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Muth: Three Local Businesses Awarded Small Business Advantage Grants
Harrisburg – Mayo 8, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced today that three local businesses have been awarded Small Business Advantage Grants. “It is great to see local businesses receiving support to expand and improve their operations,”...
Muth Applauds School Safety Grants Awarded to Local Districts
Harrisburg – Mayo 7, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) said today that she was pleased that several local school districts have been awarded grants to implement school safety programs and initiatives. “Improving school safety must be a priority at...
Muth Announces Infrastructure Investments for Chester and Montgomery
Harrisburg – Abril 30, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) is pleased to announce major investments in rail freight infrastructure that will benefit Chester and Montgomery counties. “Investing in infrastructure always serves to better our...
Muth: Limerick Fire Department Receives Grant to Help Consolidation
Harrisburg – Abril 30, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced that the Limerick Fire Department has been approved for grant funding that will help the department’s consolidation efforts. The department will receive $84,520 to assist with legal...
Lawmakers Announce Legislation to End the Death Penalty in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – Abril 30, 2019 – Today, Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery), and Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia) were joined by advocates as they called for ending the death penalty in Pennsylvania. The lawmakers are...
Senator Muth Applauds Approval of Teacher in the Workplace Grants
HARRISBURG – Abril 12, 2019 − Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) applauded the approval of grants awarded to strengthen collaboration between local businesses and educators to help students prepare to enter the workforce. “The approval of these grants...
Senate Democrats Jointly Introduce Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
HARRISBURG, PA − Abril 10, 2019 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual offenses and open a window for civil liability. The legislation was introduced as Senate Bill 540. “I...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
Muth: Various Local Projects Approved for Funding Assistance
Harrisburg – Marzo 26, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) announced that local infrastructure and food processing projects were approved for grant funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority today. “It is great to see local projects receiving...
Senadores demócratas proponen legislación complementaria para ampliar las disposiciones de la Ley #MeToo PA
Harrisburg - 25 de marzo de 2019 - Sens. Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware), Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) y Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) patrocinan legislación para ampliar las reformas incluidas en la Ley de la Asamblea General #MeToo PA.
Senate Democrats Present Bold Plan to Tackle Crushing Student Loan Debt
Harrisburg – Marzo 20, 2019 – A bold and innovative plan to help students and their families save thousands of dollars, pay down crushing student loan debt and better deal with the high cost of borrowing was unveiled by Sens. Vincent J. Hughes...
Sen. Muth to Introduce Pipeline Safety Legislation
Harrisburg – Marzo 19, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery) announced that she will be introducing two pieces of legislation that would mandate specific safety and public awareness standards for pipeline construction and operation. “While pipelines may...
Senators Hughes, Muth introduce bill to provide paid sick leave to all Pa. workers
Harrisburg, PA − Marzo 18, 2019 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) today introduced Senate Bill 13 aiming to provide mandatory paid sick leave to all Pennsylvania workers. SB 13 would create the...
Senator Muth Applauds Gov. Wolf’s Budget Plan to Reinvest in Pennsylvania’s Workers & Communities
Expansive budget program would not require new taxes Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Tom Wolf addressed the Pennsylvania General Assembly and presented his budget for 2019, which would launch the Statewide Workforce, Education, and Accountability Program (SWEAP)....
Senator Katie Muth Prime Sponsors Bill to Abolish Statute of Limitations for Victims of Sexual Abuse
“Passing this important piece of legislation tells victims that they matter, regardless of when they’re ready to come forward, and that they have the opportunity to seek justice,” said Senator Katie Muth.
Senator Muth & Victim Advocates Call for the Passage of ‘Marsy’s Law’
Harrisburg, PA – Sen. John Sabatina (D- Philadelphia) and Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/ Chester/ Berks) joined advocates in the Capitol rotunda to call for the passage of Marsy’s Law, which would give crime victims a constitutionally protected bill of rights. “It’s...
PA Driving Forward Grants Available to Reduce Diesel Emissions
Senator Muth Announces PA Driving Forward Grants for Emission Reductions (Royersford, PA) - Senator Muth announces that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will accept grant applications to replace, repower, or retrofit fleet diesel-powered trucks,...
Senator Katie Muth Appointed to Key Legislative Committees
Royersford, PA - Senator Katie Muth announces her Senate committee assignments. The 44th district Senator, representing parts of Chester, Montgomery, and Berks counties, serves as the minority Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and Housing. Senator...
Senator Muth Announces PASmart Grants for Schools Across Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties
Royersford, PA- Senator Katie Muth announces that school districts in Chester, Berks, and Montgomery Counties will receive grants through the next phase of Governor Wolf’s PAsmart initiative. The grants will provide high-quality computer science and STEM education...
Chester, Berks, and Montgomery Counties Earn Department of Labor And Industry Grants
Royersford, PA − Enero 11, 2019 − Senator Katie Muth announces that Chester, Berks, and Montgomery Counties will receive grants totaling more than $350,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The grants connect businesses and schools...