Picozzi, Hogan Introduce Legislation Providing Tax Credits for Physical Health and Youth Sports Participation
Senator Picozzi (SD-5) and Representative Joe Hogan (HD-142) announced they will be introducing legislation to provide tax credits for Pennsylvanians who want to make critical investments in the health of themselves and their families but may be deterred by the rising costs of gym memberships and youth sports. [Read More]
Martin, Picozzi Highlight Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) sponsored a resolution honoring Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Stefano, Rothman and Picozzi to Introduce Bill Offering Flexibility for Property Redevelopment Projects
With Pennsylvania continuing to face a statewide housing crisis, Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Joe Piccozi (R-5) are offering a solution through legislation focusing on property tax abatements for redevelopment projects. [Read More]
Picozzi Supports Measure Prohibiting Telemarketers from Harassing Residents
Last week, Senator Joe Picozzi (5th District) voted in support of legislation to prohibit a telemarketer from spoofing phone numbers so the call appears to originate from the same local area as the recipient. Senate Bill 992 also prohibits telemarketers from making “robocalls” after 8 p.m. in the call recipient’s time zone. [Read More]
Picozzi Votes to Establish Age-Appropriate Standards for Chatbots for Minors
As a member of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, Senator Joe Picozzi voted in support of legislation to establish commonsense safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots accessible by minors. [Read More]
Senator Picozzi Joins Mayor Parker to Announce New 20-Year Tax Abatement for Philadelphia
Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and fellow lawmakers to advance enabling legislation that will allow Philadelphia to implement a new 20-year tax abatement. The measure is designed to boost investment, reduce blight, and support neighborhood growth across the city. [Read More]