Pennsylvania House approved Gov. Josh Shapiro's plan to boost funding for public transportation systems, including SEPTA, facing funding challenges post-pandemic. The plan involves increasing the state's portion of sales tax revenue dedicated to mass transit up to 6.15%, generating additional funding for transit systems. The House passed the bill to increase the transfer of sales tax revenue to the Public Transportation Trust Fund by 1.75%, aiming to provide nearly $300 million in extra funding for mass transit in Pennsylvania. The initiative received support from various officials and organizations, emphasizing the importance of investing in SEPTA and public transit for the well-being of communities.
We're honored to be apart of this incredible initiative and help support our neighbors in need! Thank you for your support @SenSharifStreet! https://t.co/MI14DPfpHU
We couldn’t do it at this level without support. Thank you to @philabundance, all our sponsors and volunteers for making Thursday’s Ramandan food distribution a success. We’ve delivered 3000 meals so far! #ramadanmubarak https://t.co/darAxiqYwp
TONIGHT: @SenSharifStreet's Driving Away Hunger During Ramadan with @philabundance will be at the ICPIC New Africa Center, located at 4243 Lancaster Ave. Come enjoy FREE food between 5 PM and 5:45 PM.
TONIGHT: @SenSharifStreet's Driving Away Hunger During Ramadan with @philabundance will be at the ICPIC New Africa Center, located at 4242 Lancaster Ave. Come enjoy FREE food between 5 PM and 5:45 PM.
Excited to share that we have partnered with Islamic Relief USA and seven other local organizations across the five boroughs to provide Iftar meals to families in need during the month of Ramadan. https://t.co/HIZNrVD705
Governor’s plan to boost mass transit aid by 20% passes Pa. House, but faces long odds in Senate https://t.co/I0DcwZS6L9
Thank you to our partners in Harrisburg for recognizing that when we invest in SEPTA, we invest in the well-being of our neighborhoods! https://t.co/lwSQkut3hX
Grateful to our partners in Harrisburg! By investing in SEPTA, we invest in the well-being neighborhoods! https://t.co/lwSQkut3hX
The Pennsylvania House approved Gov. Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in funding when federal COVID aid runs out. https://t.co/cSrq37R5LO
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems has been approved by Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives. But it faces tough odds in the Republican-controlled Senate. https://t.co/Lk318LLblJ
"State taxpayers – including charges placed on drivers – provide the lion’s share of funding for the floundering agencies. Last year, mass transit agencies like SEPTA and PRT received more than $2.1 billion from state funds." #PABudget https://t.co/TFKNcpg0i1
The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in funding when federal COVID-19 aid runs out. https://t.co/0hiK79fRix
This bill would increase the transfer of sales tax revenue to the Public Transportation Trust Fund by an additional 1.75%. Helping generate nearly $300m in additional funding for all mass transit systems in Pennsylvania. This is a huge win for #SEPTA and #Philadelphians! https://t.co/sDEwIOqAjO
Today, I voted YES to boosting our state's portion of sales tax revenue dedicated to mass transit up to 6.15% (currently 4.4%). This is the first of many steps we need to take to stand up for #SEPTA and win the flourishing public transportation every Pennsylvanian deserves.
I voted YES today to boosting our state's portion of sales tax revenue dedicated to mass transit up to 6.15% (currently 4.4%). This is the first of many steps we need to take to stand up for #SEPTA and win the transit funds we deserve.
I voted YES today to boosting our state's portion of sales tax revenue dedicated to mass transit up to 6.15% (currently 4.4%). This is the first of many steps we need to take to stand up for SEPTA and fight for our Commonwealth to adequately fund mass transit.
Today I voted in favor of dedicating a higher portion of sales tax revenue to mass transit. That means more money for @SEPTA and other public transit systems our communities rely on! I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill. https://t.co/S2Z764If5W
Register today and join us along with @SenSharifStreet to #DriveAwayHungerDuringRamadan this Friday! 🌙 From 1-3pm we'll be at Paul Dunbar School and will be distributing healthy, nutritious meals prepared by our Philabundance Community Kitchen! We can't wait to see you there! https://t.co/CWN2RnrjPT
Join @SenSharifStreet and @Philabundance at Community School Paul L. Dunbar this Friday for a massive food giveaway initiative: Driving Hunger Away During Ramadan! Philabundance will give away 1,000 prepared meals from 1- 3 p.m. Register today! https://t.co/OiUDRUp5Hv https://t.co/LCKz5PzdHE