Celebrating Local Arts and Culture: $72,475 in PARC Grants Awarded to 9th District Organizations
Harrisburg, PA – January 8, 2024 − State Senator John I. Kane (D) along with his colleagues, Rep. Christina Sappey of the 158th District, Rep Leanne Krueger of the 161st District, Rep. Carol Kazeem of the 159th District, and Rep. Lisa Borowski of the 168th District,...
Senator Kane and Rep. Sappey Secure Over $900,000 in Grants for Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades in 158th House District.
Chester County, PA – December 21, 2023 – Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina D. Sappey of the 158th House District are thrilled to announce that they have secured over $900,000 in H2O and SWS grants. This money will go towards important upgrades to water...In the 9th – Longwood Gardens
Master Plumber and State Senator John I. Kane Announces Over $11 Million in H2O and SWS Grants for Pennsylvania’s 9th District
December 20, 2023 – State Senator John I. Kane, the only Master Plumber in the Pennsylvania State Senate, is pleased to announce the allocation of over $11 million in H2O and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) grants for various initiatives across Pennsylvania’s 9th...
Senate Democrats Share Joint Statement on PA Supreme Court Wage Theft Decision
November 30, 2023 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, including Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator John Kane, Senator Christine Tartaglione, and Senator Lindsey Williams, issued a joint statement in response to the PA Supreme Court’s opinion that...Policy Committee Hearing: A.I. and Its Impact on the Commonwealth
Senate Dems Discuss Impacts of Generative AI at Policy Hearing
PHOENIXVILLE, November 16, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) and Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) to co-host a public...
State Senators John Kane and Judy Schwank, and Representative Napoleon Nelson Introduce Bills to Bring Student Mental Health Days to Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – November 16, 2023 – State Senators John I. Kane and Judy Schwank have teamed up to introduce new legislation that will allow K-12 students to take excused mental health days in Pennsylvania. In collaboration, Representative Napoleon Nelson has...Students for Mental Health Days Rally for SB 886
Kane, Tartaglione, & Dillon Announce Legislative Package to Aid Addiction Recovery
Harrisburg, PA − November 14, 2023 – Today, State Senators Christine Tartaglione (D-2), John Kane (D-9), and Jimmy Dillon (D-5) announced a package of legislation aimed at overhauling Pennsylvania’s addiction recovery system. States...
Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina Sappey Announce over $450,000 in DCNR Funding for 158th Legislative District
Chester County, PA − October 16, 2023 − Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina Sappey are pleased to announce the allocation of grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for conservation projects in...
State Senate Democratic Caucus Members Announce Build Better PA
PHILADELPHIA – October 10, 2023 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades announced Build Better PA, a package of bills to promote fairness, quality, and...
Senator John I. Kane Announces over $2.6 Million in DCNR Grant Funding for 9th District Conservation Projects
Harrisburg, PA − October 6, 2023 − Senator John Kane is pleased to announce the allocation of grant funding for conservation projects in the 9th District. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded grants to various...
Senator John I Kane Secures Over 7.1 Million in PCCD Funding for Senate District 9
Harrisburg, PA − September 27, 2023 − The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) met to announce the approval of several important funding initiatives for Senate District 9. These funds will support various programs aimed at enhancing public safety...IBEW Local 126 Training and Safety Center Tour
Senators Kane and Kearney Commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day with Community Vigil
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 5, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) and Senator John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) hosted their annual community overdose vigil on August 31, marking International Overdose Awareness Day.
Governor Shapiro Invests Nearly $50 Million in 58 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Local Economies Across the Commonwealth
Administration funds projects in 37 counties; next round of applications opens September 25 Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that his Administration will fund 58 highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian projects...
Kane, Comitta Secure $100,000 for KACS New Building Project
West Chester − August 17, 2023 – Kennett Area Community Service’s (KACS) plans to build a new, larger facility to house its food cupboard, emergency assistance, and other programs recently got a major boost thanks to $100,000 in state funding secured by state...
Senator John I. Kane Celebrates Launch of Governor Shapiro’s Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program
Delaware County − August 1, 2023 − Senator John I. Kane, minority chair of the Labor & Industry Committee, announced his support for Governor Shapiro’s signing of an Executive Order which focuses on expanding workforce development, spurring economic growth,...
State Senator John I. Kane’s Statement on $1.16 Billion Funding from BEAD for Broadband in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − July 27, 2023 − State Senator John I. Kane released the following statement on $1.16 billion funding from BEAD for broadband in Pennsylvania: “I am thrilled to announce that Pennsylvania has received $1.16 billion in funding from BEAD for...
State Senators John I. Kane, Tim Kearney, and Delaware County Council to Co-Host Delco Broadband and Digital Equity Community Conversation
Delaware County − June 22, 2023 − State Senator John I. Kane, State Senator Tim Kearney, and Delaware County Council are pleased to announce they are co-hosting a Delco Broadband and Digital Equity Community Conversation at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 at...
2023 District 9 PHARE Program and Project Awards
Congratulations to the projects and programs in District 9 who were awarded Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding! This funding provides a significant boost to housing affordability initiatives in our 9th Senatorial...Sen. Kane Speaks on Senate Floor on Alcohol Awareness Month
The Plumber’s Perspective
OpEd by Senator John Kane
Senator John I. Kane shares his thoughts on Governor Shapiros Proposed Budget and its impact on District 9.
Folks, let me tell you something: if being a plumber and union business manager has taught me anything, it taught me about being responsible for the finances of others. It taught me to invest in yourself, your trade, your people, and your community. Every year, Pennsylvania’s budget is a statement of who we are and what we want to be. Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal is exactly what our 9th Senate District needs to keep moving forward.