Press Releases
Sabatina: Receives Gubernatorial Appointment to Transportation Revenue Options Commission
Harrisburg - March 15, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce he will serve on a bipartisan commission to study phasing out Pennsylvania’s gas tax. The Transportation Revenue Options Commission was put together by Governor Tom Wolf....
Sabatina & Tartaglione Welcome COVID-19 Vaccine Site in Northeast Philly
Senators Sabatina and Tartaglione collaborated to get site in their community. Philadelphia, March 9 2021 − Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) are pleased to announce there will soon be a new COVID-19 vaccination...
Sabatina: Announces $100 Million Funding for Waste Water Treatment Facility
Harrisburg - January 20, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced an award to the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The award is a low-interest loan in the...
Sabatina: Announces Funding Award for Special People in Northeast (SPIN)
Harrisburg, January 4, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce a state redevelopment grant to assist in the expansion of space for Special People in Northeast (SPIN). “I advocated for this funding because SPIN is such an important...
Sabatina: Announces $2 Million for the Frankford Arsenal Revitalization Project
Harrisburg, January 4, 2021 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce a state redevelopment grant for the Frankford Arsenal Revitalization Project. The $2,000,000 grant comes from the Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)....
Sabatina: Announces Funding Award for Pennypack Creek Streambank Stabilization
Harrisburg, PA − December 31, 2020 − Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that a “Growing Greener” grant of $178,458 has been awarded to Riverfront North Partnership for their Pennypack Creek Streambank Stabilization project. “This incredible...
Sabatina: Announces More Than $5 Million in Grants for His District
Harrisburg, December 28, 2020 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce $5.34 million in grants for projects in the 5th Senatorial District. The funding comes from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The list of...
Sabatina: Announces Two Local Grants
Harrisburg, 4 December 2020 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce two local grant awards for deserving projects. Riverfront North Partnership was awarded $340,000 for the first phase of construction of the Bridesburg Riverfront Park. Tacony...
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Signed by Governor Wolf
Harrisburg, November 25, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is elated to announce his Karen’s Law legislation is officially the law in Pennsylvania. The bill passed in the Senate in October and the House last week. Gov. Wolf signed the bill into law as Act No. 124 of 2020.
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Passed House by a Vote of 168-33
Harrisburg – November 18, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced his Karen’s Law legislation cleared its last hurdle in the General Assembly passing the House on concurrence by a vote of 168-33. The bill passed in the Senate 46-3 in October. It now goes to Governor Wolf’s desk to be signed into law. Wolf is expected to sign the bill.
Sabatina: Military Family Relief Assistance Program Signed into Law (SB-1076)
Harrisburg, November 17, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) was pleased to announce Senate Bill 1076 was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf. The bill extends the Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). Created in 2005, MFRAP provides grants up to $3,500 to Pennsylvania service members and their families in need.
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Passed by a Vote 46-3
Harrisburg, October 21, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced Karen’s Law passed in the Senate by a vote of 46-3. The House companion bill (HB-1538 – White) will be the official bill to be signed so as not to delay to process. Sabatina pushed the companion bill through the Senate instead of waiting for his own Senate Bill (SB-123).
Sabatina Announces Two Local Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Access to Recreation Areas
Harrisburg – July 16, 2020 – Senator John Sabatina (D - Philadelphia), is pleased to announce that two projects in his district were selected for almost $2 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. “All aspects of transportation are vital to our...
PA Senate Democrats Announce $225 Million for Small Business Assistance Grants Statewide
HARRISBURG – June 8, 2020 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced the direction of $225 million in federal CARES Act funding to aid small businesses across the commonwealth. This funding was authorized by the recently enacted COVID-19...
Sabatina: Disturbed by Secrecy in Firing 700 Pennsylvania Employees
Harrisburg, June 5, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) implored Governor Wolf to suspend the termination of 700 Pennsylvania employees until public hearings can be held on the clandestine decision by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
Sabatina: Bill to Avoid Expiration of Military Family Relief Assistance Program is Headed to House (SB-1076)
Harrisburg, May 28, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) was pleased to announce Senate Bill 1076 passed unanimously (50-0) in the Senate today. The bill provides an extension of the Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). Created in 2005, MFRAP provides grants up to $3,500 to Pennsylvania service members and their families in need.
Governor Wolf Signs House Version of Sen. Sabatina’s Ending Child Marriage Legislation (Act 18 of 2020)
Harrisburg, May 8, 2020 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is elated that his Ending Child Marriage bill has become law. Governor Wolf signed the House version of Sabatina’s bill, which is now Act 18 of 2020. The components of the law related to ending child...
Sabatina’s Ending Child Marriage legislation headed to Governor Wolf’s desk
Harrisburg, April 29, 2020 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced that his Ending Child Marriage bill’s House version passed through the full Senate and the House today. The House of Representatives companion bill (HB-360 - Rep. Topper/Rep. Warren) passed...
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Moves Forward as House Companion Bill Amended in Senate Judiciary
Harrisburg, April 29, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced Karen’s Law is making progress through the legislature. Today, Sabatina and the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the House companion bill (HB-1538 - White) unanimously (14-0) after...
Senator Sabatina Welcomes $73 Million Project to Upgrade PWD’s Torresdale Pumping Station
Harrisburg, April 22, 2020 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) applauds an award to the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The award is a low-interest loan in the...
Sabatina: Ending Child Marriage Companion Bill Passed Through Senate Committee
Harrisburg, April 20, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) was pleased to announce a major update on his Ending Child Marriage bill (SB-81). The House of Representatives companion bill (HB-360 - Rep. Topper/Rep. Warren) unanimously passed through the Senate...
Sabatina: Extension of Military Family Relief Assistance Program
Harrisburg, April 20, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) was pleased to announce Senate Bill 1076 passed unanimously in the Veteran Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee today. The bill provides an extension of the Military Family Relief Assistance...
Senator Sabatina Announces $235 Thousand in Nonprofit Security Grant Funds for Local Philadelphia Organizations
Philadelphia - March 11, 2020 − Senator John P. Sabatina, Jr. (D-Philadelphia) announced the amount of $235,340 in grant funds were awarded for several local nonprofit organizations to improve safety and security measures to prevent hate crimes. “Since the tragic...
Senators Sabatina and Tartaglione Deliver $1.5 Million Redevelopment Grant To Friends Of Father Judge H.S.
Funding from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will support the construction of a new welding lab and expansion of an academic excellence center. Philadelphia, PA − November 15, 2019 – State Senators Christine Tartaglione and John Sabatina...
Sabatina: 2100 Block of Castor Avenue Being Renamed After Fallen Police Officer
Philadelphia, October 18, 2019 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) sponsored a bill in May 2019 to rename a city block after deceased Philadelphia Police Officer Raymond Diaz Jr. “I learned about Officer Raymond Diaz before the FOP Memorial Ceremony in Harrisburg...
Senator Sabatina to Host His Annual Senior Expo
State Senator John P. Sabatina Jr. invites you to his Senior Expo on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Armory. Residents of the 5th Senatorial District are invited to meet with representatives from many state...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senator Sabatina: REAP Tax Credit Expansion Signed by Governor Wolf
HARRISBURG, July 1st, 2019 — State Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced the passage of his agricultural tax credit proposal, as a component of the Tax Code (Act 13 of 2019). The Governor has signed the bill into law as part of the FY2019-2020...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Sabatina: Marsy’s Law Passes Senate
Harrisburg, June 19, 2019 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) was pleased to see Marsy’s Law pass unanimously in the Senate today by a vote of 50-0. The version that passed the Senate is State Rep. Delozier’s companion bill, HB 276, which is identical to Sen....
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Passes the Senate (SB 123)
Harrisburg, June 19, 2019 − Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is elated that his legislation Senate Bill 123, also known as Karen’s Law, was passed unanimously (50-0) by the Senate and is one major step closer to becoming a law in Pennsylvania. “It’s been well over...
Sabatina: Karen’s Law Rally (SB 123)
Harrisburg, June 7, 2019 – A rally will be held Monday, June 10 for Karen’s Law (SB 123) at 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. The rally will highlight the bipartisan support for the bill sponsored by Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia). Crime Victim Advocates from...
Senate Democrats Spotlight Key Farm Issues, Introduce Elements of PA Farm Bill
Schwank, Sabatina, Street promote organics, tax-exemptions, tax credit expansion, urban agriculture
Harrisburg – May 7, 2019 – Senate Democrats introduced key pieces of the PA Farm Bill today, including measures to promote organic farming, exempt taxes for beginning farmers, increase tax credits and stimulate urban farming.
State Senate Legislative Policy Hearing in Philadelphia to Discuss Pedestrian Safety
Philadelphia, April 5, 2019 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia today on solutions to improve pedestrian safety and decrease traffic incidents across Pennsylvania. “Pedestrian deaths in Pennsylvania were up 41% in the first half of...
State Senate Hearing in Philly to Focus on Pedestrian Safety
Philadelphia, April 2, 2019 – At the request of Sen. John Sabatina, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday in Philadelphia on ways to improve pedestrian safety and prevent traffic incidents. The hearing is scheduled for...