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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...
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...
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...
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...
Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. "Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny hardworking...
Senators Hughes, Haywood and Philadelphia Leaders Announce Over $23M in Community Safety Grants for Philadelphia
May 8, 2026 − Philadelphia, PA- Senator Vincent Hughes in partnership with Senator Art Haywood convened Philadelphia area lawmakers and community leaders to announce new state grants that have been awarded to Philadelphia organizations and projects aimed at...
Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
HARRISBURG, PA − April 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...
“Food Is Medicine,” Senator Haywood Responds to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Capitol Rally
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...
Senator Haywood makes statement on killing of Renee Good by ICE agent on January 7, 2026
Philadelphia, PA — Today, State Senator Art Haywood released the following statement on the murder of Renee Good by ICE agents on January 7, 2026. “I condemn the brutal shooting and killing of Renee Good by ICE at a stop in Minneapolis on January 7....
Senators Haywood and Costa Lead January 6 Commemoration Honoring Law Enforcement Who Defended Democracy
HARRISBURG, PA − January 6, 2026 − Today, State Senator Art Haywood, and Senator Jay Costa, Democratic Party Leader, gathered in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and to honor...
Senators Haywood and Costa Lead January 6 Commemoration Honoring Law Enforcement Who Defended Democracy
Sen. Art Haywood Announces More Than $4.19 Million in State Funding for Community Projects Across the 4th Senate District
Philadelphia & Montgomery County, PA — December 19, 2025 − Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) today announced more than $4.19 million in state grant funding awarded to projects across the 4th Senate District. The funding will support green space improvements,...
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...