May 6, 2026
It’s Time to Get Serious About Expanding Access to Housing
Pennsylvania’s housing shortage is no longer a distant concern—it is a present and growing crisis. [Read More]
Author: kgordon
May 6, 2026
Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control and neighborhood character has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5). [Read More]
May 5, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 803, SB 1277, SB 1278, SB 1279 and SB 1281
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee | Room 461, MCB [Read More]
April 2, 2026
Public hearing on deterring aggressive driving in Philadelphia
Senate Majority Policy Committee | The Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia, PA [Read More]
April 1, 2026
Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Introduce Legislation to Establish Statewide Licensure for Electrical Contractors and Electricians
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the introduction of legislation to establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians, a move aimed at improving worker safety, ensuring quality workmanship, and protecting consumers. [Read More]
March 31, 2026
Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving
Policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from aggressive drivers in Philadelphia will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia. [Read More]
February 8, 2026
Remembering the plane crash victims
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]
January 28, 2026
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]
January 15, 2026
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]
December 19, 2025
Northeast Philly’s Joe Picozzi looks back on a year in the state senate
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]