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State Officials and Advocates Kick Off Real Jobs, Real Pay Tour
Pennsylvania − May 20, 2019 − Advocates, lawmakers and state officials will participate in tours and a statewide day of action on Thursday, May 23rd with businesses that choose to pay their employees a living wage. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at a regional low...
Senator Tartaglione Becomes Newest Appointment to Temple University’s Board of Trustees
HARRISBURG, PA, May 8, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) was appointed by the Senate today as the newest member of the Temple University Board of Trustees. She will join Governor Tom Wolf, Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney, and other high-ranking leaders from Pennsylvania’s public and private sectors on the body that governs the 135-year-old state-related research institution.
Senator Tartaglione Joins Philadelphia Area Leaders to Promote Public Participation in 2020 Census
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 1, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today joined federal, state, and local public officials, along with community, corporate, and labor leaders, at the National Constitution Center to launch a new committee that will promote public participation in the 2020 national census.
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. ...
Planned Food and Beverage Facility in Kensington Wins State Multimodal Funding
Senator Tartaglione welcomes MaKen City, which will offer many new family-sustaining jobs and will contribute to an economic renaissance of the community. HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that...
Senator Tartaglione Introduces Legislation to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Crafted in partnership with Governor Wolf, Senate Bill 12 would raise the minimum wage to $12 this year and $15 by 2025, followed by annual cost of living increases. HARRISBURG, PA, March 22, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today introduced...
More Than Three Dozen Economists Endorse Tartaglione’s Plan to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 13, 2019 – The $15 minimum wage proposal crafted by State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione(D-Philadelphia) in partnership with Governor Tom Wolf hasearned the endorsement of 38 economists and social scientists, who have co-signed a letter calling for a bold increase in Pennsylvania’s outdated minimum wage.
Sen. Tartaglione, Gov. Wolf Lead Rally for Long-Overdue Raise to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf led a coalition of elected officials, labor leaders, worker advocates, and commuters at the bustling Frankford Transportation Center today to rally support for a long overdue raise in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.
Tartaglione Commends Governor’s Commitments to Workforce Development, Education in New Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG, PA, February 5, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today declared her enthusiastic support for Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed Fiscal 2019-2020 budget as detailed by the governor in his annual budget address before a joint session of the Pennsylvania legislature.
Sen. Tartaglione Joins Gov. Wolf to Announce New Plan to Raise Pennsylvania’s Outdated Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA, January 30, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today joined Gov. Tom Wolf, state Rep. Patty Kim, many of their legislative colleagues, and many worker advocates to announce their plan to raise Pennsylvania’s outdated minimum wage, which has stagnated at just over $7 per hour for the last 12 years.
Tartaglione Invites Nature Lovers and Conservationists to Apply Now for New Pennsylvania Grants
HARRISBURG, PA, January 22, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today invited Pennsylvania’s nature lovers and conservationists to apply for the latest series of grants being offered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
Lawncrest Charter School Receives State Grant to Expand Computer Science Program
HARRISBURG, PA, January 17, 2019 – A grade school in State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s Philadelphia district was among 765 schools across Pennsylvania that were awarded a combined $8.7 million in targeted grants today in support of their computer science programs.
State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to help 12,000 Federal Employees Working without Pay
Harrisburg, PA – January 10, 2019 – On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery),...
Tartaglione Reappointed Minority Chairwoman of Senate Labor & Industry Committee
HARRISBURG, PA, January 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) has been reappointed as minority chairwoman of the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, where she will continue her work to protect the rights and promote the interests of...
Tartaglione Joins Registered Nurses, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials to Picket For Safe Staffing and Fair Wages
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 3, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) joined picket lines today at two Philadelphia hospitals where registered nurses are fighting for a safe staffing commitment and fair compensation from their common employer.
Tartaglione Commences Seventh PA Senate Term as Nation’s Oldest State Legislature Opens Its 2019-20 Session
HARRISBURG, PA, January 1, 2019 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today commenced her seventh consecutive four-year term as she was sworn into office at the Pennsylvania Capitol alongside 24 colleagues who were reelected or newly elected to the Senate in November.
Tartaglione Encourages Prospective College Students to Consider Pa’s New Low-Cost Loan Program
HARRISBURG, PA, November 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today encouraged prospective college students who may be applying for financial aid in 2019 to consider the new PA Forward Student Loan Program as part of their financial planning. The...
Senator Tartaglione Chosen to Lead Philadelphia Delegation for 2019-20 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA, November 14, 2018 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione was selected today by her peers to serve her second consecutive term as chairwoman of the Senate’s Philadelphia delegation for the 2019-20 legislative session. As chairwoman, Senator Tartaglione...
Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding Mass Shooting in California Nightclub
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 8, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting of at least 12 people in a Thousand Oaks, California, night club last night: “Today, we are witnessing another heartbreaking,...
Tartaglione Announces Free Rain Barrel and Yard Tree Programs Coming to Frankford in November
HARRISBURG, PA, October 30, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione today announced that the Frankford Community Development Corporation will host a Rain Check Workshop at the Frankford Branch Library, 4634 Frankford Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m.