Press Releases
Senator Malone Announces Over $6.2 Million in State Grants for Key Projects in Lancaster County
HARRISBURG, PA – July 16, 2026 – State Senator James Andrew Malone today announced the award of four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $6,293,000 for key projects in the 36th Senatorial District. “Investing in these projects will...
Senator Malone Announces $80,000 Grant for State-of-the-Art Esports Arena at Elizabethtown Area High School
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA – July 13, 2026 – Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone joined Elizabethtown Area High School staff and esports athletes to announce an $80,000 state grant he helped secure for the school to install a state-of-the-art, ADA-accessible esports...
Senator Malone Applauds Passage of the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – July 12, 2026 − State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today applauded the passage of the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania budget. “This budget is a responsible spending plan that funds education, invests in first responders, and lowers costs for...
Senator Malone Announces $83,600 Grant for Flexible Student Workspaces at Manheim Central Middle School
HARRISBURG, PA – July 9, 2026 – On Wednesday, July 8, State Senator James Andrew Malone joined school district leadership and staff at Manheim Central Middle School to announce an $83,600 state grant he helped secure for flexible student workspaces. The funding was...
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian
HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Lowering Your Electric Bill
HARRISBURG, PA − June 23, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing examining solutions to lower consumer electric bills, alongside Senator Kane and Senator Malone. Experts provided testimony regarding strategies to...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors
Elizabethtown, PA − June 12, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing addressing rising costs for seniors, alongside Senator Malone. This hearing will examine the rising cost of living and the effect it...
Senator James Andrew Malone Hosts E-Bike Roundtable to Solicit Feedback to Improve Community Safety
LANCASTER, PA − June 5, 2026 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-Lancaster) convened a roundtable comprising Lancaster County leaders, law enforcement, active transit advocates, healthcare professionals, and others to discuss how Pennsylvania can promote...
Senator Malone Welcomes Dogs and Donations to His Lititz District Office
HARRISBURG, PA – June 1, 2026 − On Friday, May 29, Senator Malone welcomed approximately 50 members of the community and several of their pets to his Lititz District Office for a “Protecting Paws” dog licensing clinic and SPCA donation drive. The event also served as...
Senator Malone Announces State Grant for New AEDs in Mount Joy Borough
HARRISBURG, PA – May 28, 2026 – On Wednesday, Senator Malone joined Mount Joy Borough Manager Mark Pugliese, first responders, and Borough staff to announce a $47,000 grant he helped secure for the Borough to purchase new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The...
Senator Malone Helps Secure $130,000 Grant for Maintenance Equipment in East Donegal Township
HARRISBURG, PA – April 29, 2026 – Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) announced a $130,000 grant he helped secure through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for maintenance equipment in East Donegal Township. The...
Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
HARRISBURG, PA − April 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability & Costs
WHITEHALL, PA − April 10, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing on the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and...
Senator Malone Announces $382,246 in PCCD Grant Funding for the 36th Senatorial District
HARRISBURG, PA – March 11, 2026 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) announced the award of $382,246 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for Lancaster County and nonprofit organizations in the...
Senator Malone and Senator Miller Introduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Well Users
HARRISBURG, PA – March 9, 2026 – Today, Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14, Lehigh/Northampton) announced legislation that would establish the first statewide licensing framework for water well drillers in Pennsylvania to...
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Untangle Property Titles for Working Families
HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced SB 1203 to help families secure legal ownership of homes passed down to them by creating a streamlined process to help counties efficiently untangle...
Senator Malone Introduces Bill to Reduce Demand for Puppy Mills
HARRISBURG, PA – February 19, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) today announced he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1190, to reduce market demand for puppy mills by establishing humane pet retail standards. As a companion bill to State...
Senator Malone’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget Address
HARRISBURG, PA – February 3, 2026 − Please see the following for Senator James Andrew Malone’s (D-36, Lancaster) statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address today at the Capitol. “I think Governor Shapiro presented a strong budget proposal that seeks to...
Senator Malone Introduces Legislation to Encourage More First-Time Hunters
HARRISBURG, PA – January 29, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) has introduced new, bipartisan legislation to encourage more first-time hunters and reduce crop damage from deer overpopulation. His bill, SB 1142, would reduce barriers for new hunters...
Senator James Andrew Malone Announces More Than $4.95 Million in Commonwealth Financing Authority Grants for Projects in Senate District 36
HARRISBURG, PA – January 20, 2026 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) announced the award of more than $4.95 million in grants for projects in Senate District 36 to improve transportation and upgrade municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater...