Press Releases
Senator Saval Announces Nearly $46 Million in Grants for Philadelphia Organizations and Institutions
Philadelphia, PA − November 4, 2024 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced $45,550,000 in grants to organizations and institutions throughout Pennsylvania’s First Senatorial District. These grants are awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance...
Senator Saval Announces $10 Million in Grants for Philadelphia Organizations and Institutions
Philadelphia, PA − Tuesday, October 22, 2024 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced $10,500,263 in grants to organizations and institutions throughout Pennsylvania’s First Senatorial District, awarded through the Commonwealth’s Statewide Local...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuits Seeking to Block Enforcement of Senate Resolution 334
HARRISBURG, PA – October 9, 2024 − Today, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus filed suit in Commonwealth Court against President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senator Joe Pittman, and Senator Jarret Coleman in order to halt a subpoena compelling Secretary of Revenue...
Senator Saval Opposes Arena in Chinatown, Citing Harm to Community
Philadelphia, PA - September 7, 2024 - Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) joined more than a thousand people at a rally and march through Center City against the proposed Sixers arena in Chinatown. The event was organized by the Save Chinatown Coalition,...
Senator Nikil Saval Responds to Lack of Funding for Whole-Home Repairs in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 12, 2024 − Pennsylvania’s 2024–2025 state budget passed late yesterday evening, and in response to the lack of additional funding for Pennsylvania’s wildly popular Whole-Home Repairs Program, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement:
“Every person in our Commonwealth deserves a home that is healthy and safe.
Senators Saval, Hughes, Cappelletti, and Kearney Announce Intention to Introduce Bill Preventing Criminalization of Homelessness
Harrisburg, PA − July 2, 2024 − Today State Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County), Vincent Hughes (D–Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties), Amanda Cappelletti (D–Delaware and Montgomery Counties), and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware County) announced their intention to introduce legislation preventing the criminalization of homelessness in Pennsylvania.
Senator Nikil Saval’s Statement on His Vote Against Senate Bill 1260
Harrisburg, PA − June 27, 2024 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement with regard to his vote against Senate Bill 1260: “In the wake of the horror of the deadly attack on Israel on October 7, and of the ongoing devastation of...
Senator Nikil Saval Arrested for Protesting Aramark’s Treatment of Philadelphia Stadium Workers
Philadelphia, PA − June 12, 2024 − Following his arrest at a rally in protest of Aramark’s treatment of Philadelphia stadium workers, today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement:Senator Nikil Saval Arrested for Protesting Aramark’s...
Senator Nikil Saval Issues Statement on Announced Closure of University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA − Saturday, June 1, 2024 — Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) issued the following statement in response to the sudden announcement of the closure of Philadelphia’s renowned University of the Arts:
Policy Committee Discusses Challenges of New Home Owners in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE − May 10, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today in Phoenixville to co-host a public...
Penn Faculty, Philadelphia Elected Representatives Urge University to Protect Students’ Rights and Safety
Philadelphia, PA − April 27, 2024 − Today, in the wake of escalating police violence against students and faculty on campuses across the country, faculty at the University of Pennsylvania joined with Philadelphia elected representatives to urge administrators at...
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Mary Isaacson Celebrate $500,000 State Grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA − April 15, 2024 − Last Friday State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and public interest projects in the City of Philadelphia.
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
Philadelphia, PA − March 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks. “One of the oldest...
Joint Policy Hearing Focuses on Legislation to Seal Eviction Records
WILKINSBURG, February 15, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), Senator Judy...
$50 Million for Whole-Home Repairs in Shapiro’s Budget: A Win for PA Homes
Harrisburg, PA − February 6, 2024 − Following Governor Shapiro’s announcement of $50 million for Pennsylvania’s nationally acclaimed Whole-Home Repairs Program in his proposed 2024–2025 budget, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), author of the program, issued the following statement: “Every person has a right to a home that is safe, a home that is healthy. But hundreds of thousands of people across Pennsylvania are denied this right simply because they lack access to the resources they need and deserve to fix their homes.
Policy Committee Highlights Whole-Home Repairs Program in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH − February 3, 2024 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday to host two events to highlight the successes of Pennsylvania's groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. Less than a year after the distribution of funds, the...
PA State Legislators Call for Congressional Support for Ceasefire and Release of Hostages
Harrisburg, PA − November 21, 2023 − Today members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly called for congressional support for a ceasefire, for the release of all hostages, and for humanitarian aid to residents throughout the region impacted by the ongoing...
State Senate Democratic Caucus Members Announce Build Better PA
PHILADELPHIA – October 10, 2023 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades announced Build Better PA, a package of bills to promote fairness, quality, and...
Senators Saval & Collett Introduce AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum Bill To Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 7, 2023 — To expand education and confront the rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...
Senator Nikil Saval Praises State Commitment to Whole-Home Repairs, Calls for Continued Public Investment
Harrisburg, PA − July 5, 2023 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) released the following statement on the passage of the state budget: “Pennsylvanians deserve investment—in our homes, in our labor, in our schools, and in our public spaces. A thriving...
Senators Saval & Collett Advocate for AAPI Inclusive Curriculum
Harrisburg, PA− May 1, 2023 − In an effort to expand education and fight the recent rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent in the Commonwealth, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...
Senator Nikil Saval Speaks Against Proposed Criminalization of Overdose Prevention Centers
Harrisburg, PA − April 25, 2023 − Today, in response to a vote in the Pennsylvania Senate’s Judiciary Committee to advance legislation that criminalizes overdose prevention centers, Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) released the following...
Senator Nikil Saval Joins Lancaster Community in Call for Permanent Funding for Whole-Home Repairs
Lancaster, PA- April 21, 2023—Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D–Lancaster) joined Lancaster Stands Up, POWER Interfaith, CASA, and residents and community leaders in a united call for permanent funding...
Senator Nikil Saval Joins Pittsburgh Community in Call for Permanent Funding for Whole-Home Repairs
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 20, 2023 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), State Representative Sara Innamorato (D–Allegheny), and State Representative Aerion Abney (D–Allegheny), joined One Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania United, 1Hood Power, Action Housing,...
Senator Nikil Saval Joins Lehigh Valley Community in Call for Permanent Funding for Whole-Home Repairs
ALLENTOWN, PA − April 19, 2023 − Yesterday State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) joined Lehigh Valley Stands Up, Make the Road Pennsylvania, POWER Interfaith, Community Action Lehigh Valley, Sunrise Movement, and Berks County elected officials, community...
Senator Nikil Saval Joins Berks Community in Call for Permanent Funding for Whole-Home Repairs
READING, PA − April 18, 2023 − Yesterday, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) joined Berks Stands Up, Make the Road Pennsylvania, Sunrise Movement, and Berks County elected officials, community leaders, and residents in a united call for permanent funding for...
Senator Saval Joins Community Organizations and Advocates in Call for Permanent Funding for Whole-Home Repairs
READING, ALLENTOWN, PITTSBURGH, and LANCASTER, PA − April 12, 2023 − State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), Pennsylvania Stands Up, One Pennsylvania, Make the Road Pennsylvania, POWER Interfaith, Sunrise Pennsylvania, state and local representatives, and...
Senators Saval and Street Announce Legislation to Prohibit Use of Private Contractors in Enforcing Evictions
Philadelphia, PA − March 30, 2023 − In response to the shooting of a Philadelphia resident by a private contractor during an attempted eviction, Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County) and Sharif Street (D–Philadelphia County) today announced...
Overwhelming Demand for Whole-Home Repairs Program in Counties Across PA
Philadelphia, PA − February 9, 2023 − The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development recently released information on the overwhelming demand for Whole-Home Repairs Program funding in counties across the Commonwealth: 64 of Pennsylvania’s 67...
Sens. Haywood, Hughes, and Saval Host Jan. 6 Commemoration to Honor First Responders
PHILADELPHIA – January 6, 2023 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), state Rep. Mary Isaacson (D-Philadelphia), and statewide elected officials at the National...
Senators Saval, Browne Announce Major Development for Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program
Allentown, PA − November 18, 2022 − Today Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) and Pat Browne (R–Lehigh) joined local elected officials and members of the Allentown community to announce the publication of the Whole-Home Repairs program guidelines. “The Whole-Home...
Senator Nikil Saval Announces $400,000 to Preserve and Enhance Community Spaces
Philadelphia, PA − September 20, 2022 − Today Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced $416,469 in grants for recreation centers and community spaces throughout Pennsylvania’s First Senatorial District. “It is impossible to overstate the...
Gov. Wolf, General Assembly Celebrate Critical Investments to Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Philadelphia, PA − August 12, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by members of the General Assembly, housing advocates and stakeholders in Philadelphia to celebrate the critical $375 million investment in the 2022-23 budget addressing the affordable housing...
Senator Nikil Saval Celebrates Creation of Whole-Home Repairs Program with $125 Million in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 8, 2022 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced a $125-million appropriation in Pennsylvania’s 2022–2023 budget to establish his groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. He issued the following statement: “Every person has...
Senator Nikil Saval’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Extremist Ruling in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Philadelphia, PA June 24, 2022 — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) released a statement today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s extremist ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the constitutional right to abortion and marking the largest...
Pa. Senate committee creates bipartisan plan to combat blight statewide
A proposal to use part of the state’s approximate $5 billion budget surplus to fund a program against statewide blight received rare bipartisan support in Harrisburg on Monday. The bill creating a Whole-Home Repairs and Homeownership Affordability Fund to provide...
Senators Collett & Saval Unveil Legislation to Fight Anti-Asian Discrimination with More Robust Education
Harrisburg, Pa. − May 31, 2022 − In an effort to improve education and fight the recent rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent in the Commonwealth, State Senators Maria Collett (D12-Montgomery/Bucks) and Nikil...
Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations
HARRISBURG – May 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have...
New Study Shows More Than Three-Quarters of PA Voters Support Bipartisan Whole-Home Repairs Act
Philadelphia, PA − May 24, 2022 − Today, Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County) held a rally attended by more than 200 housing and energy advocates, community leaders, Pennsylvania residents, and Democrat and Republican legislators from the General Assembly...
Senator Saval Announces $17.8 Million in Grants for Local Projects
Philadelphia, PA − May 5, 2022 − Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) has announced $17,815,000 in grants for multiple local projects throughout the First Senatorial District, adding to the tens of millions of dollars in major investments previously secured.