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Sabatina: Local Lane Closures Scheduled for U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard)

Harrisburg, June 15, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is alerting motorists to be mindful of lane closures in Philadelphia due to construction on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard). The closures are scheduled June 18 through June 29 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and...

Sabatina: Deadline Extended for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Harrisburg, June 11, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) says that seniors and disabled residents can benefit from the extended deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The deadline to apply for the program has been extended to December 31, 2018....

Sabatina: Highway Restrictions Scheduled in Philadelphia County

Harrisburg, May 11, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that highway restrictions and lane closures are scheduled next week for sections of Interstate 95, Interstate 476, and U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) in Philadelphia. The restrictions and closures...

Sabatina: Apprenticeship Grants Approved for Philadelphia

Harrisburg, PA − April 4, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced apprenticeship grant funding has been approved for a variety of services and associations in his district. “These grants will continue to help individuals in our area receive the job...

Sabatina Participates in National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event

Philadelphia, March 29, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) took part in a Philadelphia event to honor Vietnam veterans on the first anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. “The bravery and sacrifice exhibited by veterans of the Vietnam War was...

Sabatina: Phoenix Lithograph Rail Project Approved

HARRISBURG, March 27, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that $700,000 in funding for the Phoenix Lithographing Corporation was approved to remove and replace obsolete tracks and complete track rehabilitation. “As Democratic chair of the Senate...

Sabatina Recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month

Harrisburg- March 27, 2018 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) introduced a resolution to designate April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month. “It is incredibly important to recognize all those who are on the autism spectrum, as well as their families and caregivers. We...

Sabatina Supports Senate Action on Domestic Violence Protections

Harrisburg, March 20, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) voted to push forward a package of domestic violence protections being considered by the Senate. Sabatina, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 501, helped pass the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee....

Sabatina Announces Solar Energy Funding for Roosevelt Mall

HARRISBURG, March 16, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced a solar energy grant has been approved for the engineering and installation of roof-top solar energy panels at Roosevelt Mall. “I am thrilled that Roosevelt Mall was selected as the recipient...

House Judiciary Committee Moves on Sabatina’s “Paul’s Law”

Harrisburg, March 14, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said that he was encouraged that his “Paul’s Law” legislation was approved by the state House Judiciary Committee and that it is one step closer to becoming law. “Paul’s Law would ensure that those...

Sabatina to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event with Fox Chase Cancer Center

PHILADELPHIA, February 26, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) and the Fox Chase Cancer Center will be partnering to host an upcoming cancer screening event. The event will be held at Sabatina’s District Office at 12361 Academy Road on March 2 at 10 a.m. The...

Sabatina: Holme Avenue Bridge Work Slated for Mid-February

HARRISBURG, February 2, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said that beginning on Monday, Feb. 12 motorists in Northeast Philadelphia will have to navigate through the construction work on the bridge carrying Holme Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run in Pennpack...

Sabatina to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event with Fox Chase Cancer Center

PHILADELPHIA, February 2, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) and the Fox Chase Cancer Center will be partnering to host an upcoming cancer screening event. The event will be held at Sabatina’s District Office at 12361 Academy Road on March 2 at 10 a.m. The...

Sabatina Backs Legislation to Reauthorize Children’s Health Insurance Program

Harrisburg – December 13, 2017 – Legislation to reauthorize the state’s popular and highly successful Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cleared the Senate on Monday and is now headed to the governor for his signature, state Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia)...

Sabatina’s Child Protective Services Reform Legislation Approved by Senate Committee

Harrisburg – December 12, 2017 – Legislation authored by Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) that would reform how child protective services records are handled was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. “The legislation is designed to...

Sabatina Praises Philadelphia School Partnership’s Investment in Vocational Internship Program Expansion

HARRISBURG – November 30, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised the announcement of $435,000 in grant money, provided by the Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP), for the expansion of the Vocational Internship Program (VIP) at The Finishing Trades Institute...

Sabatina: Home Heating Assistance Application Opens Nov. 1 

PHILADELPHIA, October 30, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina today announced that residents in need of home heating assistance can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Nov. 1.  The federally funded LIHEAP offers assistance in the...

Sabatina Collecting Donations of Winter Outerwear to Help Local Families

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2017—State Sen. John Sabatina is participating in Catholic Community Services’ ninth annual Operation Bundle Up by collecting winter coats and winter accessories for families in the community. Donations of new or gently used coats, hats,...

Sabatina, The Arc Lead Rally Calling for End of Discrimination of Organ Transplant Patients

HARRISBURG, October 16, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina and The Arc of Pennsylvania today urged movement on Sabatina’s “Paul’s Law” legislation to protect critical health services for individuals with special needs. Sabatina and The Arc hosted a Capitol rally today to...

Sabatina: Public Invited to PennDOT Public Meeting on Byberry Road Bridge Replacement Project

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina is inviting the public to an upcoming open house and public meeting on the project to replace the structurally deficient bridge carrying Byberry Road over CSX Railroad tracks in Philadelphia. The event, hosted...

Sen. Sabatina To Host Annual Senior Expo Oct. 6

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2017 — Local senior citizens are invited to participate in state Sen. John Sabatina’s annual Senior Expo, which takes place on Friday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Road (at Roosevelt...

Sen. Sabatina Condemns Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Northeast Phila. Synagogue

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina issued a statement on an act of vandalism caught on video surveillance Sunday morning at Congregation Beth Solomon, located in the senator’s Northeast Philadelphia district. “This more than vandalism, it’s a...

Sabatina: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Extended to Dec. 31

PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2017 – The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, according to state Sen. John Sabatina. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is providing much-deserved relief to seniors,...

Sabatina’s ‘Paul’s Law’ Passes Senate Unanimously

HARRISBURG, May 22, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina’s legislation to protect critical health services for individuals with special needs was unanimously approved in the Pennsylvania Senate today. Senate Bill 108, “Paul’s Law,” would prohibit organ transplant...

Sabatina Announces State Funds for Tioga Marine Terminal Improvement Project

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2017 — The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority was awarded a significant state grant for a rehabilitation project at Tioga Marine Terminal, according to state Sen. John Sabatina, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee....

Sabatina to Host Free Document Shredding Event April 29

PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the senator’s district office in the Parkwood Shopping Center at 12361 Academy Road. Individuals are welcome to bring up to...

Sabatina’s ‘Paul’s Law’ Gets Unanimous Approval in Senate Committee

HARRISBURG, March 29, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina’s legislation to protect critical health services for individuals with special needs was unanimously approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Senate Bill 108, “Paul’s Law,” would prohibit organ...

Sabatina to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event with Fox Chase Cancer Center

PHILADELPHIA, February 10, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina is teaming up with Fox Chase Cancer Center to host an upcoming breast cancer screening event.

The Fox Chase Mobile Mammography Van will be available on Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m. at Sabatina’s district office at 12361 Academy Road.

Sabatina: ‘SAFE Act’ Jeopardizes Crucial State Funding for Police

HARRISBURG, Feb. 7, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina today voted against legislation today that would jeopardize crucial state funding to local law enforcement. Senate Bill 10, the Municipal Sanctuary and Federal Enforcement (SAFE) Act, which passed the Pennsylvania...

Sabatina Urges Preparation, Patience around Delaware River Bridge Closure

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina said today that motorists should prepare for major traffic congestion and plan to use alternate routes as emergency repairs continue on the bridge connecting the Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpikes. “This sudden...

Sabatina Announces State Grant for Riverfront Trail Project in Tacony

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11, 2017 — The City of Philadelphia has been awarded a significant state grant to expand the trail along the Delaware River in Tacony, according to state Sen. John Sabatina, the new Democratic chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. The...

Sabatina Appointed Democratic Chairman of Senate Transportation Committee

PHILADELPHIA, January 3, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina, who was sworn in to serve his first full term in the Pennsylvania Senate today, has been appointed to serve as Democratic chair of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session. The...

Sabatina Joins Governor to Unveil $300M Investment in Phila. Port

PHILADELPHIA, December 21, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina joined Gov. Tom Wolf, as well as other state and local officials, along the Delaware River today to unveil $300 million in investments in the Port of Philadelphia, which will result in an estimated 7,000...

Sabatina Praises Record Investment in Philly Ports

PHILADELPHIA, November 22, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised the announcement of more than $300 million in investments in the Port of Philadelphia that will result in an estimated 7,000 additional jobs. “The Delaware River has played a critical role in the...

Sabatina Home Invasion Bill Signed into Law

HARRISBURG, November 4, 2016 – Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law today a bill that will help prevent home-invasion burglaries, one of state Sen. John Sabatina’s long-time priorities. “I’m elated that we were able to get this through in the last hours of the legislative...

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