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Senator Haywood Hosted Dual Event in District on Poverty Solutions

Philadelphia – December 2, 2019 – Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined local elected officials for a dual event focused on economic justice: Senator Haywood announced the People’s Budget and the completion of the Poverty Report at the Johnson House...

Senator Haywood Comments on the Installation of the Cedarbrook Plaza Bus Shelter

Cedarbrook Plaza Bus Shelter Ribbon Cutting

Senator Haywood and Fellow Elected Officials Hosted Ribbon Cutting for the Cedarbrook Plaza Bus Shelter

Cheltenham – November 25, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined fellow elected officials, and Cedarbrook Plaza developers for a ribbon cutting for the Cedarbrook Plaza bus shelter, newly repaved parking lot, and the expansion of beauty...

Members of The PA General Assembly Hosted Press Conference Following Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Legislation

Harrisburg – November 20, 2019 – Today, State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), joined State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Representative Patty Kim (D-103), State Representative Chris Rabb (D-200), and advocacy organization State...

Minimum Wage Press Conference

Senator Haywood Comments on Legislation in Support of Child Abuse Survivors

Harrisburg – November 20, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement about legislation expanding the statutes of limitations and penalties for child abuse survivors: “Survivors deserve a chance to be heard and...

Senator Haywood Minimum Wage Press Conference Remarks

Senator Haywood Comments on the Senate Passage of the Minimum Wage Bill

Senator Haywood Women’s Health Issues :: November 20, 2019

Women’s Health Issues News Conference :: November 20, 2019

Senator Haywood Comments Minimum Wage Increase

Senator Haywood’s Floor Remarks on Closing Polk and White Haven State Centers :: November 18, 2019

Senator Haywood Opposes Restrictions on Women’s Right to Choose

Harrisburg – November 18, 2019 – Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Health and Human Services Committee State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement opposing Down Syndrome abortion legislation: “Termination of a pregnancy is an...

Senator Haywood Announces $256,600 Grant Awards for Recreation and Conservation Efforts

Harrisburg – November 15, 2019 – Senator Art Haywood (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded $256,600 to Abington Township and Jenkintown Borough for improvements to community parks.“I am glad to...

Senator Haywood Announces $850,000 for Transportation Improvements

Harrisburg – November 12, 2019 – Sen Art Haywood (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that $850,000 had been awarded to Chestnut Hill College for transportation improvements. “Chestnut Hill College is a great stakeholder in this community, and I am very...

Poverty Listening Tour Report Results Scranton News Conference

Senator Haywood, Fellow Elected Officials, and Advocates to Share the Poverty Tour Report in News Conference

Harrisburg – October 29, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood(D-Montgomery/Philadelphia)joined the Wolf Administration, fellow elected officials, state agencies, and advocates for a press conference announcing the completion of the Poverty Report. Since completing the...

McRaise the Wage

Senator Haywood remarks from the Don’t Wait Hospice Bike Tour Press Event

Senator Haywood Hosts an Open House on Addiction

Sen. Haywood’s Addiction Open House

Haywood Announces Community Recreation Funding in District

Philadelphia – September 17, 2019 – Senator Art Haywood (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced today that the state’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program will be investing $240,000 into community projects. “Gardens, parks and recreation centers are essential to...

Sen. Art Haywood Comments on Clean Energy Rally

Sen. Art Haywood Hosts Clean Energy Rally

Senator Haywood Hosts Annual Back to School Celebration

State Senator Art Haywood Comments on North Philadelphia Shooting

Senator Art Haywood Hosts ‘No Place for Hate’ Press Conference

Senator Haywood No Place For Hate

Senator Haywood Comments on the Governor’s Protection of Vulnerable Populations Executive Order

Philadelphia – August 1, 2019 – Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Health and Human Services Committee State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in support of Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement of the Protection of Vulnerable...

Sen. Haywood Announces $1 Million in State Grants for Redevelopment and Community Improvement Projects

Philadelphia – August 1, 2019 – Sen. Art Haywood (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that $1 million in state grant money would be put toward projects in his district through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). “Investing in the buildings in...

PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose

Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...