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Sen. Muth, Rep. Hill-Evans Propose Property Tax Relief for Recent Veterans
HARRISBURG, August 20, 2021 − State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) today introduced legislation to establish a property tax and rent relief rebate program for Pennsylvania’s recent veterans.
Rep. Kenyatta, Sen. Muth Aim to Modernize TANF Program on 25th Anniversary in New Bills
HARRISBURG, August 20, 2021 – On the 25th anniversary of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) and state Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced that they are seeking to introduce...
Community Gathering 1 Year After Ashwood Apartments Fire
NORTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, PA — One year after the Ashwood Apartments went up in a blaze that displaced 50 families, officials are lauding the "Herculean" community effort the followed and that they say demonstrates what it means to love your neighbors.
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee Fails to Address Climate Crisis
HARRISBURG − August 18, 2021 − State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) was met with blank stares in the state Capitol today as she pressed the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to prioritize a comprehensive plan to invest in Pennsylvania and address the environmental and public health issues impacting communities across the Commonwealth.
Senator Muth Calls for a Plan to Invest in PA and Address the Environmental and Public Health Issues
Pa. legislators consider bills to help struggling veterans
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Aug. 16 discussed several bills to help struggling veterans, particularly those without housing and those affected by PTSD.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose property tax, rent relief for low-income, recently discharged veterans
State Sen. Katie Muth, D-Chester, and Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, are working on a companion bill to create the Recent Veteran Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. It would provide financial relief to veterans who have resigned from service in the last three...
On the One-Year Anniversary of Sunoco Spill, Sen. Muth & Rep. Friel Otten Condemn Sunoco, DEP for Lack of Remediation at Marsh Creek Lake
CHESTER COUNTY − August 11, 2021 - Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Sunoco’s massive spill of drilling fluid at its Mariner East 2 pipeline construction site near Marsh Creek State Park. On August 10, 2020, Sunoco spilled approximately 8,000 gallons of...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in PA
Harrisburg – August 10, 2021 - At the request of Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of solitary...
Policy Committee Hearing: Solitary Confinement
Innamorato and Muth call on Wolf administration to finish the job after incomplete announcement on radioactive landfill testing requirement
HARRISBURG, July 27, 2021 – The Wolf administration announced Monday it would soon require all Pennsylvania landfills to conduct quarterly testing for radiological contaminants, nearly six years after the Department of Environmental Protection produced a report on TENORM.
Senator Muth’s Virtual Housing Assistance Program
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – July 21, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
New Federal Report Highlights Exemptions for Oil and Gas Companies are Leading to Harmful Radioactivity Exposure
HARRISBURG, July 21, 2021 – The Natural Resources Defense Council released a report on the impact of hazardous, radioactive oil and gas waste that underscores the need for Congress to pass legislation and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass all three bills put forward by state Rep. Sara Innamorato, D-Allegheny. Her legislation would close the hazardous waste loophole and prevent devastating health impacts on children, most notably Ewing’s sarcoma.
Senate Democratic Policy Committee: Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis
Sen. Muth Speaks on Raising the Minimum Wage
Live on KDKA: Breaking Down the Budget with Senator Muth
Muth Renews Call for Removal of PSERS Staff: Says inaction is risk for teacher and taxpayers
June 30, 2021 - Senator Katie Muth sent the following letter to PSERS Board Chairman Christopher SantaMaria calling for the removal of PSERS staff: Says inaction is risk for teacher and taxpayers: [pdf-embedder...
PA Senate Dems Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
Harrisburg – June 29, 2021 - At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing during Pride...
Policy Hearing on the Barriers in Pennsylvania for the Transgender Community
Senator Muth Remarks on HB 1300 – Voter Suppression
Senator Muth’s 2021-22 Budget Remarks
State Government Committee Remarks on Gerrymandering
PA Senate Dems to Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
June 23, 2021 − At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing during Pride Month to...
Senator Katie J. Muth’s Response to Chairs of PSERS Board and Audit Committee
June 18, 2021 − PSERS Board Chairman Christopher SantaMaria and Rep. Frank Ryan, chair of the Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee, released a joint statement in response to my seeking judicial relief in the Commonwealth Court as a result of...
Muth Offers Suggestions on Transparency Improvements for PSERS Board and Staff
June 18, 2021 - Senator Katie Muth sent the following letter to PSERS Board Chairman Christopher SantaMaria offering suggestions on transparency improvements for PSERS Board and Staff: [embeddoc...
Joint House and Senate VAEP Committee Hearing on PA Veteran Homes and Covid Mitigation Part Two
Joint House and Senate VAEP Committee Hearing on PA Veteran Homes and Covid Mitigation – Part One
Senator Muth Remarks on SB 119/ RGGI
Senator Muth’s Remarks on HR 106 – Ends the Emergency Declaration
Senator Muth Demands Access to Vital Information
HARRISBURG − June 8, 2021 − Earlier today, Senator Katie Muth (D- Montgomery/Chester/Berks) filed a Complaint in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania following several months of continuously being denied documents and information needed to legally perform in her role as a Board Member for the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). The Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief seeks to require PSERS to provide information regarding the public pension fund in a timely manner.
Policy Committee Hearing: Improving PA’s Nursing Homes
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Improving Care in Nursing Homes
Harrisburg – June 2, 2021 – At the request of Senators Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Mon Fayette Expressway and Southwest PA Infrastructure Advancements
Harrisburg – June 1, 2021 - At the request of state Senator Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the Mon Fayette Expressway and what this project...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing: Infrastructure & the Mon Fayette Expressway
Comcast Newsmakers – Pennsylvania’s Post Covid Recovery
Members of the Women’s Health Caucus Host 4th Trimester Awareness Day Press Conference to Support Mothers and Families throughout Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − May 27, 2021 −State Senator Katie Muth (44th Senate District) and members of the Pennsylvania Women's Health Caucus hosted a virtual press conference to highlight Senate Resolution 74 that would recognize May 26, 2021 as Fourth Trimester Awareness Day...
4th Trimester Awareness Day Press Conference
Sen. Muth Advocates for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Asks Majority Leader to Pass HB951
AG Shapiro and Senate Democrats Discuss Action Against Fracking Negligence
Harrisburg, PA − May 25, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus led in this effort by State Senator Steve Santarsiero held a virtual press conference to discuss a package of bills aimed at increasing...