Press Releases
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.
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...
Senator Pisciottano Secures $25,000 Grant for Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit
Sen. Pisciottano presented a $25,000 state grant to the Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit to purchase large animal rescue equipment.
Senator Pisciottano Announces $5.6 Million in Victims Services Grants for Allegheny County
Sen. Pisciottano announced that the PCCD has approved $5,556,390 in grant funding in Allegheny County through programs designed to support victims, strengthen public safety, and prevent violence.
Pisciottano Introduces Legislation to Reform RACP Bidding Process and Close Prevailing Wage Loopholes
Sen. Pisciottano has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening transparency, improving fairness, and closing loopholes in the RACP bidding process to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and workers are paid fair wages on state-funded projects.
Lawmakers Designate Portion of Route 51 as the Honorable Raymond T. Book Memorial Highway
Sen. Pisciottano, Rep. Inglis, and Rep. Kuzma, together with PennDOT, today honored the life and service of the late Honorable Raymond T. Book during a ceremony at the Whitehall Borough Building, where they announced the designation of a portion of Pennsylvania Route 51 as the Honorable Raymond T. Book Memorial Highway.
Senator Nick Pisciottano Announces Over $2.5 Million for Broadband Access in Allegheny County
Sen. Pisciottano announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County.
Pisciottano Pushes Panic Button for Hotel Worker Safety
Sen. Pisciottano has introduced legislation designed to protect hotel employees from harassment and violence in the workplace by requiring hotel employers to provide “panic buttons” to workers who service guest rooms alone.
Senator Pisciottano Announces Over $400,000 in Grants to Support Local First Responders, Animal Welfare, and Community Recreation
Monroeville, PA, August 6, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced over $400,000 in state grant funding to support critical needs across the 45th Senatorial District, including life-saving equipment for first responders, upgrades to recreational spaces, and new...
Dignity in Death: Legislators Take Action After Pet Cremation Scandal
In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet remains at Vereb Funeral Home, Senators Nick Pisciottano, Rosemary Brown, and Camera Bartolotta, along with Representative Brandon Markosek, announced the introduction of bipartisan companion legislation to strengthen oversight of pet cremation and burial service providers.
Forging the Future: PA Lawmakers Launch Effort to Reclaim Steelmaking Dominance
Harrisburg, PA, July 17, 2025 – State Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin), along with State Representatives David Madsen (D-Dauphin), John Inglis (D-Allegheny), and Nate Davidson (D-Cumberland, Dauphin), today announced the introduction of companion legislation designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s steel industry, protect and create jobs, and reestablish the Commonwealth’s leadership in American manufacturing. Senate Bill 949 and House Bill 1749, titled
Senator Nick Pisciottano Issues Statement on Harmful Federal Budget and Policy Bill
Harrisburg, PA, July 1, 2025 – Following the US Senate’s passage of President Trump’s massive budget and policy bill, Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) released the following statement: “I am outraged by the legislation passed today by the US Senate. As your State Senator, I am deeply concerned...
Senator Pisciottano Announces $1.75 Million to Fund Housing Initiatives in Allegheny County
Allegheny County, PA, June 25, 2025 – Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved funding for several Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) projects in Allegheny County, providing support...
Senator Pisciottano Looks for New Era for Mon Valley in Reaction to Nippon Deal with U.S. Steel
Allegheny County, PA, June 18, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Nippon Steel Corporation finalized its acquisition of U.S. Steel: “Throughout the process of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, I have...