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PA Senators Collett, Hughes, Pisciottano Urge Feds to Protect Vaccine Access, Introduce Bill to Require Vaccine Insurance Coverage
Harrisburg, PA − September 20, 2025 − Following Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings last week, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-Montgomery), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny)...
Paid Leave for every Pennsylvanian: Sen. Collett Spotlights the family care act at roundtable discussion
Fort Washington, Pa. − September 19, 2025 − On Wednesday, September 17, Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery, Caucus Chair), hosted a roundtable event at the Upper Dublin Public Library to explore what a statewide paid leave program would look like for workers,...
Sen. Collett’s Paid Leave Roundtable
Senator Collett Announces $4.6 Million for Victims’ Services & Crime Prevention
Fort Washington, Pa. – September 12, 2025 −Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $4.6 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for agencies and organizations serving crime victims in Montgomery County. “As an...
Sen. Collett & Rep. Malagari’s 2025 Pet-A-Palooza
Sen. Collett Celebrates Hatfield Historical Marker Unveiling
Innovation in Montco: Collett Highlights Tech Protecting Seniors from Fall Injuries
Conshohocken, Pa. − August 28, 2025 − PA Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery), Aging & Youth Co-Chair, visited ActiveProtective’s Conshohocken facility this week to meet with creators of the Tango Belt, a wearable device that uses motion-sensor technology to...
Sen. Collett Visits ActiveProtective, Highlights TangoBelt Device to Protect Seniors
Sen. Collett Celebrates 309 Connector Phase II Completion
Senator Collett Shares Frustration With Republican Failure to Sustainably Fund Transit, Advance Timely Budget
Tonight, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) voted “No” on Senate Republicans’ last-minute transit budget amendment and their proposal to fund the government at 2024-2025 levels despite rising costs for everyday Pennsylvanians. “For six weeks, our...
August 12 Budget Update
Sen. Collett Tours Pretzel Pete in Hatboro
Senator Collett & Rep. Malagari Celebrate Digital Connectivity Grants to Provide 240 Laptops for Local Residents Without Devices
Souderton, Pa. − July 17, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) announced new Digital Connectivity Technology Program grant funding awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PDBA) to...
Senator Maria Collett & Representative Malagari Release Joint Statement on ICE Activity in Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. − July 17, 2025 − Following recent ICE activity in Montgomery County, including Hatfield Township, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) released the following statement: “There can be no...
Senate Democrats Continue to Sound Alarm on Catastrophic Impacts of Trump’s Reconciliation Bill on Healthcare, Hospitals, and Food Access Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA − June 30, 2025 − On Monday, June 30, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus gathered in the East Wing Rotunda to draw attention to the urgency of stopping Trump’s domestic policy bill from becoming law. In its current form, the bill poses an existential threat to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural hospitals across Pennsylvania.
Sen. Collett Fights Back Against Federal Healthcare Cuts
Sen. Collett Welcomes Upper Dublin High School Baseball Champs to Harrisburg
Sen. Collett Advocates for Rare Disease Awareness
Collett & Malagari Welcome Hundreds to Souderton Family Fest
Souderton, Pa. − June 23, 2025 − On Saturday, June 21, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) hosted their second annual Family Fest at Souderton Community Park. “I was thrilled to kick off the summer season with...
Sen. Collett & Local Leaders Rally for Public Transit Funding, Urge Senate Republicans to Act
Lansdale, Pa. − June 17, 2025 − PA State Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) stood with State Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery), Lansdale Borough Councilwoman Rachael Bollens, Transit for All PA!’s Connor Descheemaker, and...
Sen. Collett Hosts Lansdale Press Conference Calling for Public Transit Funding
Sen. Collett Rallies for Public Transit Funding
Senator Collett Announces $4.5M for Affordable Housing & Homelessness Prevention Projects
Fort Washington, PA. – June 12, 2025 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery) has announced $4.475 million in grant funding for affordable housing projects and services in Montgomery County through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation...
Standing Up for Healthcare Access & Against Trump Cuts
Sen. Collett’s PACENET Bill Passes the PA Senate
Sen. Collett Tours WISTAR Biomedical Institute
Sen. Collett Provides Hundreds of Seniors With Health & Wellness Resources at 2025 Senior Expo
Montgomeryville, Pa. − May 22, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) welcomed hundreds of community members to her annual Senior Expo on Friday, May 16 at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center. “Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to the...
Sen. Collett Recognizes NF Awareness Month & Welcomes Constituents
Sen. Collett Votes with the Montco Voter Services Mobile Van
Collett, Malagari & Cerrato Secure More than $173k Connecting Seniors to Community Resources
Montgomery County, Pa. − May 16, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery), Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery), and Representative Melissa Cerrato (D-151 Montgomery) announced a $173,685 investment this week that will provide critical...
Pa. Senators Collett & Pisciottano Introduce Worker Protection Legislation with the Pa. PRO Act
Harrisburg, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery) and Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-45, Allegheny) announced their introduction of the Pennsylvania Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act on Wednesday, May 13, which would strengthen workers' rights and...
Sen. Collett Welcomes North Penn Ice Hockey & Swim Team State Champions to Harrisburg
Sen. Collett Recognizes Nursing Week 2025
Sen. Collett Stands Up for Paid Family Leave
Sen. Collett Fights Back Against Discriminatory SB9
PA Nurse Practitioner Advocacy Day Rally 2025
Sen. Collett Advocates for Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners
Senator Collett Participates in Intergovernmental Roundtable on Federal Threats to Health Insurance
Philadelphia, PA − April 23, 2025 − On Tuesday, April 22nd, Senator Vincent Hughes hosted an intergovernmental roundtable with federal, state, and local lawmakers and healthcare leaders from across Pennsylvania. The goal was to bring a variety of stakeholders together...