Press Releases
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Davis and Warren, Promote Child Custody Bill
NEWTOWN − October 4, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), state Representatives Tina Davis (D-141) and Perry Warren (D-31), and family members of the late Kayden Mancuso, held a press call this afternoon to discuss SB 868, and the companion House Bill, also...
Climate Caucus Praises Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
HARRISBURG − October 3, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Steve McCarter (D-154), co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Climate Caucus, along with vice-chair state Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-156) offered praise for Governor...
Senator Santarsiero Calls for Immediate Action on Gun Safety Legislation Following Judiciary Committee Hearings
HARRISBURG – September 25, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), co-chair the PA SAFE Caucus, a bicameral body dedicated to reducing gun violence, issued the following statement following two days of hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Behavior...
Senator Santarsiero Holds Addiction Prevention and Recovery Open House
LOWER MAKEFIELD – September 23, 2019 − During National Recovery Month, state Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted an Addiction Prevention and Recovery Open House at William Penn Middle School in Yardley. “Addiction touches every community, and ours is no...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $377,000 in Grants for Local Infrastructure Improvement Projects
BUCKS COUNTY – September 17, 2019 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $377,000 in grants for Morrisville Borough, Yardley Borough, Lower Makefield Township, and the Delaware Canal to preserve and improve important community and natural resources....
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislators Applaud Advancement of Methane Rules in Face of Federal Rollbacks
HARRISBURG, PA − September 17, 2019 – A bipartisan group of state legislators announced today that the Wolf administration is moving forward with a state Department of Environmental Protection rule to cut methane pollution in Pennsylvania, particularly from the oil...
Senator Santarsiero Announces over $2.5 Million in Grants for Bucks County Victim Support Organizations
BUCKS COUNTY – September 12, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of over two and half million dollars in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for A Woman's Place and Network of Victim...
Senator Santarsiero Tours PennDOT Roads and Bridges
BUCKS COUNTY – September 12, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced during a road tour with state and local representatives that two local bridge replacement projects and several repaving projects will be the focus of Pennsylvania Department of...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Ullman: Public engagement saves Tohickon Creek from DEP downgrade
BUCKS COUNTY − August 27, 2019 − In response to requests from legislators, civic and environmental groups and the public at large, the state departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources agreed to perform further studies on how any...
Senator Santarsiero Calls for Legislative Action After Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order to Address Gun Violence Epidemic
HARRISBURG − August 16, 2019 −After Governor Wolf signed an executive order aimed at curbing gun violence in Pennsylvania, state Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), co-chair of the PA Safe Caucus, called on legislative leaders in the state...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Staats Announce RACP Grant for Pennridge Development Enterprises, Inc.
PERKASIE − August 1, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Craig Staats (R-145) announced the award of a $2,000,000 state grant for Pennridge Development Enterprises, Inc., to benefit the Pennridge Airport Business Park in East...
Senators Santarsiero and Tomlinson, Representatives Ullman and Galloway Announce RACP Grant for YMCA of Bucks County
DOYLESTOWN − August 1, 2019 − State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Robert Tomlinson (R-6), with state Representatives Wendy Ullman (D-143) and John Galloway (D-140), announced the award of a $2,000,000 state grant for the YMCA of Bucks County through the...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Ullman Announce RACP Grant for Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center
DOYLESTOWN − August 1, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Wendy Ullman (D143) announced the award of a $500,000 state grant to the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County (PABC) through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital...
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...
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren hold Press Conference on Legislation to Alleviate Turnpike Toll Burden for Commuters
BUCKS COUNTY − July 12, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and state Representative Perry Warren (D-31) held a press conference near the Scudder Falls Bridge interchange in Lower Makefield to announce SB 451 and HB 329, legislation that would alleviate...
Former Penn State Kicker, Joey Julius, Joins Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Murt to Promote Eating Disorder Parental Education Bills
HARRISBURG − June 17, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), state Representative Tom Murt (R-152), Dr. Rachel Levine, Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania, Joey Julius, former football kicker for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and representatives from the...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Ullman Announce State Funding for Renovations to Historic County Theater
BUCKS COUNTY − June 15, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Wendy Ullman (D-143) announced the award of $64,500 in state funding for renovations at the County Theater at a press conference in Doylestown Borough. The state...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Ullman and Warren Announce State Funding for Criminal Justice Programs
HARRISBURG − June 14, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and state Representatives Wendy Ullman (D-143) and Perry Warren (D-31), announced the award of over two million dollars in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Davis and Warren Announce Legislation to Combat Patient Brokering
BUCKS COUNTY − June 10, 2019 − In front of the former office of Liberation Way in Yardley, an addiction treatment center accused of defrauding patients and health insurance companies, state Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and state Representatives Tina Davis...
Senator Santarsiero to host Open House at Newtown Office
BUCKS COUNTY – June 7, 2019 – On Friday, June 14th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) will host an open house at his district office in Newtown. Constituents are encouraged to stop by for a brief chat and enjoy refreshments with...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Warren Introduce Resolutions Congratulating Newtown Resident, Nationally Recognized Sportswriter Jayson Stark
HARRISBURG − June 3, 2019 − The Pennsylvania State Senate and House today approved by unanimous consent resolutions introduced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Perry Warren (D-31) that congratulate Newtown resident and nationally...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Ullman, Warren, and Galloway Announce Traffic Safety with Red Light Enforcement Funds
HARRISBURG − May 29, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and State Representatives Wendy Ullman (D-143), Perry Warren (D-31), and John Galloway (D-140), announced that Doylestown Township, Plumstead Township, and Morrisville...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Safe Schools Targeted Grant for Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
HARRISBURG − May 20, 2019 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) was awarded $24,125.68 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Safe Schools Targeted grant program. “This grant...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Staats, Polinchock, and Ullman Announce School Breakfast Initiative Funding for Pennridge Schools
HARRISBURG − May 16, 2019 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Representatives Craig Staats (R-145), Todd Polinchock (R-144), and Wendy Ullman (D143) announced the award of $14,642.81 in state grants through Governor Wolf’s School...
Senators Santarsiero, Collett Introduce Bill to Provide Attorney General with Concurrent Jurisdiction in Environmental Crimes
HARRISBURG – May 16, 2019 – Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Maria Collett (D-12) issued a joint memorandum inviting fellow senators to join them in support of a packet of legislation that provides Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General (OAG) with concurrent...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Staats Announce State Funding for Repairs & Improvements to Main Street Bridge in Sellersville
HARRISBURG, PA – May 14, 2019 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Craig Staats (R-145) announced today that work will begin this summer on a $4.7 million project to rehabilitate the Main Street bridge in Sellersville Borough, which is on the...
Senator Santarsiero, Representative Ullman, and local officials to hold press conference on state funding for new Doylestown municipal complex
BUCKS COUNTY – On Friday, May 10th from 10:00 to 10:40 am, Senator Steve Santarsiero, Representative Wendy Ullman, Mayor Ron Strouse, Doylestown Borough Council President John O’Brien, Central Bucks Regional Police Chief Karl Knott, Chief Operating Officer...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Polinchock and Galloway announce Small Business Advantage Grants for Local Businesses
HARRISBURG, PA – May 8, 2019 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Representative Todd Polinchock (R-144), and Representative John Galloway (D-140), announced the award of $12,000 in grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s)...
Senator Santarsiero announces $1.5 million in state funding for new Doylestown municipal complex
HARRISBURG − May 6, 2019 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), announced that state funding for a new municipal complex in Doylestown Borough has been awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The project has received strong...
Senators Santarsiero, Haywood, and Killion Gather with Advocates in Support of Renewable Energy Standards Modernization Bill
HARRISBURG − April 10, 2019 − State Senators Steven J. Santarsiero (D-10), Art Haywood (D-4), Thomas H. Killion (R-9), and state Representatives Steve McCarter (D-154) and Carolyn Comitta (D-156), were joined by renewable energy advocates in the Main Capitol Rotunda...
Senate Democrats Jointly Introduce Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
HARRISBURG, PA − April 10, 2019 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual offenses and open a window for civil liability. The legislation was introduced as Senate Bill 540. “I...
Senators Santarsiero and Collett Introduce Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Law
HARRISBURG – April 1, 2019 – On the eve of Equal Pay Day, Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Maria Collett (D-12) issued a joint memorandum inviting fellow senators to join them in support of legislation that will ensure workers are compensated fairly for their...
Senator Santarsiero, Representatives Warren and Galloway Announce Grant for Morrisville Fire Company
BUCKS COUNTY – March 28, 2019 – The Morrisville Fire Company was awarded $200,000 in state grant funding for a new fire engine, according to State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), State Representative Perry Warren (D-31), and State Representative John Galloway...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $2 Million in State Funding for Local Infrastructure Projects
HARRISBURG, PA − March 26, 2019 − Pennsylvania Senator Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, announced the funding approval of five new projects in the 10th Senate District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF). Totaling over $2.1...
Companion Legislation to Expand #MeToo PA Act Provisions Proposed by Democratic Senators
Harrisburg – March 25, 2019 – Sens. Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware), Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) are sponsoring legislation to expand reforms included in the #MeToo PA General Assembly Act.
Senator Santarsiero Announces Environmental Excellence Award Winners
BUCKS COUNTY − March 18, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D- 10), announced New Britain Borough Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve Committee and Newtown Creek Coalition as the Bucks County winners of the 2019 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. “These...
Senators Haywood, Killion and Santarsiero Offer Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Renewable Energy Standards
HARRISBURG − March 13, 2019 − State Senator Steven J. Santarsiero (D-10), Senator Art Haywood (D-4), and Senator Thomas H. Killion (R-9) issued a co-sponsorship memorandum detailing their proposed expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS)....
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Ullman Announce Grant For Operation Homefront
BUCKS COUNTY − March 1, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Wendy Ullman (D-143) announced a $10,000 grant for the regional chapter of Operation Homefront, a charitable organization formed in 2002 to support post-9/11 veterans...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Funding For Accessible Housing Program
HARRISBURG − February 26, 2019 − Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County Inc. was awarded $150,000 in state funding for accessible housing improvements for qualifying low income residents with a disability through the Keystone Communities program, according to Senator...
Senator Santarsiero Announces Summer Job Training Funds
HARRISBURG − February 26, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), announced the funding award of $217,663 to the Bucks County Workforce Development Board for students and young adults seeking work opportunities this summer through the State/Local Internship...