Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus
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Pennsylvania Senate Democrats – working hard every day for EVERY Pennsylvanian
" This budget not only meets many of our immediate needs of today, but it also makes key investments from which all Pennsylvanians will benefit for many years to come.”
Read @SenatorCosta's comments on the recently-passed #PAbudget here:
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Read @SenatorCosta's comments on the recently-passed #PAbudget here:
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
" This budget not only meets many of our immediate needs of today, but it also makes key investments from which all Pennsylvanians will benefit for many years to come.”
Read @SenatorCosta's comments on the recently-passed #PAbudget here:
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Read @SenatorCosta's comments on the recently-passed #PAbudget here:
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On Wednesday, we passed the 2025-2026 #PAbudget.
Our members have thoughts on the budget, the length of the budget impasse and much more.
Read their comments here:
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Our members have thoughts on the budget, the length of the budget impasse and much more.
Read their comments here:
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On Wednesday, we passed the 2025-2026 #PAbudget.
Our members have thoughts on the budget, the length of the budget impasse and much more.
Read their comments here:
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Our members have thoughts on the budget, the length of the budget impasse and much more.
Read their comments here:
buff.ly/1n3qUBg
We want to make sure our older generation has the ability to live with dignity and get the support they need.
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget includes a $10 million funding increase to provide home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians - known as PennCARE.
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget includes a $10 million funding increase to provide home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians - known as PennCARE.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We want to make sure our older generation has the ability to live with dignity and get the support they need.
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget includes a $10 million funding increase to provide home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians - known as PennCARE.
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget includes a $10 million funding increase to provide home and community-based services to older Pennsylvanians - known as PennCARE.
Direct care workers help take care of our family members, and they're often don't make enough money to take care of their own families.
That has to change. In this #PAbudget, we provided a $21 million funding increase to direct care workers.
That has to change. In this #PAbudget, we provided a $21 million funding increase to direct care workers.
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Direct care workers help take care of our family members, and they're often don't make enough money to take care of their own families.
That has to change. In this #PAbudget, we provided a $21 million funding increase to direct care workers.
That has to change. In this #PAbudget, we provided a $21 million funding increase to direct care workers.
The #PAbudget includes an additional $11 million to ensure those that are struggling with hunger and food insecurity due to the suspension of SNAP benefits can turn to our food banks and pantries with confidence those places will have the capacity to assist.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The #PAbudget includes an additional $11 million to ensure those that are struggling with hunger and food insecurity due to the suspension of SNAP benefits can turn to our food banks and pantries with confidence those places will have the capacity to assist.
Parents are struggling to find affordable childcare. Centers are having trouble keeping a skilled workforce.
This #PAbudget invests $30 million for childcare retention and recruitment efforts throughout Pennsylvania.
This #PAbudget invests $30 million for childcare retention and recruitment efforts throughout Pennsylvania.
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Parents are struggling to find affordable childcare. Centers are having trouble keeping a skilled workforce.
This #PAbudget invests $30 million for childcare retention and recruitment efforts throughout Pennsylvania.
This #PAbudget invests $30 million for childcare retention and recruitment efforts throughout Pennsylvania.
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget we passed this week supports the PA Student Teacher Support Program with $30 million.
This popular program will help fix the teacher pipeline issues Pennsylvania is facing.
This popular program will help fix the teacher pipeline issues Pennsylvania is facing.
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The 2025-2026 #PAbudget we passed this week supports the PA Student Teacher Support Program with $30 million.
This popular program will help fix the teacher pipeline issues Pennsylvania is facing.
This popular program will help fix the teacher pipeline issues Pennsylvania is facing.
We helped secure $193 million for a NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
It's modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit & would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
Check out the chart to see how much money working families will get.
It's modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit & would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
Check out the chart to see how much money working families will get.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We helped secure $193 million for a NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
It's modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit & would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
Check out the chart to see how much money working families will get.
It's modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit & would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
Check out the chart to see how much money working families will get.
The 2025-2026 budget includes $193 million for a NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
It is modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
It is modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The 2025-2026 budget includes $193 million for a NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
It is modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
It is modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and would put money back into the pockets of Pennsylvania's working families.
We secured $100 million for school safety and mental health in the 2025-2026 #PAbudget.
We also got a $40 million increase for special education funding and $125 million for aging school facility improvements.
It's critical that we ensure kids feel safe in their schools .
We also got a $40 million increase for special education funding and $125 million for aging school facility improvements.
It's critical that we ensure kids feel safe in their schools .
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We secured $100 million for school safety and mental health in the 2025-2026 #PAbudget.
We also got a $40 million increase for special education funding and $125 million for aging school facility improvements.
It's critical that we ensure kids feel safe in their schools .
We also got a $40 million increase for special education funding and $125 million for aging school facility improvements.
It's critical that we ensure kids feel safe in their schools .
The #PAbudget we passed this week fulfills Pennsylvania’s court ordered obligation to adequately and constitutionally fund our public schools.
We helped secure an additional $526 million for public education.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
We helped secure an additional $526 million for public education.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The #PAbudget we passed this week fulfills Pennsylvania’s court ordered obligation to adequately and constitutionally fund our public schools.
We helped secure an additional $526 million for public education.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
We helped secure an additional $526 million for public education.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
The #PAbudget we passed this week follows through on Democrats’ promise of no tax increases.
In fact, this budget includes TAX CUTS for almost 1 million Pennsylvanians.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
In fact, this budget includes TAX CUTS for almost 1 million Pennsylvanians.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The #PAbudget we passed this week follows through on Democrats’ promise of no tax increases.
In fact, this budget includes TAX CUTS for almost 1 million Pennsylvanians.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
In fact, this budget includes TAX CUTS for almost 1 million Pennsylvanians.
Learn more at PASenate.com/budget
While the budget was long overdue, the final product reflects Democratic priorities that will help struggling families, protect PA’s most vulnerable residents, strengthen our economy, improve our public schools and make our communities safer.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
While the budget was long overdue, the final product reflects Democratic priorities that will help struggling families, protect PA’s most vulnerable residents, strengthen our economy, improve our public schools and make our communities safer.
We want to wish Sen. John Kane a very happy birthday!
We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.
We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We want to wish Sen. John Kane a very happy birthday!
We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.
We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.
Happy Veterans Day!
We want to honor, recognize and celebrate all American veterans today.
We especially want to give thanks to all living veterans who served their country honorably.
We want to honor, recognize and celebrate all American veterans today.
We especially want to give thanks to all living veterans who served their country honorably.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Veterans Day!
We want to honor, recognize and celebrate all American veterans today.
We especially want to give thanks to all living veterans who served their country honorably.
We want to honor, recognize and celebrate all American veterans today.
We especially want to give thanks to all living veterans who served their country honorably.
Our members are always busy when they're not in Harrisburg for session.
They host press conferences, meet with constituents, hold community events, speak at rallies & much more.
Be sure to follow them to learn about what's coming up.
They host press conferences, meet with constituents, hold community events, speak at rallies & much more.
Be sure to follow them to learn about what's coming up.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our members are always busy when they're not in Harrisburg for session.
They host press conferences, meet with constituents, hold community events, speak at rallies & much more.
Be sure to follow them to learn about what's coming up.
They host press conferences, meet with constituents, hold community events, speak at rallies & much more.
Be sure to follow them to learn about what's coming up.
Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
As a result of the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As a result of the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
Because of the Republican federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania will delay the start of the 2025–26 LIHEAP season by one month. The program will now open on Dec. 3, 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Because of the Republican federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania will delay the start of the 2025–26 LIHEAP season by one month. The program will now open on Dec. 3, 2025.
Determining way to support home care workers is the topic of #SenDemPolicy Committee's hearing at 10am.
This hearing will examine direct care employee wages and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade.
Watch live at buff.ly/84ROQgO
This hearing will examine direct care employee wages and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade.
Watch live at buff.ly/84ROQgO
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Determining way to support home care workers is the topic of #SenDemPolicy Committee's hearing at 10am.
This hearing will examine direct care employee wages and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade.
Watch live at buff.ly/84ROQgO
This hearing will examine direct care employee wages and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade.
Watch live at buff.ly/84ROQgO
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month—a reminder to honor those who have served & continue to support our armed forces.
Thank you for your courage, commitment & sacrifices.
Visit buff.ly/FhC9ORY to learn about available resources & our work to help.
Thank you for your courage, commitment & sacrifices.
Visit buff.ly/FhC9ORY to learn about available resources & our work to help.
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month—a reminder to honor those who have served & continue to support our armed forces.
Thank you for your courage, commitment & sacrifices.
Visit buff.ly/FhC9ORY to learn about available resources & our work to help.
Thank you for your courage, commitment & sacrifices.
Visit buff.ly/FhC9ORY to learn about available resources & our work to help.
From the Lenape and Susquehannock to the Mohawk and Shawnee, we are fortunate to have such a diverse and rich Native American history here in Pennsylvania.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's indigenous people.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's indigenous people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From the Lenape and Susquehannock to the Mohawk and Shawnee, we are fortunate to have such a diverse and rich Native American history here in Pennsylvania.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's indigenous people.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's indigenous people.
Before there ever was a Pennsylvania, Native American tribes lived & thrived here.
Tribes such as the Lenape, Mohawk, Seneca, Erie & Susquehannock lived in what is now Pennsylvania.
Take time on #NationalNativeAmericanMonth to learn more about Pennsylvania's First Americans.
Tribes such as the Lenape, Mohawk, Seneca, Erie & Susquehannock lived in what is now Pennsylvania.
Take time on #NationalNativeAmericanMonth to learn more about Pennsylvania's First Americans.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Before there ever was a Pennsylvania, Native American tribes lived & thrived here.
Tribes such as the Lenape, Mohawk, Seneca, Erie & Susquehannock lived in what is now Pennsylvania.
Take time on #NationalNativeAmericanMonth to learn more about Pennsylvania's First Americans.
Tribes such as the Lenape, Mohawk, Seneca, Erie & Susquehannock lived in what is now Pennsylvania.
Take time on #NationalNativeAmericanMonth to learn more about Pennsylvania's First Americans.
Archaeological evidence shows that Native Americans have lived in Pennsylvania for almost 12,000 years.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's rich and diverse Native American history.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's rich and diverse Native American history.
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Archaeological evidence shows that Native Americans have lived in Pennsylvania for almost 12,000 years.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's rich and diverse Native American history.
Use Native American Heritage Month as a chance to learn more about Pennsylvania's rich and diverse Native American history.
Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.