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Senator John Kane Introduces Resolution Recognizing December 2 as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 − State Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware), co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus, announced today that he has introduced a resolution officially recognizing December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day...
Senator Kane Statement on Passage of the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA − November 12, 2024 “After months of delay, I’m relieved that the 2025–26 Pennsylvania Budget has finally passed, and that it puts Pennsylvanians first. This budget is a responsible, balanced plan that delivers real results for working families,...
Senator Kane joins DDAP & Keystone Contractors Recognizing Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Senator Kane visits Chester County Food Bank during Budget Impasse
Senator Kane Speaks at Recovery Advocacy Day
Overdose Awareness Vigil
Senator Kane Leads Pennsylvania Broadband Advocates in Urgent Letter to Gov. Shapiro to Protect $65M Digital Equity Funding
On June 30, 2025, Pennsylvania’s leading “broadband-for-all” advocates, including over 30 elected officials, sent a letter to Governor Shapiro urging him to challenge President Trump’s illegal termination of $65 million in federal “Digital Equity Act” grants. These...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Good Fellowship Ambulance
West Chester, PA – July 7, 2025 – Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute, an emergency medical provider that covers ten municipalities in the West Chester area, is getting a new EMS-capable, all-terrain utility vehicles (UTV) thanks to grant funding...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health Announces Updates to Naloxone Standing Order
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced important updates to the state's Naloxone Standing Order, effective May 8, 2025. After thorough review and consultation with stakeholders including law enforcement and emergency services, Secretary of Health Dr....
Senator Kane Announces Over $470,000 in Substance Abuse Prevention and Forensic Science Funding for Senate District 9
June 16, 2025 − Three local organizations have been awarded funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) during their June 12 meeting. The awarded organizations include: PA State System of Higher Education Foundation: $174,428 for their...
Senator Kane Announces Over $4 Million in Housing and Homelessness Prevention Funding for the 9th District
HARRISBURG, PA − June 11, 2025 − State Senator John I. Kane today announced that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved funding for multiple projects in Chester and Delaware Counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and...
Senator Kane advocates to protect Pennsylvania’s from growing threat of A.I scams
Senator Kane recognizes June 10th 2025 as Delco Day
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 Kane advocates for Healthcare Workers Protections Bill
Senator Kane advocates for SEPTA funding in upcoming state budget
Delaware County Legislative Delegation Condemns Prospect Following Announcement to Shut Crozer Health
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 21, 2025 – Today, Prospect Medical Holdings filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a motion to close Crozer Health and all of the outpatient facilities licensed with the hospital. The Delaware County Legislative Delegation made...
Senate Democratic Caucus Rallies for Fair Housing Month, Calls for State Action on Safe, Affordable Homes for All
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...
State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem Announce Upcoming Free Senior Expo
CHESTER, PA − April 2, 2025 – State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem are pleased to announce their upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. The event will be held at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Complex, located at...