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Harrisburg – December 7, 2016 – Officials from Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, including Meg McGoldrick, president, state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery), physicians, nurses and others will be participating in a...

Citizen Advocacy in Action: Julie Weiner Tour of Capitol

Haywood Strongly Backs “Progressive Economic Blueprint for States”

Harrisburg – December 6, 2016 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released a statement today in strong support of a new national initiative called “The Progressive Economic Blueprint for States” which is aimed at creating economic opportunities for...

Haywood: $1.9 Million in State Funds for Streetscape Improvement Projects Approved

Harrisburg – December 6, 2016 — Three local projects located along busy corridors in Philadelphia and Montgomery County were awarded significant state funding to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and help create jobs, according to state Sen. Art Haywood...

PCN Call In – State Pensions

Haywood Backs Gov. Veto of Police Involved Shooting Identification

Harrisburg – November 22, 2016 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement in support of Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of legislation that required local officials to withhold the names of police officers involved in shootings. ...

Haywood Telephone Town Hall with A.G.’s Office to Focus on Consumer Protection

Harrisburg – November 22, 2016 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) along with representatives from the state Attorney General’s office will be holding a live Telephone Town Hall on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss consumer protection strategies...

Haywood: New Protocol Regarding Police-Involved Shootings Increases Transparency

Harrisburg – November 10, 2016 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement in support of a new protocol to be followed in Philadelphia when there is a police-involved shootings. The new procedures announced earlier today by...

Haywood: Lovett Memorial Library Renovations Boosted by State Grant

Harrisburg – November 7, 2016 – Funds from a state economic development program will be used to help pay for the extensive renovations now underway at the Lovett Memorial Library on Germantown Avenue in addition to improvements at other libraries in Philadelphia,...

Senator Haywood Remarks from the Philadelphia Lead Crisis Press Conference

Haywood: Revitalization of Northwest Philadelphia Boosted by $1 Million State Grant

Harrisburg – October 28, 2016 – The effort to economically revitalize Northwest Philadelphia was spurred on today by a new $1 million grant from a state economic development fund, state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said. “The new state grant will help...

Senator Haywood Floor Remarks on HB 1538

Haywood: “Neighbors Win First Battle”

Liquor Control Board Opposes Renewal of Olney Steak and Beer License

Harrisburg – October 24, 2016 – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) Bureau of Licensing announced that they are opposing the renewal of the license for Olney Steak and Beer based on complaints raised by residents, according to state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery).

Haywood’s Legislation to Support Victims of Domestic Violence Approved by Senate Committee

Harrisburg – October 19, 2016 – Legislation designed to aid survivors of domestic violence who live in public housing was approved unanimously by the state Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today. The legislation sponsored by state Sen. Art Haywood...

Haywood Issues Statement on Grant for Old York and Susquehanna Road Intersection Upgrades

Harrisburg – Oct. 14, 2016 – Intersection improvements at Old York and Susquehanna Roads in Abington Township will be funded through a $565,000 state grant, state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today. Haywood said that the grant, approved through...

Haywood: Abington Health $1 Million Grant Approved

Harrisburg – October 14, 2016 – Abington Health has been approved for a $1 million state grant to make substantive changes to the physical plant at the hospital including renovation of the Widener Building, state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery) said...

NBC10 @Issue: Senator Haywood Discusses Private Retirement Savings Plan Proposal

Haywood: New, Bipartisan Retirement Savings Plan Proposed

Harrisburg – September 6, 2016 – Sen. Art Haywood (Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement announcing bipartisan legislation to create a new type of retirement savings plan. Haywood and Sen. John Eichelberger (R-Blair) are co-sponsoring the new...

Addressing the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

State Senator Art Haywood, D-4th, released this statement regarding the opioid/heroin epidemic in Pennsylvania: “On Wednesday I participated in a compelling Joint House and Senate Policy Hearing on Opioids at Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. This hearing came on...

Haywood: Balanced 2016-17 Budget Helps Turn State Around

Harrisburg – July 14, 2016 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) posted the following statement concerning the completion of the budget process for Fiscal Year 2016-17. On July 13, a $1.24 revenue package (House Bill 1198) cleared the Senate to balance...

Haywood Announces Grants to Support Local Economic and Infrastructure Development

Harrisburg – July 5, 2016 – More than $1 million has been awarded to support local projects and initiatives in Montgomery and Philadelphia Senator Art Haywood announced today. The grants were funded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The CFA is an...

Advisory: Sen. Haywood and Rep. Dean Host Free Screening of Making a Killing

State Sen. Art Haywood will join State Rep. Madeleine Dean on Saturday to host a free public screening of the film Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA. The film exposes how powerful gun companies and the National Rifle Association are resisting responsible gun...

Democratic Senators, Community Leaders Call for State Tax Reform

HARRISBURG, May 11, 2016 – At a news conference held at the state capitol today, State Senator Art Haywood joined Senate Democratic colleagues and community leaders calling for tax reform to protect middle and low-income Pennsylvanians. At the event, Haywood...

Senator Art Haywood Fair Taxation News Conference

Advisory: Democratic Senators, Community Leaders to Call for Tax System Reform

State Senator Art Haywood will join Democratic senators and community leaders at a news conference on Wednesday, May 11th to introduce legislation that would begin to reform Pennsylvania’s tax system. Under Pennsylvania's current tax law, poor citizens are burdened...

Haywood Introduces Youth Employment Tax Credit Program

State Senator Art Haywood issued the following statement at a press conference supporting State Senator Vincent Hughes’ Youth Investment Initiative. At the event, Senator Haywood introduced a Youth Employment Tax Credit program that would incentivize private employers...

Haywood: Urban Farming Builds Healthy Communities

State Senator Art Haywood issued the following statement today after joining Philadelphia City Council and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Redding to discuss urban agriculture: PHILADELPHIA, 28 April 2016: "After joining Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Redding...

Advisory: Senator Haywood to Hold Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. Art Haywood will hold a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state budget, education funding and community concerns in the 4th senatorial district on April 28, 2016 from 7-8 PM. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn how to get involved...

Haywood: Our Nation Must Respond to Climate Change with Carbon Fee and Dividend Legislation

State Senator Art Haywood made the following comments on the Citizens’ Climate Lobby proposal for Carbon Fee and Dividend legislation: PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2016: “In honor of Earth Day, I am reaffirming my support for Carbon Fee and Dividend legislation, as put...

Senator Haywood Summer Reading

Education Funding Formula Must Start from Equitable Baseline

Haywood: Education Funding Formula Must Start from Equitable Baseline

State Senator Art Haywood issued the following statement in advance of a Pennsylvania Senate vote on school funding: HARRISBURG, 11 April 2016: "This week, the Senate will decide whether or not to continue allowing unfair funding for our children’s schools. Last year,...

Haywood: Governor Wolf Executive Orders Protecting LGBT Community are Critical First Step

State Senator Art Haywood made the following statement after Governor Tom Wolf signed two executive orders providing for non-discrimination protections for members of the LGBT community in Pennsylvania: HARRISBURG, 7 April, 2016: “Today Governor Wolf exercised...

Sen. Haywood’s Remarks on Handgun Licensing at PennLive Panel

Haywood: We Cannot Allow Corporations to Dump Price Increases on Everyday People

State Senator Art Haywood made the following statement after a vote on HB 1436 in the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee: HARRISBURG, April 5, 2016: "Pennsylvania Senate Republicans effectively voted for a tax increase today by allowing...