Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) announced today that his district office will host a month-long food drive throughout September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, with all donated items benefiting Feast of Justice. [Read More]
Over the past several months, my colleagues and I have worked diligently to craft a responsible state budget that protects taxpayers, avoids new taxes, safeguards Pennsylvania’s financial future, and lays the foundation for long-term economic growth. I fought for a budget that preserves and increases resources for the people of Northeast Philadelphia, and I am proud that this year’s budget reflects progress on the priorities that matter most to our community. [Read More]
Every homicide leaves behind more than a crime scene. It leaves grieving families, traumatized neighborhoods, and communities searching for answers. [Read More]
State Sen. Joe Picozzi spoke at last week’s East Torresdale Civic Association meeting. [Read More]
State Sen. Joe Picozzi, elected in 2024, last year experienced his first budget battle in Harrisburg. [Read More]
For decades, Pennsylvania’s police officers and firefighters have answered the call without hesitation. They ran toward danger while others fled from it. They worked holidays, overnight shifts, and long hours away from their families to keep our communities safe. Yet for many retired first responders across the Commonwealth, the retirement benefits they earned through years of sacrifice have steadily lost value because they have not kept pace with inflation. [Read More]
We can all agree that few things are more important to a child’s growth and future success than attending a school that provides a nurturing environment and an excellent education. In the Great Northeast, we are fortunate to have excellent public and private schools. As a state Senator, I support educational opportunities of all kinds. [Read More]
We can all agree that few things are more important to a child’s growth and future success than attending a school that provides a nurturing environment and an excellent education. In the Great Northeast, we are fortunate to have excellent public and private schools. As a state Senator, I support educational opportunities of all kinds. [Read More]
t was a classic Philly car accident. At 9:30am on a weekday in June, a mother of seven driving a Chrysler Town & Country is stopped an unusually long distance from a red light on S. Broad Street, looking at her phone. I am in my Kia, parked in the same direction. As I pull out in front of her, she suddenly accelerates toward the light, slamming into my fender so hard that a piece of it falls off. [Read More]
For decades, Pennsylvania’s police officers and firefighters have answered the call without hesitation. [Read More]
