Press Releases
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...
State Senate Hearing in Philly Focuses on Gun Violence
Philadelphia – February 14, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to prevent gun violence in Pennsylvania. “This policy hearing is to share proven solutions to...
Senator Haywood Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget Address
Philadelphia – February 5, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) issued the following statement today supporting Governor Tom Wolf’s Budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year: “Following Governor Wolf’s address this morning on the...
Haywood: Grant Funding Received for Improvement of Historic Streets
Harrisburg, February 4, 2019 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that funding has been approved to improve access for the historic Mermaid Lane and Winston Road. “I am pleased to announce this funding that will restore and improve sections...
Senator Haywood Joined State Representative Fitzgerald, Councilwoman Parker and Community Partners for a Town Hall on Violence
Philadelphia – January 31, 2019 – Yesterday, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined State Representative Isabella Fitzgerald, Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, and community partners from the Philadelphia Police Department, Good Shepherd Mediation...
Senator Haywood Hosted Second Annual Mentoring Conference: Launch of the Mentoring Collaborative
Philadelphia – January 26, 2019 — Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined La Salle University, the Urban Affairs Coalition, Robert Listenbee, Esq of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, and Elleanor Jean Hendley, CEO of Teenshop,...
Senator Haywood and Community Sponsors Host Raise the Wage Rally at McDonald’s to Advocate for Minimum Wage Increase
PHILADELPHIA – January 22, 2019 – On Martin Luther King Day, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined community sponsors POWER, the Unitarian Society of Germantown, Raise the Wage PA!, activists, and advocates for a Raise the Wage Rally. To...
Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...
Haywood: It’s On Us PA Grant Awarded to Manor College
Philadelphia – Jan. 11, 2019 – Manor College was recently awarded a “It’s On Us PA” grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It’s On Us PA grants are used for creating, implementing and improving educational courses and services that aim to stop sexual...
Senators Haywood and Hughes Jointly Announce Business Education Partnership Grants
Philadelphia— January 10, 2019 —Today, State Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced the award of grant funding from the Department of Labor and Industry for Business Education Partnerships across their...
Sen. Haywood & Rep. Rabb Host Narcan Overdose Training Seminar
Philadelphia – January 8, 2019 —Yesterday, State Senator Art Haywood and State Representative Chris Rabb co-hosted an event to allow constituents to learn about Narcan nasal spray and how to save someone from an opioid overdose. “Substance abuse affects all walks of...
Haywood: Abington Fire Company Receives Grant for Equipment Upgrade
Harrisburg - December 21, 2018 – Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that the Abington Fire Company has been awarded grant funding to assist with the cost of an equipment upgrade. “Ensuring that our local emergency responders are suited with the...
Senators Haywood and Hughes Host Fair Housing Community Roundtable to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Philadelphia – December 12, 2018 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia), activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act...
Sen. Haywood & Rep. McCarter Host Insurance Enrollment Event
Philadelphia – December 11, 2018 — Yesterday, State Senator Art Haywood and State Representative Steve McCarter co-hosted an event to allow constituents to enroll in affordable healthcare insurance. “Healthcare is vital for all and this ACA Enrollment event...
Senator Haywood Announces Career and Technical Education Equipment Grants for Montgomery County
Philadelphia – November 28, 2018 —Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced $1.2 million dollars in funding to 38 Career and Technical Educational Centers in the state, three of which are in Senator Haywood’s district. “I am pleased that the...
Sen. Haywood Celebrates Disarming Protection from Abuse Violators with Advocates
Philadelphia – November 16, 2018 — Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in connection with the passage of HB2060 that disarms Protection from Abuse (PFA) violators. “I want to congratulate the advocates, legislators, and...
Sen. Haywood Presents Free Library of Philadelphia with $1 Million State Grant
Philadelphia – November 15, 2018 —Today, Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Mayor Jim Kenney, State Representative Isabella Fitzgerald, State Representative Chris Rabb, Director of the Governor’s Southeast Regional Office Nedia Ralston, District...
Sen. Haywood Joined Gov. Wolf for Signing Ceremony of Domestic Violence Relocation Bill
Philadelphia — November 13, 2018 — Today, Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Governor Tom Wolf, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and domestic violence advocates for a bill signing ceremony in...
Sen. Haywood Honors Veterans Through Flag Raising Ceremony
Philadelphia – November 9, 2018 — Today, Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined State Representative Isabella Fitzgerald, the offices of State Representative Chris Rabb, Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Congressman Dwight Evans, members of the Philadelphia...
Senator Haywood Announces $125,000 in School Safety and Security Grants
Harrisburg, PA - October 30, 2018 - Sen. Art Haywood (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery Counties) is pleased to announce that $125,000 in School Safety and Security grants were awarded to school districts in the senatorial district through the School Safety and Security...
Sen. Haywood and Democratic Leaders Hosted Emergency News Conference on Bomb Threats
Philadelphia – October 25, 2018 —Today, Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined fellow Democratic Leaders outside of City Hall on the SW Corner in front of the Octavius V. Catto statue for an emergency news conference. Bomb threats were made on the lives...
PA House Sends Sen. Haywood’s Domestic Violence Relocation Bill to Gov. Wolf’s Desk
Harrisburg – October 17, 2018 — Today Senate Bill 919, relocating victims of domestic violence in public housing, passed by a vote of 179-2 in the Pennsylvania House and awaits Governor Wolf’s signature. Sponsored by Sen. Art Haywood (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia)...
Sen. Haywood Aside Fellow Legislators Addressed Lead in Pennsylvania Schools at State Capitol News Conference
Harrisburg – October 17, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) hosted a news conference on lead testing in Pennsylvania schools in Harrisburg today at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. In response to receiving a statewide grade of “F” for testing for lead...
Sen. Haywood Applauds Recycling and Collection Grants for the 4th District
PHILADELPHIA, October 12, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce four grants that have been awarded to his district to assist with local recycling and leaf collection programs. “These grants are helpful in the fight to reduce landfill...
Sen. Haywood Lauds PAsmart Initiative in Manufacturing Day Roundtable
Philadelphia – October 4, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) hosted a Manufacturing Day roundtable this morning at Arcadia University. Sen. Haywood led panelists in a discussion on Governor Wolf’s PAsmart initiative, a new $30 million investment to...
Sen. Haywood Addresses Poverty in Philadelphia at News Conference
Harrisburg – October 2, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) hosted a news conference on solutions to poverty this morning in the Main Rotunda of the State Capitol Building. In response to recent news coverage in the Philadelphia Tribune, Senator...
Haywood Announces Infrastructure Funds to Fourth Senate District
Harrisburg – Sept. 18, 2018 – Over $1 million has been approved for five infrastructure improvement projects in the fourth Senatorial District, State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced today. The Borough of Jenkintown received funding for two...
Haywood Pleased by Approval of Grant Funds for Local Projects
Harrisburg – September 5, 2018 – Grants totaling $2.5 million have been approved for three key projects in the fourth Senatorial district, State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced today. Woodmere Art Museum, La Salle University, and the Free...
Haywood Helps Students Read, Stops Summer Slide Four Consecutive Years
Philadelphia − August 10, 2018 − State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) champions literacy by providing children entering first-grade through third-grade the opportunity to continue expanding their literacy skills. For the fourth year in a row,...
Haywood: New Law Prompts Testing for Lead in Drinking Water in Schools
Harrisburg, July 18, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that provisions in the recently enacted School Code will prompt school districts to test for lead in drinking water in Pennsylvania schools. “A 2014 study by the state Department of...
Funding to Philadelphia Schools to Eliminate Health Risks Will Improve Safety
Philadelphia – June 29, 2018 – Efforts to eradicate lead, asbestos and mold from Philadelphia schools were bolstered today by the announcement of more than $15 million in state and local funds, according to state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery). Gov. Tom...
Haywood Comments on Supreme Court Janus Decision
Philadelphia – June 28, 2018 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement regarding the Janus v. AFSCME decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). “The Supreme Court just made it easier for anti-worker...
Haywood Comments on Senate Passage of State Budget
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement regarding the state Senate’s passage of the $32.7 billion General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. “For the first time during my tenure in the...
Haywood’s Resolution Urges Congress to Draft Articles of Impeachment
Trump’s actions on obstruction, immigration and abuse of power prompt call Harrisburg – June 20, 2018 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that he has introduced a resolution asking the state Senate to call on Congress to draft and adopt articles...
Senator Haywood and Community Organizers Highlight Literacy Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA – June 7, 2018 Community leaders, parents, clergy, educators and environmental organizations joined Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) at a news conference today to celebrate summer reading and the installment of community bookstands in...
Haywood Highlights Gun Violence Reduction Initiative, Philadelphia CeaseFire
Harrisburg – May 8, 2018 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s gun violence prevention news conference today. At the news conference, a new $1.5 million Gun Violence Reduction Initiative...
Senator Haywood Releases Statement on Criminal Justice Reform
Harrisburg – May 7, 2018 – State Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released a statement following Gov. Tom Wolf’s criminal justice reform press conference earlier this week. Sen. Haywood joins Governor Wolf and other elected officials in support of...
Haywood: Areas in North and Northwest Philadelphia Nominated as New Investment Zones
Philadelphia – April 20, 2018 – New tools to spur investment in affordable housing, business start-ups and workforce redevelopment projects in North and Northwest Philadelphia may soon be available, according to state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery)....
Haywood News Conference on Grant Award to Middle Neighborhoods
Philadelphia – April 20, 2018 — Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and fellow elected officials have announced an award of housing funds in Philadelphia County. On 12 April, Governor Tom Wolf announced more funding for housing programs through the...
Haywood to Host Celebration for SB 919, Part of Violent Crime Victims Bill Package
Philadelphia – April 10, 2018 — Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) is scheduled to host a celebration of the passing of one of his bills this week at the Champlost Homes public housing facility. On 21 March, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a package of...