Christin Brown

August 26, 2026− Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement: “Today’s landmark settlement sends a clear message that protecting children must come before the interests of powerful technology companies,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We have seen the very real impact social media and online platforms can have on the mental health and well-being of young people, and families deserve stronger protections and greater accountability. As Minority Chair of the Communications and Technology Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 1090, protecting kids online remains a top priority for me. I will continue working with my colleagues to strengthen safeguards, hold technology companies accountable and ensure parents have the tools and protections they need to keep their children safe online.” ###

Montgomery County, PA – August 26, 2026 – Pennsylvania State Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) hosted a “Geriatric Parole Forum” on Tuesday, August 25 at the State Correctional Institution – Phoenix (SCI Phoenix), welcoming nearly 150 guests to the facility’s chapel. The forum included two panel discussions. The first discussion featured voices from the incarcerated population at SCI Phoenix, where three men shared their stories before a panel of state legislators and advocated for parole pathways for aging and infirmed incarcerated people. Following their testimony was a conversation among Pennsylvania General Assembly members, leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and criminal justice experts, about potential legislative options for geriatric parole and compassionate medical release in the Commonwealth. “Nearly half of all states already provide options for geriatric or medical parole. And with more than 11,000 incarcerated people now qualifying as geriatric, we know just how financially burdensome it is for Pennsylvania’s prison system to continue to house and care for this rapidly growing population,” said Senator Cappelletti, Democratic Chair for the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee.“Yesterday’s conversation provided us with a space to gather a diverse range of input so our legislature can craft comprehensive legislation that best serves […]

HARRISBURG, PA − August 28, 2026 —Bolstering the growing momentum for comprehensive, quality healthcare for all Pennsylvanians, today Healthcare4AllPA announced that State Senator Nikil Saval (D-1st Senatorial District) will be introducing the Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act to guarantee healthcare coverage to every resident of the Commonwealth. In doing so, Saval joins similar efforts advanced in the Pennsylvania House by Representatives Greg Scott (D-54th House District) and Lindsay Powell (D-21st House District), who have worked tirelessly to advance legislation to ensure universal coverage. “Healthcare is a human right for all, not just a privilege for those wealthy enough to afford it,” said Gavin S. Griffin, president of Healthcare4AllPA. “We are incredibly grateful to Senator Saval for bringing this fight to the floor of the Pennsylvania StateSenate. No Pennsylvanian should have to choose between paying their health insurance premium and paying their rent. Seeking necessary medical care should never jeopardize a family’s financial security.” Under the proposed legislation in both the House and Senate, the Pennsylvania Department of Health would establish a publicly administered health insurance program, funded through a designated health trust fund within the State treasury. This program would guarantee comprehensive healthcare access to every resident of Pennsylvania, eliminating existing […]

Harrisburg, Pa. − August 31, 2026 − On Monday, Senator Maria Collett, RN, Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD, Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, RN, and Rep. Tarik Khan, CRNP hosted a virtual Town Hall event to discuss Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak and encourage families to protect themselves and their neighbors by getting vaccinated. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 497 measles cases in 2026, with 100 new cases in the last 7 days. Last week, the department announced the first measles-associated deaths in the Commonwealth in 35 years. “Sadly, this outbreak is being politicized, misinformation is being spread, and folks are losing sight of the bigger picture,” said Collett. “As vaccination rates have decreased over the last few years, our Commonwealth has become increasingly vulnerable to an infectious disease that had been nearly eradicated. As healthcare professionals, we have a simple message: measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and preventable. Vaccination protects vulnerable Pennsylvanians and gives us the best opportunity to stop this outbreak and keep our children and our communities safe and healthy.” Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles infection. Reported measles cases in the United States dropped by approximately 98% after widespread vaccination began in […]

September 1, 2026− Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement: “This historic $1.2 billion investment is a major win for the Lehigh Valley and for Pennsylvania agriculture. Creating more than 900 family-sustaining jobs in our region while generating unprecedented new demand for Pennsylvania milk will strengthen our workforce, support our family farms, and create economic opportunities across the Commonwealth. I was proud to be a prime sponsor of the PA SITES program, which is helping provide the infrastructure needed to bring transformational investments like this to Pennsylvania. This is exactly the kind of economic development we should continue competing for.” ### Contact: Gail Vivar, 201-870-2378

Harrisburg, PA – September 1, 2026 − State Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) today announced plans to introduce legislation establishing statewide privacy and accountability standards for automated license plate reader systems, including Flock Safety cameras, as the technology becomes increasingly common across Pennsylvania. Automated license plate readers capture and store information about vehicles as they travel on public roads. While the technology can be a valuable tool for law enforcement, its growing use and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence has raised concerns about who can access the information collected, how it can be used, and how long it can be retained. “Technology can help law enforcement solve crimes and keep our communities safe, but we need to find a balance that also protects personal privacy,” said Senator Pisciottano. “If we are going to have cameras collecting information about where people are traveling, we need clear rules governing who can access that information, why they can access it, and what happens when someone abuses that access. This legislation creates those protections without preventing law enforcement from using this technology for legitimate investigations.” The legislation would establish a statewide accountability framework governing automated license plate reader systems. It would require clear rules for accessing […]

ALLENTOWN, PA − September 1, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) held a policy hearing on micromobility solutions and safety, alongside co-host Senator Tim Kearney (D-26). This hearing examined steps the General Assembly could take toward meaningful safety and age rules for privately owned e-scooters, and how such micromobility issues intersect with infrastructure and public policy. It will also explore Abby’s Law (SB 1008 of 2025-26). “With the recent increase in deaths and serious injuries involving motorcycles, e-bikes and other micromobility devices, we need to make sure our laws and infrastructure are keeping pace with how people are traveling,” said Senator Nick Miller. “E-bikes and e-scooters can help connect people to jobs, close transportation gaps and provide more affordable ways to get around, but safety has to come first. This hearing is about bringing together law enforcement, transportation advocates and other stakeholders to identify common-sense rules that protect riders, pedestrians and drivers while allowing these transportation options to continue growing responsibly.” “Abby’s Law is a bipartisan, commonsense bill named after Abby Gillon who tragically lost her young life at 12 while riding an e-scooter with her friend, Bella. The Senate shouldn’t let another year go by without action,” said Senator Tim Kearney, the bill’s sponsor, who introduced SB1008. […]

Philadelphia, PA − September 9, 2026 − Yesterday, State Senator Nikil Saval (Senate District 1) and State Representative Ben Waxman (House District 182) gathered at Greenfield Elementary School with students, family members, teachers, administrators, and staff to celebrate the completion of Greenfield’s open spaces project and the official reopening of its newly renovated playground. “This project is a testament to the incredible dedication and strength of the Greenfield community, who embarked on a years’ long journey to provide the students and the surrounding neighborhood with a beautiful, safe, accessible play space,” said Saval. “To work alongside Philadelphians in doing the crucial work of visioning and building a flourishing world that works for all of us is an honor and a joy. I was proud to support this work at Greenfield, and I am committed to helping school communities throughout our city secure the resources they need.” “This funding is an investment in Greenfield Elementary students, the wider community, and in the resources our schools need to help every child learn and grow,” said Waxman. “I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to help bring these dollars to Greenfield and see this investment finally become a reality.” Greenfield’s school grounds […]

Harrisburg, PA, September 9, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1449, legislation that would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, manufacture, and production of machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “Glock switches” or “auto sears”, in Pennsylvania. The legislation comes after months of collaboration with law enforcement, public safety experts, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to ensure the bill provides a strong, workable framework to address one of the fastest-growing threats to public safety. “This is a simple issue,” said Tartaglione. “Machine guns capable of automatic fire have long been prohibited under federal law because of their extraordinary destructive potential. The same standard should apply to devices that allow a handgun to become a machine gun. It’s common sense, and it will help protect both our communities and the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day.” Glock switches are small, inexpensive plastic or metal devices that can convert certain semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic weapons capable of firing multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger. The devices can be installed in seconds, are often sold online or produced using 3D printers, and have become […]

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 9, 2026 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-26) announced new legislation to stem the avalanche of corporate money flooding Pennsylvania elections. The proposal, Democracy is Not for Sale: Stopping Corporate Super PAC Influence in Elections, uses the Commonwealth’s authority over corporate charters to restrict corporate political spending and restore the connection between voters and their elected officials. “Americans of every political stripe are disgusted by the influence of money in our elections,” Senator Kearney said. “Corporate super PACs and corporate-funded dark-money groups have overwhelmed the voices of real voters, and Pennsylvania has the authority — and responsibility — to act.” Concerns about corporate influence and declining trust in government are widespread; according to Gallup, nearly 90 percent of Americans believe corruption is pervasive in the federal government, a perception that has grown alongside rising corporate political spending. The legislation rewrites the general powers of Pennsylvania corporations, nonprofit corporations, and LLCs to exclude the power to make donations or contributions to election or ballot-question activity. Because corporations are creations of state law, not innate holders of constitutional rights, Pennsylvania can define and limit the powers it grants corporations, a principle the U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed […]