Press Releases
ADVISORY: Policy Committee to Host Hearing Next Week on Potential Impacts of Hydrogen Hub Development
ROYERSFORD, November 29, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Democratic Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy...
Sen. Muth Accepting Applications from Local High School Students for Youth Advisory Council
ROYERSFORD, November 29, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that her office is launching a Youth Advisory Council to engage high school students from across Senate District 44 in state government policy and issue advocacy. ...
PA State Legislators Call for Congressional Support for Ceasefire and Release of Hostages
Harrisburg, PA (November 21, 2023)—Today members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly called for congressional support for a ceasefire, for the release of all hostages, and for humanitarian aid to residents throughout the region impacted by the ongoing violence....
Bill to Protect Patient Rights Headed to Governor
HARRISBURG, November 17, 2023 – Earlier this week, House Bill 507 passed the Pennsylvania House and Senate and now awaits Governor Shapiro’s signature to become law. The legislation, introduced by State Representatives Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia, and Liz...
Senate Dems Discuss Impacts of Generative AI at Policy Hearing
PHOENIXVILLE, November 16, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) and Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) to co-host a public...
Senate Dems Discuss Need for Universal Background Checks at Philly Hearing
PHILADELPHIA − October 30, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) to co-host a public hearing on the need for universal...
Friel, Muth Joined by PennDOT Secretary Carroll to Announce St. Peters Road Project
ELVERSON, October 27, 2023 – State Rep. Paul Friel and state Sen. Katie Muth were joined Thursday by state Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to announce a project to reconstruct areas of St. Peters Road (SR 4041) in St. Peters Village that have been destabilized...
Senate Dems Discuss Water, Sewer, Stormwater Infrastructure at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, October 25, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery) to co-host a public...
Sen. Muth Announces Over $1.3 Million in DCNR Grants for SD44 Projects
ROYERSFORD − October 6, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that eight projects in Senate District 44 received over $1.3 million in state grant funding to create new recreational opportunities and conserve natural spaces. ...
Senate, House Dems Discuss Troubling Increase in Book Bans at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, PA − October 6, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Rep. Ryan Bizarro (D-Erie), chair of the House Majority Policy Committee, joined Senator Amanda...
Sen. Muth, Sen. Williams Join Veterans, Elected Officials to Urge Support for MST Survivors
HARRISBURG − October 4, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and Sen. Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks), several veterans and other elected officials in the Capitol yesterday to urge the Senate to...
State Senators Welcome Opening of Whole Home Repairs Program for Chester County Homeowners
West Chester, Pa. − September 28, 2023 − Chester County homeowners looking to make critical household repairs to improve safety, increase energy efficiency, and enhance accessibility can now apply for funding through the Whole Home Repairs Program. “No...
Senator Muth Hosts Over 200 Local Veterans at Annual Veterans’ Expo
ROYERSFORD − September 25, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) hosted over 200 local veterans at her annual Veterans’ Expo this weekend in Montgomery County. Senator Muth’s Veterans’ Expo, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in...
Sen. Muth Announces $10.7 Million in PCCD Funding for SD44 Initiatives
ROYERSFORD, September 20, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that entities across Senate District 44 have been awarded more than $10.7 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “This...
Sen. Muth, MontCo Prothonotary Hosting September Book Drive
ROYERSFORD − September 5, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and Montgomery County Prothonotary Noah Marlier today announced that their offices will partner on a children’s book drive throughout the month of September. From today through...
Sen. Muth Announces Over $2 Million in Multimodal Grants for Two SD44 Projects
ROYERSFORD − August 24, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that two projects in Chester County have received over $2 million in PennDOT Multimodal Transportation funds. East Whiteland Township received $1.2 million for a...
Senate Dems Discuss Skill Games at Radnor Hearing
RADNOR, August 24, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) co-hosted a public hearing yesterday in Radnor to discuss skill games...
ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Discuss PA Skill Games Next Week in Radnor
ROYERSFORD, August 18, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join Senator Amanda Cappelletti to co-host a public hearing Wednesday in Radnor on “Skill Games” in the Commonwealth...
Sen. Muth, Rep. Howard Announce Free Shredding Event in West Vincent Township
ROYERSFORD, June 14, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and state Rep. Kristine Howard (D-Chester) today announced that they are partnering with West Vincent Township to host a free Community Shredding Event next weekend for area residents....
Senate Dems Discuss Domestic Violence Awareness, Funding at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, May 26, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) co-hosted a public hearing earlier this week in Harrisburg to discuss the effectiveness...
Senate Dems Discuss Improving Railroad Safety at Pittsburgh Hearing
PITTSBURGH − May 19, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) to host a public hearing in Pittsburgh...
State Lawmakers Announce Animal Protection Legislation
State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined by state Senator Katie Muth, state Senator John Kane, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and state Rep. Chris Pielli in announcing the Dog and Cat Protection Act (also known as the Pennsylvania Beagle Bills). The package of...
Sen. Muth to Host Free Community Naloxone Training Next Week in Phoenixville
State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services will host a free Community Naloxone Training next week in Phoenixville to help residents learn how to safely use Naloxone to respond to an opioid...
Policy Hearing Focuses on Supportive Education for Neurodivergent Students
PITTSBURGH, April 17, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee joined Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) to co-host a joint public hearing on supportive...
Sen. Muth Joins PennEnvironment to Release Interactive Map Highlighting Renewable Energy Projects Across PA
PHILADELPHIA – April 11, 2023 – PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center unveiled Clean Energy Commonwealth on Tuesday This new interactive map highlights one renewable energy or energy efficiency project in each county of the Keystone State, showing the vibrancy...