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Remarks on International Overdose Awareness Day
Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
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 solitary...
Policy Committee Hearing: Solitary Confinement
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...
In the 9th: Chester County Food Bank
Free the Funds Rally
Senator Kane Announces $141,600 Grant for Concord Township
July 7, 2021 – Concord Township, PA – Today, Senator Kane (D, Delaware and Chester Counties) announced a $141,600 grant for corridor improvements on Concord Road. The grants are part of the Green Light-Go program, provided as reimbursements for municipalities for...
Pride Month Film Screening
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, increased funding...
Recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week
Remarks on Voter ID Amendment
Remarks on SB 769
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 for...
Recognizing Delco Day
Remarks on Gun Violence Prevention
Remarks on SB 442
Remarks on SB 341
Remarks on Suicide Prevention
Senator Kane Announces $200,000 Grant for Silvercare Senior Housing
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...