by Christin Brown | Abril 2, 2025 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA - 2 de abril de 2025 - Con una decisiva votación de 38-11, el Senado de Pensilvania aprobó ayer el proyecto de ley del Senado 347, la legislación presentada por el senador Christine Tartaglione (D-2) para prohibir la operación de sitios de inyección segura en la Commonwealth de Pensilvania. El proyecto de ley pasa ahora a la Cámara de Representantes para su consideración.
"Los puntos de inyección segura no son la solución a la crisis de opiáceos de Pensilvania", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Como alguien en recuperación a largo plazo y como senador que representa a Kensington -el epicentro de esta epidemia- creo que podemos y debemos hacerlo mejor. La recuperación es posible, pero comienza con un tratamiento real y un apoyo real, no con espacios sancionados para el consumo de drogas."
El proyecto de ley SB 347 aclara que ninguna instalación de Pensilvania puede funcionar legalmente con el fin de proporcionar un espacio para que las personas consuman sustancias ilícitas. El proyecto de ley no afecta a otras medidas de reducción de daños, como el acceso a la naloxona o los programas de intercambio de jeringuillas, pero garantiza que la política estatal dé prioridad a las vías de recuperación en lugar de permitir la adicción.
Según la legislación federal, el mantenimiento de locales con drogas ya es ilegal, pero algunas jurisdicciones han permitido el funcionamiento de estas instalaciones. Ante los intentos de establecer sitios similares en Pensilvania, la legislación del senador Tartaglione proporciona protecciones claras a nivel estatal contra esta práctica.
"Debemos centrarnos en ampliar los programas de tratamiento de adicciones de eficacia probada y dar a las personas los recursos que necesitan para recuperar sus vidas", afirmó Tartaglione. "He recorrido el camino de la recuperación, sé de primera mano que las personas pueden reconstruir sus vidas con el apoyo adecuado".
La senadora Tartaglione insta a sus colegas de la Cámara de Representantes a aprobar esta importante legislación para que podamos seguir trabajando juntos en estrategias significativas para combatir la adicción en toda nuestra Commonwealth.
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por Christin Brown | 25 de marzo de 2025 | reportaje, Salario Mínimo, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA, 25 de marzo de 2025 - Después de casi dos décadas de inacción, la senadora Christine Tartaglione (D-2) ha anunciado su introducción del proyecto de ley del Senado 19, un esfuerzo continuo para aumentar el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a $ 15 por hora en 2026, con ajustes anuales del costo de vida a partir de entonces. El proyecto de ley también garantiza que los trabajadores que reciben propinas ganen al menos el 70% del salario mínimo y refuerza la protección contra el robo de salarios.
"Han pasado 19 años desde la última vez que Pensilvania aumentó su salario mínimo. Han sido 19 años de aumento de los costes, mientras que los salarios se han mantenido igual", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Nadie que trabaje a tiempo completo debería estar atrapado en la pobreza. El proyecto de ley del Senado 19 representa esos 19 largos años de inacción e injusticia para los trabajadores de Pensilvania."
El salario mínimo actual de Pensilvania, de 7,25 dólares la hora, es el más bajo permitido por la ley federal y no ha aumentado desde 2006. Todos los estados vecinos han subido su salario mínimo, dejando a Pensilvania como el mercado laboral menos competitivo de la región. Treinta estados, incluidos muchos con costes de vida más bajos, han avanzado mientras que Pensilvania se ha quedado parada.
Keystone Research Center calcula que el aumento del salario mínimo repercutirá, directa o indirectamente, en más de 1,3 millones de trabajadores de Pensilvania, muchos de los cuales trabajan en sectores esenciales como la atención sanitaria a domicilio, el cuidado de niños, el comercio minorista y la hostelería. Estos trabajadores, que contribuyen al funcionamiento de Pensilvania, merecen algo más que salarios de miseria.
Los críticos han argumentado durante mucho tiempo que aumentar los salarios perjudicaría a las pequeñas empresas o provocaría la pérdida de puestos de trabajo. Sin embargo, una y otra vez, en los estados que han subido el salario mínimo, las pequeñas empresas no han cerrado y las economías locales han crecido. Unos salarios más altos significan más poder adquisitivo en las comunidades, familias más estables y una mano de obra más fuerte.
"No es sólo un problema de los trabajadores: es un problema de la familia, de la comunidad, de Pensilvania", añadió Tartaglione. "Nuestros trabajadores merecen dignidad. Nuestras familias merecen estabilidad. Nuestra economía merece algo mejor".
La Ley 19 del Senado también moderniza la aplicación de los salarios:
- Permitir a los municipios fijar un salario mínimo local más elevado;
- Refuerzo de las sanciones por robo de salarios;
- Garantizar que las gratificaciones sean propiedad exclusiva del empleado.
"Se acabó el tiempo de las excusas. El momento de actuar es ahora", declaró el senador Tartaglione. "No podemos permitir otro año -u otros 19 años- de inacción. Insto a mis colegas a que aprueben esta legislación y den a los trabajadores el salario digno que merecen."
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by Christin Brown | Febrero 13, 2025 | News Releases
Philadelphia – Febrero 13, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding, Democratic Whip Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), has issued the following statement:
“I fully support Governor Shapiro’s decision to take legal action against the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding. Pennsylvania is owed billions in Congressionally-approved dollars that support critical programs—clean water, energy cost relief, job creation, and more. These funds are not political bargaining chips; they are lifelines for our communities.
Despite multiple court rulings ordering these funds to be released, the Trump Administration has refused to comply, leaving our Commonwealth footing the bill for essential projects while Washington plays games with our future. This is unacceptable. Our state agencies cannot plan, invest, or deliver services effectively when funding is arbitrarily cut off without explanation.
Governor Shapiro is doing exactly what’s necessary—standing up for Pennsylvania and fighting to ensure we get the resources we’ve been promised. I stand with him in this fight, and I will continue to advocate for our communities, our workers, and our families to make sure Pennsylvania gets its fair share.”
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by Christin Brown | Febrero 5, 2025 | News Releases
Philadelphia – Febrero 5, 2025 – Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement:
“Governor Shapiro laid out a bold and necessary vision for Pennsylvania—one that prioritizes working families, strengthens our schools, and invests in safer communities. While Washington is stuck in gridlock, we’re focused on real solutions here in Pennsylvania.
First and foremost, it’s time to raise the minimum wage. Pennsylvania’s workers have waited nearly two decades for a wage increase, and $7.25 an hour is simply unacceptable. A $15 minimum wage will lift families out of poverty, boost our economy, and ensure that no one working full-time is struggling to make ends meet. This should not be a partisan issue—it’s the right thing to do. I have been fighting for this cause for two decades now, and it’s time to get it done.
The Governor’s commitment to education is another step in the right direction. Education is not only a top priority, but it is our court-ordered obligation to fix. Investing $8.2 billion in public schools and $40 million in student teacher stipends will help ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education and that we continue to attract the best and brightest educators.
We’re also tackling corporate tax fairness. While we lowered the corporate net income tax to attract businesses, we must also close loopholes that allow major corporations to evade paying their fair share. When businesses profit off Pennsylvania workers, they should pay Pennsylvania taxes. I’m sponsoring legislation to fix this problem as I have done for the better part of a decade. It’s time to put Pennsylvania’s working families first.
Public safety remains a top concern, and I fully support the Governor’s plan to invest over $90 million in gun violence prevention and nearly $300 million in mass transit. We need to protect our communities, support law enforcement, and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
This budget also recognizes the importance of affordable healthcare, mental health services, and addiction treatment. We have funds available to support those struggling with anxiety, loss, and addiction, and it’s time we put them to use. Investing in healthcare and mental health resources is not just a moral obligation—it’s a necessity for a thriving Pennsylvania.
This budget lays the foundation for a stronger, fairer Pennsylvania. I look forward to working with my colleagues to turn these proposals into real action. Let’s get to work.”
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by Christin Brown | Enero 29, 2025 | feature, News Releases
Philadelphia – Enero 29, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) is proud to announce that Philadelphia’s Rebuild Program has received $190,000 through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP), a state grant dedicated to revitalizing public spaces. This grant will be used for significant upgrades to Vogt Recreation Center.
“Parks and recreation areas are the heart of our communities,” said Senator Tartaglione. “This investment ensures our neighborhoods have safe, accessible, and well-maintained spaces where families can gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors.”
The funding, awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), will support improvements to parks, trails, and recreation facilities across the city. These enhancements are a critical step toward strengthening communities and creating vibrant spaces that bring people together.
Vogt Recreation Center has been a community hub for decades – built in 1965, Vogt offers many activities to the public like a pool, batting cage, outdoor hockey court, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, three sports fields and eight ballfields.
“Every resident deserves quality public spaces,” Tartaglione added. “This grant is a win for our city, and I’ll continue fighting for investments that make our neighborhoods stronger and more connected.”
by Christin Brown | Enero 16, 2025 | News Releases
Philadelphia, Enero 16, 2025 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) is proud to announce her committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session. In addition to her duties as Democratic Whip, Senator Tartaglione will serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee and as a member of the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Labor & Industry, Law & Justice, Rules & Executive Nominations, and Ethics Committees.
“I’m honored to take on these roles, which position me to advocate for fairness, safety, and opportunity for the people of Pennsylvania,” said Senator Tartaglione. “Each of these committees focuses on issues that impact our daily lives – from protecting consumers and workers to ensuring good governance and public safety. I’m energized by the work ahead and ready to get started.”
As Democratic Chair of Intergovernmental Operations, Senator Tartaglione will lead efforts to streamline government operations, enhance transparency, and strengthen the Commonwealth’s partnerships with federal and local entities. Her continued membership on the Labor & Industry Committee reflects her lifelong commitment to advocating for workers’ rights, workplace safety, and economic equity.
Senator Tartaglione has represented the 2nd Senatorial District since 1995 and continues to be a tireless advocate for the residents of her district and all Pennsylvanians.
“I remain deeply committed to making sure the voices of my constituents are heard and their concerns are addressed in Harrisburg,” said Senator Tartaglione. “Our communities deserve leadership that fights for their priorities, and I am again ready to bring results back to our people.”
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by Christin Brown | Noviembre 13, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA − Noviembre 13, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione was re-elected by her Senate Democratic colleagues, marking her second term as Democratic Whip. Senator Tartaglione remains the first female and the first person with a disability to serve as Whip in the senate.
When the Senate returns in the ’25-’26 legislative session, Senator Tartaglione will bring her 30 years of experience and strong relationships to the Whip position.
“It’s an incredible honor to be re-elected as Whip by my colleagues,” said Senator Tartaglione. “For three decades, I have had the privilege of serving the people of Pennsylvania’s 2nd district. I am committed to using my experience and bipartisan relationships to drive forward our legislative priorities and make a meaningful impact in future sessions.”
Other Senate Democrats elected to leadership roles include:
- Leader – Jay Costa, Jr.
- Appropriations Committee Chair – Vincent Hughes
- Chair – Maria Collett
- Secretary – Steve Santarsiero
- Policy Chair – Nick Miller
- Administrator – Judith Schwank
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by Christin Brown | Octubre 9, 2024 | News Releases
HARRISBURG, PA - 9 de octubre de 2024 - Hoy en día, cuatro miembros de la bancada demócrata del Senado presentó una demanda en el Tribunal de la Commonwealth contra el Presidente Pro Tempore Kim Ward, el senador Joe Pittman, y el senador Jarret Coleman con el fin de detener una citación obligando al Secretario de Ingresos Pat Browne de entregar datos sensibles de los contribuyentes. Ayer, la Resolución del Senado 334 fue aprobada 28-22 ordenando al Sargento de Armas para llevar a Pat Browne ante el Senado.
Los senadores Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, Tina Tartaglione y Nikil Saval unieron sus fuerzas para presentar una demanda ante el Tribunal de la Commonwealth para impugnar la citación emitida por el Comité de Operaciones Intergubernamentales, señalando que se pidió a los senadores que votaran ilegalmente obligando al Secretario de Hacienda a violar los registros privados de un contribuyente; para pedir al Tribunal que impidiera la ejecución de la citación; y para pedir al tribunal que viera el asunto con celeridad.
<“We have been clear from the beginning that Senate Resolution 334 is inappropriate and should not be enforced,” said Senator Costa. “A resolution cannot and must not override the rule of law, specifically Act 24 of 2021. Secretary Browne is following the law as it is written. The lawsuits brought by my colleagues and me support Pat Browne in his following the rule of law.”
Aquí puede ver imágenes de las declaraciones del senador Costa durante el debate de la SR 334.
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by Christin Brown | Julio 10, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA - 10 de julio 2024 - Hoy en día, el senador Christine Tartaglione y los demócratas del Senado votaron a lo largo de las líneas del partido en el Comité de Operaciones Intergubernamentales del Senado para oponerse a una moción para que el Secretario del Senado emitir una citación a la Secretaría de Ingresos, Pat Browne, para varios agregados Zona de Mejora de Vecindarios (NIZ) impuestos atribuibles reportados al Departamento de Ingresos.
El voto de 7-4 de la línea de partido ahora faculta al Secretario del Senado para emitir una citación al Departamento de Hacienda para los documentos fiscales que los demócratas argumentaron que obligaría al Departamento de Hacienda a violar la Sección 731 del Código Fiscal de Pennsylvania, un delito menor punible con hasta tres años de prisión o desafiar la citación del Senado.
"La moción que nos hemos visto obligados a votar hoy es una acción selectiva que facilitará la divulgación de información de sólo unos pocos individuos en una zona geográfica específica y pequeña del Estado", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Lo que hemos votado hoy tiene una base procesal cuestionable y va en contra de la buena gobernanza. Exige la divulgación de información privada sensible y obliga a un organismo de la Commonwealth a violar a sabiendas la ley para cumplirla. La moción de citación aprobada hoy no es un descuido; es una extralimitación".
Este fue el segundo intento de citar los registros del NIZ después de que el primer intento en la comisión legislativa bicameral de presupuestos y finanzas fracasara en una votación de 6-6 por las mismas preocupaciones de privacidad y confidencialidad.
Los documentos fiscales que se solicitan incluyen todos los documentos fiscales atribuibles notificados entre el 1 de enero de 2011 y el 31 de diciembre de 2023, desglosados anualmente y por tipo. Los documentos fiscales solicitados incluyen:
- Impuesto de sociedades neto
- Capital social/Franquicia extranjera
- Impuesto sobre las acciones bancarias
- Impuesto sobre las primas brutas
- Impuesto sobre Ventas, Utilización y Ocupación Hotelera
- Retención a cuenta del empresario
- Impuesto sobre los ingresos brutos
- Subsidio de desempleo
- Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales
- Impuesto sobre los cigarrillos
- Impuesto sobre los productos del tabaco
- Impuesto de alquiler de vehículos/Ayudas al transporte público
- Impuesto de arrendamiento de vehículos/Ayuda al transporte público
- Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
- Impuesto sobre bebidas de malta
- Impuesto sobre ventas y uso de contratistas
- Impuesto sobre ventas y uso de PA pagado en la compra de bienes muebles tangibles o servicios
- Impuesto sobre las acciones de las compañías de seguros de títulos
- Impuesto sobre la renta neto
- Impuesto sobre las bebidas de malta o cerveza - Impuestos especiales y sobre las ventas
- Impuestos especiales sobre bebidas alcohólicas y vinos
- Impuestos estatales aplicables adicionales no incluidos anteriormente
El Secretario del Senado enviará ahora la citación al Departamento de Hacienda.
Encontrará más información sobre los incentivos fiscales, créditos y programas de la Commonwealth en la página web del Departamento de Hacienda.
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por Christin Brown | 24 de mayo de 2024 | reportaje, Salario Mínimo, News Releases
Filadelfia, Pensilvania - 24 de mayo de 2024 - Hoy, la senadora demócrata Christine M. Tartaglione anunció la introducción de una legislación histórica de reforma del salario mínimo para crear un "salario digno" de 20 dólares por hora para todos los residentes de Pensilvania.
El salario mínimo de Pensilvania se ha mantenido sin cambios por la legislatura de Pensilvania desde el 6 de julio de 2009, cuando el ex gobernador Ed Rendell firmó el proyecto de ley del Senado 1090, la legislación del senador Tartaglione elevar el salario mínimo de PA de $ 5.15 a $ 7.15. Actualmente, el salario mínimo de Pensilvania es de 7,25 $, el salario mínimo nacional.
"Cuando el proyecto de ley 1090 del Senado se convirtió en ley, fue una promesa de continuar la lucha por los trabajadores con salarios más bajos de nuestra Commonwealth y asegurar que las necesidades de los trabajadores con salario mínimo de Pennsylvania nunca sean olvidadas o dejadas de lado", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Después de 6.506 días de inacción sistémica de nuestra legislatura, quedó claro que necesitábamos una acción legislativa grande y audaz. Por eso estoy luchando para aumentar nuestro salario mínimo a un 'salario digno'".
El proyecto de ley 1186 del Senado elevará el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a un salario digno de 20 dólares por hora el 1 de julio de 2024, y proporcionará aumentos ajustados al coste de la vida cada cinco años a partir de entonces, vinculando el salario al Índice de Precios al Consumo para Consumidores Urbanos (IPC-U).
Según el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT), el salario mínimo de Pensilvania es una fracción de lo que se considera un salario digno en el estado. La vivienda y otros gastos de subsistencia han seguido aumentando mientras que el salario mínimo de Pensilvania ha permanecido estancado durante más de una década.
El proyecto de ley 1186 del Senado también moderniza la ley del salario mínimo de Pensilvania:
- Permitir a los municipios fijar un salario mínimo local superior al salario mínimo estatal;
- Fijar el salario de las propinas en el 70% del salario mínimo;
- Proteger contra el robo de salarios garantizando que el Departamento de Trabajo e Industria pueda recuperar los salarios y las sanciones por todas las infracciones de la ley, no sólo cuando se presenta una denuncia;
- Aumento de las sanciones pecuniarias por infracciones, que en algunos casos no se actualizan desde 1968;
- Ajustar la aplicación de la ley a la Ley Federal de Normas Laborales Justas, permitiendo que los trabajadores reciban indemnizaciones por daños y perjuicios además de los salarios impagados.
- Consagrar en la ley que las gratificaciones son propiedad exclusiva del trabajador.
El salario mínimo actual de Pensilvania, de 7,25 dólares, es sólo un céntimo superior a los 7,24 dólares del nivel de pobreza establecido por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de la Commonwealth.
El memorándum de copatrocinio y el texto de la legislación pueden consultarse en línea.
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por Christin Brown | 8 de mayo de 2024 | reportaje, Comunicados de prensa
Harrisburg, PA - 8 de mayo de 2024 - Hoy en día, el Senado de Trabajo e Industria del Comité votó a favor de pasar el Senado Bill 841, Senador Christine Tartaglione (D-2) y Frank Farry (R-6) la legislación que prohíba las tasas de división en los proyectos de salario prevaleciente y requiere que las tasas de salario prevaleciente para el trabajo de fabricación a medida.
"El gobierno debe ser un modelo a seguir cuando se trata de garantizar que los trabajadores reciban un trato justo", declaró el senador Tartaglione. "No podemos exigir progreso y condenar la explotación laboral si no somos perfectos. Prohibiendo las tarifas fraccionadas y extendiendo los salarios vigentes a las fabricaciones a medida fuera de las obras, podemos garantizar que los proyectos de obras públicas se hagan bien y que los empleados reciban una remuneración justa."
El proyecto de ley 841 del Senado fue modificado en el comité para incluir la exigencia de las tasas salariales vigentes para los limpiadores de conductos HVAC, así como los cambios en la definición de "fabricación a medida" para que coincida con el lenguaje en el proyecto de ley 2153.
La legislación fue aprobada en comisión por 10 votos a favor y 1 en contra, y ahora pasa al pleno del Senado para su consideración.
El texto del proyecto de ley 841 del Senado puede consultarse en Internet.
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by Christin Brown | Abril 24, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Philadelphia, PA − Abril 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione announced that $2,433,052 in school safety grants were awarded to schools in the 2nd Senatorial District.
“Ensuring our schools are a safe place for our Commonwealth’s children to learn and grow into our next generation’s leaders is one of the most important things we can do as a society,” said Senator Tartaglione. “This investment in our students’ safety is a down payment for a future that experiences less violence and allows our children to become the leaders of the future that our city, state, and nation need.”
The School Safety Grants and Targeted School Safety and Security Grant for Nonpublic Schools are available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee.
The School Safety Grants were available to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, charter schools, private schools, and more. Most entities were eligible for up to $450,000, and a total of 619 applications requested $193.6 million. 104 applications were awarded more than $32.6 million across Pennsylvania.
The Targeted School Safety and Security Grant for Nonpublic Schools were available for nonpublic schools to receive up to $75,000 in funding for programs that address school violence. 432 applications were submitted, requesting more than $27.8 million. A total of 237 applications are being funded, totaling $14,551,000.
The following schools in the 2nd District received funding:
Targeted School Safety and Security Grant for Nonpublic School Funds:
- Cedar Grove Christian Academy, Inc. – $45,000
- Frankford Friends School – $75,000
- Philadelphia IU – $69,706
School Safety Grants:
- Esperanza Academy Charter School – $353,611
- Maritime Academy Charter School – $92,225
- Philadelphia School District – $1,797,510
More information on grants available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency can be found on their website.
by Christin Brown | Marzo 26, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Philadelphia, PA – Marzo 26, 2024 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione announced that $1,550,000 in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants have been awarded to two projects in the 2nd Senatorial District to help create safer streetscapes and pedestrian infrastructure.
“Bringing these funds to the 2nd District will help fund two transformative projects to enhance urban mobility and community vibrancy,” said Senator Tartaglione. “These initiatives continue to show our prioritization and dedication to pedestrian safety and connectivity, reflecting our commitment to accessible and sustainable transportation infrastructure.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable transportation system is available in our Commonwealth. Funds may be used to develop, rehabilitate, and enhance transportation assets to existing communities, as well as streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets, and transit-oriented development.
The two projects in the 2nd District receiving funding are:
- Castor Avenue Streetscape Project – $1,300,000
- Frankford Creek Greenway Project – $250,000
More information on the Multimodal Transportation Fund and all other funding opportunities available through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and the Department of Community and Economic Development can be found online.
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por Christin Brown | 6 de febrero de 2024 | reportaje, Salario Mínimo, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA - 6 de febrero de 2024 - Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Whip Christine Tartaglione emitió la siguiente declaración tras el discurso del gobernador Shapiro sobre el presupuesto:
"El discurso de hoy del Gobernador traza una hoja de ruta que hace que nuestra Commonwealth pase de ser un seguidor a un líder en nuestra nación. Las históricas propuestas de financiación para la educación, el transporte y el desarrollo económico impulsarán a Pensilvania a la vanguardia de los problemas a los que se enfrenta nuestra Commonwealth. Junto con los llamamientos para aumentar nuestro salario mínimo y aumentar la financiación y el pago de áreas cruciales como la asistencia sanitaria a domicilio y el cuidado de niños, tenemos la oportunidad de hacer inversiones dramáticas en nuestro futuro colectivo."
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by Christin Brown | Enero 10, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Philadelphia – Enero 10, 2024 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione, Senate Democratic Whip, announced that $5,659,462 has been awarded to two projects in Philadelphia to aid in acquiring zero-emission vehicles and the infrastructure to support them.
The grants are made available through the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program was established under Act 166 of 1992 to help create new markets for alternative fuels in Pennsylvania.
“Helping expand the zero-emission vehicle stock and infrastructure across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania demonstrates our Commonwealth’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability,” said Senator Tartaglione. “The funding of these projects not only aligns with the goals of a cleaner and more secure energy future but also shows our commitment to the economic and environmental well-being of our communities.”
The following programs in Philadelphia received funding:
- Sysco Leasing, LLC – $3,975,000 – to replace 10 eligible Class 8, short-haul, semi-tractors with BEVs. Install 10 DC fast charging plugs.
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority – $1,684,462 – Replace 6 eligible freight and delivery trucks with BEV trucks and install supporting EV charging infrastructure.
About the AFIG Program:
The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) was established under Act 166 of 1992 to create new markets for alternative fuels in Pennsylvania. By investing in alternative fuel vehicles, fleets, refueling infrastructure, and technologies, AFIG aims to enhance energy security, improve air quality, and stimulate opportunities for managing Pennsylvania’s fuel resources in an environmentally friendly manner. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s website.
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by Christin Brown | Enero 5, 2024 | feature, News Releases
Philadelphia − Enero 5, 2024 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione, Senate Democratic Whip, announced $350,000 has been awarded to the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for the Tacony Reaches Green Infrastructure Stormwater Mitigation Project.
The project will use the funds to design and create a green stormwater infrastructure along Tacony Creek. This project is a part of the PWD’s Strategic Watershed Improvement Plan for stabilizing and improving stream corridors and this work will directly support the city’s 25-year green stormwater management program, Green City, Clean Waters.
“Investing in green infrastructure projects, like the Tacony Reaches Project, displays our commitment to a sustainable, resilient, and greener future,” said Senator Tartaglione. “When government invests in green infrastructure, it not only benefits our environment but also sets the stage for new economic opportunities, cleaner communities, and increased and more equitable public health.”
As part of this work, the Philadelphia Water Department is planning to stabilize several portions of stream bank along the Tacony Creek, just south of E Roosevelt Blvd.
The funds are made available through the Growing Greener grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Projects are awarded funding to help address Pennsylvania’s critical environmental concerns of the 21st century.
For more information about the Tacony Creek project visit the city’s website. For more information regarding Growing Greener Grant funding visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website.
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by Christin Brown | Diciembre 13, 2023 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg – Diciembre 13, 2023 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) announced the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded $902,000 to non-profits, governmental, and community organizations across Philadelphia.
Grants were awarded from the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program, Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program, Federal STOP Violence Against Women Act Funds, State Children’s Advocacy Center Funds, Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funds, and State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program Funds. All awards from these programs are approved pending fiscal or programmatic concerns.
“Our Commonwealth making investments in the safety and security of our community buildings, religious sites and neighborhoods needs to remain one of our highest priorities,” said Senator Tartaglione. “I am delighted to announce the resources are flowing into the 2nd Senatorial District and the entire City of Philadelphia, so we can ensure our neighbors are safe whether they be in a house of worship, riding public transit, or just using our public spaces.”
The grant recipients and totals are listed below:
Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program:
St. John’s Lutheran Church – $5,000
Al-Hidaya Islamic Center – $50,000
Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program:
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) – $200,000
State Children’s Advocacy Center Fund:
Philadelphia Children’s Assistance – $47,000
Federal STOP Violence Against Women Act Funds:
Friends of Farmworkers – $125,000
Nationalities Services Center of Philadelphia – $125,000
Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funds:
The Pennsylvania DMC Corporation – $250,000
State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program Funds:
Philadelphia Treasurer – $95,000
Support Center for Child Advocate – $5,000
More information on PCCD grant opportunities can be found online.
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por Christin Brown | 30 de noviembre de 2023 | reportaje, Comunicados de prensa
30 de noviembre de 2023 - Los miembros del Caucus Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania, incluyendo el senador Vincent Hughes, el senador John Kane, la senadora Christine Tartaglione, y el senador Lindsey Williams, emitieron una declaración conjunta en respuesta a la opinión de la Corte Suprema de Pensilvania que apoya la jurisdicción de PennDOT para hacer cumplir la Ley de Salarios Compensatorios y su autoridad para descalificar a G.O. Hawbaker Inc. de los contratos de obras viales del estado.
Los cuatro senadores son patrocinadores del proyecto de ley 987 del Senado, legislación que obligaría a los empresarios a notificar a los trabajadores la práctica ilegal del robo de salario, al tiempo que ayudaría a proteger de represalias a los trabajadores que lo denuncien.
"Cuando nuestra Commonwealth hace negocios con organizaciones privadas, los ciudadanos de Pensilvania merecen saber que las empresas con las que contratamos son lo mejor de lo mejor y actúan con total transparencia. Aplaudimos al Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania por responsabilizar a G. O. Hawbaker del robo de dinero a sus empleados. Y apoyamos los esfuerzos de PennDOT para descalificar a G. O. Hawbaker de futuros proyectos estatales.
El robo de salarios es una práctica moral y financieramente aborrecible. Cualquier empleador al que se descubra apropiándose indebidamente de la paga y las prestaciones de sus empleados debería ser obligado a indemnizarlos, como se hizo con G.O. Hawbreaker, y se le deberían imponer otras normas en el futuro. No debería permitirse a estas empresas reanudar su actividad con normalidad después de haber mostrado una intención tan maliciosa y una falta de respeto por el tiempo y el trabajo de los empleados.
Los trabajadores merecen el apoyo y las protecciones que han afirmado tanto el Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania como PennDOT. En movimiento El proyecto de ley 987 del Senado y otras propuestas demócratas para combatir el robo de salarios (como el Proyecto de ley 46 del Senado, Proyecto de ley 47 del Senadoy Proyecto de ley 577 del Senado), sería otro tremendo paso adelante para los trabajadores de Pensilvania.
Esperamos que todas las empresas tomen nota de nuestro feroz compromiso con los trabajadores y con los salarios que justamente se les deben."
por Christin Brown | 14 de noviembre de 2023 | reportaje, Comunicados de prensa
Harrisburg, PA - 14 de noviembre 2023 - Hoy en día, los senadores estatales Christine Tartaglione (D-2), John Kane (D-9), y Jimmy Dillon (D-5) anunció un paquete de legislación destinada a revisar el sistema de recuperación de la adicción de Pennsylvania.
Los estados de todo el país, incluido Pensilvania, se enfrentan a una alarmante crisis de adicción. Con la novena tasa más alta de mortalidad por sobredosis de drogas en 2021, está claro que hay que hacer más para combatir este problema devastador.
"Nuestra Commonwealth se enfrenta a una adicción sin precedentes y la crisis de sobredosis que está asolando las comunidades y las familias", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "La legislación que destacamos nace en parte de mi experiencia de 20 años de recuperación y sobriedad de una adicción al alcohol junto con innumerables conversaciones con personas de todos los lados del sistema de tratamiento de adicciones y ayudará a nuestros vecinos a tener acceso a la atención que salva vidas que tan desesperadamente necesitan."
El paquete legislativo anunciado hoy incluye seis proyectos de ley destinados a reforzar los esfuerzos de recuperación de adicciones en toda Pensilvania:
SB 874: Anima a los consejeros SUD a unirse a la lucha, ofreciendo la condonación de préstamos estudiantiles para un compromiso de 2 años. Los profesionales de Salud Mental y Discapacidad Intelectual que se comprometan por 4 años también califican. Debemos retener e inspirar a nuestra fuerza de trabajo dedicada.
SB 875: Aborda la escasez de mano de obra de recuperación garantizando prácticas de certificación claras y alcanzables para los trabajadores de recuperación y considera el acceso de las comunidades marginadas a estos puestos.
SB 876: Mejora la calidad asistencial al obligar a los profesionales sanitarios a recibir formación continuada sobre adicciones y refuerza el vínculo de derivación entre hospitales y organizaciones de tratamiento de adicciones.
SB 877: Aumenta la transparencia y la divulgación de la cobertura del tratamiento de la adicción al exigir a las aseguradoras que proporcionen notificaciones semestrales claras a los asegurados.
SB 878: Introduce la presentación de informes normalizados por las aseguradoras en relación con el tratamiento de la adicción para identificar las lagunas en la cobertura y el acceso.
SB 879: Obliga a las aseguradoras a declarar que cumplen la Ley federal de Paridad de Salud Mental y Equidad en Adicciones, que obliga a las compañías de seguros a tratar la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias en pie de igualdad con las dolencias físicas.
"Estos proyectos de ley proporcionan el apoyo que necesitan desesperadamente las personas en vías de recuperación, abordando los retos de la mano de obra, impulsando el desarrollo profesional, mejorando la transparencia en la cobertura de seguros y aplicando medidas de información para orientar las mejoras estratégicas en los servicios de adicción", añadió el senador Dillon.
El paquete legislativo anunciado hoy se une a un gran grupo de otros proyectos de ley bipartidistas relacionados con la recuperación de adicciones presentados en ambas cámaras de la legislatura de Pensilvania y se redactó en consulta con la Organización de Proveedores de Servicios de Drogas y Alcohol de Pensilvania (DASPOP).
"Hace cuarenta años, comencé mi propio viaje de recuperación. Hoy, estoy orgulloso de formar parte de esta iniciativa que simplificará el proceso para otros que siguen el mismo camino", declaró el senador Kane. "A través de nuestra asociación con DASPOP, nuestro objetivo es garantizar que a ningún ciudadano de Pensilvania se le niegue el tratamiento que necesita para salvar su vida debido a las confusas normas de cobertura de seguros. Estamos comprometidos a derribar las barreras entre las personas que necesitan ayuda y el tratamiento que merecen."
Más información sobre los proyectos de ley de este paquete y otros paquetes legislativos en internet.
by Christin Brown | Octubre 10, 2023 | feature, News Releases
PHILADELPHIA – Octubre 10, 2023 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades announced Build Better PA, a package of bills to promote fairness, quality, and skilled craftsmanship within the tax incentive programs designed to stimulate economic growth.
“Union labor means quality work done right the first time,” said Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10). “As businesses enjoy the benefits of tax incentive development zones, it is in the best interest of taxpayers and workers to make sound investments in how the work is done. While these programs have been instrumental in driving economic development, they also provide a unique opportunity to raise the bar in terms of labor standards and workforce quality. Building trades and apprenticeships invest in workers, ensuring fair, family-sustaining wages and high-quality final products.”
Build Better PA introduces two essential benchmarks for businesses making capital investments exceeding $25,000 in construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, or repair of facilities within designated tax zones:
- Prevailing Wage Requirement: This provision ensures that businesses within the tax program pay their workers fair wages in line with regional standards. It aims to prevent the exploitation of labor and maintain equitable compensation for workers contributing to these projects.
- Skilled Craft Labor Mandate: To further enhance the quality of workmanship, the bill mandates that at least 70% of the workforce on prevailing wage-eligible projects are “skilled craft laborers.” This criterion ensures that projects funded through tax incentives maintain high standards of craftsmanship and expertise, promoting both worker skill development and the overall quality of construction.
“For decades our Commonwealth has supported business development and created special tax incentives to drive growth,” said Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2). “These bills will make sure while we keep driving Pennsylvania forward, we don’t leave the working class behind. Unions, skilled trades and apprentice programs are the key to continuing to grow the middle class, which is imperative for our continued success.”
“I have witnessed the challenges that workers in the construction industry face, both as a plumber and as the Business Manager for the largest Plumbers Union in Pennsylvania. This legislation will benefit our labor force by giving them a stronger voice, ensuring fair wages for their hard work, and emphasizing apprenticeships that will properly train our next generation of skilled laborers,” said Senator John Kane (D-9). “As Minority Chair of the Labor and Industry Committee, I am committed to doing everything I can to create a more equitable future and improve Pennsylvania’s position in the construction industry, and this legislation does exactly that.”
The “zone” programs the legislation would apply to are: City Revitalization and Improvement Zones, Neighborhood Improvement Zones, Keystone Opportunity Zones, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zones, Keystone Special Development Zone Program, Keystone Innovation Zones and Airport Land Development Zones.
“These tax incentive programs have fueled economic development across the Commonwealth, but we owe it to ourselves to make sure they also uplift our workers,” said Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-5). “I’m honored to partner with Senators Santarsiero, Tartaglione, and Kane to make sure that businesses investing in our communities benefit both themselves and the hardworking men and women who make it all possible.”
“Thank you, Senators Santarsiero, Tartaglione, Kane and Dillon for recognizing the value of union labor to ensure quality construction projects, and fair wages with good benefits for workers,” said Fran McLaughlin, Business Manager for District Council 21. “Apprenticeship programs offer a path for individuals looking not just for a job, but a career that offers family-sustaining wages. Quality work and fair wages will enable us to build a better Pennsylvania and protect investments for taxpayers.”
Senator Nikil Saval (D-1), a co-sponsor of the legislation, voiced his support saying, “Any form of state investment, whether direct or through tax incentives, that drives our Commonwealth’s economic growth should primarily center the creation of jobs with family sustaining wages. This legislation will ensure that Pennsylvania carefully balances our responsibility to attract capital investments and do so in a manner that lifts working class families.”
Any business found in violation of the law would have to refund the full amount of the tax exemption, deduction, abatement or credit awarded for the year that they violated the provisions, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
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by Christin Brown | Septiembre 20, 2023 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg PA – Septiembre 20, 2023 – Today Sen. Tartaglione announces over $16 million in funding for Philadelphia County-based agencies and organizations from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This funding will deliver support and resources to keep Philadelphia County residents safe in the places they call home.
“Our city and commonwealth for too long have experienced the pains that come with the epidemic of crime we have been seeing,” said Senator Tartaglione. “The investments we are making through PCCD will help organizations across the city serve and support the victims of crime. As we continue the work to prevent violent crime, it is crucial we don’t forget the victims of crime and the ramifications of victimization.”
The recipients are listed below:
Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant Funds
- Philadelphia County – $4,018,618 for CCAPPG Funds
Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds
- Central Division Victim Services – $446,337 for CDVS VOCA Grant
- Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia – $945,033 for AVP VOCA 2023-2025 (non-Competitive)
- Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly – $486,415 for Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders (PAVE)
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – $141,048 for Addressing Psychosocial & Concrete Needs of Young
- Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc. – $843,082 for LDVP and East Division Crime Victim Advocacy
- Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations – $175,966 for Concilio’s East Division Victim/Witness Services
- Drexel University – $157,343 for Healing Hurt People: Providing Trauma Services
- E.M.I.R. – Every Murder Is Real – $267,999 for 2023-2025 VOCA
- HIAS & Council Migration Services Inc. DBA HIAS PA – $574,317 for Immigrant Victim Access Collaborative (IVAC)
- Lutheran Social Mission Society DBA Lutheran Settlement House – $500,646 for LSH Bilingual Domestic Violence Program
- Mothers In Charge – $254,278 for Trauma-Informed Support of Homicide Survivors
- Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia – $521,703 Services for Immigrant Victims of Crime
- Northeast Philadelphia Victim/Witness Service – $227,220 for Victim Assistance and Advocacy
- Northwest Victim Services – $215,742 for Serving Victims of Crime in Northwest Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Children’s Alliance – $447,358 for Philadelphia Children’s Alliance Direct Services
- Philadelphia City Treasurer – $403,671 for Philadelphia DAO Cares 3
- Philadelphia Corporation for Aging – $388,424 for PCA Victim Support Program
- Support Center For Child Advocate – $708,419 for Child Victim Assistance Project
- Temple University of The Commonwealth System of High Education – $421,500 for Support for Victims from Marginalized Communities
- Uplift Center for Grieving Children – $100,139 for Uplift’s VOCA Continuation 2023
- Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, Inc. – $306,428 for Neighborhood Based Program for South Philadelphia
- WOAR-Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence – $324,372 for Sexual Assault Sexual Violence
- Women Against Abuse, Inc. – $1,271,658 for Sustaining Legal Services for Survivors
- Women In Transition, Inc. – $327,057 for Core Domestic Violence Services
- SeniorLAW Center – $1,531,487 for Keeping Elder Victims S.A.F.E.
- Children’s Crisis Treatment Center – $103,817 for Clinical Care Coordination for Child Victims
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por Christin Brown | 7 de julio de 2023 | reportaje, Salario Mínimo, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA - 7 de julio de 2023 - El domingo 9 de julio se cumplen diecisiete años desde que los legisladores de Pensilvania aumentaron por última vez el salario mínimo.
El 9 de juliothEn 2006, el gobernador Ed Rendell se unió a la senadora Christine Tartaglione, al senador Vincent Hughes y al senador Jay Costa para firmar la Ley del Senado 1090, la legislación de la senadora Tartaglione que elevaba el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a 7,15 dólares.
"Cuando el proyecto de ley del Senado 1090 se convirtió en ley en 2006, fue una promesa de seguir luchando por los que menos ganan de nuestra Commonwealth y garantizar que las necesidades de los que menos ganan de Pensilvania nunca se olviden o se dejen de lado", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Volví a presentar el proyecto de ley del Senado 12 porque yo, como muchos de mis colegas se niegan a quedarse de brazos cruzados como los Pennsylvanians que ganan nuestro salario mínimo nivel de pobreza siguen luchando para llegar a fin de mes. Pensilvania necesita que su gobierno actúe con rapidez y decisión en nombre de los trabajadores de nuestra Commonwealth que más lo necesitan."
Los demócratas del Senado siguen apoyando un salario mínimo más alto. En junio, los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes aprobaron un proyecto de ley que elevaría el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a 15 dólares la hora para 2026. La senadora Christine Tartaglione (demócrata de Filadelfia) presentó el proyecto de ley 12 del Senado, un proyecto similar.
"Pensilvania está fallando a nuestros trabajadores", dijo el senador Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery). "Durante diecisiete años, los legisladores estatales republicanos no han hecho nada para garantizar que las personas que trabajan duro reciban un salario justo y adecuado por sus contribuciones a nuestra economía. Me sentí orgulloso de unirme al gobernador Rendell en 2006 para apoyar una retribución que beneficiara a los trabajadores y a las familias. Espero unirme algún día al gobernador Shapiro para poner fin a diecisiete años de inacción en favor de los trabajadores con salario mínimo en Pensilvania."
El salario mínimo actual de Pensilvania se sitúa en el requisito federal de 7,25 dólares. Según el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT), el salario mínimo de Pensilvania dista mucho de ser un salario digno en el estado. El coste de la vivienda y otros gastos de subsistencia han seguido aumentando mientras que el salario mínimo de Pensilvania ha permanecido estancado durante más de una década.
Un aumento del salario mínimo a 15 dólares la hora afectaría a un millón de trabajadores que actualmente ganan menos de 15 dólares la hora en Pensilvania.
"Todos los que trabajan para ganarse la vida merecen ganar un salario digno, y el salario mínimo actual en Pensilvania no lo es. Ya es hora de hacer lo correcto para nuestras familias trabajadoras y asegurarse de que podemos criar a nuestros hijos en un buen trabajo", dijo el senador Jay Costa (D-Allegheny). "He estado orgulloso de defender un salario digno para cada Pennsylvanian, y espero con interés trabajar junto a sus colegas legisladores, trabajadores y activistas para cumplir con este valor crucial."
Los demócratas del Senado están dispuestos a votar el proyecto de la Cámara, pero los republicanos del Senado, que son mayoría, deben someterlo a votación. Mientras tanto, todos los estados que rodean a Pensilvania han subido el salario mínimo. Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia Occidental y Ohio pagan un salario mínimo más alto. Pensilvania ocupa el último lugar en lo que se refiere a prestaciones a los trabajadores.
"Aumentar el salario mínimo es fundamental para respetar la dignidad de las personas trabajadoras, para que puedan permitirse una vivienda y alimentos, y para que no tengan que elegir entre comida, calefacción, ropa y otras necesidades básicas", dijo el senador Art Haywood (D-Phila./Montgomery), que también ha sido un feroz defensor del aumento del salario mínimo de PA.
Y continuó: "Se trata de ayudar a los padres y permitirles ser padres, dejando de tener que trabajar en dos o tres empleos y teniendo mayor libertad para proporcionar a sus hijos una mejor educación, enriquecer a sus pequeños con oportunidades como actividades recreativas, ser más activos en sus comunidades y pasar tiempo con sus familias."
by Christin Brown | Junio 30, 2023 | feature, News Releases
Senate Democratic Whip Christine Tartaglione released the following statement regarding her no vote on the Commonwealth’s budget today:
“The budget is supposed to reflect our Commonwealth’s moral priorities and aspirations for the future. The bill we voted on today does nothing to move Pennsylvania forward. From failing to act to raise the minimum wage for our Commonwealth’s lowest earners, to failing to fund mass transit, and continuing the systemic underfunding of public education, this bill, and this budget fall far short of the needs of our Commonwealth.
I am hopeful the leadership in the Pennsylvania House will see the failures and shortcomings of this proposed budget, and make the necessary changes to ensure ALL Pennsylvanians are heard and represented in our Commonwealth’s budget.”
by Christin Brown | Enero 11, 2023 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Enero 11, 2023 – Today, Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, Democratic Whip, announced the Pennsylvania School Safety and Security Committee of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded $29,170,225 in grants to 31 separate programs tasked with preventing and intervening in violence across the 2nd District and the City of Philadelphia.
The grants are funded via two separate grants:
- The Coordinated Community Violence Intervention (CCVI) – The purpose of this program is to increase local coordination and collaboration to more effectively prevent, intervene and respond to gun and group violence.
- Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP). The purpose of this program is to provide grants and technical assistance to address community violence throughout the Commonwealth.
“Philadelphia, just like cities across this commonwealth and nation are facing an unprecedented epidemic of violence,” said Senator Tartaglione. “The resources being announced today will allow programs from across our city and commonwealth to continue addressing the root causes of violence and in turn prevent the crime that plagues our streets.”
Programs receiving the grants announced today that will provide services in the 2nd District and city-wide include:
Philadelphia City Treasurer, Philadelphia Cure Violence Coalition – $1,892,369 to develop a coalition of Cure Violence-based programs. The Cure Violence Model is an evidence-based prevention program that takes a public health approach to reduce community violence. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has spent the last year laying the groundwork for a coalition with members from all programs in Philadelphia using the Cure Violence model of violence prevention. These programs/partners include Cure Violence Philadelphia, Philadelphia CeaseFire, Community Crisis Intervention Program (a city program under the Office of Criminal Justice and Public Safety), and Penn Community Violence Prevention Program.
AMANDLA, Inc. – $147,595 to support violence prevention activities through expanding its Safe-Hub EduSoccer Program. The EduSoccer program reaches 500 young people from Philadelphia’s Kensington and Harrowgate neighborhoods, providing a safe space for young people while supporting anti-violence and anti-crime behaviors through targeting an array of socio-emotional program outcomes.
Artwell Collaborative, Inc. – $275,000 to implement its transformative and therapeutic multidisciplinary arts programming in schools, community centers, faith-based organizations, and behavioral health organizations. These funds will be used for: therapeutic arts programming in 10 Philadelphia schools (We the Poets and The Art of Growing Leaders); therapeutic arts programming in partnership with three community partners; trauma-informed response training for our team of Teaching Artists; inclusivity training for ArtWell’s leadership team; expanding the knowledge base and expertise of the organization’s leadership team by adding a part-time clinician.
Beyond Literacy – $1,311,266 to support the continuation and expansion of its Keystone Energy Employment Pipeline (KEEP) program, a community-focused strategy that transitions Philadelphia’s young, emerging adults ages 18 to 25 at risk of incarceration and gun violence into long-term financial stability through high-impact education, GED attainment, and pre-apprenticeship training for in-demand green energy sector jobs.
Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Inc. – $1,970,477 to expand teen programming at six Club locations by hiring dedicated teen staff, keeping Clubs open until 10 pm on Fridays, and opening the Clubs from 5 pm to 10 pm on Saturdays. All teens participating in programming will be engaged in formal or informal mentoring and evidence-based violence prevention activities.
Build Our Lives Together Inc. – $50,000 to create an intensive 8-month program for grassroots leaders – people who are the most proximate to the problems to learn critical skills, expand their network, and get access to funding so they can accelerate their impact, for a radical reduction in gun violence.
Center for Families and Relationships – $999,000 to expand it’s existing Together Through Trauma Program into Philadelphia recreation centers in the most vulnerable districts impacted by gun violence.
Central Division Victim Services – $371,663 to continue providing services to crime victims in the 6th, 9th, and 22nd Philadelphia Police Districts along with gun violence prevention in the 22nd and 25th Philadelphia Police Districts.
Coalition of African Communities (AFRICOM) – $125,000 to provide an immigrant community engagement gun violence prevention initiative that will bring together faith-based leaders, individuals, families, groups, and business owners to build knowledge, establish strong networks, identify, and prevent risks and connect the community to support services.
Education-Plus, Inc. – $299,125 to provide universal mental health screening at five schools to provide evidence-based programs in concert with school-based health clinic staff in order to reduce/prevent violence in schools and communities.
Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. – $1,250,000 to support nine diverse, unique, and collaborative projects addressing violence and related issues in Philadelphia. From street and community outreach, food distribution, non-traditional youth programming, career assistance to the previously incarcerated, and connecting community members with available resources, this funding will provide needed support for these groups to expand their work. Funding will support nine projects/organizations (Homies Helping Homies; The Apologues; City of Dreams Coalition; Double Trellis Food Initiative; Elevation Voice; Kensington Voice; Oronde McClain Foundation; Ones Up; Philadelphia Boom).
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey – $699,335 to expand the Bold Futures program, an intensive violence prevention mentoring program for high-risk girls who reside in Philadelphia with both individual and community risk factors between the ages of 9 to 14.
HIAS & Council Migration Services Inc. DBA HIAS PA – $2,124,484 to provide immigration legal services, some case management, and specialized victim services to low-income immigrant youth and their families who are eligible for legal status but have not yet obtained status and are therefore vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Funds will support two attorneys, a Department of Justice Accredited Representative, a paralegal, and legal supervision to provide immigration legal services to at-risk youth referred to HIAS Pennsylvania by Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services, the Philadelphia School District, and through self-referral.
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association – $445,113 to support the establishment of a Success Center in the Samuel S. Fels High School of Philadelphia, PA. The Success Center will provide social-emotional learning (SEL) education to the students; non-academic, referral (case-management) support to students and their parents/ caregivers; an Oasis where students can safely retreat from and process stress or trauma they may be experiencing at school or at home; parent/ caregiver workshops; and field trips to enrich the lives of students and to give them new experiences and a new perspective on life.
Philadelphia City Treasurer, The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office “Data CoLab”- $1,772,966 to implement the “Data CoLab”, a data-informed community-based participatory initiative hosted by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Transparency Analytics Lab (DATA Lab). This initiative fosters partnerships among the DAO and community-based organizations (CBOs) by hosting a series of participatory research workshops in the communities experiencing high levels of gun violence to provide data tools and engage in participatory research and interventions.
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates – $1,500,000 to expand its Restorative Justice Program into a cohesive pathway for justice-impacted people in Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest rates of community violence.
Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc. – $2,000,000 to expand educational and employment pathway exploration for 12-24-year-olds through its portfolio of structured learning and skill-building opportunities. PYN is seeking to expand its provider network to create more opportunities for historically marginalized youth in Philadelphia to build stronger, safer communities through promoting summer employment opportunities.
Playworks Education Energized – $572,547 to advance the Community Coach Leadership Program (CCLP), a proactive, medium-to-long-term violence-prevention intervention strategy focused on serving kids most susceptible and impacted by violence. CCLP will engage School District of Philadelphia (SDP) high school students as program participants in leader-mentor positions with SDP elementary schools in violence-impacted neighborhoods.
Power of Paint Art Academy & Management – $86,981 to support a violence prevention and intervention program where trained staff will use art and therapeutic approaches, via outreach and referral services, to improve the quality of life for individuals who are victims and/or perpetrators of violence.
Rock to the Future, Inc. – $330,000 to support free music and mentoring programs in high-crime neighborhoods in North, West, and Northwest Philadelphia for teens that are at risk to be involved in violence, victims of violence, who have experienced trauma, and those from reentry and diversion programs.
Sharing Excess – $55,880 for the identification, outreach, and engagement of individuals who are most likely to be involved in violence and provide tailored, holistic supports to meet a wide range of education, employment, mental and behavioral health, and other basic needs.
Students Run Philly Style – $1,368,926 to scale current violence interruption and prevention efforts through recreation in and around the neighborhood of West Kensington. The goal is to have programs and activities for all ages, and family events throughout the year.
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth – $2,500,000 to support the implementation of a hospital- and community-based violence intervention program where trained Violence Intervention Clinicians and Specialists will provide assertive outreach and crisis response to individuals and families exposed to violence in the community, conduct clinical crisis assessments, provide trauma-informed therapy and case management services, and refer individuals and families to social safety net providers in the community for long-term support.
The Urban League of Philadelphia – $950,000 to continue and expand their proven Violence Prevention Programs that support and target at-risk Black and Brown youth and young men and men who are justice-involved.
Unique Dreams, Inc. – $85,000 to fund several programs that offer an array of opportunities within the community. Those programs include a crisis line, skill building in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades, resume workshops, interview training, empowerment groups, assistance with transportation needs, an afterschool and summer program for youth ages 8-18 focused on guided group discussions and conflict resolution, and youth skill-building workshops on topics such as music, cooking, basketball, boxing, and weightlifting.
University of Pennsylvania (Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety) – $1,517,546 to expand the scope and reach of the Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy Initiative, a program that supports the implementation of Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for PTSD in community mental health centers in Philadelphia, by creating the Philadelphia Prolonged Exposure to Address Community Violence (PEACE) Project, which will be a coalition of 60 providers who are trained to respond to the mental health needs of individuals who experience community violence.
University of Pennsylvania (Penn Injury Science Center) – $2,332,070 to expand and enhance the School District of Philadelphia’s (SDP) Safe Path to School program. The program will expand to 6-8 schools and have enhanced features such as training (e.g. trauma-informed care, cure violence models of violence prevention), access to referral programs, and regular meetings with local violence intervention programs.
Uplift Center for Grieving Children – $399,994 to provide additional resources for training and data collection for quality grief counseling services to youth in the city of Philadelphia. Components of this project include clinical training and supervision to cultivate staff aptitude and maintain up-to-date and high-quality mental health supports, the expansion of the Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families (RPBF) program, providing caregivers with regulation skills and parenting tools over 10-week sessions to support their families, and training coordination to expand its capacity to train frontline professionals in racial/trauma-informed professional development offerings.
Uplift Solutions Inc. – $607,840 to grow and enhance their Workforce Solutions program, which serves justice-involved individuals through increased outreach efforts, increased trauma-informed behavioral health services, and increased capacity to serve more participants. Program components include life-skills training, case management, wraparound services, job readiness training, employer technical training, employment placement, and follow-up support 3 years post-graduation.
More information on the grants can be found here.
by Christin Brown | Enero 3, 2023 | feature, News Releases
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 3, 2023 − Today, Pennsylvania Senator Christine M. Tartaglione was sworn into her eighth term serving as the Pennsylvania Senator from the 2nd District which includes portions of Philadelphia. Senator Tartaglione was also officially named Democratic Whip for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
Senator Tartaglione was one of 25 members sworn into the Pennsylvania Senate.
“Entering this legislative session, I am officially the longest-serving female in Pennsylvania Senate History,” said Senator Tartaglione. “It has been the honor of a lifetime serving the people of the 2nd district, and I am eagerly awaiting the coming legislative session and serving as Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus. I am optimistic the legislature will spend the next legislative session working to pass crucial legislation that will put Pennsylvanians first.”
Serving in her 28th year, Senator Tartaglione is now the longest-serving female senator in Pennsylvania’s history, surpassing Senator Jeanette F. Reibman, who served from 1967 to 1994, the year Senator Tartaglione first won her seat in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Constituents can connect with Senator Tartaglione via her email: [email protected], her Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or website.
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