Press Releases
Environmental Advocacy Groups Host Virtual Meet and Greet with Local Lawmakers
In an effort to connect constituents with their state lawmakers, PennFuture, Conservation Voters of PA, and PennEnvironment hosted a joint virtual meet and greet on Thursday, February 25, with State Senators Carolyn Comitta (SD 19) and John Kane (SD 9). ...
Statewide Photo Exhibit Captures Fight Against COVID-19 in Pa
WEST CHESTER (February 16, 2021) – Residents and photographers have just over a month left to submit images to One Lens, a statewide virtual photo exhibit that celebrates the hard work and commitment of all Pennsylvanians as we continue our fight against...
Restaurants and Taverns Can Apply Soon for Pa. COVID Relief Grants of Up to $50,000
WEST CHESTER (February 11, 2021) – Restaurants, taverns, and other businesses in the hospitality industry that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can soon apply for up to $50,000 in state pandemic relief funding. Under Pennsylvania’s COVID-19...
PennDOT to Launch Workforce Development Pilot Program Providing Improved Access, Creating Jobs for Employers
Harrisburg, PA—The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the start of a Workforce Development Pilot program in partnership with rabbittransit, Chester County Transportation Management Association (TMACC), and Urban Outfitters....
Senator Comitta Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement in response to the governor's 2021-22 budget address: “I support the goals of the governor’s proposal, including important investments in education, local government, COVID-19 response, and job and career...
State Senator Carolyn Comitta Honors Lincoln University President at GWCC Women’s Roundtable
WEST CHESTER, PA (January 27, 2021) – Pennsylvania State Senator Carolyn Comitta honored Dr. Brenda Allen, President of Lincoln University, with a special citation at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s (GWCC) Women’s Roundtable event on Tuesday, January...
Chester County School Districts, Charters to Receive More than $31 Million in Pandemic Relief
WEST CHESTER (January 28, 2021) – School districts and charter schools in Chester County are slated to receive more than $31 million in total federal COVID-19 pandemic support, according to estimated allocations released by the Pennsylvania Department of Education....
Comitta, Fair Districts PA to Hold Virtual Event on Judicial Gerrymandering
State Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with Fair Districts PA tomorrow for a special, virtual presentation on a proposal currently moving through the state legislature that would fundamentally change the way we elect appellate judges in Pennsylvania. The special,...
Comitta Named Minority Chair of Senate Environmental Committee
WEST CHESTER (January 15, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta has been named minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, a leadership position that brings new opportunities to continue and expand her long-standing record of service as...
More than $500,000 Approved for East Penn Railroad in Chester, Buck Counties
WEST CHESTER (January 12, 2021) – A project to improve rail freight mobility in Chester County will receive more than $500,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The State Transportation Commission voted today to approve $500,500 in funding for the...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
WEST CHESTER (January 11, 2021) – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations that serve those with diverse memberships can apply now for up to $150,000 in state grant funding for important safety and security upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Applications...
Chester County COVID-19 Vaccine Info
From the Chester County Department of Health Chester County, through the Health Department, the hospitals and other healthcare providers, are actively receiving COVID-19 vaccine and administering it as quickly as possible. Vaccines are safe, effective, and a key...
PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC
Harrisburg, PA – January 6, 2021 – The PA Senate Democrats released the following statement on the violent protest today in the nation’s Capitol: The First Amendment is one of our most sacred. It is not political and it is not partisan. The rights to free speech,...
Comitta Sworn in as State Senator
HARRISBURG (January 5, 2021) –State Senator Carolyn Comitta was sworn in today to her first term representing the 19th District. She is the first woman to hold the seat. “I am honored to have earned the trust of the voters. Public service is a sacred responsibility,...
WCU, Lincoln to Get State Funding to Combat Sexual Assault on Campus
WEST CHESTER (January 5, 2021) − Two universities in Chester County will receive nearly $50,000 in total state funding to prevent and combat sexual assault on campus. “Our colleges, universities, and institution of higher education must offer safe, healthy, and...
Comitta, Kearney, Santarsiero to Hold Virtual Townhall on COVID-19 Vaccine
WEST CHESTER (December 29, 2020) – State Senator-Elect Carolyn Comitta, state Senator Tim Kearney, and state Senator Steve Santarsiero will hold a virtual townhall meeting with Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine to answer residents’ questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss the Commonwealth’s vaccination plan.
Coatesville, West Whiteland and Phoenixville to Get $4.25 Million in Total State Funding
WEST CHESTER (December 23, 2020) – Christmas came early for Coatesville, West Whiteland, and Phoenixville as three projects to improve transportation, public safety, and public works facilities will receive a $4.25 million boost in total state grant funding. The...
Virtual Presentation on Avoiding Holiday Scams Tuesday
WEST CHESTER (December 14, 2020) -- With more and more consumers shopping online and interacting on social media and e-mail due to the pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly adept at trying to steal your personal and financial information. State Senator...
Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – December 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions of...
Chester County Crime Prevention and Victims’ Services Programs Get $1.8 Million in State and Federal Funding
WEST CHESTER (December 10, 2020) – Important programs to prevent crime, support victims in recovery, and enhance training for law enforcement in Chester County will receive more than $1.8 million in state and federal grant support, state Senator-Elect Carolyn Comitta...
Toys for Tots Preps for Final Push Amid Pandemic
WEST CHESTER (December 9, 2020) – Across Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the nation, volunteers supporting Toys for Tots are preparing for the final push in a holiday season that has been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic. But even as the pandemic has...
Comitta, State Senators Call for State Pandemic Relief Plan
WEST CHESTER (December 4, 2020) – State Senator-Elect Carolyn Comitta joined more than a dozen state senators in announcing a $4 billion pandemic relief plan to provide direct aid to workers, families, small businesses, the restaurant industry, and others that continue to struggle in the face of the coronavirus resurgence.