Press Releases
Comitta, Kane Secure Funds to Put AEDs in Chester County Schools
West Chester, Pa (August 13, 2024) – As students get ready to return to class this fall, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane are working to ensure that schools have additional tools to respond to life-threatening health emergencies. Comitta and Kane secured...
Comitta: New Program Offers Financial Support to Feed Kids Over the Summer
West Chester, Pa (August 1, 2024)– Eligible families have just under one month left to apply for Sun Bucks, a new program that provides $120 for each child to purchase food for the summer months when school is not in session, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Sun...
Comitta Reminds Residents of Opportunities to Oppose Aqua Rate Increase
West Chester, Pa (July 30, 2024) – Residents served by Aqua Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to voice their opposition to the company’s plans to increase water and wastewater bills by nearly 20 percent, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Under the proposals,...
CCIU Program Aims to Attract Students to Careers in Special Education
West Chester, Pa (July 29, 2024) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was awarded $20,000 in state funding to help encourage and inspire students to pursue careers in special education, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “Pennsylvania needs more...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding to Support Emergency Radio Station in Southern Chester County
West Chester, PA (July 25, 2024) – An important emergency management information system in southern Chester County will be upgraded and expanded to serve more communities thanks to state funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. Avon Grove...
Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County for Facility Upgrades
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 18, 2024) – To help further The Arc of Chester County’s mission to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta secured new state grant funding for security upgrades at the...
Comitta Secures Funding for Maternal and Child Health Consortium to Expand Doula Services
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 12, 2024) - In an effort to help improve maternal health and birthing outcomes in Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta secured new grant funding for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) to offer doula...
Comitta: Donate Backpacks Now for the Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania (July 11, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s office is supporting the back-to-school backpack drive for children and families served by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County (CVC). Now until August 7, new backpacks can be donated...
Comitta: Senate Passes Solar for Schools Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa (July 10, 2024) – Legislation to support Pennsylvania schools in adopting solar energy passed the Pennsylvania Senate today and is one step closer to becoming law. The “Solar for Schools” legislation (House Bill 1032) creates a grant program for...
Pa. Senate Approves Promotion of Local Airman to Brigadier General
Harrisburg, Pa (July 2, 2024) – An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the...
Comitta: Two Chester County Organizations Awarded State Funding for Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Programs
West Chester, Pa (June 27, 2024) – Two Chester County organizations were awarded state grant funding to help job seekers prepare for employment opportunities with digital literacy skills, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “In our economy, basic digital...
Comitta: Property Tax and Rent Rebate Payments Coming Next Week
WEST CHESTER, PA (June 25, 2024) – Beginning Monday, thousands of additional Pennsylvania senior citizens are getting more money back in their pockets through the expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. The first batch of payments through the program, which...
Comitta, Pa Agriculture Secretary Visit Jenkins Arboretum to Highlighting Bill on Protecting Pollinators
Devon, PA – This week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Senator Carolyn Comitta met at Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens in Chester County to discuss and see how Senate Bill 1198 the Plant and Pollinator Protection Act,...
Comitta Announces Funding to Promote Affordable Housing and Prevent Homelessness
West Chester, Pa (June 17, 2024) – Eleven organizations working to prevent homelessness and promote housing affordability in communities across Chester County were awarded more than $3.1 million in total state funding to support their efforts, state Senator Carolyn...
Legislators and Education Advocates Rally in Support of “Grow Your Own Educator” Teacher Recruitment Programs
HARRISBURG, PA (June 12, 2024) - As schools across Pennsylvania face increasing teacher vacancies, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Mike Schlossberg brought together educators and education advocates to support funding “Grow Your Own Educator”...
Comitta Honored for her Support of the Disability Community
West Chester, Pa (June 11, 2024) – In recognition of her advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the professionals who care for members of this community, State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently honored with the Melmark...
With Momentum Growing for Gov. Shapiro’s Energy Plan, Hundreds Lobby for Climate Solutions
Harrisburg, Pa. — As members of the state legislature buckle down for what could be a protracted budget battle over the next month, concerned residents from across the commonwealth participated in Pennsylvania’s largest annual environmental lobby day, calling for...
Comitta and Friends of Taiwan Caucus Chairs Welcome Ambassador Lee to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, June 4 — State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and fellow members of the bicameral Taiwan Caucuses celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the adoption of House Resolution 439 with Ambassador James K.J. Lee of...
Comitta Announces Funding for Chester County Food Bank
West Chester, Pa (June 5, 2024) – The Chester County Food Bank was awarded $50,000 in state funding to continue to fight hunger and increase access to healthy, nutritious food in our community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The funding comes through The...
Comitta Announces Funding for Before- And After-School Programs in Southern Chester County
West Chester, PA (June 3, 2024) – Before- and after-school programs for middle and high school students in Southern Chester County will receive funding awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The Chester County...
Comitta Announces Environmental Education Programs
West Chester, PA (May 28, 2024) – Four projects that promote environmental education and stewardship among students and young people in Chester County will receive more than $60,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “Meaningful environmental...
New Eagle Elementary School Receives Statewide Honor for Community Giving Garden
Wayne, PA (May 23, 2024) – New Eagle Elementary School and its students were recently honored with the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful for its “Giving Garden,” which educates students about gardening while helping combat food insecurity. The...
Comitta Announces Funding for Senior Centers
West Chester, PA (May 16, 2024) – Six senior community centers (SCC) in Chester County will receive state investments to support their programs and make facility improvements, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “Our senior centers are lifelines to older adults...
Chester County Awarded Funding to Improve and Expand Broadband Access
Chester County, PA (May 14, 2024) – Hundreds of residents in southern and western Chester County will gain access to new or enhanced broadband connectivity thanks to federal investments recently awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA)....
Free Local Produce Available to Eligible Seniors through the Pa. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
West Chester, PA (May 14, 2024) – To ensure seniors have affordable access to nutritious and local produce, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is encouraging Chester County residents age 60 and older to apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The...
Comitta, Howard Announce Pollinator Habitat Corridor in West Goshen
West Chester, PA (May 13, 2024) – A plot of land along Routes 202 and 100 in West Goshen Township will be designated as a pollinator habitat corridor to create a naturalized garden that supports pollinators, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Kristine Howard...
Comitta Introduces Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act
West Chester, PA (May 8, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta today introduced the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) Program, a key part of Governor Shapiro’s energy strategy to reduce emissions, create jobs in clean energy, and cut electricity costs...
Comitta and LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Celebrate 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Pennsylvania and the Need for Legislative Protections
HARRISBURG, PA (May 7, 2024) – Members of the Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Tuesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage equality for same-sex couples in Pennsylvania and the need to...
Chester County Students Present Legislative Ideas to State Senator
West Chester, PA (May 2, 2024) – Eight high school students from the West Chester Area (WCASD) and Tredyffrin-Easttown (TESD) School Districts recently had the chance to present their ideas for new state laws to state Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team. The...
Delaware Valley Friends School Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion and Renovation
Paoli, PA (April 25, 2024) – Members of the Delaware Valley Friends School (DVFriends) community, along with neighbors, township and elected officials, and friends of the school, gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for a campus expansion and renovation, the first...