financial aid in 2019 to consider the new PA Forward Student Loan Program as part of their financial planning. The...
Senator Tartaglione Chosen to Lead Philadelphia Delegation for 2019-20 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA, November 14, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione was selected today by her peers to serve her second consecutive term as chairwoman of the Senate’s Philadelphia delegation for the 2019-20 legislative session. As chairwoman, Senator Tartaglione...
Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding Mass Shooting in California Nightclub
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 8, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting of at least 12 people in a Thousand Oaks, California, night club last night: “Today, we are witnessing another heartbreaking,...
Tartaglione Announces Free Rain Barrel and Yard Tree Programs Coming to Frankford in November
HARRISBURG, PA, October 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today announced that the Frankford Community Development Corporation will host a Rain Check Workshop at the Frankford Branch Library, 4634 Frankford Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Senator Tartaglione to Join other Prominent Professional Women for Live Panel Discussion on Workplace Issues
KYW Newsradio will host Flashpoint LIVE: Women Who Work! in Philadelphia this Thursday, Oct. 25. The public is invited to register. PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 24, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione will be among the panelists in an event to be hosted by KYW...
State and City Officials Present $250,000 in Funding for New Green Playspace at Philadelphia Elementary School
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 19, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, State Rep. Jared Solomon and City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker joined School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite, leaders of the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association and the Laura H. Carnell Elementary School community to present $250,000 in state and city funding for the development of much-needed green playspace that will provide nearly 1,000 Carnell students with new learning and active play opportunities.
Fox Chase Welcomes Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 11, 2018 – The Fox Chase community welcomed State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s annual Senior Expo with open arms today as hundreds of older adults and their caregivers gathered at Fox Chase Recreation Center for free health screenings and for information about an array of senior-specific topics such as healthcare, housing, accessibility for the disabled, financial services, estate preparation, consumer protection and crime prevention. Some folks even got their annual flu shots.
Senator Tartaglione Debuts her Annual Senior Expo Series at New Port Richmond Venue
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 4, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione brought her annual Senior Expo series to St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Center in Port Richmond for the first time today, and it was an overwhelming hit with the community as more than 50 exhibitors shared valuable information with hundreds of older residents and their caregivers.
Senator Tartaglione Presents Assistive Services and Technologies During Disability Awareness Day at PA Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, October 3, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Capitol became a one-stop resource for people living with physical and cognitive disabilities today as a multitude of public and private providers gathered in the Main Rotunda for State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s annual Disability Awareness Day.
Tartaglione Calls Upon Employers, Unions, and Communities to Participate in Disability Employment Awareness Month
HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously adopted Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s resolution recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. Tartaglione will kick off the month-long campaign tomorrow, Oct. 3, when she hosts her annual Disability Awareness Day in the Capitol’s Main Rotunda.
Senator Tartaglione’s Second of Three FREE Senior Expos to be held in Port Richmond this Thursday
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 2, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to the second of her three annual Senior Expos this Thursday at the St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Center in Port Richmond from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...
Senator Tartaglione Joins Prevent Suicide PA to Raise Awareness About Growing Suicide Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione yesterday called upon Pennsylvanians to take a more proactive approach in preventing suicide, which is a problem that continues to grow statewide, across the nation and around the world.
Senator Tartaglione’s Annual Senior Expo Brings Dozens of Service Providers to Mayfair Community
Public and private providers shared valuable information on topics ranging from healthcare and financial services to housing and consumer protection PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 27, 2018 – Aging can pose many challenges, but Pennsylvania Sen. Christine Tartaglione made...
PA Senate Adopts Tartaglione’s Resolution Recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the Commonwealth
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 27, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Sen. Christine Tartaglione this week recognizing September as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the Commonwealth.
Tartaglione to Host Disability Awareness Day at the PA Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, September 26, 2018 – Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites the community to the Pennsylvania Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 3, to learn about a multitude of resources available to persons with disabilities. Tartaglione’s annual Disability Awareness Day will be held in the Main Rotunda from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature many exhibitors offering information about accessibility products and services.