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Senator Santarsiero Announces $49,405 in State Funds to Rolling Harvest Food Rescue
BUCKS COUNTY – September 26, 2023 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today announced $49,405 in state funds were awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to Rolling Harvest Food Rescue to improve food storage and reduce food waste....
Senator Santarsiero Hosts PennDOT Road Tour Highlighting Roads in Need of Repair
BUCKS COUNTY − September 21, 2023 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted PennDOT officials on a road tour around the 10th Senate District, announcing planned roadway repair projects, highlighting needed improvements, and applauding work that has recently...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Nearly $5.3 Million in State Funds to Benefit Victim Services Organization in Bucks County
BUCKS COUNTY – September 21, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today announced $5,291,460 in state funds were awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to benefit residents of Bucks County. Federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds...
Senator Santarsiero Statement on New Hope Parking Garage
NEW HOPE − August 21, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero released the following statement on New Hope Parking Garage: For years surveys by New Hope Borough and individual businesses reveal that nearly everyone – residents, visitors and businessowners – agrees that...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Brennan Announce $279,200 for Traffic Safety Improvements in Doylestown Township
BUCKS COUNTY − August 15, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced $279,200 in state funds for Doylestown Township through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go program. The funding will...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis to Host Hard to Read License Plate Replacement Event
BUCKS COUNTY − August 10, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced they will be hosting an event to assist constituents replace hard to read license plates. The event, in partnership with the Bristol Township Police...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $100,000 in State Funds to Renovate the Newtown Theatre
NEWTOWN – June 28, 2023 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $100,000 in state funds for continued renovations of the Newtown Theatre at the theater’s “Reel” Garden Party last week. The funding for the Newtown Theatre will be used toward the second phase of...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren Bills Combating the Rising Cost of Flood Insurance Unanimously Pass Senate Committee
HARRISBURG − June 28, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced that Senate Bill 442 and House Bill 735, each of which would establish a task force to address rising flood insurance premiums, were voted unanimously out of...
Cantor Schnitzer Opening Prayer & Floor Recognition
Sen. Santarsiero Fairness Act Rally Remarks
Senator Santarsiero recognizes the Finn Family on the Senate Floor
Gun Violence Prevention Month Press Conference Remarks
Senator Santarsiero Announces $616,000 in State Funds to Combat Substance Use Disorders and Reduce Incarceration in Bucks County
BUCKS COUNTY – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today announced $616,000 in state funds were awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to combat substance use disorders and reduce incarceration in Bucks County. Child and...
Senator Santarsiero Urges Eligible Constituents to Apply for Property Tax and Rent Rebates Ahead of June 30th Deadline
BUCKS COUNTY – June 9, 2023 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today urged all eligible constituents to apply for Property Tax and Rent Rebates through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue ahead of the June 30th deadline. “Each year my office assists...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis Host Scam Jam to Help Residents Stay Safe from Scams and Identity Theft
BUCKS COUNTY – June 9, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) hosted an event in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to help constituents learn how to avoid becoming the victim of a scam or...
Senator Santarsiero Applauds House Passage of Eating Disorder Legislation, Calls on Senate to Take Up Bill
BUCKS COUNTY – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today applauded the passage of House Bill 148 by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representative Jason Ortitay (R-46) would require schools to annually provide educational...
Sen. Santarsiero: College Financial Planning Seminar
Bucks and Philadelphia County Lawmakers Call on DEP to Investigate Chemical Spill in Bristol Township
BUCKS COUNTY, PA - April 17, 2023- In response to the March 24th chemical spill that occurred in Bristol Township at the Altuglas LLC Chemical Plant, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) called on the Pennsylvania Department of...
Sen. Santarsiero Remarks: IFO Budget Hearing
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Galloway Announce $367,162 in State Funds for Local Area Improvement Projects
Bucks County, PA- March 21, 2023 - Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative John Galloway (D-140) announced a total of $367,162 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account Statewide...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Brennan Announce $464,758 for Solebury Township Trail Project
March 17, 2023- BUCKS COUNTY, PA - Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced today $464,758 in state funding to complete the Solebury Gateway Trail in Solebury Township. The award is a state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Labs Announce $345,000 in State Funds for Plumstead Township
March 17, 2023- BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) announced $345,000 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account Statewide Program for...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren Announce State Funding to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety in Newtown Borough
March 17, 2023- BUCKS COUNTY, PA – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $192,594 in state funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements along Frost Lane in Newtown Borough. The award is a state...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren Announce More Than $1,500,000 in State Funds for Multiple Community Improvement Projects
BUCKS COUNTY, PA – March 17, 2023- Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced $1,527,051 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account Statewide...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Brennan Announce More Than $1,000,000 in State Funds for Projects in Doylestown and Solebury Townships
March 17, 2023- BUCKS COUNTY, PA- Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tim Brennan (D-29) announced a total of $1,193,959 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account Statewide...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis Announce More Than $2,000,000 in State Funds for Projects in Bristol Borough and Bristol Township
Bucks County, PA - March 16, 2023 - Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced a total of $2,083,796 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis Announce $406,021 for Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Bristol Borough
BUCKS COUNTY- Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced today $406,021 in state funding to improve pedestrian safety at the busy intersection of Mill Street and Radcliffe Street in Bristol Borough. “Bristol Borough has become a...
Senators Santarsiero and Collett Introduce Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Law in Honor of Equal Pay Day
Harrisburg, PA- March 13, 2023- Coinciding with Equal Pay Day on March 14th, Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Maria Collett (D-12) are seeking to close the gender wage gap by re-introducing legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Laws. Women in...
Senator Santarsiero and Representatives Munroe and Labs Announce $80,000 in State Funding for New Britain Township Police
Bucks County, PA - March 10, 2023- Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representatives Brian Munroe (D-144) and Shelby Labs (R-143) announced $80,000 in law enforcement funding for New Britain Township Police Department through the Pennsylvania Commission on...
Senator Santarsiero Applauds the Confirmation of Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General
March 9, 2023- Bucks County, PA- As Democratic Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) applauded the Senate’s unanimous confirmation on Wednesday of Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General. “I applaud the confirmation of...
Senator Steve Santarsiero Recognizes February 27th through March 5th, 2023, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania
Bucks County, PA- February 28, 2023 - Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced a resolution, SR 50, with Senator Tim Kearney (D-26) to recognize the week of February 27th through March 5th, 2023, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Speaking on...
Senator Santarsiero Joins Senate Democrats to Call for the Passage of Statute of Limitation Window Changes for Childhood Victims of Sexual Abuse
Bucks County, PA- February 28, 2023 - Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) joined his Democratic colleagues in the State Senate to call on Senate Republican leadership to bring justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse, by passing legislation to open a two-year window...
Democratic Senators Demonstrate Unity, Call for Swift Bipartisan Passage of Window to Justice Legislation
HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2023 - Today, Senate Democrats held a press conference calling for the swift and bipartisan passage of HB1 and HB2, which would open a Window to Justice for survivors of child sexual abuse. “The time to pass a Window to Justice for...
Senator Santarsiero Presents $50,000 Check to Yardley Borough’s Gather Place
BUCKS COUNTY- February 17, 2023- Today, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) joined Shirley Lee Corsey, the founder of Gather Place, and Yardley Borough Councilman David Appelbaum to present the organization with a check for $50,000 from the state. Gather Place will use...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Over $328,000 in Grants for Local Fire and EMS Units
BUCKS COUNTY- Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $328,117.66 today in grants for fire companies and EMS units in the 10th district. These awards are from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and are offered annually for a wide variety of projects relating...
Senator Steve Santarsiero Issues an Open Letter to the Pennsylvania State Senate in Response to Senator Doug Mastriano’s Attack on the Rainbow Room
BUCKS COUNTY - January 24, 2023 - State Senator Steve Santarsiero issued the following open letter to all members of the Pennsylvania State Senate in response to a recent memo by State Senator Doug Mastriano proposing legislation and in which he attacked Planned...
Senator Santarsiero Sworn into the State Senate for His Second Term in Office, Announces Appointment as Democratic Chair of Judiciary Committee and Other Committee Assignments
BUCKS COUNTY − January 6, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero was sworn in on Tuesday for his second four-year term as a member of the Senate of Pennsylvania. Today, he announced his reappointment as Democratic Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee as well as...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts to Governor Wolf’s Call for a Special Session on Child Sexual Assault
BUCKS COUNTY − January 6, 2023 − The following statement is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), in response to Governor Wolf calling a Special Session of the General Assembly on Childhood Sexual Abuse. “Reforms to Pennsylvania’s child sexual assault laws...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Nearly $5.8 Million in Grants Through Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
BUCKS COUNTY – December 15, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $5,798,480 in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded throughout the 10th Senatorial District. The grant awards are as follows: $70,250 to the...
DCNR Celebrates Completion of Work to Preserve Structures at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County
Washington Crossing, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Washington Crossing Historic Park to celebrate completion of an $8.7 million project to preserve and improve 17 historic and other structures at...