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Pisciottano and Markosek Announce $900,000 Investment to Support Monroeville Convention Center and Regional Economy
Sen. Pisciottano and Rep. Markosek announced $896,430 in LSA funding to support capital improvements at the Monroeville Convention Center.
Pisciottano Announces $5 Million in Community Improvement and Recreation Projects
Sen. Pisciottano announced $5,170,952 in Local Share Account and Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grants.
Senator Pisciottano Announces $11.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Program Awards
Sen. Pisciottano announced $11,420,571 in NAP awards, bringing support to organizations and projects serving communities in Allegheny County.
Pisciottano Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Compensation for Disfigurement Injuries
Sen. Pisciottano announced legislation that would strengthen protections for workers suffering disfigurement as the result of workplace injuries.
Pisciottano Announces More Than $4.25 Million for Allegheny County to Support Violence Prevention, Victim Services, Children’s Advocacy Programs, and Substance Use Treatment
Allegheny County, PA, December 11, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved $4,254,850 in federal and state funding to enhance community-based violence prevention efforts, expand services for...
Nick in Your Neighborhood: Outer Limits Adventure Park
Senator Nick Pisciottano Opposes PA American Water Rate Hike
Sen. Pisciottano announced his opposition to a proposed rate increase by PA American Water, warning that higher monthly bills would place additional strain on families already grappling with rising costs.
Senator Pisciottano Announces $1.8 Million in Economic Development Grants
Sen. Pisciottano today announced $1,863,612 in GEDTF grants to support economic development projects across Allegheny County.
Senator Pisciottano Supports Passage of Overdue State Budget
Sen. Pisciottano said the newly passed state budget delivers long-overdue but meaningful progress for working families, public schools, and community safety across Pennsylvania.
Statement from Senator Pisciottano on Expedited Release of November SNAP Benefits
Monroeville, PA, November 7, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding Governor Shapiro’s announcement that his Administration is taking action to immediately issue full November Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to nearly two...
Nick in Your Neighborhood: Brave Bean Coffee
Pisciottano & Senate Democrats Announce Emergency Food Assistance Legislation Ahead of SNAP Cuts
Monroeville, PA, October 31, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) on Tuesday joined his colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus to introduce legislation to help Pennsylvanians facing an imminent loss of federal food assistance. The proposal would appropriate $50 million to...
Executive Innamorato & Senator Pisciottano Launch Mon Valley Forward
County Executive Innamorato and Senator Nick Pisciottano announced the launch of Mon Valley Forward: An Economic Development Strategy.
Senator Nick and Molly Pisciottano Welcome Newborn Twins
Sen. Nick & Molly Pisciottano are delighted to announce the birth of their twins, Oliver Thomas and Gwendolyn Rose, on October 28, 2025.
Senator Nick Pisciottano & Representative Dan Goughnour Host Successful Senior Wellness & Safety Expo
McKeesport, PA, October 16, 2025 – Hundreds of local seniors gathered at the McKeesport Palisades on Thursday morning for the Senior Wellness and Safety Expo hosted by State Senator Nick Pisciottano and State Representative Dan Goughnour. The free event, held from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, featured...
Senators Nick Pisciottano and Nick Miller Introduce Resolution to Examine Pennsylvania’s Role in PJM Power Grid
Sen. Pisciottano & Sen. Miller announced plans to introduce a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to study Pennsylvania’s participation in the PJM Interconnection LLC, the regional transmission organization that manages the electric grid across much of the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest.
Nick in Your Neighborhood: Firewhistle Brewing
Senator Nick Pisciottano Hosts Grand Opening of McKeesport Office
McKeesport, PA, September 25, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today welcomed constituents, local officials, and community leaders to his newly renovated McKeesport District Office during an open house event that highlighted the services available to constituents. The event,...
PA Senators Collett, Hughes, Pisciottano Urge Feds to Protect Vaccine Access, Introduce Bill to Require Vaccine Insurance Coverage
Harrisburg, PA − September 20, 2025 − Following Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings last week, Pennsylvania State Senators Maria Collett (D-Montgomery), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) release the following...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across Pennsylvania,” said Senator...