Press Releases
Comitta: Two Local Farms Part of 21 Preserved Across Pa.
WEST CHESTER (October 19, 2021) – 42 acres of farmland in Cochranville will be preserved thanks to state and county investments in agricultural land preservation, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. The Mark A. & Claudia V. Cole farm, a 42-acre crop and...
Comitta Opposes Proposed Aqua Rate Increase
WEST CHESTER (October 18, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently voiced her opposition to Aqua Pennsylvania’s proposed rate increase, which would increase average monthly residential water bills by up to 17 percent and average monthly wastewater bills by...
$1.2 Million Slated for Affordable Senior Housing in Phoenixville
WEST CHESTER (October 14, 2021) – An important project to bring 50 affordable senior housing units to the Borough of Phoenixville is on track to receive nearly $1.2 million in tax credits through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). PHFA announced...
Comitta Reminds Child Care Providers to Apply for Pandemic Relief Funds
WEST CHESTER (October 6, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded licensed child care providers to apply for $655 million in total pandemic relief to help cover expenses and stabilize this important industry. The funds, being allocated by the...
Comitta Calls for Halt to Mariner East Pipeline Project
WEST CHESTER (October 5, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is filing criminal...
Comitta: $750,000 Available in Environmental Education Grants
WEST CHESTER (October 4, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses that $750,000 in state grant funding is available for eligible environmental...
Comitta: $1 Million in State Grant Funding Available to Stop Sexual Assault on Campus
WEST CHESTER (September 30, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education that $1 million in total state grant funding is available for programs to prevent and combat sexual assault on campus. The...
Comitta Issues Statement on Plans to Close Jennersville Hospital
WEST CHESTER (September 29, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement in response to Tower Health’s plans to close Jennersville Hospital effective January 1, 2022: “I am very concerned about the impacts of the planned closure of Jennersville...
Comitta Highlights Pediatric Cancer Tax Credit
WEST CHESTER (September 29, 2021) – In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta highlighted ongoing efforts to combat pediatric cancer and support life-saving research in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, as part of...
$24 Million in Funding Available to Address, Prevent Community Violence
WEST CHESTER (September 27, 2021) – $24 million in grant funding to address and prevent community violence is now available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. The Violence Intervention and...
Comitta, Lawmakers Discuss Hunger-Free Campuses Act at WCU
WEST CHESTER (September 23, 2021) – In recognition of Hunger Action Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently brought together fellow lawmakers, university officials, student advocates, and representatives from anti-hunger organizations for a roundtable...
Comitta: Partisan Move to Collect Private Voter Data an “Attack on Freedom to Vote”
West Chester (September 15, 2021) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta today released the following statement regarding today's Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee party-line vote to issue a subpoena for detailed state election records: "The Senate Republicans’...
Comitta and Women’s Health Caucus Leaders Advocate for #OptInPA Campaign
WEST CHESTER (September 10, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined today at Chester County Hospital by Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Meg Snead, leaders of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, and doctors and...
Another Milestone for Development of Coatesville Train Station
Coatesville, PA – September 7, 2021 – As the September 16th due date quickly approaches for contract bids to build the new Coatesville Train Station, the City is poised to mark another milestone for one of its most anticipated projects. According to a Pennsylvania...
Comitta to Hold Mobile Office Locations in Oxford, Coatesville, Parkesburg, Phoenixville and New Garden
WEST CHESTER (September 8, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently announced that her office will be visiting local libraries, township buildings, and senior centers throughout Chester County to assist residents with states services. “While our staff continues...
Comitta, Women’s Health Caucus Leaders to Hold #OptInPa Press Conference at Chester County Hospital on Friday
WEST CHESTER (September 7, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Meg Snead, and leaders of the Pennsylvania Legislative Women’s Health Caucus will hold a press conference at Chester County...
Comitta Applauds RGGI Approval
HARRISBURG (September 1, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement upon the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission's 3-2 vote on final...
Comitta, Climate Caucus Urge Adoption of RGGI
State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus sent the following letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission urging support of the CO2 Budget Trading Program Regulation, Regulation #7-559. The IRRC will consider the final rulemaking during a public meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1. You can watch the hearing live here: https://pacast.com/live/irrc
Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Comitta: Small Businesses Can Apply for Energy Efficiency Grants
WEST CHESTER (August 26, 2021) – Small businesses and farmers who want to improve their operations through energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection can apply now for up to $5,000 in state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Comitta Collecting Item Donations for Brandywine Valley SPCA
WEST CHESTER (August 25, 2021) – Residents, community organizations, and families interested in supporting shelter pets and rescue animals can drop off donations for the Brandywine Valley SPCA at State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s office beginning September 1. Comitta,...
Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded $146,000 to Provide Healthy Snacks
HARRISBURG (August 6, 2021) – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will receive more than $146,000 in total funding to offer students fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The grant...
Comitta Secures State Funding for New Public Works Truck in Modena
WEST CHESTER (August 5, 2021) – The Borough of Modena is getting a brand new public works truck thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured $41,000 in state funding for the new dump truck, a welcome addition to the borough’s fleet of...
Comitta Announces $300,000 in Funding for Chester County Home Modification Program
WEST CHESTER (August 3, 2021) – Chester County will receive $300,000 in state grant funding to support a program that provides important home accessibility improvements and upgrades for residents with disabilities. The Home Modification Program, administered by the...
Comitta Announces $25,000 for Oxford Mainstreet
WEST CHESTER (August 2, 2021) – Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI) will receive $25,000 in state grant funding to support facade improvements in the historic downtown business district. The funding, made available by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic...
Comitta: Important Income Limits Raised for Pa. Workers with Disabilities
WEST CHESTER (July 28, 2021) – Important legislation to support workers with disabilities in finding jobs and advancing their careers was recently signed into law thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta, Chester County-based disability...
Comitta: PUC Advances Key Pipeline Safety Regulations
Important Update: The deadline to submit public comment on the draft hazardous liquids pipeline rules is Wednesday, April 13. WEST CHESTER (July 16, 2021) – Persistent efforts by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and others to enhance pipeline safety in...
Nearly $4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Waiting to be Claimed
WEST CHESTER (July 7, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminds Chester County residents to check with the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property to see if they have property – including military decorations – waiting to be claimed. Nearly $4 billion...
Tons of Food, Thousands of Dollars Collected in Memory of Local Teen, Bianca Roberson
WEST CHESTER (July 6, 2021) – More than three tons of food and nearly $7,500 were collected for Chester County families in need in the name of Bianca Roberson, a local teenager whose life was cut tragically short by an act of hate and gun violence in 2017. The Daisies...
Comitta Issues Statement on 2021-22 Budget
State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement regarding her vote in opposition to the 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget: "Across Pennsylvania and the nation, life is appearing to return to normal. Seventy-five percent of adult Pennsylvanians have...