by sdcsapps | April 25, 2023 | News Releases
April 25, 2023, Harrisburg Pa – Today, The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move Senate Bill 165, Senator Tartaglione’s Safe Injection Site Ban out of committee and to the full Senate by a bipartisan vote of 11-3.
“Day in and day out I hear from my constituents about their opposition to safe injection sites,” said Senator Tartaglione. “I introduced Senate Bill 165 because I see the pain and suffering addiction causes every day in my district, and I believe it is imperative Pennsylvania be in the business of helping people access recovery, not empower addiction.”
Senate Bill 165 will prohibit the establishment of safe injection sites and supervised consumption sites across Pennsylvania. The legislation will not impact other harm reduction efforts including clean needle exchanges and medication assisted treatment.
“As legislators we are tasked with making our constituents voices heard in the halls of power in Harrisburg. When 40 community organizations from across Philadelphia filed amicus briefs in US vs Safehouse, they made their voices loud and clear in saying ‘Philadelphia does not want supervised consumption facilities in our city.’ We must listen to the groups doing the work in our neighborhoods and communities and take them at their word,” added Senator Tartaglione.
Senator Tartaglione, who is in long-term recovery from an alcohol addiction reintroduced Senate Bill 165 this session after no action was taken on the legislation last session. Senator Tartaglione, who has been sober for more than 20 years, uses her experience with addiction and recovery as well as her connections in the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery space to help her drive legislative priorities.
Senate Bill 165 is now in the full Senate where a vote is expected to be held as early as next week.
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by Christin Brown | September 25, 2021 | News Releases
Philadelphia, PA – September 25, 2021 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) welcomed constituents from throughout the 2nd Senatorial District to Wissinoming Park today to help them dispose of their unwanted paper documents and electronic devices safely and securely.
The Senator organized the shredding and e-recycling event in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Department of Streets and a private paper shredding company so that participants could protect themselves from identity theft and help to protect the environment.
“Personal documents like bank statements and tax returns contain sensitive information about us that identity thieves can use to steal our savings and ruin our credit,” Senator Tartaglione said. “Shredding these papers is the best way to protect ourselves from this type of crime, and it also helps the environment because we will be recycling.”
The proper disposal of unwanted computers, televisions, and other electronic devices also protects the environment because many devices contain toxic materials that can be harmful to our ground, water, and air if dumped into landfills or burned in waste incinerators.
To stay informed of all of Senator Tartaglione’s community events, follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kathy Benton at 717-787-1141 or Kathy.Benton@pasenate.com.
by Christin Brown | October 23, 2017 | News Releases
Tartaglione’s annual Disability Employment Awareness event unites accessibility service providers from across the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, PA, October 23, 2017 – Pennsylvania Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s annual Disability Employment Awareness Day connected hundreds of State Capitol visitors with advocacy organizations from across the Commonwealth this afternoon.
A dozen public and private-sector providers teamed up to offer guests comprehensive information about a wide array of accessibility products and services, all with the shared goal of helping people with physical and cognitive challenges find and retain meaningful employment. The cause is very personal to Senator Tartaglione, who has spent the last 14 years overcoming the spinal injuries she suffered in a 2003 boating accident.
“People living with physical or cognitive disabilities fulfill a vital role in Pennsylvania’s workforce and they should be given every opportunity to take advantage of the many services and accessibility devices available to them,” Senator Tartaglione said. “Our annual Disability Employment Awareness Day is a great way for advocates to network with the constituents they serve.”
Today’s presenters included public agencies such as the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; medical providers like MossRehab; academic institutions including Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities; and financial resource providers such as the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. Three service dogs in training – Ajax, Aero and Rugby –also graced the Capitol Rotunda with their enthusiastic presence courtesy of Susquehanna Service Dogs.
“We have one office in King of Prussia but we have a statewide influence. Doing outreach is always challenging for us, but (today’s event) certainly connects us with people,” PATF Operations Director Tracy Beck said.
“Today we’re really focused on employment,” added Cynthia Lashinsky of POVR. “Our director, David DeNotaris, believes access equals success. We make sure people have the training and skills they need, whether it involves technology, getting from point A to point B or writing a resume – whatever they need to get back to work.”
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Bill Kenny at 215-533-0440 or email at William.kenny@pasenate.com.
