CeaseFirePA, Democrat lawmakers call for gun safety legislation
A new mother, Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Montgomery, tearfully recalled a letter written by a high schooler detailing the trauma that active shooter drills and concerns about gun violence have on children. “I don’t want that for my daughter,” she said. “I don’t want...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Calls on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
Norristown, Pennsylvania − November 15, 2023 – Yesterday, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) joined state and local officials from around the country to call on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt the strongest possible carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants to protect public health, slash climate pollution, and move closer to 100 percent clean power generation. Cappelletti was part of a diverse group, ranging from mayors and state lawmakers to city council members and school board members, numbering nearly 400 officials hailing from 40 states and Puerto Rico.
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Guest column: Delco Senate group renews call for greater oversight on for-profit health care systems
Last year, we recommended for-profit health care reform. Now, we demand it with greater urgency than ever before. The impending sale of Crozer Health by Prospect Medical Holdings is a wake-up call, and we reiterate the importance of comprehensive reform. We agree with...
Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Telephone Town Hall
On Wednesday, November 1st, I hosted a telephone townhall on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Our conversation covered noticing the signs in loved ones who are struggling and how to prioritize your mental health during the holiday season. This important discussion is one that everyone should hear, so please take some time to listen. The resources we shared could be invaluable to you or your loved ones.
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Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, State Government Committee Chair Amanda M. Cappelletti Call for Continued Negotiation on Primary Election Day to Accommodate Observers of Passover
Harrisburg, PA – October 26, 2023 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa joins calls from Jewish constituents in his district and across the commonwealth to adjust the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election to respect Passover. If the primary date remains April...