Press Releases
Sen. Muth’s National Guard Pay Increase Bill Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, July 11, 2022 − Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) to increase the minimum daily pay for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard was signed into law today as part of the 2022-23 state budget. The language...
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Codify Roe v Wade Protections in PA Law
HARRISBURG, June 27, 2022 − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Friday afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal...
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs and Members of State Senate Democratic Caucus Slam Supreme Court Decision, Call for Action to Preserve Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg − June 24, 2022 − Co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) and members of the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Caucus criticized today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling...
Senators Katie Muth and Lindsey Williams to Introduce Legislation Addressing Rising Prices Facing Working Families Across Pa
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 23, 2022 − Senators Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) are joining House Democrats in offering real solutions for working families facing rising prices everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store...
Sen. Muth Announces $500K RACP Grant for Collegeville Main Street Revitalization
ROYERSFORD − June 23, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that Collegeville Borough in Montgomery County received a $500,000 grant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to revitalize the 400 block of Main...
Sen. Muth’s Bill to Increase Minimum Pay for PA National Guard Passes Committee
HARRISBURG, June 21, 2022 − The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously passed legislation introduced by state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) that would increase the minimum daily pay for state active-duty Pennsylvania...
Students Discuss School Climate and Education Issues with Senate Dems Policy Committee
WEST NORRITON, June 3, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware), Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and Senator Maria Collett...
Senate Dems Discuss Shale Gas Policies and Public Health Impacts
MONROEVILLE, June 3, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) to co-host a public hearing on state policies and the public health impacts of...
Senate Dems to Host Hearing on Shale Gas, Policy and Public Health Tomorrow in Monroeville
ROYERSFORD, June 1, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth, chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join Senator Jim Brewster tomorrow at CCAC's Boyce Campus in Monroeville to host a public hearing on state policy and health impacts of the shale...
Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations
HARRISBURG – May 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have taken...
Sen. Muth Introduces Bill to Increase Minimum Pay for PA National Guard
ROYERSFORD, May 20, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today introduced legislation that would increase the minimum daily pay for state active duty Pennsylvania National Guard personnel. Senate Bill 1242 would increase the minimum daily special...
Senate Dems Discuss Challenges of Childcare Facing College Students at Policy Hearing
BLUE BELL, April 28, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today joined Senator Maria Collett, Senator Amanda Cappelletti, Senator Carolyn Comitta and Senator Judy Schwank to host a public...
McClinton, Muth Join Survivors and Advocates to Renew their Fight to Establish a Statewide Rape Kit Tracking System
HARRISBURG, April 27, 2022 – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton and state Sen. Katie Muth renewed their fight today to help bring justice and resources to sexual assault survivors. McClinton and Muth’s...
Senate Democrats Hear Support for School-Based Health Centers
HARRISBURG, April 27, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to host a virtual hearing yesterday to discuss expanding School Based Health...
Sen. Muth Announces $3.1 Million in RACP Grants for SD44 Projects
ROYERSFORD, April 22, 2022: State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that two projects in Senate District 44 have received $3.1 million in funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Resources for Human Development...
Sen. Muth Announces $2.9 Million Grant for MontCo Road Widening Project
ROYERSFORD − April 22, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that a project in Montgomery County to widen Route 29/Collegeville Road, improve the flow of traffic at the Hopwood Road intersection and build a multi-use trail extension...
Senate, House Democrats Host Roundtable Discussion on EMS Issues
PITTSBURGH – April 21, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and state Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) to host...
LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns House Education Committee’s passage of H.B. 972
HARRISBURG, March 29, 2022 -- A bill that would discriminate against LGBTQ+ students by restricting their ability to participate in their school’s sports programs as the gender they identify with passed the PA House Education Committee Tuesday, despite opposition...
Sen. Muth: EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 For COVID Grant Funding
ROYERSFORD − March 23, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks) today encouraged all Emergency Management Services (EMS) agencies to complete online certification to receive a portion of the available $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act...
Commonwealth Court Unanimously Overrules PSERS Preliminary Objections
HARRISBURG − March 15, 2022 − In an opinion filed earlier today, Commonwealth Court unanimously overruled all seven of the preliminary objections filed by the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) in their continued fight to prevent access to...
Senate Democrats Discuss Housing Scarcity and Houselessness at Policy Hearing
PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senators Sharif Street, Nikil Saval, Amanda Cappelletti, Tina Tartaglione and Art Haywood to host a public...
Senate Reestablishes Bipartisan Fire & EMS Caucus
HARRISBURG – A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania senators today announced the reformation of the Senate Fire & EMS (emergency medical services) Caucus to address issues and initiatives that support first responders across the Commonwealth. The Fire & EMS Caucus...
Hundreds of Pennsylvanians join State Sens. Amanda Cappelletti and Katie Muth, State Rep. Chris Rabb, and PennEnvironment for Conversation about 100% Renewable Energy
PHILADELPHIA − February 17, 2022 − Nearly 200 Pennsylvanians joined PennEnvironment, State Senators Amanda Cappelletti and Katie Muth, and State Representative Chris Rabb for a webinar to discuss the need to tackle climate change by transitioning the Commonwealth to 100% renewable energy.
PA voters deserve a say in who becomes lieutenant governor
Op-ed By State Senator Katie Muth
Elections are the one way that you — the voters and taxpayers of Pennsylvania — can make your voices heard and impact the direction of your communities, your counties, and your commonwealth.
Senate Democrats Discuss School Staffing Shortages at Virtual Policy Hearing
HARRISBURG, February 1, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) to host a virtual public hearing on the staffing shortage crisis...