August 8, 2021
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...
August 7, 2021
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...
August 6, 2021
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...
August 3, 2021
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...
July 22, 2021
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...
July 22, 2021
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...
July 22, 2021
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...
July 7, 2021
(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...
July 7, 2021
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...
June 29, 2021
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...
June 27, 2021
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...
June 25, 2021
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,...
June 23, 2021
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...
June 21, 2021
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...
June 11, 2021
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...
June 8, 2021
Calling for “solidarity, not solitary,” dozens of people — including organizers from prisoners’ rights groups, survivors of solitary confinement and state legislators — rallied outside the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia June 1. They called for passage of...
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) today announced Silvercare Senior Housing project in Delaware County will receive a $200,000 grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA). The funds will be used to remediate harmful asbestos and mastic...
May 25, 2021
Chester, PA – May 25, 2021 – Last week, state Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) hosted a telephone town hall highlighting mental health resources available for community members. Over 1000 residents of Delaware and Chester Counties tuned in for the hour-long...
May 14, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and several local leaders today discussed how flexible disaster emergency declarations allow emergency officials to meet the needs of communities before, during and after an...
May 12, 2021
Harrisburg, Pa. – May 12, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats unveiled the “New Deal for PA” – a $6.15 billion investment of federal funds coming to the Commonwealth pursuant to the American Rescue Plan. The New Deal for PA focuses on Jobs, Opportunity,...
May 11, 2021
(Pittsburgh) — The state Senate’s communications and technology committee will hold a hearing on a COVID-19 contact tracing data breach Tuesday morning, but the state Department of Health will not provide testimony. Department director of communications Barry...
May 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 11, there were 2,385 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,177,072. There are 1,798 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of...
May 11, 2021
The Wolf Administration today announced that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17 at 12:01 AM. “As more Pennsylvania...
May 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health today applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking the next step to make Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine available to 12- to 15-year-olds, but noted one more important step is needed before...
May 11, 2021
Pennsylvania’s Capitol Hunger Garden is open for business. Lawmakers, along with hunger awareness advocated, gathered at a freshly tilled 1,000-square-foot plot of ground next to the state Capitol on Tuesday to open growing season by planting a few...
