Comunicados de prensa
Los demócratas del Senado debaten en el Capitolio las infraestructuras de agua, alcantarillado y pluviales
HARRISBURG, 25 de octubre de 2023 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania, se unió hoy a la senadora Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) y a la senadora Maria Collett (D-Montgomery) para...
Breaking Ground at the Lansdale YMCA: Sen. Collett Celebrates $2.5M Investment in Community Recreation
Lansdale, Pa. − Octubre 6, 2023 − On Jueves, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined Representative Steve Malagari, Lansdale Borough officials and North Penn YMCA leadership to break ground on a new gymnasium at the Lansdale Area Family YMCA. “The...
Sen. Collett Secures $2.3M for Local Parks & Conservation Projects
Fort Washington, Pa. - Octubre 6, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced more than $2.3 million in grant funding for local projects awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR’s) Community Conservation...
La senadora Collett celebra la inversión estatal en el Centro de Innovación Sanitaria de la Universidad Gwynedd Mercy
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Septiembre 27, 2023 — Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined Gwynedd Mercy University officials, faculty and students to break ground on the Francis M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art training ground for the...
La senadora Collett anuncia más de 150.000 dólares para las despensas de alimentos del condado de Montgomery
Fort Washington, Pa. – Septiembre 26, 2023 – During Hunger Action Month, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $153,764 in funding for local food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens in Montgomery County through the Emergency Food Assistance...
Senator Collett Secures $5.4M for Victims’ Services & Crime Prevention In Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. − Septiembre 21, 2023 – Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced more than $5.4 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County based agencies and organizations. “As an attorney...
Senators Collett & Saval Introduce AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum Bill To Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Harrisburg, Pa. − Septiembre 7, 2023 — To expand education and confront the rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...
Senator Collett Announces $1.4 Million to Improve Traffic Safety in Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. - Agosto 14, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced that $1,425,380 in grant funding has been awarded to improve traffic safety and efficiency in her district through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s)...
Collett, Ward Lead Hearing on Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers
HARRISBURG – Agosto 9, 2023 − The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) held a hearing on Martes to gather information about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania....
Collett, Schlossberg Rally Mental Health Professionals and Advocates for Restoration of $100 Million in Adult Mental Health Funding
HARRISBURG − Julio 27, 2023 – Sen. Maria Collett and State Rep. Mike Schlossberg today joined mental health professionals, advocates and fellow legislators at a Capitol news conference to address restoring the $100 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for mental...
Senator Collett Celebrates House Passage of Patient Safety Act
Harrisburg, Pa. - Junio 28, 2023 — Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined her colleagues in the legislature and fellow nurses from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the passage of HB 106, the companion to Senator Collett's Patient Safety Act (SB 247),...
PA Senate Unanimously Approves Landmark Legislation to Protect Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims
HARRISBURG – Junio 29, 2023 − Sens. Cris Dush (R-25), Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) expressed gratitude to their Senate colleagues today for unanimously advancing their shared legislation to ensure that sexually exploited children who are...
Senate Approves Collett and Ward Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
HARRISBURG – Junio 19, 2023 –The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in...
Sen. Collett Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month with Renewed Call to Action
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 6, 2023 − During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) is renewing her call to prioritize public safety and pass popular, lifesaving gun safety legislation in Pennsylvania. She spoke on the issue on the Senate floor on Lunes.
Senadores de Pensilvania se unen para proteger a los niños explotados sexualmente y a las víctimas de la trata de seres humanos de los traumatizantes requisitos de identificación por terceros
HARRISBURG – Junio 2, 2023 − Continuing efforts to combat human trafficking throughout the Commonwealth, PA Senators Cris Dush (R-25), Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) have officially introduced legislation that would remove the third-party control...
Senators Collett & Saval Advocate for AAPI Inclusive Curriculum
Harrisburg, Pa. - Mayo 1, 2023 — In an effort to expand education and fight the recent rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent in the Commonwealth, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...
La senadora Collett aboga por primarias abiertas en Pensilvania
Harrisburg, Pa. - 27 de abril 2023 - El miércoles, la senadora Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) se unió a los senadores Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) y Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) en apoyo de la legislación bipartidista para establecer primarias abiertas en Pennsylvania, el proyecto de ley del Senado 400. Durante...
Senator Collett & Representative Cerrato Present $1 Million Grant to Bring Miracle League Field to Horsham
Horsham, Pa. - Abril 1, 2023 — Earlier today, Representative Melissa Cerrato (D-151 Montgomery) and Correne Kristiansen, Chief of Staff for Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) attended Miracle Field of Horsham’s Opening Day 5K and presented the organization with a...
Senator Collett’s North Wales District Office Closing Marzo 31, Relocating to Fort Washington
North Wales, Pa. - Marzo 30, 2023- Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and her team are moving out of their North Wales district office, located in the Gwynedd Corporate Center (1180 Welsh Rd, Suite 130, North Wales, PA 19454). Their final day at this location...
Collett & Hanbidge Announce $930,000 for Lower Gwynedd Infrastructure Improvements
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Liz Hanbidge (D-61 Montgomery) have announced $933,882 in grant funding for two projects in Lower Gwynedd Township, funded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): $786,000 to...
Los legisladores estatales consiguen financiación para el estudio de viabilidad del tren de pasajeros del río Schuylkill
Reading, PA - 17 de marzo de 2023 - Hoy, un grupo de legisladores estatales demócratas ha anunciado una subvención de 250.000 dólares de la Cuenta de Participación Local para estudiar la restauración del ferrocarril de pasajeros entre Reading y Filadelfia. En abril de 2022, los comisionados del condado...
El senador Collett y el representante Cerrato anuncian 3,5 millones de dólares para proyectos locales de ocio e infraestructuras
Horsham, PA - Marzo 16, 2023 — State Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and State Representative Melissa Cerrato (D-151 Montgomery) have announced $3,513,871 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants for five projects in the 151st House District, which falls completely...
Senator Collett Announces $7.4M for Local Infrastructure, Recreation & Accessibility Improvements
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Marzo 16, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $7,412,753 in grant awards for seventeen projects across the 12th district. “I'm thrilled to announce...
Senators Santarsiero and Collett Introduce Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Law in Honor of Equal Pay Day
Harrisburg, PA- Marzo 13, 2023- Coinciding with Equal Pay Day on Marzo 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...
Sen. Collett Calls on Colleagues to Get Tougher on PFAS Polluters
Harrisburg, Pa. - Marzo 8, 2023 — Yesterday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) called on her colleagues to get more serious about PFAS pollution and announced plans to reintroduce legislation designating certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),...
La senadora Collett reacciona al primer discurso del Gobernador Shapiro sobre el presupuesto
Harrisburg, Pa. – Marzo 7, 2023 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Secretary) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today. She would like to share her response to the proposed budget and its implications for the 12th...
Senator Collett Announces $100,000 for Hedwig House Community Health Initiative
Lansdale, PA - Marzo 2, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) visited Hedwig House, Inc., a nonprofit serving local adults living with severe mental illness, to announce $100,000 in state grant funding for its “Healthier You” mobile outreach initiative. “As a...
Senator Collett Announces $389,000 for Local Fire and EMS Providers
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Febrero 7, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $388,566 in grant funding for 29 local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments awarded by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Senator Collett...
La senadora Collett anuncia 605.000 dólares para proyectos locales de parques y conservación
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Febrero 6, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $605,000 in grant funding for local projects awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR’s) Community Conservation Partnerships...
La senadora Collett anuncia subvenciones por valor de 1,5 millones de dólares para el desarrollo de la mano de obra
Bajo Gwynedd, Pa. - 21 de diciembre 2022 - Senador María Collett (D-12 Montgomery) ha anunciado $ 1,500,000 en subvenciones PASmart Industria Asociación para proyectos de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral que sirve el Condado de Montgomery. Administrado a través del Departamento de Trabajo e Industria,...
La senadora Collett anuncia subvenciones de 5,7 millones de dólares para seguridad pública y servicios a las víctimas en el condado de Montgomery
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - 14 de diciembre 2022 - Hoy en día, el senador María Collett (D-12 Montgomery) anunció $ 5,676,786 en Pennsylvania Comisión sobre el Delito y la Delincuencia (PCCD) subvenciones para la seguridad pública, los servicios de las víctimas, los apoyos de reingreso, y otras iniciativas...
Collett, Hughes y Sánchez anuncian 4,5 millones de dólares para reconstruir el municipio de Upper Dublin y las instalaciones policiales posteriores a Ida
Upper Dublin, Pa. - 22 de noviembre 2022 - La Senadora Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks), el Senador Vincent Hughes (D-7 Filadelfia/Montgomery), y el Representante Ben Sánchez (D-153 Montgomery) han anunciado $ 4,500,000 en fondos de subvención del Programa de Asistencia de Capital de Reurbanización (RACP) para reconstruir las instalaciones del municipio de Upper Dublin, que fueron gravemente dañadas durante el huracán Ida cuando un tornado azotó la comunidad en septiembre de 2021.
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Harrisburg, PA − Noviembre 15, 2022 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes a new member, Senator Nick Miller of Allentown. The new and...
Collett & Malagari Announce $850,000 for Hatfield Township Municipal Authority Renovations
Hatfield, Pa. − Noviembre 4, 2022 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) announced $850,000 in state grant funding for for critical improvements to the Hatfield Township Municipal Authority (HTMA), which...
Collett y Guenst anuncian una inversión de casi 3 millones de dólares para la mejora de la comisaría de policía y el edificio municipal de Upper Moreland
Willow Grove, Pa. − Noviembre 2, 2022 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Representative Nancy Guenst (D-152 Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced $2,850,000 in state grant funding to renovate the outdated space that currently houses both the Police...
Collett & Hanbidge Announce $4.6M for Local Redevelopment Projects
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − Octubre 27, 2022 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Representative Liz Hanbidge (D-61 Montgomery) have announced $4,575,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for four projects in and around their shared...
Senator Collett Announces $19 Million for Local Development & Public Safety Projects
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. - Octubre 26, 2022 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has announced $19,017,868 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants across ten exciting projects in and around the 12th district. “I’m proud...
La senadora Collett anuncia 1,2 millones de dólares para contratar y formar a enfermeras de Pensilvania
Harrisburg, Pa. - 24 de octubre 2022 - La senadora María Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery / Bucks) anunció hoy que $ 1,2 millones en fondos de subvención ya está disponible para apoyar los programas de Asociación de la Industria de Aprendizaje de Enfermería en toda Pennsylvania. El...
Senator Collett Announces Over $5.5M in School Mental Health & Safety Grants
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − Octubre 20, 2022 – Senator Maria Collett announced nineteen school entities serving students in and around the 12th district will receive a combined $5,502,962 in state funding to support mental health and safety programs. “As a legislator and the...
El senador Collett anuncia una subvención de 500.000 dólares para llevar el campo de la Miracle League a Horsham
Horsham, Pa − Octubre 17, 2022 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) attended Miracle Field of Horsham’s “Diamond Night” fundraiser on Sábado night and presented the organization with a ceremonial check in the amount of $500,000 toward the development of...