Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats – working hard every day for EVERY Pennsylvanian
- This week, we showed our support for Governor Shapiro's proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget. The budget plan calls for proven, effective investments that will continue to support affordability, job growth, public safety and more. Watch the press conference at buff.ly/Z5MVMKK
- Following the Governor's #PAbudget address, we joined with the House Democrats to show our support for the proposal. We believe the budget is reasonable, responsible and balanced. Watch the press conference at buff.ly/Z5MVMKK
- Today is National Wear Red Day. We want to help raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women. Wear red and tweet your photos to the @PaSenateDems using the hashtag #PAWearsRed.
- 211 provides access to free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and so much more. The Governor's proposed #PAbudget includes $1 million for 211 essential community services hotline.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro has made historic statewide funding available for indigent defense in Pennsylvania. His proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget includes $7.5 million to continue our support of indigent defense.
- .@GovernorShapiro's budget proposal invests $12.5 million in workforce and economic development. These programs and initiatives will support economic opportunities & new jobs around Pennsylvania.
- The proposed #PAbudget from Gov. Josh Shapiro includes $16 million for new PA State Police trooper cadet classes. Learn more about the 2026-2027 budget at pasenate.com/budget
- Every state surrounding Pennsylvania - including West Virginia - has a higher minimum wage. This puts PA at an economic disadvantage when it comes to attracting workers & bringing in tax revenue. We support Gov. Shapiro's #PAbudget proposal to FINALLY raise the wage in PA.
- From museums and historical markers to preserved sites and memorials, you can visit Pennsylvania's numerous sites honoring the Underground Railroad network throughout the Commonwealth. Visit the website to learn more throughout #BlackHistoryMonth.
- "All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors" in Philadelphia honors the state's Black servicemen who fought in conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to World War I. The monument is located in Logan Square facing the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. #BlackHistoryMonth
