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Comitta Holding Diaper Drive to Support MCHC
West Chester, PA (March 18, 2024) – To help support the Maternal and Child Health Consortium’s Diaper Drive, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting donations of diapers and other baby supplies at her West Chester District office. “As any parent or...
Comitta Announces Spring Outreach Hours
West Chester, PA (March 14, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents of her office’s spring outreach hours to better serve Chester Countians and connect them to state government programs and services. “From Berwyn to Coatesville, Downingtown...
Op-Ed: Pa Must Move Forward on Climate Change
I ran for office because of climate change. Leaving a cleaner, safer world for my children and grandchildren has always been a driving force behind my passion for public service. When I look into their eyes, I want to tell them I’m doing everything I can to save our...
Oxford Borough Awarded Funding for Strategic Management and Planning
West Chester, PA (March 7, 2024) – Oxford Borough was awarded state funding to improve operations and deliver services more efficiently and effectively, said state senator Carolyn Comitta. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)...
Legislators Aim to Expand Dolly Parton’s Free Children’s Book-By-Mail Program in Pa
West Chester, PA (March 6, 2024) – In honor of Read Across America Week, state legislators are teaming up to expand a free book-giving program started by country music legend Dolly Parton to children across Pennsylvania. State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state...
Comitta Highlights Student Performances for “Theater in Our Schools” Month
West Chester, PA (March 5, 2024) – In recognition of Theater in our Schools Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is highlighting student performances and productions at schools across Chester County this spring. “Theater is a great avenue for our students to...
Additional Funding Secured for Coatesville Kindergarten Programs
West Chester, PA (March 4, 2024) – The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) received an additional $650,000 in state grant funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The additional funds, which come through the Pennsylvania Department...
Comitta, Shusterman to host SEPTA Senior Fare Card Event March 6
West Chester, PA (February 22, 2024) – Chester County residents 65 and older can ride the SEPTA system for free with a Senior Key Card. To help seniors apply for or renew their Senior Key Card, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Melissa Shusterman...
Easttown Library Awarded State Funding for Facility Upgrades
West Chester, PA (February 20, 2024) – The Easttown Library will be able to make important facility upgrades thanks to new state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Our libraries are centers for education, exploration, entertainment,...
CCIU Program Aims to Connect Veterans with Jobs, Education
West Chester, PA (February 16, 2024) – A new program at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was awarded state funding to help connect veterans with career and educational opportunities. The program, Heroes Rising: Empowering Veterans Through Education and...
Comitta, Shusterman to host SEPTA Senior Fare Card Event
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 14, 2024) - Chester County residents 65 and older can ride the SEPTA system for free with a Senior Key Card. To help seniors apply for or renew their Senior Key Card, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Melissa Shusterman...
Fair Funding for Pa. Schools
Comitta Joins WCU Council of Trustees
West Chester, PA (February 1, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined the West Chester University (WCU) Council of Trustees. Comitta, a WCU alumnus, was appointed to the council by Governor Josh Shapiro. She will serve alongside 10 trustees, including...
Sen. Comitta Responds to Racism on PASSHE Campuses
Comitta: Funding Available for Conservation and Outdoor Rec Projects
West Chester, PA (January 26, 2024) – Counties, municipalities, land trusts, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible agencies can now apply for state grant funding to support outdoor recreation and conservation projects, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said....
Comitta Opposes Water Rate Increase, Encourages Residents to Attend PUC Hearing
West Chester, Pa (January 24, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded Pennsylvania American Water customers of upcoming opportunities to voice their opposition to the proposed rate increase that could see their water bills rise as much as 25 percent....
Policy Hearing Focuses on Addressing Rising Water, Wastewater Rates
WEST WHITELAND – January 23, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware), Senator Tim Kearney...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee-Reining in Water Rates-The Unintended Consequences Of Act 12 Of 2016
Comitta: Expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program Now Open
West Chester, Pa (January 18, 2024) – Applications are now available for the expanded Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, which will provide more relief to more seniors and people with disabilities this year, said state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Under...
Comitta and Pielli: Improvements Coming to West Goshen Water Infrastructure
West Chester, Pa (January 17, 2024) – Municipal and state leaders are celebrating new funding coming to West Goshen for improvements to storm and wastewater infrastructure. The funding, which comes through the H2O PA and Small Water and Sewer grant programs, was...
Comitta Announces Outdoor Recreation and Stream Restoration Projects
West Chester, Pa (January 16, 2024) – Six projects to improve trails, enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation, and restore a local stream were awarded more than $700,000 in total state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “Our beautiful outdoor...
New Funding Awarded for Community Safety and Violence Prevention
West Chester, Pa (January 11, 2024) – New funding to support safer communities and prevent violence is coming to Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. At a recent meeting, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved...
Governor Shapiro Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Cut Costs by Dramatically Expanding Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Berwyn, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for over 210,000 Pennsylvania families at the...
Expanding the Childcare Tax Credit
Comitta Announces Watershed Protection, Stormwater Runoff Projects
West Chester, Pa (January 5, 2024) – Five projects to protect watersheds in Chester County and improve stormwater management systems will receive more than $625,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “Investments in protecting our watersheds...
Comitta to Hold Senior Scam Protection Event in Coatesville
West Chester, Pa (January 2, 2024) – To help protect seniors from fraud, identity theft, and other scams, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to hold a scam protection event. The “Senior Scam Jam” will...
Comitta Holding Feb. 6th Blood Drive at the Oscar Lasko YMCA
West Chester, Pa (January 2, 2024) – To help ensure community blood banks have the supply they need, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Tuesday, February 6th in West Chester. The blood drive will take place...
Comitta Applauds Expansion of Childcare Tax Credit
West Chester, Pa (December 20, 2023) – More than 200,000 Pennsylvania families will see a boost in their 2024 tax returns thanks to an expansion of the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “As a...
Statement on Downingtown Trestle Bridge
A statement from state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, and state Rep. Christina Sappey: “Our hearts go out to the entire Downingtown community in mourning those who have lost their lives on the Trestle Bridge recently and in the past....
Comitta Announces Investments in Arts and Cultural Organizations
WEST CHESTER, PA (December 19, 2023) – Five arts, cultural, and historical organizations in Chester County were awarded funding to support their operations, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “Our local arts and cultural organizations are bouncing back from the...