Overdose Awareness Day
Today is International Overdose Awareness day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember those that died, and raise awareness about preventing overdoses. In Harrisburg, State Senator John Kane said that the Pandemic had accelerated the number of...
Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Harrisburg, PA − August 30, 2021 − The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Election investigation a waste of time, money, say Chester County Democrats
Members of Chester County’s delegation to the state Senate questioned the need for, and motives behind, a Republican-led inquiry into the results of the 2020 presidential election, following the announcement of a “full forensic investigation” by a top Senate leader...
Groundbreaking for Kennett Library & Resource Center draws stakeholders, momentum
As the general public gathered with local elected and appointed officials both past and present at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kennett Library & Resource Center on Aug. 12, a rich brown mound of dirt stood about two feet high near the corner of State...
It’s time to change solitary confinement in Pennsylvania
OpEd by Senator John Kane “I can emphatically say I have more trauma from six months in solitary than four combat tours in the Marines.” This is what we heard from a solitary confinement survivor, Reverend Dr. Chris Kimmenez, at our policy hearing this past...
Groundbreaking for new KSQ library
It’s been more than two decades in the making, but after almost 30 years of talks, arguments, and controversy, ground was broken for a new library in Kennett Square. The Kennett Library board held a brief ceremony at the Willow and State Street site Thursday morning....
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in PA
Harrisburg – August 10, 2021 – At the request of Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of...
PA Voters Would Get Time Off To Cast Ballots Under Pending Bill
HARRISBURG, PA — Election Day could become a government holiday in Pennsylvania and private sector workers would get two hours of unpaid time off to vote under a bill state Sen. John Kane plans to introduce. Kane, a Chester County Democrat, wants to see primary and...
Letter to the Editor: Kane fights to protect thousands of jobs
To the Times: On behalf of the 500 direct jobs at Monroe Energy and thousands of indirect jobs that our refinery supports, we want to thank state Sen. John Kane, D-9 of Birmingham, for standing with working families. Refining jobs provide life-changing opportunities...
Re-entry, resetting and redemption– Not just any pardon clinic
CHESTER >> A free pardon clinic took place Wednesday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center in Chester because, according to the clinic’s mastermind Jonathan Abdur Rahim King, “Pardoning is the Holy Grail ofrRe-entry and the people in...
PA Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — At the request of Pennsylvania Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and state Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of...
Senators Kane, Kearney, and A. Williams Urge Extension of Federal Eviction Moratorium
Chester, PA − August 3, 2021 − In a letter to Senators Casey and Toomey and Representatives Scanlon and Houlahan, Senators Kane, Kearney, and Anthony Williams urged Congress to extend the federal eviction moratorium, which ended July 31st. The eviction...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – July 21, 2021 – At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative Austin...
Pennsylvania Defends Contact Tracing New Bid-Free Trading
Associated Press — Pennsylvania health officials defended decision to give COVID-19 contact tracing another bid ban contract on Wednesday after a serious data breach involving a former state vendor, increasing incidents However, we called the school’s preparations for...
Q & A: State Sen. John Kane on Balancing Blue Collar Values in White Collar District
State Sen. John Kane (D-Chester) is a plumber and local labor leader who was first elected to the legislature in 2020, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Tom Killian. It was an impressive victory on a night when Pennsylvania Democrats down ballot underperformed...
Doug Mastriano pushes for election audit in Pa., many lawmakers push back
(WHTM) — A State Senator is not ready to let it go. Doug Mastriano officially announced his intention to conduct an election audit despite no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing. He is getting plenty of pushback. The election is long over but still questioned. Senator...
Williamson College breaks ground for new student center
MIDDLETOWN — Williamson College of the Trades recently broke ground on the construction of a new student center, thanks to a $20 million gift from the Joseph and Marion Wesley Family Foundation. When completed in January 2023, the student center, named the Wesley...
PA Senate Dems Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
Harrisburg – June 29, 2021 – At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing during Pride...
A new bill will allow drivers the option to donate to Pa Breast Cancer Coalition
Harrisburg, Pa. – Does your drivers license say you are an organ donor? If not, that is okay. But a new bill in the state legislature will allow Pennsylvania residents, either renewing their drivers license or registration, the chance to donate to the...
Senator Kane Statement on Budget Passage
June 25, 2021 − Chester, PA − Senator John Kane issued the following statement on the 2021-22 budget: “Today, I voted for the proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. This budget does some good things — an additional $300 million for education,...
Lower Saucon Twp. Joins Growing Opposition to Water Mgmt. Bill
Last week Lower Saucon Township Council became the latest entity to voice their opposition to a bill which would require the use of water and wastewater asset management plans throughout Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 597, which was introduced by Sen. Patrick Stefano...
Delco celebrates Juneteenth in many places and in many ways
Days after Juneteenth became an official federal holiday, Delaware County honored and celebrated the occasion with events and commemorations throughout the area. The day recognizes June 19, 1865, the date when Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed and enforced...
General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure
Statewide, PA − June 11, 2021 — As the projected state budget surplus surged to $3 billion and more than $7 billion in federal aid remains idled by inaction, Senate & House Democrats gathered in front of local schools across Pennsylvania on Friday to call...