Press Releases
More Support On the Way for Chester County Small Businesses
West Chester, Pa (September 14, 2022) –Small businesses in Chester County will have more opportunities to access loans and financing thanks to investments from the American Rescue Plan, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced...
Universal Free School Breakfasts to Continue for Pennsylvania Students This Year
West Chester, Pa (September 9, 2022) - This year, all Pennsylvania students can begin the school day with a good, nutritious, meal thanks to the Universal Free School Breakfast Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Access to a healthy meal to...
Six Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects Awarded More than $2.8 Million in State Funding
WEST CHESTER, PA (September 6, 2022) – Six projects to improve outdoor recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities in Chester County will receive more than $2.8 million in funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said...
Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded $163,000 to Provide Healthy Snacks
West Chester, Pa (August 31, 2022) – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will receive more than $163,000 in total funding to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and state...
Comitta Introduces Legislation to Address Teacher Shortage
West Chester, Pa (August 29, 2022) – As students across Chester County and Pennsylvania return to class this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing new legislation to grow Pennsylvania’s educator workforce, increase diversity in the classroom, and break...
Four Bridges Damaged by Hurricane Ida to be Repaired
West Chester, Pa (August 23, 2022) – Repairs are expected to begin this fall on four bridges in Chester County that were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “The remnants of Hurricane Ida brought severe rainfall and...
Update on Pipeline Safety in the Wake of Energy Transfer’s Conviction
I am grateful that Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline is being held accountable for the serious environmental crimes associated with the construction of the Mariner East Pipeline in our region and across the Commonwealth. I thank Attorney General Josh Shapiro and his...
Comitta Introducing Hospital Closure Reform Legislation
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 5, 2022) – In order to empower greater community input and increase public transparency, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing legislation to reform the process around hospital closures. “A sudden, profit-driven decision to close an...
Nearly $1 Million in Environmental Education Grants Available
West Chester, Pa (August 4, 2022) – Chester County schools, colleges, businesses, nonprofit groups, and environmental organizations can apply to receive some of the $900,000 in total state grant funding available for environmental education projects, state Senator...
Comitta Announces Nearly $3.8 Million in Funding for Early Childhood Education
West Chester, Pa (August 2, 2022) – Four organizations that provide early childhood education programs in Chester County will receive nearly $3.8 million in state funding through Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP),...
Comitta Visits Upper Main Line YMCA to Announce Funding for STEM And Environmental Education Programs
Berwyn, PA (August 1, 2022) – Children and young people attending summer camps at the YMCA of the Greater Brandywine will now have access to even more innovative environmental education and STEM programs thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta....
New Student Hunger Initiative Launched with $1 Million in State Funding
West Chester, PA (July 29, 2022) – A new initiative to tackle the growing problem of food insecurity on Pennsylvania college campuses is being supported with $1 million in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. The Hunger-Free Campuses Program,...
Business and Community Leaders Support Coatesville Revitalization Project
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 26, 2022) – Millions of dollars in state funding will help pave the way for construction of a $65 million mixed-use commercial and entertainment development project in Coatesville, bringing new jobs and economic opportunity to city residents,...
Business and Community Leaders Discuss Opioid Epidemic at Free Community Naloxone Training
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 25, 2022) - State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently joined by state and local officials and business leaders to discuss efforts to address the opioid epidemic and prevent overdose deaths with the use of naloxone. Following the...
Comitta, Williams Announce $3.6 Million Grant, $5.4 Million Loan for Coatesville Sports and Events Center
West Chester, Pa (July 19, 2022)– Plans to bring a multi-use sports facility, velodrome, and events center to the City of Coatesville will receive $3.6 million in state grant funding and a $5.4 million loan, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams...
Comitta Announces Funding For Traffic Improvements
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 14, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today that nearly $980,000 has been awarded to upgrade and improve traffic signals at five intersections on Valley Forge Road in Tredyffrin Township. “This investment in our infrastructure will...
Free Community Naloxone Training Tuesday, July 19
West Chester, Pa (July 5, 2022) – Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant and hospitality employees, and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend a free Community Naloxone...
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Codify Roe v Wade Protections in PA Law
Harrisburg, Pa (June 27, 2022) − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Friday afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and...
Comitta Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Roe v. Wade
West Chester, Pa. (June 24, 2022) — State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, jeopardizing access to reproductive rights, vital women's healthcare, and abortions for...
Comitta Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down NY Concealed-Carry Law
West Chester, Pa. (June 23, 2022) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state of New York's concealed carry law: "I’m extremely concerned and disappointed that at this...
Comitta Announces $400,000 in State Funding for Coatesville Housing Repair Program
West Chester, Pa (June 23, 2022) – A program that assists residents in the Coatesville area with vital home repairs was awarded $400,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams announced. The funds, awarded through the Pennsylvania...
Comitta Announces $500,000 in Additional State Funding for Berwyn Fire Company
West Chester, Pa (June 21, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today that Berwyn Fire Company will receive an additional $500,000 in state funding for a new, state-of-the-art firehouse, bringing the total state investment that she helped secure for the...
Comitta, Williams Support Push for $2,000 Direct Payments to Pennsylvanians
Today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams were joined by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead was joined by at Coatesville City Hall to call on Pennsylvania’s Republican-led General Assembly to...
Local Officials Announce ChristianaCare to Acquire Jennersville Hospital
West Chester, Pa (June 15, 2022) - State Senator Carolyn Comitta, State Rep. John Lawrence, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline, and Penn Township Supervisor Victor Mantegna today announced that ChristianaCare has...
Combating Climate Change: RGGI Means Cleaner Air, a Stronger Economy for Pennsylvania
Note: The following guest column appeared in the Daily Local News online on June 2, 2022. Summer means spending more time outside. Whether you’re camping, hiking, boating, fishing, or just enjoying a picnic or backyard barbecue, idyllic summer days are...
Watch Sen. Comitta Discuss the Hunger-Free Campus Act at WCU
RGGI Means Cleaner Air, a Stronger Economy for Pennsylvania
Note: The following guest column appeared in the Daily Local News online on June 2, 2022. Summer means spending more time outside. Whether you’re camping, hiking, boating, fishing, or just enjoying a picnic or backyard barbecue, idyllic summer days are an...
Main Line Health Welcomes State Lawmakers, County Officials for Tour and Roundtable Discussion
Malvern, Pa. (May 25, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and Chester County Commission Chair Marian Moskowitz recently visited Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, to tour its campus and discuss the ongoing challenges facing...
Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations
HARRISBURG – May 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have...
Comitta Issues Statement on Deadly School Shooting in Texas
Harrisburg, Pa. (May 25, 2022) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were killed: "I am heartbroken and horrified that yet...