Senator Lisa Boscola Archives

Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications

August 30, 2021

Harrisburg, PA − August 30, 2021 − The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

State Senate Hearing Focuses on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA

October 15, 2020

Harrisburg – October 15, 2020 – At the request of Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to discuss expanding Pennsylvania’s Amber Alert system to include hit-and-run incidents....

State Senate Policy Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the African American Community

June 4, 2020

Harrisburg – June 4, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia), and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a...

State Senate Committee Holds Philadelphia Hearing on Opioid Epidemic

February 21, 2020

Philadelphia – February 21, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing today in Philadelphia on ways to combat the opioid...

State Senate Committee Holds Delaware County Hearing on State’s Opioid Epidemic

February 12, 2020

Media – February 12, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Anthony H. Williams (D – Delaware/Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on combating the opioid addiction epidemic in Pennsylvania....

Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence

June 24, 2019

Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...

State Senate Hearing in Philly on Ride-hailing Companies

June 6, 2019

Philadelphia, PA − June 6, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve the accessibility, safety and reliability and working conditions for...

Senators Anthony H. Williams and Camera Bartolotta Unveil Probation Reform Legislation with Broad, Bipartisan Support

January 28, 2019

Harrisburg, Pa. − January 28, 2019 − On Monday afternoon, Senators Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver, Greene and Washington) hosted a press conference to introduce Senate Bill 14, comprehensive probation reform legislation....

Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination

February 1, 2017

Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...

State Senate Roundtable in Philadelphia Focuses on the Dangers of Lead Exposure

May 19, 2016

Philadelphia – May 19, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion today on the health impact of lead exposure. “The effects of lead exposure are indelible, dangerous and...