Press Releases
Senator Kane Responds to Proposed Budget
Chester, PA – February 3, 2021 – State Senator John Kane (D-Delaware, Chester) reacted to the Governor’s proposed budget, outlined today in the virtual budget address. “The Governor’s proposed budget is a bold plan to support working families and get our...
Senator Kane Proposes Senate Rules Reforms
Chester, PA – February 2, 2021 – State Senator John Kane (D-Delaware, Chester) is introducing three rules changes to ensure members on both sides of the aisle can represent their constituents. The rules changes Senator Kane is prime sponsoring would: ensure notice of...
Members of Pa. Senate Dems urge U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to investigate, expel Rep. Scott Perry for seditious acts
HARRISBURG – January 29, 2021 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus wrote U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging an investigation into the “traitorous and seditious acts” against the U.S. Constitution by U.S. Rep. Scott Perry. “This is not a request...
Senator Kane Applauds Over $10 Million In Grants
Chester, PA – January 26, 2021 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) today applauded a $10 million grant for the Chester Stormwater Authority approved by the PENNVEST (Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority) Board, and an additional $9,000 for local...
DELCO Legislators Call on Governor Wolf to Allocate $10 Million for Health Department
Chester, PA – January 19, 2021 – Ten Delaware County legislators have signed a letter to Governor Wolf, asking the Governor to allocate $10 million in Act 315 funds in the 2021-22 budget to support the establishment of a Delaware County health department. State...
PA Senate Democrats Hold Hearing on Raising the Minimum Wage for PA in Honor of MLK Day of Service
Harrisburg – January 18, 2021 - At the request of State Senators Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), and John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing on...
Senator Kane Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Session
Chester, PA – January 15, 2020 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) today announced his committee assignments for the 2021-22 session. Senator Kane will serve on the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, the Labor & Industry Committee,...
Senators Kane and Cappelletti and Reps. Herrin and Sappey Host Virtual Town Hall on Evictions and Foreclosures
Chester, PA – January 12, 2020 – On Monday, January 11, Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester), alongside Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D, Delaware/Montgomery), and Representatives Diane Herrin (D, Chester) and Christina Sappey (D, Chester), hosted a virtual town...
Senator Kane Calls for Resignation of Senator Mastriano
Chester, January 7, 2021 − State Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) released the following statement calling for the immediate resignation of Senator Doug Mastriano. "Yesterday, a sitting Pennsylvania state Senator, Doug Mastriano, drove down to Washington. He...
Senator John Kane Releases Statement on Riots in Nation’s Capitol
Chester, PA – January 6, 2021 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) released the following statement on riots in nation's Capitol: "Yesterday, the PA GOP refused to set a duly-elected Senator. Today, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and forced lockdowns and...
Senator Kane Applauds $55,000 in Grants for Universities in the Ninth Senatorial District
Chester, PA – January 6, 2021 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) congratulated West Chester and Cheyney Universities on receiving over $55,000 in grants through Governor Wolf’s It’s On Us PA program, to help end sexual violence on campus and improve campus...
Senator-Elect Kane Announces $13.4 Million in State Grants for his District
Chester, PA – December 30, 2020 – Senator-elect John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) today announced $13.4 million in state grants that will fund projects across Delaware and Chester counties. “I’m proud to already be able to support important work being done across the...