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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:...
Senator Collett Hosts 6th Annual Family Health Fair in Willow Grove
Hatboro, Pa.− October 29, 2024 − To ensure local families have resources they need to stay safe and healthy this fall, state Senator Maria Collett (D12-Montgomery), a registered nurse, hosted her sixth annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, October 26 at the Willow...
Sen. Collett Hosts 2024 Family Health Fair
Senator Collett Wants to Make it Easier for Pregnant People & Victims of Domestic Violence to Get a Divorce in PA
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 23, 2024 − To ensure domestic violence survivors and pregnant people have a pathway to divorce, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) plans to introduce legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s antiquated divorce laws, removing “fault-based” provisions and drastically reducing wait times.
Senator Collett Celebrates Nearly $12M in Infrastructure Funding for Schools & Municipalities in the 12th District
Fort Washington, Pa. − October 22, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $11,837,112 in state grant funding for more than two dozen infrastructure-related projects across the 12th Senatorial District. “Investments in local infrastructure...
PA First Lady, Secretary of Education join Lawmakers in Harrisburg to Celebrate Funding for Period Products in Public Schools and Advocate for Menstrual Equity Act
Harrisburg, PA − October 21, 2024 – Pennsylvania's First Lady Lori Shapiro, Senators, Representatives, Secretary of Education Dr. Mumin, and advocates gathered for a press event to celebrate the $3 million invested through the last state budget to...
Sen. Collett Fights for Menstrual Equity for All
Menstrual Equity Day at the Capitol: October 2024
Collett Secures $269K to Protect Houses of Worship, Community Organizations
Fort Washington, Pa. — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $269,000 in NonProfit Security Grant Program funding for nonprofit organizations to protect the safety and security of their facilities. “With hate-related incidents on the rise, it’s more...
Merrymead Fall Fest 2024
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...