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Senator Collett Wants to Make it Easier for Pregnant People & Victims of Domestic Violence to Get a Divorce in PA

October 23, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

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

October 21, 2024

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

October 21, 2024

Menstrual Equity Day at the Capitol: October 2024

October 21, 2024

Collett Secures $269K to Protect Houses of Worship, Community Organizations

October 18, 2024

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

October 15, 2024

PA Senators Collett & Kane Take Action to Protect Child Actors from Abuse

October 11, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

October 1, 2024