On the one-year anniversary of the deadly medical airplane crash on Cottman Avenue, Mayor Cherelle Parker joined first responders, survivors, the families of victims and others in placing two wreaths near the site. [Read More]
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]
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]
A few weeks after Sen. Joseph Picozzi took the oath of office — now 30, he is now one of the youngest people ever elected to the Pennsylvania state senate and the first Republican to represent Philadelphia since 1996 — tragedy struck his district when a small medical plane fell from the sky. [Read More]
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]
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 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]
Today, House Bill 274 passed the General Assembly and now heads to the Governor’s desk, securing unemployment compensation benefits for Pennsylvanians and preventing cuts in the new year. [Read More]
The office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity will hold an unclaimed property event on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. at the office of state Sen. Joe Picozzi, 12361 Academy Road. [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
