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Keeping Seniors Safe: Collett Bill Would Establish Elder Abuse Fatality Reviews in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 14, 2025 − In an effort to promote transparency and add another tool to assist in the prevention of deaths from abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older Pennsylvanians, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus...
Senate Democratic Caucus Rallies for Fair Housing Month, Calls for State Action on Safe, Affordable Homes for All
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...
Sen. Collett Calls for Action on Autism Acceptance Day
Sen. Collett Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025
Sen. Collett Tours Central Montco Tech
Sen. Collett Recognizes National Nutrition Month & PA Farmers
Sen. Collett On Greek Independence Day & Defending Democracy
Sen. Collett & Rep. Malagari Celebrate Greek Independence Day in PA
Collett Bill Would Create Office of Solicitor General, Ensure Effective Legal Representation for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 24, 2025 − To ensure Pennsylvania citizens are defended in court should the Attorney General fail or decline to act, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) plans to introduce legislation to establish the Office of the Solicitor General. During...
Collett, Cerrato, Sanchez Announce $750,000 for Upper Dublin Public Library Renovations
Fort Washington, Pa. − March 13, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12), Rep. Melissa Cerrato (D-151) and Rep. Ben Sanchez (D-153) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded $750,000 in grant funding for the Upper Dublin Public Library....
Sen. Collett’s College Prep Night
Sen. Collett Visits The Biscuit Lady in Plymouth Meeting
Sen. Collett Tours Cyrenity Sips in Hatboro
Sen. Collett Aging Hearing Q&A: Combatting Isolation
Sen. Collett Aging Hearing Q&A: Supporting AAAs
Sen. Collett, State Reps Announce $1.3M for Local Infrastructure & Transportation Safety
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − February 24, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $1,320,186 in grant funding to improve roadways, support watersheds, and develop recreation in...
Senator Collett Announces $492K for Local Fire Companies & EMS
Fort Washington, Pa. − February 12, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $492,400 in grant funding for 32 local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments awarded by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. “Here in...
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Address
Harrisburg, Pa. − February 4, 2025 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments: “Every Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to afford...
PA Senators Collett & Boscola Take Action to Protect Digital Privacy Rights & Combat Corporate Interests
Harrisburg, Pa. — January 30, 2025 — During Data Privacy Week, PA State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Lisa Boscola (D-18 Lehigh/Northampton) have announced plans to reintroduce legislation to protect Pennsylvanians’ privacy...
Four Senate Democratic Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Package to Improve Foster Care and Child Protection Systems
Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2025 − Members of the Democratic Caucus have introduced a package of bills designed to tackle systemic issues within Pennsylvania’s foster care and child protection systems. The proposed legislation prioritizes the well-being of children,...
Senator Collett Secures $249K To Enhance Local Outdoor Spaces & Watersheds
Fort Washington, Pa. − January 28, 2025 − This afternoon, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $249,600 in Act 13 grant funding for five community projects across the 12th District that will improve local outdoor spaces and watersheds. “Parks, local...
Sen. Collett Fights to Codify ACA Protections in PA Law
Senator Maria Collett Releases Statement on the Resignation of Pennsylvania Consumer Advocate
Fort Washington, Pa. - January 17, 2025 — Following the resignation of Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero, Senator Maria Collett released the following statement: “The recent resignation of the state’s Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero – a dedicated and...
Senator Collett Delivers $250k for Career & Technical Education in Her District
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) is proud to announce $250,000 in Competitive Equipment Grant funding to benefit students at local career and technical centers (CTCs). “Pennsylvania’s career and technical centers...
Sen. Collett at the 2025 Farm Show
Senator Collett Hosts $camJam In Landsdale
Sen. Collett Secures $1.6M to Protect Montco Crime Victims and Promote Crime Prevention
Fort Washington, Pa. − December 11, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) is proud to announce $1,617,493 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant funding for Montgomery County agencies and organizations providing critical crime victim...
Healthy Finances 101 Presentation
Closing The Digital Divide: Sen. Collett Celebrates New $312,975 Investment in Tech for Lansdale Community Orgs
Fort Washington, Pa. − November 21, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) awarded grant funding from the Digital Connectivity Technology Program this afternoon which will provide laptops to community organizations to improve education,...
Senator Collett Celebrates $877,000 In Community Revitalization Funding
Fort Washington, Pa. − November 13, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $877,000 in grant funding for four projects in the 12th District that will facilitate improvement projects at local parks and outdoor spaces to bolster recreational...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
Senator Collett Joins Mitzvah Circle to Distribute Period Products to Community Partners
Sen. Collett Makes Baklava at Yia Yia’s in Colmar
Sen. Collett Tours Miller-Keystone Blood Center
All Eyes On PA: Sen. Collett Urges Voters To Make Their Voices Heard On Nov. 5
Op-ed by Senator Maria Collett
With just days until Election Day, all eyes are on swing states like Pennsylvania.
Here, every vote is an opportunity to make a difference and fight for your values, both at the presidential level and in hotly contested state legislative races. In 2022, the closest state House race was decided by only 63 votes. Today, the state House is narrowly controlled by Democrats, 102-101, while the Senate is controlled by Republicans, 28-22.
Senator Collett, State Reps Secure $5.5M for Local Development & Public Safety Projects
Fort Washington, Pa. − November 1, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $5,500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant funding for six community projects in her district. “I’m proud to have advocated on behalf of these...
Sen. Collett Welcomes Mitzvah Circle to the 12th District
Sen. Collett Celebrates Mitzvah Circle’s Grand Opening
Hundreds of Neighbors, Elected Officials Celebrate Mitzvah Circle’s New Lansdale Facility
Lansdale, Pa. − October 30, 2024 − Mitzvah Circle, a nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people meet their basic needs each year, celebrated the grand opening of their new, permanent home in Lansdale today. Fran Held, Executive Director of Mitzvah Circle, said:...