Press Releases
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus: Statement on Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion
Harrisburg, PA − May 3, 2022 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery, Delaware), Representative Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and Representative Mary Jo Daley...
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...
Senator Cappelletti Announces Over $4.8 Million Awarded to District Seventeen Healthcare and Redevelopment Projects
Norristown, PA - April 22, 2022 - Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) announced today that Senate District 17 has received $4,870,000 in funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). RACP is a Commonwealth grant...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces Over $872,000 Awarded to Senate District Seventeen for Infrastructure Improvements
Norristown, PA – April 21, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) has announced over $872,000 in state funds awarded to District Seventeen through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. “I am glad to see this funding awarded to East Norriton and...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces Over $600,000 in PCCD Non-Profit Security Grants Awarded in District 17
Norristown, PA – April 14, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) has announced over $600,000 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Non-Profit Security Grant funding awarded to community centers across the...
PA Legislators Highlight Name Change Legislative Package Intended to Ease Name Change Process for Transgender Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – April 11, 2022 – Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate joined advocates for the LGBTQ and Transgender Community Monday, April 11, 2022, for a press conference to discuss their package of bills to update Pennsylvania’s antiquated name change laws...
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...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Applauds $104,774 PCCD Grant for Family Services of Montgomery County
Norristown, PA – March 10, 2022 - Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) applauds the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for awarding Family Services of Montgomery County $104,774 in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)...
PA Women’s Health Caucus Applauds Medicaid Coverage Extension for Postpartum Individuals
Phoenixville, PA − February 25, 2022 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) hosted a press conference today at Tower Health in Phoenixville to applaud the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ decision to opt in our Medicaid program for...
Hundreds of Pennsylvanians join State Sens Amanda Cappelletti and Katie Muth, State Rep. Chris Rabb, and PennEnvironment for Conversation about 100% Renewable Energy
PHILADELPHIA — 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.
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Applauds Funding Approval for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Norristown, PA – February 11, 2021 - Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) applauds Governor Tom Wolf for approving funding and loan programs for fire and emergency medical services across the Commonwealth. Yesterday, Governor Wolf signed Act...
PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Governor Tom Wolf’s Budget Address
Harrisburg, PA − February 9, 2022 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) applaud Governor Tom Wolf for his budget proposal that utilizes the nearly $6 billion budget surplus and puts Pennsylvania on the path to make historic investments in...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Responds to Governor Tom Wolf’s 2022-2023 Budget Address
Norristown, PA. – February 8, 2022 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) attended Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address earlier today. The Governor’s 2022-2023 budget proposal includes a strong investment in Pennsylvania’s public education including...
Senator Cappelletti and Representative O’Mara Announce $480,000 for Radnor Water Quality Improvements and Flood Reduction
Radnor, PA – January 21, 2022 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti and Representative Jennifer O’Mara announced an award of $480,000 to Radnor Township from the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection’s Growing Greener Awards to preserve water quality...
Senator Cappelletti Announces $50,000 State Grant for Women’s Resource Center
Wayne, PA − December 16, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti today announced the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) located in Wayne has been approved for a $50,000 Department of Human Services grant to expand financial coaching and resource coordination services.
Wolf Administration, General Assembly Announce $11.4 Million Investment in Cold Storage Infrastructure for Food Banks
Reading, PA – December 9, 2021 − First Lady Frances Wolf joined members of the General Assembly and representatives from the charitable food network today at Mary’s Shelter in Reading to announce an $11.4 million investment in cold...
Senator Cappelletti Announces $154,000 in State Grants for Justice and Child Advocacy Programs
Norristown, PA − December 8, 2021 −Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti announced today that Montgomery and Delaware Counties are set to receive $154,000 in state grants to fund justice and child advocacy programs. “Supporting children is always a good use of...
Senator Cappelletti Announces Over $3 Million in Infrastructure Funding for District 17
Norristown, PA − December 7, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti announced today that Senate District 17 has received $3,080,000 in finding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). RACP is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces $2.1 Million in Funding for Projects in Senate District 17
NORRISTOWN, PA − November 22, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery, Delaware) today announced over $2 million dollars in funding for projects in Montgomery County. Funding for these projects is through the Multimodal Transportation Grant Program (MTGP)...
Local Leaders Gather at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center to Call Environmental Infrastructure Funding
PHILADELPHIA – November 3, 2021 – Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia), Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), and Amanda Cappelletti (D-Delaware/Montgomery) joined state Rep. Regina Young (D-Delaware/Philadelphia), the Overbrook Environmental Education...