Press Releases

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.

Sen. Pisciottano today announced $1,863,612 in GEDTF grants to support economic development projects across Allegheny County.

Sen. Pisciottano said the newly passed state budget delivers long-overdue but meaningful progress for working families, public schools, and community safety across Pennsylvania.

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...

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...

County Executive Innamorato and Senator Nick Pisciottano announced the launch of Mon Valley Forward: An Economic Development Strategy.

Sen. Nick & Molly Pisciottano are delighted to announce the birth of their twins, Oliver Thomas and Gwendolyn Rose, on October 28, 2025.

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.

Sen. Pisciottano presented a $25,000 state grant to the Allegheny County Police Mounted Unit to purchase large animal rescue equipment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.