Philadelphia – August 14, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement concerning the investigative Grand Jury report detailing sexual abuse of children in six Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. Farnese’s comments follow: “The Grand Jury report includes details of horrendous acts perpetrated by members of the clergy from six Roman Catholic […]
View More →Harrisburg – August 7, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement concerning his appointment to the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. Farnese was appointed to the 40-member Commission by Gov. Tom Wolf. The goal of the commission is to help coordinate and drive statewide equality initiatives. The Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ […]
View More →Harrisburg – July 23, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) today announced that he is sponsoring legislation to make it easier for young people to engage in the political process. Farnese’s bill would permit 16- and 17-year olds to preregister to vote. The preregistration would qualify the youths for automatic voter registration once they […]
View More →Harrisburg – July 18, 2018 − Assailants charged with murder against LGBTQ individuals would be prohibited from using “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses to avoid conviction or mitigate punishment, if legislation authored by state Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) is approved. “It is unconscionable that Pennsylvania permits the use of gay and trans panic defenses in murder […]
View More →Harrisburg, May 8, 2018 – Senator Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) announced that nearly $3.5 million was awarded to his district through PennDOT grants to improve transportation alternatives, as well as enhance public accessibility. Projects in the 1st Senatorial District include: $1,000,000 to modify the intersection at Broad and Locust Streets to replicate the current construction on […]
View More →Harrisburg – May 3, 2018 – Horrific school shootings have prompted calls for banning assault weapons, posting armed guards in school buildings and other school safety upgrades. Two Philadelphia senators say we need to do more. Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) are introducing legislation that would create the Pennsylvania […]
View More →Harrisburg – April 25, 2018 – Legislation requiring assessors in Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessments (OPA) be certified has cleared the Senate on a unanimous vote, according the proposal’s sponsor, Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia). “There simply is no reason that assessors in Philadelphia’s OPA should not be certified,” Farnese said. “All assessors who work in […]
View More →Harrisburg – April 23, 2018 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) said the On Lok Center for Seniors in Chinatown has received grant funding to expand and improve their services. “The services and programs provided through On Lok encourages seniors to be active, healthy, and social,” Farnese said. “These programs are essential to our senior community.” […]
View More →Harrisburg, April 16, 2018 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) announced that eight projects in Philadelphia have been awarded funding to assist with housing and financial education programs. “Funding for these projects is essential to improving our region,” Farnese said. “Increased access to financial education and expanding housing opportunities creates stable, growth-oriented communities.” The projects were […]
View More →Philadelphia –April 5, 2018 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) joined Governor Tom Wolf and lawmakers from both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives for a news conference today to discuss legislation to combat sexual harassment. Farnese’s anti-discrimination legislation, Senate Bill 613, was added as a part of the legislative package highlighted by the governor. […]
View More →Harrisburg – April 4, 2018 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) announced that six local organizations have received grant funding to improve and expand their apprenticeship programs and services. “These grants are a great investment in the possibilities of Philadelphia’s workforce,” Farnese said. “I am pleased to see increased opportunities for good paying jobs expanding in our […]
View More →HARRISBURG, March 16, 2018 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) announced that Triple Bottom Brewing Company and Alliance HSP Philadelphia, two growing businesses in his district, have received grant and loan funding to support economic development projects in the area. Triple Bottom Brewing Company has received a $400,000 loan to assist with the start-up of their brewery. […]
View More →HARRISBURG, March 1, 2018 − Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) today announced a new grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) that will promote the development and marketing of beer brewing in Pennsylvania. One of the grantees is Pennsylvania Pursue Your Hoppiness, a project with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development that will identify and […]
View More →Overview of 2018 Parking Amnesty Program Who is eligible for amnesty? Individuals with parking violations issued prior to 2013 that are unpaid, or partially unpaid Individuals with towing and storage fees prior to 2015 How will I benefit from amnesty? All parking tickets including fines and penalties prior to 2013 will be forgiven and/or 70% […]
View More →Harrisburg, February 8, 2017 – A $3 million grant for a transportation project at the Philadelphia Museum of Art has been approved, state Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) said today. The funding will improve roadway and pedestrian access to the museum on Anne d’Harnoncourt near the museum. The building, constructed in 1928, is city-owned, internationally known […]
View More →Philadelphia, Pa. – February 3, 2018 – A recent report in Philly.com highlights an ad campaign against Pennsylvania in the Amazon Headquarter hunt due to the state’s lack of LGBT protections. A group of LGBT activists have begun an ad campaign encouraging Amazon to take its business elsewhere because while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have local non-discrimination […]
View More →Harrisburg – January 26, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to use an executive order to protect net neutrality for all Pennsylvanians. In December, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to dismantle regulations guaranteeing consumers equal access to the Internet. Consumer protection advocates believe this will likely result in […]
View More →Philadelphia − January 22, 2018 − Senator Larry Farnese introduced legislation that would mandate transparency from broadband internet providers. “I believe that everyone should enjoy free access to the internet and since the federal government will no longer ensure that, I’m going to try to do it here in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Farnese. “Free access […]
View More →Harrisburg – December 22, 2017 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) hailed today’s announcement of more than $20 million in state investment for an assortment of projects in Philadelphia, including the Walnut Street Theatre, a new manufacturing center at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard and Aramark, among other projects. “This is a huge state investment in […]
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