Press Releases
Sabatina Hosts Karen’s Law Rally for Victims’ Rights
Harrisburg – June 25, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) led advocates and survivors of violent crime to rally for the passage of Senate Bill 1023, known as Karen’s Law. Named after Karen Widdoss-Milewski, a constituent and survivor of violent...
Sabatina: Passage of Marsy’s Law a Step Forward for Victims’ Rights
Harrisburg – June 25, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) proudly supported Marsy’s Law, which passed the Senate. A measure designed to ensure the rights of crime victims within the criminal justice system. Sabatina was active in supporting the passage of...
Lane and Travel Restrictions Scheduled for Next Week
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is alerting motorists to local lane and travel restrictions due to roadwork beginning June 25. “Various roadwork projects will be occurring in Philadelphia next week,” said Sabatina. “Motorists should...
Sen. Sabatina to Host Rally for Karen’s Law, Victim Protection
Harrisburg – June 21, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will host a rally to urge the passage of Senate Bill 1023, known as Karen’s Law. Sabatina introduced SB 1023 which seeks to limit the frequency of parole re-application for individuals convicted of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...