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PA Senators Collett & Kane Take Action to Protect Child Actors from Abuse
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 11, 2024 − To prevent known abusers from working with children on Pennsylvania film sets, state Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and John I. Kane (D-9 Chester/Delaware) are proposing legislation that would require child abuse...
Collett and Ward Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – October 8, 2024 − The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s...
Sen. Collett Challenges Election Misinformation
Sen. Collett Defends Birth Control Access in PA
Senator Collett Secures $5M for Victims’ Services & Crime Prevention
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $5,040,963 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County agencies and organizations providing victim support services and crime prevention...
Senator Collett Announces $250K to Improve North Penn School District Facilities
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) is pleased to announce $250,180 in state funding for North Penn School District through the Pennsylvania School Environmental Repair Grant Program. "Every time we invest in safe school infrastructure,...
Sen. Collett Celebrates Funding for Free Menstrual Products in Montgomery County Public Schools
Fort Washington, PA - September 17, 2024 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $91,476 in state funding to provide period products in school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and charter schools across her district. “Everyone...
Sen. Collett’s PFAS Policy Hearing Remarks – Read by Sen. Muth
Sen. Collett Visits the Horsham Clinic
Sen. Collett Supports Local Seniors at Annual Health Fair
Souderton, Pa. − August 21, 2024 − More than 100 seniors joined Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) at Generations on Indian Valley on Friday, August 16 for her annual Senior Health Fair. "It is essential that the resources Pennsylvania’s older adults need to live...
Senator Collett Secures $2 Million for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced more than $2 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to restore aging infrastructure and improve traffic safety in her district. “Investing in Pennsylvania roads makes our communities...
Sen. Collett’s 2024 Senior Health Fair
Collett & Malagari Host 500 at Souderton Family Fest
Souderton, Pa. − August 5, 2024 − On Saturday, August 3, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Representative Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery) hosted their first Family Fest at the Souderton Community Park. “I was excited to team up with Representative Malagari...
Collett & Malagari Family Fest 2024
Senator Collett Announces $324,640 for Traffic Safety Improvements in Lower Gwynedd
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $324,640 in grant funding to improve traffic safety and efficiency in Lower Gwynedd Township through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) Green Light-Go program. Lower...
Sen. Collett Reacts to 2024-25 Budget
Senator Collett Reacts to 2024-25 Budget
Harrisburg, Pa. − July 12, 2024 − On Thursday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed SB 1001, the FY 2024-2025 budget bill, which was then signed by Governor Shapiro for enactment. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Senate Democratic Caucus Secretary) voted in...
Sen. Collett Remarks on 2024-25 Final Budget Bill
Sen. Collett Remarks on HB 1466 Final Passage: Fighting Back Against SLAPPs
Sen. Collett’s Budget Series: July Negotiations Update
SCOTUS EMTALA Response Press Conference: Defending Abortion Rights
Sen. Collett Reacts to SCOTUS Emergency Abortion Care Decision
Sen. Collett Remarks on HB1760 Final Passage: Elder Abuse Protections
Sen. Collett Remarks on SB840: Alzheimer’s Infrastructure
Sen. Collett Rallies for Paid Leave with the Maternity Care Coalition
Senator Collett Announces $3.3M for Affordable Housing Projects
Fort Washington, PA. – Senator Maria Collett (D-12) has announced $3,315,000 in grant funding for affordable housing projects and services in Montgomery County through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. “Far too many...
Sen. Collett Tours the Montco Public Safety Training Campus
Senator Collett Secures $500K for Victims’ Services, Indigent Defense, & Crime Prevention in Montco
Fort Washington, Pa. − June 13, 2024 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced nearly $500,000 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County based agencies and organizations. “As an attorney...
Sen. Collett Recognizes Juneteenth & Black-Owned Businesses in Her District
Sen. Collett Remarks on SB 186 & SB 187 to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections
Sen. Collett Welcomes Her Son on the Senate Floor
Senate Approves Collett, Ward Bill to Strengthen Child Sexual Abuse Laws
HARRISBURG – June 12, 2024 − The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would strengthen Pennsylvania laws related to child pornography and child sexual abuse. “The words we use in state laws...
Sen. Collett Family Care Act Committee Remarks :: June 11, 2024
Sen. Collett Celebrates Paid Leave Committee Vote :: June 11, 2024
Collett’s Paid Leave Bill Advances Through Senate Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. — Today, Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, SB 580, passed through the Senate Labor & Industry Committee in an 8-3 vote. The legislation would establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program.