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Senator Costa Speaks in Favor of 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (23+ words) Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Senator Costa Speaks in Favor of 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget...
Session Proceedings June 30, 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Session Proceedings June 30, 2026...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay CostaSenate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage Forces Vote to Consider June 10 Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (485+ words) HARRISBURG, PA: Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) made a motion to force the Senate to vote on whether to take up his June 10 discharge petition, which would force HB 2189 out of committee and onto the full Senate calendar....
Session Proceedings June 29, 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (13+ words) Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Session Proceedings June 29, 2026...
Boscola Applauds Adoption of Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
2+ week, 2+ day ago (603+ words) HARRISBURG, PA – June 25, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation establishing a sales tax holiday on school supplies was unanimously adopted by the state Senate as an amendment to House Bill 1667, tax code legislation advancing as part of the…...
Senate Unanimously Passes Boscola-Backed Legislation to Modernize Pharmaceutical Licensing
2+ week, 3+ day ago (465+ words) HARRISBURG, PA – June 24, 2026 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) announced the Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1206, legislation that will modernize the Commonwealth’s pharmaceutical manufacturer licensure process and strengthen Pennsylvania’s ability to compete for life sciences jobs and investment. Under current…...
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Priorities
2+ week, 3+ day ago (13+ words) Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Priorities...
Downtown Coalition Announces the MyHBG Create Your Community Grant Program
3+ week, 3+ day ago (737+ words) Harrisburg, PA − June 18, 2026 − Today, leaders in the effort to revitalize Downtown Harrisburg gathered on the riverfront to announce the new MyHBG Create Your Community Grant Program. This grant program encourages the community to get involved right now and bring life…...
State Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Increase Child Care Tax Credits for PA Families
3+ week, 3+ day ago (355+ words) Harrisburg, Pa. − June 18, 2026 − To put more money back in working families’ pockets, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Lindsey Williams (D-38), Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Katie Muth (D-44) have introduced legislation to increase Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax…...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors
3+ week, 6+ day ago (272+ words) ELIZABETHTOWN, PA: Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing addressing rising costs for seniors, alongside Senator Malone. This hearing will examine the rising cost of living and the effect it is having on seniors across the…...