Pennsylvania has an incredibly rich history of being home to some of the most celebrated singers & musicians. During #America250PA, we're highlighting the people, places, events & more that have shaped our Commonwealth. Who's your favorite PA band or musician?

Tending a garden has a lot of health benefits. Gardening can: 🌱 Reduce stress 🌿 Build self esteem 🌾 Improve cardiovascular function 🌵 Provide happiness Take time this #NationalGardenMonth to plant a tree, visit a greenhouse or start a garden.

While President Trump calls the affordability crisis every American is feeling a "hoax" Pennsylvanians are feeling the very real effects of Republican decisions. Grocery prices are up. Health insurance is up. Housing costs are up. We want to make life more affordable for you.

Everyone deserves to feel safe. This Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, join us in supporting survivors, raising awareness, and promoting consent in our communities. Wear teal and speak up. #SAAM2026

Ending sexual violence starts with awareness, accountability and action. Today, on Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, wear teal and help spark conversations that support survivors and promote consent. #SAAM2026

On Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, we stand with survivors and commit to building a culture rooted in respect and consent. Wear teal. Start the conversation. Be part of the change. #SAAM2026

On Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, we all have a role to play in ending sexual violence, supporting survivors and promoting a culture of consent. Wearing teal isn’t just symbolic—it starts conversations that matter. #SAAM2026

It is Stress Awareness Month. It is a great time to promote positive mental health through activities that allow time to recognize your personal feelings, moods and well-being.

April is Stress Awareness Month. Here's the common effects of stress on your mood: 🔴 Anxiety 🔴 Restlessness 🔴 Lack of motivation or focus 🔴 Feeling overwhelmed 🔴Irritability/anger 🔴Sadness/depression It's important to recognize these effects then work toward self-care.

Whether it’s planting trees, mentoring youth, or packing food boxes—every act counts. This Global Volunteer Month, be the reason someone smiles.

April is Global Volunteer Month! Your time and talent can make a real difference. Find a cause you care about and jump in—your community needs you.

Nearly one million will be living with Parkinson's disease in the United States. That is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

Follow Pennsylvania’s Highway of Heroes from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and experience six historic sites that reflect the nation’s enduring legacy of courage, sacrifice and freedom. Visitors who complete all six official site check-ins receive a prize! buff.ly/RqXcOer

The Battle of Brandywine was the largest land battle of the American Revolution—a pivotal moment fought right here in Pennsylvania. As we approach #America250, there’s no better time to walk the ground where history was made and reflect on the fight for independence.

At Valley Forge National Historical Park, resilience defined the Revolution. During the brutal winter of 1777–78, Gen. George Washington’s army endured hunger, cold and uncertainty—emerging stronger and more unified. #America250PA

What "woke programs" is President Trump working to cut? ❌ Low-Income Heating Assistance Program ❌ Renewable energy projects ❌ Housing funding ❌ University grants Republicans are proving time and time again that they do not care about Americans. buff.ly/E6ElLh9

President Trump and Republicans in Washington have done everything they can to make it harder and more expensive to live in America. 120,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped ACA health insurance since the loss of federal subsidies. buff.ly/0hTmAi5

We want to wish Sen. Lisa Boscola a very happy birthday! We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter and love.

We hope this Easter holiday fills those celebrating with peace, joy and plenty of colorful Easter eggs! Happy Easter!

We want to wish all Pennsylvanians celebrating a blessed Good Friday!

Our offices in Harrisburg are closed today in honor of Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday.

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour. That’s not just outdated—it’s unacceptable and entirely the fault of Republicans. No one working full-time should be struggling to afford rent, food, or healthcare.

PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting environmentally-conscious 10th through 12th grade students to help preserve Pennsylvania’s natural resources through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program. Tap the link to apply by June 10! buff.ly/zjiU6Yq

We want to wish all of our Jewish friends, family and neighbors throughout Pennsylvania a very Happy Passover! We hope your cups overflow with happiness, health and prosperity!

Pennsylvania’s state animal is the white-tailed deer. Whitetails are the most widely distributed large animal in North America. They are found throughout most of the US, southern Canada, Mexico, Central America & northern portions of South America. #America250PA

Did you know? Gardening is a mood booster! Studies have found that gardening improves your mood & increases your self-esteem. When people spend time in a garden, their anxiety levels drop & they feel less depressed. #NationalGardenMonth

We are so fortunate to have 300,000 acres of state parks and 2.2 million acres of forests to explore every day for free in Pennsylvania. Spend this year exploring any of the thousands of miles of trails throughout Pennsylvania's 124 state parks & 20 state forests.

Pennsylvania’s outdoors are more than just scenic—they’re a cornerstone of our identity. 🌲 Over 2 million acres of state forests ⛺ 124 state parks 🚴 12,000+ miles of trails Discover the wild, beautiful spaces that belong to all of us throughout 2026!

President Trump heads to the US Supreme Court today in an effort to destroy a significant tenant of the US Constitution: birthright citizenship. All the while, Pennsylvanians and millions of Americans are facing rising costs. Drop the antics and lead! buff.ly/ESqzxVQ

While President Trump is busying himself with building bunkers and ballrooms, everyday Americans are struggling. We want affordable grocery prices. We want accessible housing. We want health care we can afford. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...

As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked our Senators to reflect on this year’s theme “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” Check out what they had to say. www.facebook.com/share/v/17Ta...

Do you need help with heating costs? You can apply for LIHEAP right now. This program supports low-income households with cash grants that don’t have to be paid back.

Harrisburg's Mira Lloyd Dock was a botanist, environmentalist and educator. In 1901, Lloyd Dock was appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Forestry Reservation Commission. She was the first woman appointed to a PA state government position. #WomensHistoryMonth

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. #WomensHistoryMonth

Genevieve Blatt was the first woman elected to a statewide political office in Pennsylvania. She served as Secretary of Internal Affairs from 1955 to 1967. She also became the first woman to sit as an appellate judge on PA's Commonwealth Court. #WomensHistoryMonth

Philadelphia's Anna M. Brancato was the first female Democrat elected to PA House of Representatives in 1932. She was reelected to serve 4 more nonconsecutive terms, 1935, 1937, 1939 and 1945. #WomensHistoryMonth

In 1922, Pennsylvanians elected the first eight women to the Pa House of Representatives. Including: 🏛️ Alice Bentley 🏛️ Rosa DeYoung 🏛️ Sarah McCune Gallaher 🏛️ Helen Grimes 🏛️ Sarah Gertrude MacKinney 🏛️ Lillie Pitts 🏛️ Martha Speiser 🏛️ Martha Thomas #WomensHistoryMonth

We want to wish Sen. Sharif Street a very happy birthday! We hope you have a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy!

An estimated 176 million women – or 1 in 10 -- suffer from endometriosis worldwide. March -- Endometriosis Awareness Month – provides a great opportunity to learn more about the signs and symptoms of endometriosis. Learn more endometriosis.org.

When we're not in session, our Senators are busy in their districts. Be sure to follow our Senators on X, Bluesky, Meta, Instagram and TikTok to learn about their events, groundbreakings, check presentations, legislation, town halls and more.

What does President Trump find more important than making life more affordable for Americans? 💰 Adding his name to money 🏛️ Adding his name to the Kennedy Center 🚧 Building a new ballroom at the White House Republicans remain woefully out of touch and do not care about you.

In Pres. Trump's never-ending vanity project, he's now adding his signature to the U.S. dollar. This is the first time in 165 years that our currency has dropped the signature of the U.S. treasurer. This is what Republicans find important?! Branding?! buff.ly/1Xw4mAm

This week in Harrisburg we celebrated passage of the CROWN Act! The CROWN Act now protects every person’s right to wear their natural hair with pride. The legislation - which passed in November - is a win for dignity, culture and equality.

The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25-an-hour - which is lower than every other surrounding state. We have legislation to raise the wage so that Pennsylvanians can have a livable. It's good for people. It's good for families. And it's good for Pennsylvania.

Republicans are burning through America taxpayer dollars on Kristi Noem's vanity-ridden ad campaigns TENS OF MILLIONS have been spent while Pennsylvanians struggle to pay for groceries and health insurance. buff.ly/vwaNHeA

As Americans continue to struggle financially, Pres. Trump and Republicans keep taking away any help that was previously provided. The USDA has cancelled a program that helped farmers keep their land and supported farmers from underserved communities. buff.ly/VWt7fQp

Women earn less. Period. #EqualPayDay is about changing that—through policy, accountability and action.

📚 Personal stories prove it. 📝 Studies prove it. 📋 Data proves it Women still earn, on average, 82 cents for every $1 a man earns. The gap is even wider for women of color. It's time to make equal pay for equal work a reality. #EqualPayDay

Want to help us close the wage gap in Pennsylvania? ✅ Support pay transparency ✅ Advocate for salary negotiation training ✅ Push for policies that promote equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay

On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how far women have had to work into this year to match men’s earnings from last year. Equal pay isn’t controversial—it’s common sense.