Senator Art Haywood

Senator Art Haywood Calls for Urgent Action Following Montgomery County Grand Jury Report on Cheltenham High School Hazing

CHELTENHAM, PA – July 29, 2026 − In response to the Montgomery County Grand Jury report detailing the alleged hazing and abuse of a Cheltenham High School student, State Senator Art Haywood (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery) is calling for immediate legislative and community...
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State Senator Haywood Announced $4.5 Million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Awards

Philadelphia, PA − July 16, 2026 − State Senator Art Haywood (D–Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that $4.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) awards have been distributed to support local area improvement projects.  RACP Award...
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Senator Haywood Highlights Key Wins in 2026–27 State Budget

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 16, 2027 − Senator Art Haywood (D-4) today highlighted key investments secured in the 2026–27 Pennsylvania state budget that will deliver meaningful resources to communities across the Commonwealth and the 4th District. Budget Wins...
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Senator Haywood Issues Statements Explaining His No Votes on Utility Tax Repeal and Mandatory Sentencing Bill

July 1, 2026 - Senator Art Haywood (D-4) statements on votes regarding the Gross Receipts Tax on electric and water utilities, and impose excessive sentencing. Senator Haywood Statement on Voting No on the Gross Receipts Tax Bill: The State Senate recently approved...

Protecting the Dignity in us all

Dignity Agenda - Climate Sustainability

Climate Sustainability

Violations: Climate damage, flooding, pollution

Dignity Agenda - Economic Fairness

Economic Fairness

Violations: Low pay, gross economic inequality

Embrace Every Person

Embrace Every Person

Violations: Discrimination, hate speech, hate crimes

Dignity Agenda - Peace

Peace

Violations: Violence, blight

Dignity Agenda - Women's Equality

Women’s Equality

Violations: Women’s Inequality, no choice

Dignity for All: Let’s Protect What Should Never Be Denied

New Publication from Sen. Haywood on Protecting our Dignity

During Dignity Month 2025, Senator Haywood releases “Dignity for All: Let’s Protect What Should Never Be Denied,” a series of commentaries, opinion pieces, and reflections in support of dignity-related legislation in Pennsylvania.

Sign on in support of a Dignity Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution

Senator Art Haywood - Fighting for Dignity

Whether Black, Brown, or White, rich or poor, rural or urban, and however you identify, we all have dignity. Whether viewed as a God-given worth or as a human right, we have inherent, intrinsic value. In its preamble, the UN Declaration on Human Rights asserts that “recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.” The UN Declaration for Human Rights is predicated on the protection of human dignity. Dignity is the source of all human rights.

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