🏛️ Independence Hall 🔔 Liberty Bell 🏢 Museum of the American Revolution 📃 National Constitution Center 🏛️ Carpenters’ Hall Celebrate the 250th birthday of America by visiting Philadelphia - the birthplace of American freedom. Learn more at PASenate.com/America250

The road to America 250 leads straight through Philadelphia — home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and more! You can celebrate America’s 250th birthday by visiting all of our incredible history throughout PA. buff.ly/FQrqoQA

We want to wish those Pennsylvanians celebrating a blessed Ash Wednesday.

We want to wish all who are celebrating Ramadan a peaceful and joyous holiday and a good fast!

We created a website to help Pennsylvanians know what's going on with the #PAbudget. The site includes comments from our Senators, budget information, latest budget development & much more. Find out more at pasenate.com/budget/

We want every Pennsylvanian to be informed about the #PAbudget process. On our website, you can learn about the Governor's proposals, watch budget hearings, find up-to-date information and hear our Senators' comments on the plan. Visit pasenate.com/Budget now!

Safe, stable housing changes lives. PHFA has opened $35 million in HOME-ARP funding to help create and preserve rental housing for vulnerable Pennsylvanians. Applications close at 2 p.m. on April 1. Learn more: phfa.org

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence. We're proud to support the #loveisrespect campaign #beaboutit, to share the many ways to prevent dating abuse. Learn more 🔽 loveisrespect.org

What does a healthy relationship look like? 🔵 Mutual respect 🔵 Support for one another 🔵 Healthy boundaries 🔵 Healthy communications Learn more during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month🔽 buff.ly/37N7GKi

Did you know Pennsylvania has over 80 career and technical education centers? During National Career and Technical Education Month, we want to highlight all of the incredible facilities that students get hands-on training for real-world jobs.

A four-year degree isn’t the only path to success! Pennsylvania’s Career & Technical Education programs offer certifications, apprenticeships and high-paying jobs right out of school. #CTEMonth

Pennsylvania’s future workforce starts in career and technical education classrooms! With pathways in agriculture, manufacturing and more, students gain skills that power our communities. During National Career and Technical Education Month, we highlight these facilities.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to justice, equality and lifting up those too often unheard. From marching alongside Dr. King to building movements that empowered generations, his voice helped bend the arc toward fairness. Rest In Peace.

Today’s ruling is a victory for truth. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the slavery exhibits in Philadelphia to their original form. This isn’t just about signs — it’s about honoring history as it happened, not sanitizing it. buff.ly/0rts1tZ

Happy #PresidentsDay! Today is meant to celebrate George Washington and all the U.S. presidents. Even though Presidents Day is a federal holiday, each state is free to call it what they choose. Popular options include President's Day, Presidents Day & Washington's Birthday.

Happy Valentine's Day, Pennsylvania! We wish everyone a day filled with love, laughter & cherished moments. May your day be as vibrant & heartwarming as the communities that make Pennsylvania so special.

We support Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget because it is reasonable, responsible and balanced. It builds on the successes of the first 3 years of his administration and calls for proven, effective investments in our Commonwealth.

We want to wish @SenatorSteveSantarsiero.com a very happy birthday! We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.

Today at 10:15am, we join Gov. Josh Shapiro, elected leaders and housing advocates to announce Pennsylvania’s first Housing Action Plan to build more affordable housing, protect renters and homeowners and more. Watch the event 🔽 www.pa.gov/governor/live

Pennsylvania is fortunate to have so many great institutions of higher learning that have educated generations of #WomenInScience that continue to inspire us today. We look forward to all of the innovations and leaps forward future generations will bring!

Philadelphia's Rev. Leon Sullivan was a Baptist minister, a civil rights leader and social activist. In the 1950s & 60s, Sullivan led “selective patronage” boycotts of local companies deemed to discriminate against African Americans in their hiring. #BlackHistoryMonth

Frankford's Caroline LeCount was a teacher and activist. 100 years before Rosa Parks, LeCount rode Philadelphia's street cars and filed petitions to have a law against Black riders repealed. She also pushed for the rights of Black teachers and students, #BlackHistoryMonth

Rev. LeRoy Patrick was a minister and civil rights activist in Pittsburgh. He served as pastor of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Homewood for more than 30 years. He fought to desegregate swimming pools in Pittsburgh. #BlackHistoryMonth

Cecil B. Moore was an American lawyer, politician and civil rights activist who led protests to desegregate Girard College in 1964. He also served as president of the Philadelphia NAACP chapter and as a member of Philadelphia's City Council. #BlackHistoryMonth

C. DeLores Tucker, of Philadelphia, was a civil rights activist and politician. Tucker marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma in 1965. She became the first black Secretary of State when she was appointed to the position by PA Gov. Milton Shapp. #BlackHistoryMonth

A teacher, activist and politician, K. Leroy Irvis was the first Black Speaker of the House in any state legislature in the United States since Reconstruction. The Democrat served as Speaker from 1978 to 1988 in Pennsylvania. #BlackHistoryMonth

The life of Octavius Catto -- an intellectual, civil rights activist & athlete – was cut short when he was killed during election-day violence in Philadelphia in 1871.  Catto was among a number of African Americans killed to prevent their voting.  #BlackHistoryMonth

Educated in Reading, Daisy Lampkin was an activist in both the women’s suffrage and civil rights movement. Lampkin fought for people’s right to vote as a speaker, fundraiser, organizer and political activist in Pittsburgh. She died in 1965. #BlackHistoryMonth

Pennsylvania’s future workforce starts in career and technical education classrooms! With pathways in agriculture, manufacturing and more, students gain skills that power our communities. During National Career and Technical Education Month, we highlight these facilities.

Through the rest of the month, share & celebrate the joys of reading with your others for #LibraryLoversMonth. Get a library card and open up a world of opportunities & provides access to all of the amazing things libraries offer. If you don't have one already, go get one!

We believe every Pennsylvanian should have access to quality and affordable health insurance. Republicans in DC have made health care less accessible to Pennsylvanians. buff.ly/WyE065U

What does a healthy relationship look like? 🔵 Mutual respect 🔵 Support for one another 🔵 Healthy boundaries 🔵 Healthy communications Learn more during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month🔽 buff.ly/9ABo2yF

Every year, 1.5 million high school students across the US experience physical abuse from a dating partner. That's why we are joining advocates in February to raise awareness about dating violence. Learn about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 🔽 buff.ly/FYBVr7M

From holding press conferences and introducing resolutions, to hearing the Governor’s budget address and passing legislation, we had a busy week in Harrisburg. Check out this week’s #SessionSpotlight to learn more! www.facebook.com/share/v/17mX...

This week, we showed our support for Governor Shapiro's proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget. The budget plan calls for proven, effective investments that will continue to support affordability, job growth, public safety and more. Watch the press conference at buff.ly/Z5MVMKK

Following the Governor's #PAbudget address, we joined with the House Democrats to show our support for the proposal. We believe the budget is reasonable, responsible and balanced. Watch the press conference at buff.ly/Z5MVMKK

Today is National Wear Red Day. We want to help raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women. Wear red and tweet your photos to the @PaSenateDems using the hashtag #PAWearsRed.

211 provides access to free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and so much more. The Governor's proposed #PAbudget includes $1 million for 211 essential community services hotline.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has made historic statewide funding available for indigent defense in Pennsylvania. His proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget includes $7.5 million to continue our support of indigent defense.

.@GovernorShapiro's budget proposal invests $12.5 million in workforce and economic development. These programs and initiatives will support economic opportunities & new jobs around Pennsylvania.

The proposed #PAbudget from Gov. Josh Shapiro includes $16 million for new PA State Police trooper cadet classes. Learn more about the 2026-2027 budget at pasenate.com/budget

Every state surrounding Pennsylvania - including West Virginia - has a higher minimum wage. This puts PA at an economic disadvantage when it comes to attracting workers & bringing in tax revenue. We support Gov. Shapiro's #PAbudget proposal to FINALLY raise the wage in PA.

From museums and historical markers to preserved sites and memorials, you can visit Pennsylvania's numerous sites honoring the Underground Railroad network throughout the Commonwealth. Visit the website to learn more throughout #BlackHistoryMonth.

"All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors" in Philadelphia honors the state's Black servicemen who fought in conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to World War I. The monument is located in Logan Square facing the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. #BlackHistoryMonth

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, in Philadelphia, is the oldest African American church in Pennsylvania. The congregation, founded in 1794, is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the nation. #BlackHistoryMonth

The intersection of Crawford St. at Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh is known as “Freedom Corner.” It was the stage of a rally of African Americans protesting plans to build middle-income housing in the neighborhood.   #BlackHistoryMonth

Use February as an opportunity to explore black history in Pennsylvania. Valley Forge National Park honors the contributions of Black Americans with the Patriots of African Descent Monument. For more info 🔻 buff.ly/rJtsGqG #BlackHistoryMonth

Firefighters and EMS personnel are first on the scene and last to leave and it's critical that we support their amazing work. The proposed #PAbudget from @GovernorShapiro includes $75 million for firefighters and EMS - that's an increase of $30 million over the prior year.

The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit helps provide that by returning dollars to hardworking people. The proposed 2026-2027 #PAbudget from @GovernorShapiro includes over $200 million for this program helping hard working Pennsylvanians.

We are constantly working to address the community safety issues we face and implementing measures to protect every Pennsylvanian. Gov. Josh Shapiro has included millions in his proposed #PAbudget to address these issues.