Press Releases
Legislators Aim to Expand Dolly Parton’s Free Children’s Book-By-Mail Program in Pa
West Chester, PA (March 6, 2024) – In honor of Read Across America Week, state legislators are teaming up to expand a free book-giving program started by country music legend Dolly Parton to children across Pennsylvania. State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state...
Comitta Highlights Student Performances for “Theater in Our Schools” Month
West Chester, PA (March 5, 2024) – In recognition of Theater in our Schools Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is highlighting student performances and productions at schools across Chester County this spring. “Theater is a great avenue for our students to...
Additional Funding Secured for Coatesville Kindergarten Programs
West Chester, PA (March 4, 2024) – The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) received an additional $650,000 in state grant funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The additional funds, which come through the Pennsylvania Department...
Comitta, Shusterman to host SEPTA Senior Fare Card Event March 6
West Chester, PA (February 22, 2024) – Chester County residents 65 and older can ride the SEPTA system for free with a Senior Key Card. To help seniors apply for or renew their Senior Key Card, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Melissa Shusterman...
Easttown Library Awarded State Funding for Facility Upgrades
West Chester, PA (February 20, 2024) – The Easttown Library will be able to make important facility upgrades thanks to new state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Our libraries are centers for education, exploration, entertainment,...
CCIU Program Aims to Connect Veterans with Jobs, Education
West Chester, PA (February 16, 2024) – A new program at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was awarded state funding to help connect veterans with career and educational opportunities. The program, Heroes Rising: Empowering Veterans Through Education and...
Comitta, Shusterman to host SEPTA Senior Fare Card Event
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 14, 2024) - Chester County residents 65 and older can ride the SEPTA system for free with a Senior Key Card. To help seniors apply for or renew their Senior Key Card, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Melissa Shusterman...
Comitta Joins WCU Council of Trustees
West Chester, PA (February 1, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined the West Chester University (WCU) Council of Trustees. Comitta, a WCU alumnus, was appointed to the council by Governor Josh Shapiro. She will serve alongside 10 trustees, including...
Comitta: Funding Available for Conservation and Outdoor Rec Projects
West Chester, PA (January 26, 2024) – Counties, municipalities, land trusts, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible agencies can now apply for state grant funding to support outdoor recreation and conservation projects, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said....
Comitta Opposes Water Rate Increase, Encourages Residents to Attend PUC Hearing
West Chester, Pa (January 24, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded Pennsylvania American Water customers of upcoming opportunities to voice their opposition to the proposed rate increase that could see their water bills rise as much as 25 percent....
Policy Hearing Focuses on Addressing Rising Water, Wastewater Rates
WEST WHITELAND – January 23, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware), Senator Tim Kearney...
Comitta: Expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program Now Open
West Chester, Pa (January 18, 2024) – Applications are now available for the expanded Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, which will provide more relief to more seniors and people with disabilities this year, said state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Under...
Comitta and Pielli: Improvements Coming to West Goshen Water Infrastructure
West Chester, Pa (January 17, 2024) – Municipal and state leaders are celebrating new funding coming to West Goshen for improvements to storm and wastewater infrastructure. The funding, which comes through the H2O PA and Small Water and Sewer grant programs, was...
Comitta Announces Outdoor Recreation and Stream Restoration Projects
West Chester, Pa (January 16, 2024) – Six projects to improve trails, enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation, and restore a local stream were awarded more than $700,000 in total state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “Our beautiful outdoor...
New Funding Awarded for Community Safety and Violence Prevention
West Chester, Pa (January 11, 2024) – New funding to support safer communities and prevent violence is coming to Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. At a recent meeting, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved...
Governor Shapiro Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Cut Costs by Dramatically Expanding Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Berwyn, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for over 210,000 Pennsylvania families at the...
Comitta Announces Watershed Protection, Stormwater Runoff Projects
West Chester, Pa (January 5, 2024) – Five projects to protect watersheds in Chester County and improve stormwater management systems will receive more than $625,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “Investments in protecting our watersheds...
Comitta to Hold Senior Scam Protection Event in Coatesville
West Chester, Pa (January 2, 2024) – To help protect seniors from fraud, identity theft, and other scams, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to hold a scam protection event. The “Senior Scam Jam” will...
Comitta Holding Feb. 6th Blood Drive at the Oscar Lasko YMCA
West Chester, Pa (January 2, 2024) – To help ensure community blood banks have the supply they need, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Tuesday, February 6th in West Chester. The blood drive will take place...
Comitta Applauds Expansion of Childcare Tax Credit
West Chester, Pa (December 20, 2023) – More than 200,000 Pennsylvania families will see a boost in their 2024 tax returns thanks to an expansion of the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “As a...
Statement on Downingtown Trestle Bridge
A statement from state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, and state Rep. Christina Sappey: “Our hearts go out to the entire Downingtown community in mourning those who have lost their lives on the Trestle Bridge recently and in the past....
Comitta Announces Investments in Arts and Cultural Organizations
WEST CHESTER, PA (December 19, 2023) – Five arts, cultural, and historical organizations in Chester County were awarded funding to support their operations, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “Our local arts and cultural organizations are bouncing back from the...
Comitta Announces Investments in Water and Wastewater System Upgrades
WEST CHESTER, PA (December 19, 2023) – Seven municipalities in Chester County will receive significant funding to upgrade their water, stormwater, and sewer systems, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funds, approved today by the Commonwealth Finance Authority,...
New Railroad Improvements Coming to Support Coatesville Steel Plant
COATESVILLE, PA (December 18, 2023) – A rail yard in Coatesville that helps support Chester County’s steel industry will receive state funding to rehabilitate tracks and a rail scale, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams announced today....
Comitta Announces State Funding for Three Local Museums
West Chester, Pa (December 15, 2023) – Three Chester County museums will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program. “Our local museums are more than just a home for...
Comitta: Billions in Unclaimed Property Still Waiting to be Claimed this Holiday Season
West Chester, Pa (December 12, 2023) –State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County residents they may be owed early holiday presents in the form of unclaimed property. Unclaimed properties include dormant bank and retirement accounts, jewelry, military...
Comitta: Deadline Approaching to Apply for Property Tax & Rent Rebate
West Chester, Pa (December 12, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded seniors and people with disabilities that the deadline to apply for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is December 31st, 2023. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program...
Comitta Secures Funding for Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center
Oxford, Pa (December 11, 2023) – Investments in the Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) are helping support its mission to combat food and basic needs insecurity in Southern Chester County, Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Comitta secured $50,000 in...
Comitta Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (December 11, 2023) – High school juniors interested in civics, public policy, and community service are invited to apply for state Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Student Advisory Council. “Whenever I interact with young people and students from...
Policy Hearing Focuses on Minimizing Risk and Harm in Development of PA’s Hydrogen Infrastructure
EAST VINCENT, December 5, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth, chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Carolyn Comitta, Democratic Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, to co-host a public hearing yesterday...