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Pennsylvania Senate Democrats โ€“ working hard every day for EVERY Pennsylvanian

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This week, Senator John Kane spoke at a press conference in Harrisburg about the unethical use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons. Solitary confinement poses a health, human rights and social justice crisis.

This week, <a href="/SenatorJohnKane/">Senator John Kane</a> spoke at a press conference in Harrisburg about the unethical use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons. 

Solitary confinement poses a health, human rights and social justice crisis.
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. Sen. Judy Schwank - Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs - celebrated National Dairy Month with lawmakers, farmers and dairy princesses this week in Harrisburg. The event recognized the incredible work of dairy farmers throughout the Commonwealth.

. <a href="/SenJudySchwank/">Sen. Judy Schwank</a> - Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Agriculture &amp; Rural Affairs - celebrated National Dairy Month with lawmakers, farmers and dairy princesses this week in Harrisburg.

The event recognized the incredible work of dairy farmers throughout the Commonwealth.
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In Harrisburg this week, our members stood with survivors of sexual assault to discuss what we can do to support these brave individuals.

In Harrisburg this week, our members stood with survivors of sexual assault to discuss what we can do to support these brave individuals.
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On this day in 1944, thousands of brave men landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Their heroic actions led to the eventual destruction of the Nazis during World War II. It's important that we always honor the sacrifices they made on #DDay for this great nation.

On this day in 1944, thousands of brave men landed on the beaches of Normandy, France.

Their heroic actions led to the eventual destruction of the Nazis during World War II.

It's important that we always honor the sacrifices they made on #DDay for this great nation.
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Day after day, we hear about mass shootings throughout the United States. We must do more. Enough is enough. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange because too many people in our communities have been impacted by this crisis.

Day after day, we hear about mass shootings throughout the United States.

We must do more.

Enough is enough.

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange because too many people in our communities have been impacted by this crisis.
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We hear about shootings throughout Pennsylvania nearly every day. We must do more to address the epidemic of gun violence. Enough is enough. During Gun Violence Awareness Month, we #WearOrange b/c too many people in our communities have been impacted by this crisis.

We hear about shootings throughout Pennsylvania nearly every day.

We must do more to address the epidemic of gun violence. Enough is enough.

During Gun Violence Awareness Month, we #WearOrange b/c too many people in our communities have been impacted by this crisis.
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Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We #WearOrange to honor the more than 43,000 Americans killed with guns & 76,000 shot & wounded every year. We urge lawmakers to support our gun violence legislation and help protect Pennsylvanians.

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

We #WearOrange to honor the more than 43,000 Americans killed with guns &amp; 76,000 shot &amp; wounded every year.

We urge lawmakers to support our gun violence legislation and help protect Pennsylvanians.
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The PA Senate Democratic Caucus have introduced a number of gun reforms over the last several years. These reforms include: ๐Ÿ”ถ Background checks ๐Ÿ”ถ Extreme Risk Protection Orders ๐Ÿ”ถ Improved lost & stolen reporting ๐Ÿ”ถ Safe storage ๐Ÿ”ถ Ghost gun ban Learn more โฌ‡๏ธ PASenate.com/guns

The <a href="/PaSenateDems/">PA Senate Democratic Caucus</a> have introduced a number of gun reforms over the last several years.

These reforms include:
๐Ÿ”ถ Background checks
๐Ÿ”ถ Extreme Risk Protection Orders
๐Ÿ”ถ Improved lost &amp; stolen reporting
๐Ÿ”ถ Safe storage
๐Ÿ”ถ Ghost gun ban

Learn more โฌ‡๏ธ
PASenate.com/guns
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On #WearOrangeWeekend, we're calling for support for our reasonable & responsible legislation to address gun violence. They include: ๐ŸŸ  Universal background checks ๐ŸŸ  Extreme Risk Protection Orders ๐ŸŸ  Reporting of lost/stolen firearms ๐ŸŸ  Crime reduction/punishment

On #WearOrangeWeekend, we're calling for support for our reasonable &amp; responsible legislation to address gun violence.

They include:
๐ŸŸ  Universal background checks
๐ŸŸ  Extreme Risk Protection Orders
๐ŸŸ  Reporting of lost/stolen firearms
๐ŸŸ  Crime reduction/punishment
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Every day in the United States: ๐ŸŸ  110 people are shot & killed ๐ŸŸ  Over 200 people survive gunshot wounds ๐ŸŸ  Countless others witness gun violence During #WearOrangeWeekend, we stand with the survivors of gun violence & urge lawmakers to support our commonsense gun reforms.

Every day in the United States:
๐ŸŸ  110 people are shot &amp; killed
๐ŸŸ  Over 200 people survive gunshot wounds
๐ŸŸ  Countless others witness gun violence

During #WearOrangeWeekend, we stand with the survivors of gun violence &amp; urge lawmakers to support our commonsense gun reforms.
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The PA Senate Democratic Caucus will always stand with Pennsylvanians impacted by gun violence. Their heartbreaking stories of pain & loss & their strength inspire us to continue encouraging lawmakers who refuse to support commonsense gun reform. #WearOrangeWeekend

The <a href="/PaSenateDems/">PA Senate Democratic Caucus</a> will always stand with Pennsylvanians impacted by gun violence.

Their heartbreaking stories of pain &amp; loss &amp; their strength inspire us to continue encouraging lawmakers who refuse to support commonsense gun reform.    

#WearOrangeWeekend
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This week, our members joined advocates to urge Republican lawmakers to support adequately funding public mass transit. Workers, students, seniors and families all rely on public transportation. We must ensure that public transit is adequately funded.

This week, our members joined advocates to urge Republican lawmakers to support adequately funding public mass transit. 

Workers, students, seniors and families all rely on public transportation. We must ensure that public transit is adequately funded.
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Our press conference this week outlined how the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" from Pres. Trump would harm Pennsylvanians. We're urging our Republican colleagues on the state and federal level to speak out against these cuts to life-sustaining programs. youtube.com/watch?v=Fbpw_Oโ€ฆ

Our press conference this week outlined how the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" from Pres. Trump would harm Pennsylvanians.

We're urging our Republican colleagues on the state and federal level to speak out against these cuts to life-sustaining programs.

youtube.com/watch?v=Fbpw_Oโ€ฆ
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.Senator Nikil Saval celebrated #PrideMonth this week and highlighted his bill - the Fairness Act. The bill would prohibit discrimination in Pennsylvania based on an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

.<a href="/SenatorSaval/">Senator Nikil Saval</a> celebrated #PrideMonth this week and highlighted his bill - the Fairness Act. 

The bill would prohibit discrimination in Pennsylvania based on an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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We joined SenatorHughesOffice and Mental Health Partnerships at the PA Capitol this week to show our support for community-based mental health services throughout Pennsylvania.

We joined <a href="/SenHughesOffice/">SenatorHughesOffice</a> and Mental Health Partnerships at the PA Capitol this week to show our support for community-based mental health services throughout Pennsylvania.
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This week, Senator Tim Kearney rallied with PASNAP to garner support for his legislation to prevent the exploitation & closure of hospitals by creating an oversight process that protects the public interest during mergers & major transactions.

This week, <a href="/SenTimKearney/">Senator Tim Kearney</a> rallied with PASNAP to garner support for his legislation to prevent the exploitation &amp; closure of hospitals by creating an oversight process that protects the public interest during mergers &amp; major transactions.
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.Senator John Kane spoke at a press conference in Harrisburg this week about the unethical use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons. Solitary confinement poses a health, human rights and social justice crisis.

.<a href="/SenatorJohnKane/">Senator John Kane</a> spoke at a press conference in Harrisburg this week about the unethical use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons. 

Solitary confinement poses a health, human rights and social justice crisis.
PA Senate Democratic Caucus (@pasenatedems) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week, Sen. Judy Schwank - Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs - celebrated National Dairy Month with lawmakers, farmers and dairy princesses in Harrisburg. The event recognized the incredible work of dairy farmers throughout the Commonwealth.

This week, <a href="/SenJudySchwank/">Sen. Judy Schwank</a> - Democratic Chair of the PA Senate Agriculture &amp; Rural Affairs - celebrated National Dairy Month with lawmakers, farmers and dairy princesses in Harrisburg.

The event recognized the incredible work of dairy farmers throughout the Commonwealth.
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In Harrisburg this week, our members stood with survivors of sexual assault to discuss what we can do to support these brave individuals.

In Harrisburg this week, our members stood with survivors of sexual assault to discuss what we can do to support these brave individuals.