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Auto-IRA would help millions of Pennsylvanian save for retirement
By State Treasurer Joe Torsella and Senator Art Haywood
Waiting tables. Cleaning restrooms. Bagging groceries.
These are jobs that need to be done, and plenty of Pennsylvanians put in an honest day’s work doing things just like this. But most of us want something else for ourselves when we reach the end of our working lives.
Senator Art Haywood Clean Energy Press Conference Remarks
Senators Santarsiero, Haywood, and Killion Gather with Advocates in Support of Renewable Energy Standards Modernization Bill
HARRISBURG − April 10, 2019 − State Senators Steven J. Santarsiero (D-10), Art Haywood (D-4), Thomas H. Killion (R-9), and state Representatives Steve McCarter (D-154) and Carolyn Comitta (D-156), were joined by renewable energy advocates in the Main Capitol Rotunda...
Senator Art Haywood Clean Energy Press Conference Remarks
Sen. Haywood Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards
Senator Art Haywood on the Screening Mayor of Graterford
Senator Haywood at the 2019 Report Card Achievement Event
Sens. Hughes, Haywood, Williams and Street make call action addressing poverty and economic security in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Philadelphia – April 5, 2019 – Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) stood with local activists and advocates to announce the Senate Democrats...
Senator Haywood Discusses State Treasurer Torsella’s Retirement Security Report
Senator Haywood Celebrates Women’s History Month by Honoring his Mother, Virginia Haywood Smith
Haywood Lauds State Treasurer Torsella’s Retirement Security Report
Harrisburg – March 28, 2019 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) applauds the findings of Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella’s Private Sector Retirement Security Task Force to establish a state-managed private retirement savings plan.
Senator Haywood Applauds State Treasurer Torsella’s Retirement Security Report
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
Haywood: Transportation Grants Totaling $725,000 Awarded to Chestnut Hill Projects
Harrisburg – March 26, 2019 – Sen. Art Haywood (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced today that grants totaling $725,000 will be awarded to critical transportation projects in Chestnut Hill. “This funding is essential to ensure that resources are available to manage...
Senator Haywood comments on Workplace Harassment Prevention
Senator Art Haywood Attends Commonwealth Monument Press Kick-off Event
Senator Haywood Hosted Town Hall on Environmental Consciousness
Philadelphia – March 14, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined PennEnvironment, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc., the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission for a Town...
Senators Haywood, Killion and Santarsiero Offer Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Renewable Energy Standards
HARRISBURG − March 13, 2019 − State Senator Steven J. Santarsiero (D-10), Senator Art Haywood (D-4), and Senator Thomas H. Killion (R-9) issued a co-sponsorship memorandum detailing their proposed expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS)....
Senator Haywood Responds to the Introduction of Bi-Partisan Clean Energy Legislation
Philadelphia – March 13, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) made the following statement after the introduction of a co-sponsorship memorandum addressing bi-partisan legislation to increase clean energy with Senators Steve Santarsiero...
Extended Edition: Town Hall on Environmental Consciousness
Senator Art Haywood’s Town Hall on Environmental Consciousness
Department of Education Budget Hearing Question : Teacher Salary
Department of Education Budget Hearing Question : Higher Education versus Correction Funding
Department of Education Budget Hearing Question : School Construction
Department of Education Budget Hearing Question: Lead Testing
Senator Haywood recaps the Department of Education Budget Hearing
Senate Democrats Push Legislation to Aid Farmers, Bolster Local Agriculture, Develop Markets
Hughes, Schwank, Haywood offer multi-faceted approach Harrisburg – March 6, 2019 – Senate Democrats said today that they are sponsoring a three-bill legislative package designed to provide additional tax credits to farmers, encourage the use of locally sourced food...
Senator Haywood Responds to Department of Education Budget Hearing
Philadelphia – March 5, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement following today’s budget hearing with the Department of Education: “This morning I asked Education Department Secretary Rivera several questions...
State Legislators Lead the Fight To Defend the Constitution by Calling for Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump
State legislators in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have introduced resolutions calling on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings now against President Trump, citing 10 legal grounds for impeachment. BOSTON, MA (Wednesday, February 27) – Massachusetts and...
Budget Hearing: Department of Human Services, Work Requirements for Healthcare
Budget Hearing: Department of Human Services, Community Health Choices
Budget Hearing: Department of Human Services, TANF Grant Levels
Dept. of Health, Haywood Water Contamination Question
Dept. of Health, Haywood Gun Violence Question
Budget Hearing: Dept. of Health, Haywood Opioids Question & Budget Hearing
Secretary Topper on Climate Change
Senator Haywood Announces Grant Funding for Job Training
Philadelphia – February 19, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced that job training funding has been awarded to Arcadia University. “I am pleased to announce funding will go to Arcadia University to strengthen their apprenticeship...