During Farmers Market Week, stop by your local farmers market and support small growers in your community! There you'll find fresh vegetables, fruit and so much more made right here in Pennsylvania. Find your nearest market: extension.psu.edu/farm-market-...

From fresh fruit to flowers, farmers markets can be found throughout the Commonwealth. During Farmers Market Week, stop by your local farmers market support the farmers in and small businesses in your community. Find a market here: www.visitpa.com/food-drink/f...

While Senate Republicans ignore the day-to-day struggles of Pennsylvania’s families, this 2026-2027 #PAbudget gives people what they have been waiting for – strong, effective leadership that stays focused on delivering results. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget

As Republicans in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. turn their backs on struggling Pennsylvania families, Senate Democrats, Gov. Josh Shapiro and House Democrats remain laser focused on addressing the issues important to Pennsylvanians. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget

Pennsylvanians are tired of the chaos, indifference, incompetence, and cruelty Harrisburg and D.C. Republicans are selling them. Senate and House Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro have again shown with this #PAbudget what real leadership looks like.

Today is National Night Out. This annual event encourages strengthening the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, building a sense of community and bringing them together for something positive. Let's work to build safer communities and bring people together.

Pittsburgh played host to our recent #SenDemPolicy Committee hearing on what can be done to lower grocery prices in Pennsylvania. We heard from several expert panels. Read the prepared testimony and watch the full hearing at buff.ly/ZcFmEi3.

The Head Start program provides free early childhood education, health, and family support services to children from low-income families. President Trump plans to deregulate it by stripping away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth. buff.ly/2TKGlbL

President Trump's disastrous economy has led to the biggest price jump in grocery prices in 50 YEARS! We need leadership that actually cares about the American people and don't think that the word "affordability" is a hoax. apnews.com/article/groc...

We want to wish Sen. Judy Schwank a very happy birthday! We hope you have a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy!

No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying the bills. Medicaid and Medicare help keep families healthy and provide peace of mind for millions. We're working to strengthen these programs — not weaken them like Republicans are doing.

Medicaid and Medicare are more than government programs—they're a promise that seniors, children, people with disabilities, and working families can get the health care they need. Protecting them means protecting millions of Americans. buff.ly/1jV5nrv

The Trump administration's move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers

Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face higher premiums in 2027.

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Medicare & Medicaid were established on this day in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Republicans have tried (and succeed) to make cuts to programs that help millions of Americans. We won't stop fighting to ensure these programs are funded and people get the help they need.

On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments into law, establishing both Medicare and Medicaid. These cornerstone programs of the U.S. healthcare system are absolutely critical and must be protected from Republican incursion.

Pennie Open Enrollment will now run from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. Pennie is Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace - helping residents find affordable plans that will fit their budgets. Learn more at buff.ly/GgbOpYu

For those looking for affordable health insurance, Pennie Open Enrollment will now run from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. Learn more at buff.ly/GgbOpYu

Our democracy is strongest when voters have confidence in the process. Pennsylvania continues to use multiple layers of security, transparency and accountability to help ensure elections are conducted fairly and securely.

Before sharing election claims online, take a moment to verify them. Misinformation can undermine trust, but facts strengthen democracy. Pennsylvania's election process is built on transparency, accountability and the rule of law.

Democracy works best when every eligible voter can cast a ballot knowing it will be counted according to the law. Pennsylvania's election system is supported by safeguards designed to protect both voters and the integrity of every election.

Republicans will do anything to keep Americans from paying attention to their destruction of the economy. No matter the nonsense they spew, do not let them off the hook. They care about making billionaires richer than helping struggling Americans. buff.ly/FGFFzf0

Americans' confidence in U.S. economy falls again as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans remain soured on the economy after five years of elevated inflation, potentially posing a risk to President Donald Trump and Republicans in the midterm elections.

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President Trump and Republican's inability to show compassion to vulnerable Americans continues with the recent decision to end Medicare program that held down medication premiums. The result will be higher costs for seniors. buff.ly/KbXPB1o

As Republicans continue to implement policies that benefit their tech oligarchy friends and billionaires, Americans are suffering. Why should kids go hungry while President Trump lines his pockets? buff.ly/3Wr4EUn

Over 4 million people are no longer on SNAP since last July

SNAP participation has been declining consistently and rapidly since last July, when President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law.

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We want to wish @pasenatorkim.com a very happy birthday! May your birthday be the start of a year filled with good luck, good health and much happiness.

There are 4 ways you can register to vote or update your current registration: 🗳️ Online 🗳️ By mail 🗳️ In person at your county election office 🗳️ At PennDOT and many other government agencies Register online here: buff.ly/i98V9mL

Did you know? There are 4 convenient ways you can register to vote or update your current registration: 🗳️ Online 🗳️ By mail 🗳️ In person at your county election office 🗳️ At PennDOT and many other government agencies Register online here: buff.ly/i98V9mL

Misinformation shouldn't drown out the truth. Pennsylvania election officials across all 67 counties work tirelessly to administer elections that are safe, secure and transparent for every voter. Learn more: buff.ly/nDdwCy5

Pennsylvania's elections are administered by dedicated county election officials from every corner of the Commonwealth who work year-round to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately. Facts—not misinformation—should guide our confidence in our democracy.

Hard-working Americans are sick and tired of President Trump and Republicans not caring about what's really going on with our economy. Health care, groceries, gas, housing and utilities continue to go up. What have they done about it? Nothing. buff.ly/8YlWbco

Trump dismisses affordability as a ‘word made up by the Democrats’ while predicting oil will come ‘tumbling down.’ (It’s at $100 per barrel) | Fortune

At his rally, Trump admitted, “You may be paying a little bit more,” and pleaded for more time, while saying the Iranians “break every deal they make.”

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President Trump and Republicans' unwavering devotion to the elite continues to harm Americans as they force through tax breaks for billionaires while hurting vulnerable children. buff.ly/XkWFwUU

More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed

Analysis finds more than 4 million Americans lost Snap benefits, or food stamps, from July 2025 to March 2026

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As President "King of Debt" Trump looks to bankrupt this county financially, he refuses to help Americans with skyrocketing housing, health care and utility costs that he caused. That's not just financial bankruptcy, that moral bankruptcy. 247wallst.com/investing/20...

Trump Called Himself the 'King of Debt.' Now Bank of America Says the U.S. Will Spend $2 Trillion More Than It Brings In This Year

Trump built his brand on loving debt and claimed he could negotiate his way out of any financial hole, but a new Bank of America chart built on federal data reveals just how far the government's…

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