October 1, 2024
By: Cristina Valentin MBA, SHRM-CP
As a survivor of domestic violence, I have navigated the harrowing process of obtaining a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. I endured multiple court appearances, testified via phone after an assault, and provided extensive evidence—pictures, testimonies, and detailed accounts to secure both temporary and permanent PFAs lasting three years. Despite the personal trauma and invasive nature of this process, I successfully demonstrated the severity of my situation.
July 3, 2024
Op-Ed By Senator John Kane
Great news has come our way! Cheyney University, the first HBCU on our Country, our historic and beloved state school, has had its accreditation reaffirmed, lifting it off probation. This isn’t just a win for the university; it’s a victory for our entire district and community. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cheyney’s accrediting body, made this announcement earlier this week, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
June 13, 2024
OpEd by Senator John Kane
Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right up my alley, being a firsthand example of getting tools into young folks’ hands and providing them with vocational training, apprenticeships, and seeing the opportunities it can provide.
January 19, 2024
HARRISBURG, January 19, 2024 – State Rep. Christina Sappey and State Sen. John Kane, both D-Chester, today announced that more than $200,000 in state grants have been awarded to the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance to help fund flood mitigation efforts in Chester County.
