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State Lawmakers Rally with Hundreds of Transit Riders, Workers, and Community Members to Call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to Fully Fund SEPTA
Philadelphia, PA − April 11, 2025 − In response to SEPTA’s announcement of steep fare increases and devastating service cuts, state lawmakers rallied today with hundreds of community members in a united call for Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to fully fund the region’s vital transportation authority.
Senator Saval Hosts Lawmakers, Advocates, and Community Members at a Packed Rally for Full Funding for SEPTA
Senator Saval opposes a ban on overdose prevention centers
State Lawmakers Release Plans to Protect PA Immigrant Communities
HARRISBURG – March 26, 2025 – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Legislature’s Welcoming Caucus united at the State Capitol to announce legislative initiatives to support families, fortify communities, protect workers, and uphold the integrity of our legal...
Senator Saval Denounces Trump’s Attacks on Immigrant Communities and Announces Welcoming Caucus Bills to Uphold the Rights of All Pennsylvanians
State and Federal Lawmakers, and Advocates Fight Back Against Housing Discrimination
March 18, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes, PA Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, gathered a group of federal and state lawmakers, housing advocates, and community members to call out Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and...
Senator Saval Condemns Trump Administration’s Withdrawal of Crucial Fair Housing Funds
Sen. Saval and Rep. Fiedler Celebrate $1,500,000 State Grant to IATSE Local No. 8
Philadelphia, PA − March 13, 2025 − Today State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler (D–Philadelphia) and State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) joined IATSE Local No. 8 leadership and workers to celebrate a $1,500,000 state grant for an expansion of the union’s...
Senator Saval Criticizes Penn’s Decision to Remove DEI Language from Website
Senator Saval Announces $2 Million for Multimodal Transportation Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA − Monday, February 24 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced $2,031,000 in state grants for five infrastructure projects that will help make traveling through Philadelphia safer and more accessible. These grants are awarded through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Rep. Fiedler, Sen. Saval, & Phila. Parks and Rec Celebrate $600,000 State Grant to Murphy Rec Center
Philadelphia PA − February 14, 2025 − Yesterday evening State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler (D–Philadelphia) and State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) joined Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson and South Philadelphia neighbors to celebrate a $600,000 state grant for repairs and upgrades to Murphy Recreation Center, a beloved South Philadelphia institution.
Senator Saval Celebrates a Budget Recognizing Housing as an Essential Need
Harrisburg, PA − February 4, 2025 − Celebrating the housing proposals in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–2026 budget address, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), who serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and chairs the...
Public Officials Respond to Federal Immigration Actions, Pledge Commitment to Safety and Justice for All
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – February 4, 2025 – On January 31, 2025 in response to recent federal immigration actions across the country, local and state elected officials held a press conference to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of...
Senator Saval Denounces Federal Attacks on Immigrant Communities and Urges Government to Support All Residents
Members of PA General Assembly and Philadelphia City Council Issue Joint Statement on ICE Raid in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA − January 29, 2025 —Today members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly representing districts in Philadelphia and members of Philadelphia City Council issued a statement in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) raid on a...
Senator Saval Announces Committee Assignments for 2025–2026 Session
Harrisburg, PA − January 14, 2025 − Today State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced his committee assignments for the 2025–2026 legislative session. Saval will serve a third term as Democratic Chair of the Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and will join the Senate’s Transportation Committee, the only member to represent a district in Philadelphia.
Senator Saval Is Sworn In for a Second Term
Senator Saval Celebrates State Investment in Cianfrani Park
Senator Saval Joins Cianfrani Park to Celebrate Grant Award and Winter Pyramid of Light
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...