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Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − Marzo 10, 2025 − On Marzo 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senator John Kane Hosts Senior Scam Prevention & Real ID Event
CHESTER, PA - Marzo 5th, 2025 — Senator Kane, along with the Delco District Attorney’s Office & PennDOT, are proud to announce a Senior Scam Prevention & Real ID event at the Chester County Senior Center on Miércoles, Marzo 19th, at 10:30 AM. This event aims...
Senator Kane Announces Multimodal Transportation Funding for 9th District
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Febrero 27, 2025 – State Senator John I. Kane today announced the approval of $1,034,219 in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for four critical infrastructure projects across the 9th Senatorial District. "These investments represent our...
El senador Kane anuncia subvenciones de la Ley 13 de la CFA en beneficio de las comunidades del Distrito 9 que viven al aire libre
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Febrero 24, 2025 – Today, State Senator John I. Kane today announced $455,831 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Act 13 grants for four community enhancement projects across Delaware County in the 9th Senatorial District. The funded...
La Delegación Legislativa y Estatal del Condado de Delaware y el Consejo del Condado de Delaware emiten una declaración conjunta tras la decisión del Tribunal Federal de Quiebras de mantener abierta la clínica Crozer Health
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Febrero 6, 2025 – A federal bankruptcy court judge today approved the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s plan to keep Crozer Health operating, providing a small but critical win for maintaining local, accessible healthcare in Delaware...
El senador Kane emite una declaración sobre las medidas de apoyo a los cultivadores de setas del sureste de Pensilvania para controlar la plaga destructiva de la mosca de los foridos
Harrisburg, PA - 3 de febrero de 2025 - El Senador Kane emitió la siguiente declaración tras el anuncio del Secretario de Agricultura Russell Redding de que el Departamento de Agricultura de PA ha dado un nuevo paso proactivo, al emitir una orden de cuarentena para controlar las moscas Phorid,...
El senador Kane anuncia subvenciones de la Ley 13 de la CFA en beneficio de las comunidades del Distrito 9 que viven al aire libre
CONDADO DE DELAWARE, PA - 29 de enero 2025 -Hoy, el senador estatal John I. Kane anunció $ 455.831 en la Autoridad de Financiación del Commonwealth (CFA) Ley 13 subvenciones para cuatro proyectos de mejora de la comunidad en todo el condado de Delaware en el 9 º Distrito Senatorial. El...
Los líderes del estado y del condado de Delaware condenan a Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. y piden medidas políticas urgentes tras el anuncio de quiebra
CONDADO DE DELAWARE, PA - 14 de enero de 2025 - Los miembros de la Delegación Legislativa y Estatal del Condado de Delaware y el Consejo del Condado de Delaware celebraron ayer una conferencia de prensa para abordar el reciente anuncio de que Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. ha presentado...
Los líderes del estado y del condado de Delaware emiten una declaración conjunta sobre el anuncio de quiebra nacional de Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.
Presentado por la Delegación Legislativa Estatal del Condado de Delaware y el Consejo del Condado de Delaware: Senadores Amanda Cappelletti, John Kane, Tim Kearney y Anthony H. Williams, y Representantes Leanne Krueger, Jennifer O'Mara, Gina H. Curry, Lisa Borowski, Heather...
El Senador Kane anuncia que ya está abierto el plazo de solicitud del Programa BEAD
HARRISBURG - El senador estatal John Kane ha anunciado hoy que la Autoridad para el Desarrollo de la Banda Ancha de Pensilvania (PBDA) ha abierto su primer plazo de solicitud para el Programa de Equidad, Acceso y Despliegue de la Banda Ancha (BEAD), una iniciativa crucial...
Senator Kane Announces Digital Technology Grants Providing Laptops for Chester Organizations
CHESTER, PA — Today, Senator John Kane announced that two Chester-based organizations will receive laptops through Pennsylvania's Digital Connectivity Technology Program to bridge the digital divide in Delaware County. The Chester Education Foundation will receive 25...
Delaware County House & Senate Delegation Stand in Support of PA Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Prospect Medical Holdings
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Octubre 30, 2024 – Attorney General Michelle Henry yesterday announced the filing of a lawsuit against the parent company of the Crozer Health System, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., as well as its executives and former majority owner, the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
Senator John I. Kane Announces Over $11.2 Million in State Grants to Support Community Projects and Improve Schools in 9th District
HARRISBURG, PA − Octubre 23, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $7,159,860 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants for various projects across the 9th Senatorial District. These funds, derived from...
Senator John Kane to Host Grant Expo for Local Organizations
ASTON, PA − Octubre 17, 2024 − State Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) is proud to announce an upcoming Grant Expo designed to connect municipalities, non-profits, and small businesses with vital funding opportunities. The event will take place on...
Comitta and Kane Secure Funding for Literacy and Reading Initiative in Chester County
West Chester, Pa − Octubre 11, 2024 –To help foster a love of reading in children, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane secured new funding for Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) to administer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Chester County. The...
Los senadores Collett y Kane toman medidas para proteger a los niños actores de los abusos
Harrisburg, Pa. − Octubre 11, 2024 − To prevent known abusers from working with children on Pennsylvania film sets, state Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and John I. Kane (D-9 Chester/Delaware) are proposing legislation that would require child abuse...
Senator John I. Kane Announces $2.765 Million in Community Facility Grants for Chester
CHESTER, PA — Octubre 10, 2024 − Today, Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) announced the approval of $45 million in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities grant funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). This funding will support 49...
Kane, Robinson Bill to Increase Availability of Sign Language Interpreters Nears Enactment
HARRISBURG − Octubre 9, 2024 − Legislation to modernize and expand access to sign language interpreters has been approved by both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9)....
Senators Kane & Kearney Host Community Vigil Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Septiembre 3, 2024 – Senators John I. Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) hosted their annual community Overdose Awareness Vigil on Agosto 29, at the Delaware County Courthouse, marking International Overdose Awareness Day. This...
Senator John I. Kane Encourages Korean War Veterans to Apply for the Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal
CHESTER, PA – Agosto 1, 2024 – Senator John I. Kane is pleased to announce that honorably discharged Veterans of the Korean War, who served between Junio 25, 1950, and Julio 27, 1953, are eligible to receive the prestigious Republic of Korea-Ambassador for Peace Medal....
Senator Kane: Property Tax and Rent Rebate Payments will begin Julio 1st
Junio 27, 2024 – Beginning Lunes, thousands of additional Pennsylvania senior citizens are getting more money back in their pockets through the expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. The first batch of payments through the program, which assists eligible...
Senator John I. Kane Announces Launch of $20 Million Digital Connectivity Technology Program Supplying Laptops to Community Institutions
Junio 20, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has begun accepting applications for the new initiative aimed at providing laptops for libraries, non-profits, and community institutions across Pennsylvania. In partnership with the Pennsylvania...
Senator John I. Kane Announces Funding for 9th District Food Banks
Thornton, PA – Junio 17, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) is proud to announce grant funding for two food banks within Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) has been awarded $26,650 and the DELCO Food Project has received a grant award...
Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across PA
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 13, 2024 − 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,...
Senators Kearney and Kane Announce School-Based Youth Court Pilot Program Legislation
HARRISBURG, PA – Mayo 2024 – Senators Tim Kearney (D – Delaware), and John Kane (D – Chester/Delaware) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to establish a pilot program for school-based youth courts. Schools will receive support to implement...
Senator John I. Kane is Proud to Announce that ‘Vision To Learn’ has Been Awarded a $60,000 State Grant
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA − Mayo 8, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane is proud to announce that Vision To Learn, a non-profit charity dedicated to providing eye care to children in need, has been awarded a $60,000 state grant. Vision To Learn was founded in 2012 by Austin Beutner...
Kane, Krueger to Host Free Paper Shredding and Drug Takeback Event Mayo 11
BROOKHAVEN – Abril 30, 2024 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger and Sen. John Kane are hosting a free paper shredding and drug takeback event from 9 a.m. to noon Sábado, Mayo 11 at Upland Park in Brookhaven. The shred event provides an opportunity for residents to...
Senator Kane Announces Over $3 Million in MTF Grant Funding
HARRISBURG, PA − Marzo 28, 2024 − State Senator John I. Kane is pleased to announce over $3 million in grant funding awarded to the 9th Senatorial District from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. This fund is...
Nearly $735,000 Awarded to Improve Roadway Access to Edgmont Township Developments
NEWTOWN SQUARE – Marzo 27, 2024 – Today, Rep. Lisa Borowski and Sen. John Kane, both D-Delaware, announced $734,640 in state funding to improve roadways that provide access to the mixed-use development near West Chester Pike and North Crum Creek Road in Edgmont...
Senator Kane Joins Senators Cappelletti and Dillon Offering Legislation to Protect Renters from Exorbitant Rent Hikes
Harrisburg, PA – Marzo 19, 2024 – Pennsylvania Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) and Jimmy Dillon (D-5) today unveiled legislation to enforce rental rate protection measures to combat unfair and predatory rental increases. Senate Bill 1095, will cap rent increases...
Legislators Aim to Expand Dolly Parton’s Free Children’s Book-By-Mail Program in Pa
West Chester, PA − Marzo 5, 2024 – In honor of Read Across America Week, state legislators are teaming up to expand a free book-giving program started by country music legend Dolly Parton to children across Pennsylvania. State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state...
Senator Kane Co-Hosts Policy Hearing Addressing the Repeal of Act 12
WEST WHITELAND – Enero 24, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware), Senator Tim Kearney...
Kane, Sappey Announce Funding for Stream Restoration
HARRISBURG, Enero 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.
Senator John I. Kane Announces Over $1.5 Million in DEP Funding to Reduce Emissions in the City of Chester
Chester, PA − Enero 16, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to invest $1.5 million in replacing three Class 8 refuse collection trucks in Chester with Battery Electric Vehicles...
Celebrating Local Arts and Culture: $72,475 in PARC Grants Awarded to 9th District Organizations
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 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 – Diciembre 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...
Master Plumber and State Senator John I. Kane Announces Over $11 Million in H2O and SWS Grants for Pennsylvania’s 9th District
Diciembre 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...
Los demócratas del Senado comparten una declaración conjunta sobre la decisión del Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania sobre el robo de salarios
Noviembre 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...
Senate Dems Discuss Impacts of Generative AI at Policy Hearing
PHOENIXVILLE, Noviembre 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 – Noviembre 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...