Pennsylvania Senate Democrats – working hard every day for EVERY Pennsylvanian
Harrisburg, PA
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From raising the minimum wage to addressing affordability, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done.
But Senate Republicans have prevented our efforts time and time again. The bills have sat dormant for months.
Every October, @SenTartaglione hosts Disability Awareness Day in the Capitol.
This year’s event brought together organizations from across the Commonwealth to demonstrate the resources available to Pennsylvanians living with disabilities.
.@SenCappelletti recently awarded a check for $50,000 to the Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County.
MontCo SAAC helps adults and their families find support, guidance, educational and social programs to help navigate life transitions and continue to be active.
The PA Brain Injury Caucus hosted a discussion panel at the PA Capitol in Harrisburg this week.
Advocates joined lawmakers and more on Brain Injury Awareness Day to discuss the manage challenges those with brain injuries face and how to address them.
.@SenTimKearney joined advocates, lawmakers and more this week to bring awareness to brain injuries on Brain Injury Awareness Day.
He has several pieces of legislation to address the issue here in Pennsylvania.
The @PASenateDems stood with healthcare workers in Harrisburg to show our support for their incredible efforts, day in and day out.
Our members have numerous pieces of legislation regarding safer working conditions, staffing and more.
Our members held a press conference this week in Harrisburg on grocery affordability.
Our Senators have legislation to address unfair "algorithmic pricing" at grocery stores giving different prices to different customers for the same goods.
youtube.com/watch?v=7grAAKUj…
Lawmakers gathered this week to announce the formation of the Kids & Families Caucus.
The new bicameral caucus will focus on policies supporting children and families.
Follow the link to earn more pakidsandfamilies.com
Our members joined the @pablackmhc this week to celebrate the third anniversary of this important caucus’ creation.
Lawmakers highlighted the many wins they’ve achieved in Harrisburg while drawing attention to the work that still needs to be done.
pahouse.com/BMH/
The PA Rare Disease Advisory Council discussed how the legislature can support Pennsylvanians with rare diseases this week.
@SenatorCollett - co-chair of the PA Rare Disease Advisory Council - spoke about her work to ensure those with rare diseases are heard by lawmakers.
Recently, @SenCappelletti awarded a check for $50,000 to the Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County.
MontCo SAAC helps adults and their families find support, guidance, educational and social programs to help navigate life transitions and continue to be active.
The PA Brain Injury Caucus hosted a discussion panel at the PA Capitol in Harrisburg this week.
Advocates joined lawmakers and more on Brain Injury Awareness Day to discuss the manage challenges those with brain injuries face and how to address them.
This week, the PA Senate has passed a bill requiring schools to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits the use of cell phones during school.
This bill has been championed by @SenHughesOffice, @SenSantarsiero and @SenRobinsonPA.
Learn more:
palegis.us/senate/co-sponsor…
Are you prepared for the upcoming election?
📅 Oct. 27: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian ballot
📅 Nov. 3: General Election
Learn more about this important upcoming election: PASenate.com/vote
Do you need a mail-in or absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election?
Follow these steps & submit:
Option 1: Apply online
Option 2: Apply by mail
Option 3: Apply at your county election office or other designated location
Learn more 🔽
vote.pa.gov
There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but Senate Republicans have prevented our efforts time and time again.
🔵 Raising the minimum wage
🔵 Adult Use Cannabis
🔵 Transportation funding
🔵 Paid Family Leave
🔵 Reproductive rights
🔵 Fairness Act
🔵 Affordability
At the PA Capitol, @SenTimKearney joined advocates lawmakers and more to bring awareness to brain injuries on Brain Injury Awareness Day.
He has several pieces of legislation to address the issue here in Pennsylvania.
Members of the @PASenateDems stood with healthcare workers in Harrisburg to show our support for their incredible efforts, day in and day out.
Our members have numerous pieces of legislation regarding safer working conditions, staffing and much more.
Our members held a press conference on grocery affordability.
Algorithmic pricing at grocery stores gives different prices to different customers for the same goods at the same store at the same time. Our Senators want to address it with legislation.
youtube.com/watch?v=7grAAKUj…
