Press Releases
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...
read moreSabatina: 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,...
read moreSabatina’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...
read moreSabatina 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....
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina’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...
read moreSabatina 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.
read moreSabatina: ‘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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina 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...
read moreSabatina Announces $1M Boost for Tacony Library Project
HARRISBURG, November 2, 2016 – An effort to expand and renovate the century-old Tacony Library will receive a $1 million boost, state Sen. John Sabatina announced today. “Even in the Internet age, the Tacony Library is a vital community learning resource and a source...
read moreSabatina Home Invasion Bill Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG, October 26, 2016 – Six months after a horrific incident in Northeast Philadelphia, a bill co-sponsored by state Sen. John Sabatina that is intended to crack down on home-invasion burglaries, is heading to the governor’s desk. “I’m relieved that the House...
read moreSabatina Praises Committee Passage of EMS Benefits Bill
HARRISBURG, Sept. 27, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised passage in a Senate committee of a bill intended to close a loophole in the disability benefits law that covers first responders, providing benefits to hundreds of Philadelphia EMS workers. The...
read moreSabatina Fosters Meeting with Education, Industry Leaders
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2016 – After months of behind-the-scenes work, state Sen. John Sabatina this week brought together officials of biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca and the Community College of Philadelphia to discuss ways to better prepare students for 21st...
read moreAdvisory: Sabatina, Stack to Attend Bridge Opening Ceremony
PHILADELPHIA, July 18, 2016 − State Sen. John Sabatina, along with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow to mark the opening of the new Holme Avenue Bridge spanning Roosevelt Boulevard. The $16.7 million...
read moreSabatina Announces Grants for Recreational Projects
HARRISBURG, July 1, 2016 – Two key Northeast Philadelphia recreational projects will receive more than $200,000 in state grants, state Sen. John Sabatina announced today. “These two projects are key to preserving the balance between economic development and...
read moreSabatina Urges Residents to Look Into Tax Relief Program
HARRISBURG, June 9, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised the extension of the deadline for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, and urged residents to double-check their eligibility. “Although this program can significantly ease the financial...
read moreSenate Passes Sabatina Child Protection Bill
HARRISBURG, May 10, 2016 – The state Senate today unanimously passed a bill by state Sen. John Sabatina that is aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania’s child-protection statutes. Senate Bill 1156 clarifies changes that were made to Pennsylvania law in the wake of the Jerry...
read moreHome Invasion Bill Passes the Senate
HARRISBURG, May 10, 2016 – The state Senate today unanimously passed Sen. John Rafferty and Sen. John Sabatina’s bill targeting the perpetrators of violent home-invasion robberies. Senate Bill 1062, jointly authored by Sabatina, a Philadelphia Democrat, and Sen. John...
read moreSabatina Announces State Grants for Local EMS, Fire Departments
PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2016 – Three EMS units in Sen. John Sabatina’s district will get state grants to help them buy equipment, reduce debt, or pay for training. Sen. Sabatina said the money for Northeast First Aid Corps, Rhawnhurst Bustleton Ambulance Association,...
read moreSafe Streets Law Enforcement Grant Program Detailed
Harrisburg - April 21, 2016 - Senate Democrats representing large and small cities across Pennsylvania stepped forward today to propose an aggressive crime prevention plan that would provide $3.2 million in grants for local police departments. The Safe Streets Law...
read moreSabatina’s Home Protection Bill Clears Senate Committee
HARRISBURG, April 11, 2016 – A key Senate committee has approved a bipartisan bill intended to protect residents from violent home burglaries. The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved Senate Bill 1062, authored by state Sens. John Sabatina, a Philadelphia...
read moreThe Need to Stop the Boycott Israel Movement
Op-Ed by state Sen. John Sabatina Jr. The frightening specter of death and destruction that struck Brussels last week is a stark reminder of our need to be not only vigilant, but also pro-active in developing the necessary intelligence to prevent similar terrorist...
read moreSabatina: GOP Runs out the Clock on Responsibility
HARRISBURG, March 24, 2016 – Sen. John Sabatina today said Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to relent on a Republican state budget plan means that state GOP leaders have successfully “run out the clock on responsibility.” Sabatina, who has not accepted a paycheck since the...
read moreSenate Supports United Ireland Effort
HARRISBURG, March 17, 2016 – Sen. John Sabatina today urged all of the governments involved in the Irish peace process to move forward in creating a united Ireland under one sovereign government. “The people of Ireland have too long been denied their desire to unite...
read moreBi-Partisan Bill Reinforces Background Check Requirements
HARRISBURG, Feb. 24, 2016 – State Sens. Randy Vulakovich and John Sabatina are drafting legislation that will clarify and reinforce background check requirements for hospital personnel and doctors. Questions about who is statutorily required to comply with the...
read moreAdvisory: Sabatina, PHEAA Financial Aid Education Night
State Sen. John Sabatina, along with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), is hosting a PHEAA Financial Aid Education Night for parents and students who want to know more about financing a college education. PHEAA representatives will explain to...
read moreSabatina Calls Budget Picture ‘Stark and Sobering’
HARRISBURG, February 9, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina today released the following statement on Gov. Wolf’s budget address for the upcoming fiscal year: “The budget outlined by Gov. Wolf today is a stark and sobering reminder of where we stand after years of...
read moreSabatina Bill Directs Unclaimed Lottery Prizes to Schools
HARRISBURG, Feb. 8, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina said today he will introduce legislation that would direct half of unclaimed lottery prizes in Pennsylvania toward struggling public schools. “We have unacceptable and even dangerous conditions in many of our public...
read moreSabatina Lauds Historic Designation for Tacony
HARRISBURG, Feb. 3, 2016 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for approving the nomination of the Tacony-Disston Community Development District to the National Register of Historic Places. “Northeast Philadelphia...
read moreSabatina Announces Grants for Northeast Philly Creek Projects
HARRISBURG, Jan. 29, 2016 – More than $800,000 in state grant money will be distributed for stream and greenway projects that will benefit residents of Northeast Philadelphia, state Sen. John Sabatina announced today. The projects will help protect and preserve the...
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