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Why are costs still so high for consumers when monthly inflation has fallen? Corporate greedflation is to blame Between 2020 and 2022, corporate profits rose by 75 percent—five times as fast as inflation Huggies diapers are up 6 percent while production costs fell by $75 million; Chicken prices are up 20 percent as Tyson has been ordered to pay fines for conspiring to inflate prices Corporate executives claim they’ve “earned the right” to raise prices and that their products “are worth paying a...

To date, SEPTA had already received more than $851 million from the infrastructure law This funding builds on the $56 million that Casey announced for accessibility upgrades at SEPTA stations Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $30.5 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to construct a new high-level pedestrian platform at Cornwells Heights Station in Bensalem Township. The funding will improve accessibility and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to key business leaders and elected officials in Southwestern Pennsylvania reaffirming his commitment to investing in the region’s river communities and economy and outlining his goals to promote their long-term success. “Southwestern Pennsylvania’s waterways have been the bedrock of the region’s economy and carried the steel and coal that built and powered America for generations,” said Senator Casey. “I’ve long championed...

Casey secured provision in landmark law to include strict domestic content standards to ensure projects use 100 percent American-made steel and iron Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel urging the Biden Administration to correct the Department of the Treasury’s guidance on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program that would undercut American...

High-traffic bridge has fallen into poor condition; steel beams are cracked and deteriorating Proposed weight restrictions on South Bridge would greatly harm local trucking industry and commerce Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led all 18 of his colleagues in the Pennsylvania congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg in support of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) application for federal...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced today they are accepting applications to be considered for appointment to the positions of Federal District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and Federal District Court Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (MDPA).  “Pennsylvania’s senators, regardless of party, have continuously worked together to submit qualified candidates for Federal District Court seats in our...

In letter to President Biden, Casey calls for Administration officials to push Chinese Foreign Minister Yi on two of the most pressing challenges facing the United States Casey: “I urge you to impress upon Foreign Minister Yi the importance of China’s cooperation in addressing the ongoing fentanyl crisis” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to President Joe Biden as top Administration officials prepare to meet tomorrow with Chinese (PRC) Foreign Minister and...

Funds will establish an economic hub for the green building supply chain in Upper Appalachia The project will serve and improve 113 communities in the region, and more than 500 businesses, 100 entrepreneurs, and 1,000 workers through engaged outreach Casey sent a letter to the Appalachian Regional Commission advocating in support of this funding Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding...

New data show companies employed 5,792 children in violation of child labor law in FY23 Since 2019, child labor violations have increased roughly 88 percent New bill would strengthen labor law, give Department of Labor greater enforcement power Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) introduced legislation to protect children from exploitative child labor practices and hold the companies and individuals who take...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced unanimous Senate passage of a resolution to recognize the fifth commemoration of the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting and to remember the 11 Jewish worshippers who were tragically killed and the seven more, including five law enforcement officers, who were injured during the attack.  “Five years ago, our Nation witnessed a cowardly and horrific act of violence as 11 Jewish worshippers observing Shabbat...

More than a quarter of U.S. households struggle with home energy bills Funding will help PA families stay safe and warm in their homes during the winter season Families should visit energyhelp.us to see if they qualify for assistance Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced $193,486,298 to help lower heating costs for Pennsylvania families this winter. The funding comes from the Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP) and will help low-income households in...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act to safeguard against bullying and harassment in K-12 schools. The bill would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, and religion. Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of...

In a 2022 report, over 70 percent of direct service providers reported they cannot fill staffing vacancies for home care As a result, 83 percent of providers said they turn away new referrals and 63 percent have discontinued some programs and services Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a group of 17 of his Democratic colleagues in introducing the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act, legislation to...

Federal grant for North Central PA consortium awarded through nationally competitive Tech Hubs program Congress created Tech Hub program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs across Nation Casey advocated for rural PA-based initiative, urged Biden Administration to swiftly implement program North Central PA home to one-third of world’s powdered metallurgy and carbon manufacturing; grant will boost pressed materials manufacturing sector Announcement consistent with Casey speech on...

Philly awarded designation through nationally competitive program; Southeastern Pennsylvania further established as leader in precision medicine, life sciences sectors Congress created Tech Hub program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs in cities across Nation Casey advocated for Philly initiative, urged Biden Administration to swiftly implement program Tech Hub designation comes on heels of Casey announcement that Southeastern PA has won $750 million to develop hydrogen...

Alongside Energy Secretary Granholm, Governor Shapiro, Casey hosts event in Westmoreland County to announce new federal resources to spur growth in PA energy communities Rapid Response Team will help connect and coordinate local PA stakeholders with federal resources to support energy workers and communities In addition to announcement, Casey hosted panels for hundreds of Pennsylvania stakeholders to learn how to best compete for federal funding opportunities Casey also announced 19 Appalachian...

In letter to President Biden, Senators push for increased funding to secure ports of entry along southwest border Fentanyl is overwhelmingly smuggled into U.S. through ports of entry, hidden in everyday items by smugglers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led 7 of his colleagues in pushing President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen the security at the southwest border to stop the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl through ports of entry along the...

Grants from Appalachian Regional Commission will help communities affected by coal mining loss 19 projects across the Commonwealth are receiving a total of $17.3 million for economic development Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that counties and organizations in Pennsylvania coal communities will receive a total of $17.3 million in POWER grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The grantee projects include high-speed internet expansion, workforce...

Payroll glitch delayed, disrupted paychecks for more than 50,000 rural mail carriers nationwide Some Pennsylvania carriers reported problems had not been resolved even weeks after the disruption occurred Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express concern for rural mail carriers who missed or partially received their September 1 paychecks due to a payroll error. While USPS has since...

Bill would better prepare principals and education leaders as states expand publicly funded pre-kindergarten programs A 2017 study found that only nine states reported their principal licensing programs explicitly provided coursework in early childhood education Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced legislation to prepare principals, superintendents, and other school leaders to facilitate high-quality early childhood education programs in...