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]
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) sponsored a resolution honoring Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania. [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]
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]
Today, legislation championed by Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) to help protect the public from serial offenders and to assist law enforcement in closing cold cases passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
The state Senate has passed legislation cosponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi to address the alarming rise in catalytic converter and scrap metal thefts affecting communities across the Commonwealth – including families and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia. [Read More]
Senators Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Joe Picozzi (R-5) are pleased to announce that SEPTA’s special express trains will run for the Eagles home opener tomorrow night, September 4. SEPTA and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to secure a sponsorship deal with FanDuel to cover the costs. [Read More]
