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Lawmakers, Advocates Call for Emergency Relief
Harrisburg – September 24, 2019 – Senators Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) and Andy Dinniman (D-Chester) joined Representatives Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia), Malcom Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia), Melissa Shusterman (D-Montgomery), and advocates to call for the creation of an Emergency Relief program to help Pennsylvanians who lost financial support through the elimination of the General Assistance (GA) program.
Senator Muth Remarks on Proposed Emergency Relief Legislation
PA Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Replace General Assistance Program
Back in June, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed House Bill 33, which eliminated General Assistance and the benefits that came with it. Now, a new Bill has been introduced that would restore those benefits. General Assistance provided 11,000 vulnerable Pennsylvanians...
Senator Muth Hosts an Open House on Addiction
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing – Eliminating the Rape Culture Epidemic
Muth Hosts Hearing on Ending the Rape Culture Epidemic
Phoenixville – September 20, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) joined victim-survivors, advocates, and lawmakers for a Democratic Policy Hearing on ending the rape culture epidemic. Muth requested and hosted the hearing with Sen. Tim Kearney...
Funding Approved for West Norriton Stormwater Project
Harrisburg – Sept. 19, 2019 – The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved funding for the Alexander Drive Basin stormwater retrofit project in West Norriton. “Ensuring that municipalities have improved and updated systems to handle stormwater runoff is paramount...
Victory Park Approved for ADA Access Improvement Funding
Royersford, PA – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced funding has been approved for Victory Park to begin the ADA and accessible playground improvement project. “ADA accessibility is important to ensure that all residents of...
Otten and Muth Announce $32K Grant to Update Upper Uwchlan Township’s Sewage Plan
EXTON, PA − September 18, 2019 – State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten and state Sen. Katie Muth today announced that a $32,610 Commonwealth Financing Authority grant will be awarded to Upper Uwchlan Township’s Sewage Facilities Program. Upper Uwchlan Township is looking to...
Senator Muth Releases Statement on Senator Folmer Child Pornography Charges
Royersford, PA – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Montgomery, Chester) released the following statement regarding Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s announcement that Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Dauphin, Lebanon, York) has been charged with crimes...
Lawmakers react to Sen. Folmer’s resignation
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The resignation of Republican state Sen. Mike Folmer, following his arrest on child pornography charges, shocked his constituents and his colleagues in Harrisburg. "I did talk to him on a regular basis towards the beginning of my tenure, but as the...
State Senate Policy Committee to Convene in Phoenixville
Harrisburg, PA − September 13, 2019 − At the request of Sens. Katie Muth and Tim Kearney, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing Friday in Phoenixville on addressing institutional and societal rape culture. The hearing is scheduled for...
Muth: Applications Being Accepted for School Safety Grants
Royersford – September 12, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) is encouraging local school districts to apply for the School Safety and Security Grant Program and for municipalities to apply for Community Violence Prevention/Reduction grants. “Both...
Muth Encourages Communities to Apply for Multi-Modal Assistance Funds
Royersford – September 11, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) is informing municipalities and local organizations that applications for multi-modal transportation projects are now being accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation...
Muth Joins Hearing on Rising Prescription Drug Costs
Havertown – September 11, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) joined Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) at the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the rising costs of prescription drugs.
The hearing was requested by Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) and was attended by legislators, affordable health care advocates, and health care professionals.
Otten and Muth to Hold Series of Town Halls this Month
EXTON, September 3, 2019 – State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, will hold three town hall meetings this month to address topics such as the cost of living, youth mental health and more. Sen. Katie Muth will co-host two of the three meetings. Town halls will...
Airport Improvement Grant Approved for G.O. Carlson Airport
August 29, 2019 – Royersford – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester, Berks, Montgomery) announced G.O. Carlson Airport has been approved for grant funding to help with infrastructure upgrades. “I am proud to see grant funding approved for G.O. Carlson Airport, “ said Muth....
Legislators React to Grand Jury Report Calling for New System of Investigating Sexual Misconduct Claims
HARRISBURG, August 27, 2019 – After a months-long review of a sexual misconduct complaint against a former Pennsylvania House member, a Dauphin County grand jury has called for the Pennsylvania Legislature to create a new, independent Office of Legislative...
Muth Joins PA Safe Caucus, Continues Call for Special Session on Gun Violence Epidemic
Royersford, August 7, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) is continuing her call for the governor and legislators to return to Harrisburg to address the gun violence epidemic. On Wednesday, Muth joined the bicameral PA Safe Caucus and supported a...
Pa. just eliminated general assistance. The need for it hasn’t gone away
By Katie Muth, Maria Collett and Lindsey Williams
This week marks the end of General Assistance (GA) as we know it. The life-saving program that has helped thousands of Pennsylvanians get back on their feet and bridge the gap to self-sustainability ended on Aug. 1.
After a difficult battle through the legislative process and an underhanded maneuver to tie the elimination of GA to millions of dollars of hospitals, we accept that the program will cease to exist. However, that does not mean that the need has vanished.
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Muth Applauds Signing of Victims’ Rights Legislative Package
ROYERSFORD – July 17, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) applauded the governor’s signing of six bills that help to ensure and protect the rights of crime victims in Pennsylvania. “It is important to include the rights of victims in criminal justice...
Sen. Muth Joins Philadelphia District Attorney, Advocates Against the Death Penalty
Philadelphia – July 16, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) joined Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, lawmakers, and advocates to address the unconstitutionality of the death penalty. “The unconstitutionality of the death...
Muth: Norristown Elementary Schools Awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Grants
ROYERSFORD – July 16, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced that local elementary schools have been awarded grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) to provide healthier food choices...
Muth Announces Housing Assistance Funding for the 44th District
Royersford – July 12, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority (PHFA) has approved funding for eight housing assistance programs in the 44th district. “There is a constant need to provide housing...
Democratic Senators to Introduce Emergency Relief Program Legislation to Fill Void Left by Elimination of General Assistance
(Harrisburg, Pa.) --- Following the elimination of General Assistance, several members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a cosponsorship memo to create an emergency relief program that would serve the population now without cash assistance....
Democratic Senators to Introduce Emergency Relief Program Legislation
HARRISBURG – June 2, 2019 – Following the elimination of General Assistance, several members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a cosponsorship memo to create an emergency relief program that would serve the population now without cash assistance....
Pennsylvania State Senate Erupts in Battle as Senator Muth Warns General Assembly Against Abandoning General Assistance Program
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania– June 28, 2019– On Wednesday, Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties) voiced her disappointment in the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s inability to secure funding for the recently reinstated General Assistance program in...
Senate Democrats React to Republican Proposal to Eliminate General Assistance for Vulnerable Pennsylvanians
Senator Katie Muth Offers an Amendment to HB 33
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Senator Muth Calls for 100% Renewable Energy in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA– June 19, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) joined advocates of the clean energy movement today as they rallied to promote renewable energy initiatives at the state capitol. “We have a duty to maintain our values of security, safety,...
Senator Katie Muth Joined Solar Industry Advocates and Other Legislators Promoting Solar Energy
Muth Announces Approved Funding for Organizations in District 44 to Aid in Domestic Violence and Opioid Crisis Relief by PCCD
Harrisburg, PA – June 14, 2019 – Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved funding that the senator requested for organizations and local governments in her home district....
Senator Katie Muth Fair Share Tax legislation Introduced
Senators Haywood, Hughes, and Muth Hosted a Fair Share Tax News Conference
Harrisburg – June 12, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) State Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), and PA Budget and Policy Center Director Marc Stier hosted a press...
Muth Supports Providing Assistance to Individuals Seeking Access to Post-Secondary Education and Training at PA Community Colleges
Harrisburg, PA – June 11, 2019 – Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) supports residents pursuing assistance from the Department of Human Services (DHS) Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) program. The KEYS program, in collaboration with community colleges and the DHS, assists students who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits while pursuing certificates, degrees, or credentials at Pennsylvania’s community colleges to help them graduate and find employment.
Muth Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Extended Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Royersford – June 11, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) is encouraging Pennsylvania seniors and those living with disabilities to apply for property tax and rent assistance through the Department of Revenue’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The...