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Senator Collett Comments on Statute of Limitations Reform
Carper, Casey back bill forcing EPA to classify PFAS as hazardous
Democratic U.S. Sens. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Tom Carper of Delaware met with local politicians and community leaders from Bucks and Montgomery Counties Monday to discuss the remediation of a toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS, which has contaminated...
Pennsylvania legislation aimed at workplace harassment
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of bills last week. The goal: making Pennsylvania a safe place to work. Supporters say these bills are past due. "Pennsylvanians deserve to go to work every day to put food on their tables and earn a...
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...
Officials break ground for Lions Pride Park in Warrington
Federal, state and local lawmakers joined members of the Warrington Lions Club to break ground Friday on a new park built for everyone. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, state Sen. Maria Collett, D-12, and state Rep. Todd Polinchock, R-144, praised Lions Pride Park on...
Editorial: Bill allowing gun bans on public property would empower local towns
Guns aren’t allowed in Pennsylvania courthouses or in the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. So why shouldn’t a Pennsylvania municipality be allowed to vote to ban them from their township administrative buildings, parks, libraries and other public properties? That’s the...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
Senator Maria Collett Announces $8 Million in Grants for Well Renovations in District Plagued by Water Contamination Crisis
North Wales, Pa. – March 26, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded a $5 million grant to the Warminster Municipal Authority (WMA) to construct water treatment systems...
Senator Collett comments on Workplace Harassment Prevention
Senator Collett introduces a Resolution Remembering Greek Independence Day
#MeToo Pennsylvania General Assembly Act News Conference
Senator Collett celebrates Greek Independence Day
Senate bill would allow towns to ban firearms on public property
A proposed bill from a Montgomery County lawmaker would let towns ban firearms on public property without fear of a lawsuit from organizations like the National Rifle Association. Sen. Maria Collett, D-12, of Lower Gwynedd, said this week her bill primarily gives...
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 Maria Collett Announces Legislation to Set Safe Nurse-To-Patient Limits
Senator Maria Collett and Representative Gene DiGirolamo Announce Legislation to Set Safe Nurse-To-Patient Limits
North Wales, Pa. – March 20, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett RN (D-Montgomery/Bucks) and Representative Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) held a press conference today to introduce their legislation to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals. SB 450 and HB 867...
Pennsylvania nurses rally for law to set safe patient limits
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Nurses rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday to call for limits on the number of patients they can be asked to care for in Pennsylvania hospitals. The nurses support House Bill 867 and Senate Bill 450, proposals that would set limits on...
Senator Collett Tours Hatfield Meats/Clemens Food Group
Senator Maria Collett Introduces Legislation to Allow Local Regulation of Firearms on Municipal Properties
North Wales, Pa. – March 11, 2019 – Keeping a major campaign promise to support common sense gun safety legislation, Senator Maria Collett (D-12) introduced a bill memo for co-sponsorship today which would allow local governments, by ordinance, to restrict the presence and use of firearms at facilities they own or operate.
Senator Collett celebrates Read Across America Day at the Southampton Library
Senator Collett reacts to Department of Education Budget Hearing
Senator Collett visits the Ambler Senior Center
Senator Maria Collett Celebrates Read Across America Day
Senator Collett Addresses PFAS Crisis in Budget Hearing with PA Secretary of Health
North Wales, Pa. – February 27, 2019 – Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee today. A major topic of conversation was our region’s PFAS crisis. Addressing this crisis from both an environmental and...
Senator Collett Announces $1.4 Million PennDOT Contract for Stormwater Management and Wetland Mitigation
North Wales, Pa. − February 25, 2019 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded a $1,378,718 contract to Road-Con, Inc. for the restoration of 11 stormwater management sites and 5 wetland...
Senator Collett Attends Kickoff for Keith Valley Challenge
Horsham, Pa. − February 22, 2019 − Earlier today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12) attended the kick-off of the 43rd annual Keith Valley Challenge at Keith Valley Middle School in the Hatboro-Horsham school district and presented the school with a copy of Senate Resolution 28, recognizing today as “Keith Valley Challenge Day” in Pennsylvania.
Senator Collett Reacts to EPA PFAS Plan Announcement
North Wales– February 14, 2019 – The acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Andrew Wheeler, today announced the EPA’s intended nationwide PFAS action plan. Addressing the urgent PFAS crisis is Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12) top priority....
Senator Collett Reacts to Governor Tom Wolf’s 2019 Budget Address
Harrisburg – February 5, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12) attended Governor Tom Wolf’s (D) budget address today. The Governor’s budget proposal for the 2019 term focused primarily on the Statewide Workforce, Education and Accountability Program (SWEAP) and...
Senator Collett Approved to Judiciary Committee
Harrisburg – February 4, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett announced today that she has been appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee. This announcement comes in light of Senator Daylin Leach’s decision to step down from the Judiciary Committee amid...
Senator Collett Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Road and Infrastructure Project Grants
North Wales − February 1, 2019 − Senator Collett announced today that $1,590,000 in multimodal project grants would be going to roadway and infrastructure improvements in the 12th District. The grants come from PennDOT’s Multimodal Fund and will be...
Senate Democrats Jointly Introduce Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 31, 2019 − Today, 17 members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced that they are seeking cosponsors for a bill that would abolish the statute of limitations for sexual abuse, assault and misconduct. "Sexual assault is...
Senator Maria Collett Announces Approval of a $4.6 Million Loan from PENNVEST to Franconia Sewer Authority
NORTH WALES − January 30, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $4.6 million low-interest loan to the Franconia Sewer Authority (FSA) to repair their public...
N.J. landfill backs out of plan to accept contaminated soil from Willow Grove military base
A New Jersey landfill has backed out of a plan to take soil contaminated with chemicals from a former naval base in Willow Grove, responding to concerns from activists but leaving unresolved how and when the military will dispose of the tainted soil.
Casey excoriates EPA’s reported pass on limits on PFOA and PFOS in drinking water
Homeowners in Bucks and Montgomery counties seeking help from the federal government to address contamination in their drinking water received disheartening news on Monday night.
The Trump administration will not set a drinking water limit for two toxic chemicals – PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) – that are contaminating millions of Americans’ tap water, two sources familiar with the forthcoming decision told Politico, which reported:.
Report says EPA refuses to regulate two PFAS chemicals
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday slammed the reported decision of the federal government not to regulate two chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other illnesses when present in drinking water.
Senator Collett Announces Committee Assignments for 2019-20 Legislative Session
(North Wales, Pa.) January 24, 2019 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12) announced her committee assignments for the 2019-20 legislative session. In addition to her chairmanship on the Aging & Youth Committee, Senator Collett will also be serving on the...
Officials advocate for more state tech school funding at MBIT event
Career and technical schools like Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in Warwick play a vital role in replenishing a skilled workforce, those who spoke at Friday’s event said. Pennsylvania needs to step up its support of career and technical schools in the state,...
Updated: Senator Collett Announces Recipients of PAsmart Grants for Bucks and Montgomery County Schools
Lower Gwynedd − January 18, 2019 − State Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Bucks/Montgomery) announced today that schools throughout her senatorial district have received targeted PAsmart Grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. “The smartest...
Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...