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Senator Haywood, “PhillySaves Advances Our Dignity Agenda for Workers”
Philadelphia, PA – November 25, 2025 – Senator Art Haywood (D-4) released the following statement urging Philadelphia City Council to enact the PhillySaves retirement savings program: Philadelphia City Council is considering legislation to create PhillySaves—a...
Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP
HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...
Senate Democrats Introduce Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program to Fight Hunger Amid SNAP Funding Freeze
HARRISBURG, PA − October 28, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats held a press event to introduce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will allocate $50 million from the Rainy Day Fund for the Department of Agriculture to send to...
Senator Haywood and Senate Democrats on the future of SNAP and Food Banks
Dignity Teach-in Session 1: Dignity and Diversity
Sen. Haywood Joins Philadelphia City Council for Dignity Month Proclamation
Philadelphia, PA – October 16, 2025 − Senator Art Haywood (D-4) joined Philadelphia City Council to commemorate International Dignity Month. Councilmember Anthony Phillips introduced a proclamation to the Council floor to bring official city recognition to the...
Lawmakers and Community Leaders Urge Penn to Reject Federal “Compact for Higher Education”
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 15, 2025 – Today, State Senator Anthony H. Williams joined fellow legislators and community leaders in calling on the University of Pennsylvania to reject the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher...
Sen. Haywood urges University of Penn not to sign Trump’s Higher Ed. Compact
Sen. Haywood joins Faith Leaders for Vigil at ICE Field Office
State of The State
Food is Dignity Pottstown
Senator Haywood Plans Legislation to Protect PA Police Departments from Federal Overreach
Philadelphia, PA- In response to President Trump’s recent takeover of the Washington, D.C. police force, despite the objections of the city’s mayor, State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) announced plans to introduce legislation to shield Pennsylvania police...
Sen. Haywood Sounds the Alarm on Looming Burdensome SNAP Rules
Lawmakers, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on Looming Burdensome SNAP Rules
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2025 – On Friday morning, State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) was joined by fellow lawmakers and nonprofit leaders at a press conference in Philadelphia to sound the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition...
Senate Democrats Continue to Sound Alarm on Catastrophic Impacts of Trump’s Reconciliation Bill on Healthcare, Hospitals, and Food Access Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA − June 30, 2025 − On Monday, June 30, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus gathered in the East Wing Rotunda to draw attention to the urgency of stopping Trump’s domestic policy bill from becoming law. In its current form, the bill poses an existential threat to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural hospitals across Pennsylvania.
Sen. Haywood “Stop the Big Bad Bill, Protect Dignity
Homeowners Conference Workshop – Homebuyer & Mortgage Basics – Presented by Mt. Airy CDC
Homeowners Conference Workshop – Home Maintenance & Repair – Presented by Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Homeowners Conference Workshop – How to Protect Your Asset: Preserving Your Property- Presented by Community Legal Services
Homeowners Conference Workshop – So, You’re Ready to Buy: Working with a Lender – Presented by Citadel Credit Union
Homeowners Conference – Senator Haywood Opening Remarks
Senator Haywood and Leading Advocates – “Congressional Cuts threaten Lives”
Medicaid Matters: Senator Haywood
Healthcare and the Black Community Roundtable
Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis and Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza
May 13, 2025 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery-Philadelphia) released a statement today in response to recent UN reports regarding the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza: “As of May 2025, the Gaza Strip remains under a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by...
Senator Haywood Condemns Criminal Trump Papacy Image
Harrisburg, PA – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to an image posted on social media Friday, 2 May by the White House, depicting President Donald Trump dressed as the pope: “Last week, the Criminal...
On the Anniversary of Dr. King’s Assassination, Leaders Rally to Defend Equal Education Against Federal Attacks
PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 4, 2025 − On Friday, April 4, elected officials, civil rights advocates, and education leaders gathered at Martin Luther King High School to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and sound the alarm on...
“No Cuts to the Department of Education” Press Event at MLK High School
Sen. Haywood Response to Governor’s Budget Address- “PA workers deserve a raise!”
Senator Art Haywood Hosts Press Conference to Condemn Rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA – January 23, 2025 − Today, Senator Art Haywood hosted a press conference at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church to denounce the Trump Administration’s egregious rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Affirmative Action...
Senator Haywood is Sworn in to Serve the 4th Senatorial District
Lawmakers Call Attention to Stagnant Wages as 21 Other States Raise Minimum Wage on January 1
Lawmakers Call Attention to Stagnant Wages as 21 Other States Raise Minimum Wage on January 1
LANCASTER, PA – December 31, 2024 − Today, Democratic legislators gathered with local business owner Pete Barber, founder and owner of Two Dudes Painting Company, to highlight Pennsylvania’s minimum wage crisis and call on the state legislature to raise the wage in...
Senator Haywood Calls Attention to Stagnant Wages as 21 Other States Raise Minimum Wage on January 1
Senator Art Haywood Announces $5.3 Million in RACP Awards to the District
November 1, 2024 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that $5.3 million dollars in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) awards have been distributed to local area improvement projects. “Investing in local building project...
Governor Shapiro Commends Senator Haywood and PASSHE on ENOUGH Report, Calls for Greater Inclusivity on Campuses
October 10, 2024 − A representative from Governor Shapiro’s office delivered the following statement from the Governor in response to Senator Haywood’s ENOUGH Report. “Governor Shapiro would like to thank Senator Haywood, the Pennsylvania Human Relations...
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...
60th Anniversary Civil Rights Act Roundtable
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Health and Human Services Chair Senator Art Haywood Discouraged by Auditor General Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Call for Better Process
HARRISBURG, PA – August 27, 2024 – Today, Auditor General Tim DeFoor released the results of a performance audit of state contracts and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) used by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) HealthChoices Medicaid...