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State Senate Policy Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the African American Community
Harrisburg – June 4, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware, Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia), and Shariff Street (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a...
PA must be sure to re-open in just, equitable way
By Sen. Art Haywood
While small businesses owners and politicians have demanded that the state reopen quickly, the reopen health risks are largely on black, brown and white low paid workers. Essential grocery store, restaurant, food service public transit workers stayed on the job to save us as many of us stayed at home, even worked from home.
Mail-in Ballot Deadline Update
Housing Relief Announcement
Senator Haywood Announces the Approval of Housing Relief Funds to Prevent Foreclosure and Eviction
Harrisburg – May 29, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that the Pennsylvania House and Senate passed his housing relief plan with $193 million on May 28. The Governor has agreed to sign this legislation. “I am happy to...
We need a just recovery that includes higher pay for Black, brown, and low- paid essential workers
By Art Haywood
While small businesses owners and politicians have demanded that the state reopen quickly, the reopen health risks are largely on black, brown, and white low-paid workers. Essential grocery store, restaurant, food service public transit workers stayed on the job to save us as many of us stayed at home, even worked from home.
Congratulations Class of 2020
Senator Haywood Calls for 7 Day Extension to Count Vote-By-Mail Primary Ballots
Harrisburg – May 27, 2020 – Sen. Art Haywood (Philadelphia/Montgomery) today called for a seven-day extension to count potentially 1.6 million mail-in ballots that have been sent in for the June 2, 2020, primary election. Under current law, mail-in ballots will only...
Housing Relief Q&A?
How To Vote By Mail
Stay Safe, Vote By Mail
Sen. Haywood Opening Remarks Local Government and Health & Human Services Committee Meeting
Joint Hearing Local Government and Health & Human Services Committee Meeting
Thank You to All Essential Workers
Senator Haywood Encourages Everyone to Vote by Mail
After the surge
By Sen. Art Haywood
The Covid-19 pandemic has rocked the pillars of our nation. We face challenges that threaten our health and economic well-being while our democracy struggles to respond to the immense suffering. Our society, culture and normal daily life has been turned upside down.
Across our nation, thousands have tragically died, and hundreds of thousands have gotten sick. The coronavirus has touched each of us personally. Social distancing has become the norm and our most formidable frontline defense. What we are doing, in separating from each other, is working.
Haywood Academy
Own Our Solution with Senator Haywood – Gun Violence
Save a Life! Please Stay at Home!
PA Senate Democrats Urge Action on Legislation for Working Families, Pledge to Oppose Partisan COVID Task Force
Harrisburg, PA − April 8, 2020 − The Senate adjourned Tuesday afternoon after the House Republicans indicated they would not be taking up Senate Bill 841, legislation that would have enabled local municipalities to hold their meetings remotely, permitted e-notary use;...
Senator Art Haywood Explains the “Stay at Home” Order
General Assembly Agrees to Transfer $61 Million From CFA To Small Business Loan Program
Harrisburg, PA − March 18, 2020 − Leaders from each of the four caucuses of the General Assembly and the Governor agreed to move $40 million under the Commonwealth Financing Authority to a small business loan program to aid businesses impacted by the COVID...
Own Our Solutions with Senator Art Haywood – Reimagining Hospital Healthcare
Senator Haywood Announces Over $240,000 Grant Awards For Security In Places Of Worship
Philadelphia – March 11, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency released over $240,000 in grant awards to religious institutions in both Montgomery and Philadelphia...
Senator Haywood Addresses PA Department of Human Services Secretary Miller on Poverty Reduction in PA Budget Hearings
Dr Levine’s Coronavirus-COVID-19 Update
Senator Art Haywood Leadership Breakfast
Senator Art Haywood Questions Dept. of Revenue – Corporate Welfare
Senator Haywood Questions The Independent Fiscal Office At Appropriations Hearing
Own Our Solutions with Senator Art Haywood – Minimum Wage and Legislative Issues
2020 Black History Month & The Vote
Senator Haywood Comments on Legislation in Support of a Savings Account for First-Time Homeowners
Harrisburg – February 5, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement about legislation passed in the State Senate to create a savings account for first-time homeowners in...
Senator Haywood Floor Remarks on SB 309
Senator Haywood Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget Address
Harrisburg – February 4, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement today supporting Governor Tom Wolf’s Budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year: “I support the Governor’s budget to create a stronger Commonwealth. It’s...
Senator Haywood’s Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Senator Haywood Remarks on Solitary Confinement
Senator Haywood Comments on Legislation in Support of State Housing Tax Credits
Harrisburg – January 29, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement about legislation passed in the State Senate to increase affordable housing in Pennsylvania: “Prior to joining the State Senate, I was a lawyer for...