Spotlight in the 17th: Wayne Art Center
Pennsylvania Democratic Senators Respond to Federal and State Republicans’ Failure to Act on Affordability Crisis
Harrisburg, PA – May 14, 2026 – The Pennsylvania State Senate, led by a Republican majority, left dozens of bills on the table as they recessed last week for a four-week break. Several of the bills left on the table would ease the impacts of Trump’s affordability...
Pa. Women’s Health Caucus Release Statement on Reproductive Rights Ruling
Commonwealth Court case challenged ban on MA funds for abortion care
HARRISBURG, April 22, 2026 – Members of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus are celebrating a decision Monday by Commonwealth Court that strikes down the state’s long-standing ban on accepting Medicaid coverage for abortion care.
Spotlight in the 17th: Mavey Books in Ardmore
Senator Cappelletti Secures More Than $1.6 Million in Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Programming
Norristown, PA – April 15, 2026 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $1,614,751 in Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) grant funding for schools and organizations across the 17th Senate District. The 2025-26 Pennsylvania...
Our Federal Government Won’t Rein in ICE. It’s Time for States to Step Up.
Op-ed by Senator Amanda Cappelletti
For the first time—regardless of their political party, background, or identity—many fellow Americans are exercising their right to protest.
Housing For All: PA Senators Highlight Efforts to Ensure Fair and Accessible Housing in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – April 1, 2026 – To mark the first day of Fair Housing Month, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) and Senator Nikil Saval (D-1, Philadelphia) introduced Senate Resolution 260, recognizing April as “Fair Housing Month” in...
Delaware County Legislative Delegation responds to PECO’s proposed rate hikes
DELAWARE COUNTY – April 1, 2026 – On Monday, PECO filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission to significantly increase their gas and electric rates beginning next year. On average, these rate hikes would cost families an additional $20.08 per...