Senator Maria Collett
@senatorcollett.com
Nurse-legislator representing Pennsylvania's 12th Senate District in Montgomery County. Democratic Caucus Chair.
I joined a briefing with @sbworkersunited.org and fellow lawmakers to hear about Starbucks workers' fight to unionize stores in Philly, Pittsburgh & across PA. ☕
They're organizing for safer working conditions, better wages and adequate staffing - but Starbucks has refused to come to the table.
They're organizing for safer working conditions, better wages and adequate staffing - but Starbucks has refused to come to the table.
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I joined a briefing with @sbworkersunited.org and fellow lawmakers to hear about Starbucks workers' fight to unionize stores in Philly, Pittsburgh & across PA. ☕
They're organizing for safer working conditions, better wages and adequate staffing - but Starbucks has refused to come to the table.
They're organizing for safer working conditions, better wages and adequate staffing - but Starbucks has refused to come to the table.
No student should have to miss class just because they're on their period.
I'm poud to share that this year's budget invests another $3M to provide free period products to students in all of PA's school districts, intermediate units, career and tech centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools.
I'm poud to share that this year's budget invests another $3M to provide free period products to students in all of PA's school districts, intermediate units, career and tech centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools.
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
No student should have to miss class just because they're on their period.
I'm poud to share that this year's budget invests another $3M to provide free period products to students in all of PA's school districts, intermediate units, career and tech centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools.
I'm poud to share that this year's budget invests another $3M to provide free period products to students in all of PA's school districts, intermediate units, career and tech centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools.
As a lifelong advocate for our children, I cannot let Sen. McCormick's Wall Street talking points go unchallenged—because the health of our Commonwealth is at stake.
Read my letter to the editor in the Inquirer today: share.inquirer.com/ygUF6e
Read my letter to the editor in the Inquirer today: share.inquirer.com/ygUF6e
Letters to the Editor | Dec. 12, 2025
Inquirer readers on Sen. Dave McCormick's call for Pennsylvanians to support the use of federal school choice tax credits in the commonwealth.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
As a lifelong advocate for our children, I cannot let Sen. McCormick's Wall Street talking points go unchallenged—because the health of our Commonwealth is at stake.
Read my letter to the editor in the Inquirer today: share.inquirer.com/ygUF6e
Read my letter to the editor in the Inquirer today: share.inquirer.com/ygUF6e
Americans' healthcare is on the line with ACA subsidies set to expire at the end of the month.
Today, Republican U.S. Senators voted to BLOCK affordable healthcare for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Today, Republican U.S. Senators voted to BLOCK affordable healthcare for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Americans' healthcare is on the line with ACA subsidies set to expire at the end of the month.
Today, Republican U.S. Senators voted to BLOCK affordable healthcare for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Today, Republican U.S. Senators voted to BLOCK affordable healthcare for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Reposted by Senator Maria Collett
If our elected officials allow the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to expire, it will be a DISASTER for our health systems, especially for our patients in our rural areas. Tell your Congress member to protect access to healthcare: bit.ly/protect-our-...
December 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If our elected officials allow the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to expire, it will be a DISASTER for our health systems, especially for our patients in our rural areas. Tell your Congress member to protect access to healthcare: bit.ly/protect-our-...
If we want to build a safer, healthier PA, we need access to affordable healthcare for everyone – including reproductive care.
As an RN, I'm proud to join @pasenatorcappelletti.com and Sen. Schwank to send a clear message: we will not back down in defending your essential health freedoms.
As an RN, I'm proud to join @pasenatorcappelletti.com and Sen. Schwank to send a clear message: we will not back down in defending your essential health freedoms.
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If we want to build a safer, healthier PA, we need access to affordable healthcare for everyone – including reproductive care.
As an RN, I'm proud to join @pasenatorcappelletti.com and Sen. Schwank to send a clear message: we will not back down in defending your essential health freedoms.
As an RN, I'm proud to join @pasenatorcappelletti.com and Sen. Schwank to send a clear message: we will not back down in defending your essential health freedoms.
So much for ✨ making America healthy again ✨
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So much for ✨ making America healthy again ✨
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I was honored to help kick off the Trees for Troops campaign at Bustard's Christmas Trees in Worcester Twp with First Lady Lori Shapiro, Agriculture Sec Russell Redding, @senatorcollett.com, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick & DMVA Army Maj Gen Michael Wegscheuder.
December 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I was honored to help kick off the Trees for Troops campaign at Bustard's Christmas Trees in Worcester Twp with First Lady Lori Shapiro, Agriculture Sec Russell Redding, @senatorcollett.com, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick & DMVA Army Maj Gen Michael Wegscheuder.
On January 1, Delaware will become the latest state to adopt a paid leave program.
We can make Pennsylvania next by sending the Family Care Act to Governor Shapiro's desk. Because working families deserve better.
Thanks to champions like @mcbride.house.gov showing us what is possible.
We can make Pennsylvania next by sending the Family Care Act to Governor Shapiro's desk. Because working families deserve better.
Thanks to champions like @mcbride.house.gov showing us what is possible.
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On January 1, Delaware will become the latest state to adopt a paid leave program.
We can make Pennsylvania next by sending the Family Care Act to Governor Shapiro's desk. Because working families deserve better.
Thanks to champions like @mcbride.house.gov showing us what is possible.
We can make Pennsylvania next by sending the Family Care Act to Governor Shapiro's desk. Because working families deserve better.
Thanks to champions like @mcbride.house.gov showing us what is possible.
This week, Governor Shapiro signed HB 923, the companion bill to my and Senator Frank Farry's SB 731, into law, ensuring that older Pennsylvanians don't lose access to the PACE & PACENET prescription assistance programs due to an increase in their SS payments.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This week, Governor Shapiro signed HB 923, the companion bill to my and Senator Frank Farry's SB 731, into law, ensuring that older Pennsylvanians don't lose access to the PACE & PACENET prescription assistance programs due to an increase in their SS payments.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/agi...
Need help paying for heating bills this winter? The 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season is NOW OPEN.
Eligible Pennsylvanians can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.
Details & application: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Eligible Pennsylvanians can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.
Details & application: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Need help paying for heating bills this winter? The 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season is NOW OPEN.
Eligible Pennsylvanians can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.
Details & application: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Eligible Pennsylvanians can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.
Details & application: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
When masked agents target hardworking members of our community, not dangerous criminals as they claim, we will not remain silent.
I am proud to support @pasenatorcappelletti.com and @pasenatorsaval.com's legislation to improve transparency, safety and public trust.
I am proud to support @pasenatorcappelletti.com and @pasenatorsaval.com's legislation to improve transparency, safety and public trust.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When masked agents target hardworking members of our community, not dangerous criminals as they claim, we will not remain silent.
I am proud to support @pasenatorcappelletti.com and @pasenatorsaval.com's legislation to improve transparency, safety and public trust.
I am proud to support @pasenatorcappelletti.com and @pasenatorsaval.com's legislation to improve transparency, safety and public trust.
No one should be denied professional opportunities because of their hair type, texture or style. Today, Governor Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in Pennsylvania. 👑
Thanks to Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Speaker @repmcclinton.com for their steadfast leadership!
Thanks to Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Speaker @repmcclinton.com for their steadfast leadership!
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
No one should be denied professional opportunities because of their hair type, texture or style. Today, Governor Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in Pennsylvania. 👑
Thanks to Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Speaker @repmcclinton.com for their steadfast leadership!
Thanks to Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Speaker @repmcclinton.com for their steadfast leadership!
It's been nearly a year since Philly Whole Foods workers voted to become the first unionized Whole Foods Market store in the country with @ufcwlocal1776.bsky.social.
Amazon still refuses to bargain, but we're not backing down.
Amazon still refuses to bargain, but we're not backing down.
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's been nearly a year since Philly Whole Foods workers voted to become the first unionized Whole Foods Market store in the country with @ufcwlocal1776.bsky.social.
Amazon still refuses to bargain, but we're not backing down.
Amazon still refuses to bargain, but we're not backing down.
Accessible, affordable child care is only possible if we uplift the hardworking teachers and staff caring for our young families.
This year's PA budget strengthens our child care workforce by making key investments and raising wages.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
This year's PA budget strengthens our child care workforce by making key investments and raising wages.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Accessible, affordable child care is only possible if we uplift the hardworking teachers and staff caring for our young families.
This year's PA budget strengthens our child care workforce by making key investments and raising wages.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
This year's PA budget strengthens our child care workforce by making key investments and raising wages.
Details: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
Reposted by Senator Maria Collett
Here in Pennsylvania leaders like @repcephas.com, @rephanbidge.com, @repleanne.com and @senatorcollett.com are fighting for a healthier future for women of every age, and fighting to preserve and expand the health care access and the rights of everyone.
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Here in Pennsylvania leaders like @repcephas.com, @rephanbidge.com, @repleanne.com and @senatorcollett.com are fighting for a healthier future for women of every age, and fighting to preserve and expand the health care access and the rights of everyone.
As a nurse, I know staffing shortages strain care teams and patients alike.
That’s why we created the Nursing Shortage Assistance Program to recruit and keep nurses at the bedside through student debt relief, matched by partnering hospitals.
That’s why we created the Nursing Shortage Assistance Program to recruit and keep nurses at the bedside through student debt relief, matched by partnering hospitals.
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As a nurse, I know staffing shortages strain care teams and patients alike.
That’s why we created the Nursing Shortage Assistance Program to recruit and keep nurses at the bedside through student debt relief, matched by partnering hospitals.
That’s why we created the Nursing Shortage Assistance Program to recruit and keep nurses at the bedside through student debt relief, matched by partnering hospitals.
Reposted by Senator Maria Collett
I'm proud to see that our work around this important & complex topic is gaining traction. @senatorcollett.com, @repleanne.com, @repcephas.com, & I are fighting to ensure equal & fair access to high-quality healthcare at every stage in life. 1/2
Newsom Dropped the Ball on Menopause, But Others Are Ready to Lead
From Illinois to Maine, states are rewriting the rules on menopause.
time.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm proud to see that our work around this important & complex topic is gaining traction. @senatorcollett.com, @repleanne.com, @repcephas.com, & I are fighting to ensure equal & fair access to high-quality healthcare at every stage in life. 1/2
I'm proud to be working with champions like @rephanbidge.com, @repleanne.com and @repcephas.com to improve menopause education for healthcare providers and give patients the resources they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'm proud to be working with champions like @rephanbidge.com, @repleanne.com and @repcephas.com to improve menopause education for healthcare providers and give patients the resources they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
time.com/7333740/news...
time.com/7333740/news...
We secured a $875 million increase in education funding as part of the 2025-26 PA Budget.
That includes $40M more for special education and $175M in savings thanks to first-time ever cyber charter funding reform.
Here's what that means for our schools:
That includes $40M more for special education and $175M in savings thanks to first-time ever cyber charter funding reform.
Here's what that means for our schools:
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We secured a $875 million increase in education funding as part of the 2025-26 PA Budget.
That includes $40M more for special education and $175M in savings thanks to first-time ever cyber charter funding reform.
Here's what that means for our schools:
That includes $40M more for special education and $175M in savings thanks to first-time ever cyber charter funding reform.
Here's what that means for our schools:
This morning, nurses and caregivers are standing strong and demanding that Tower Health reverse layoffs and keep these critical services and jobs in the Pottstown area. 👏
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November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This morning, nurses and caregivers are standing strong and demanding that Tower Health reverse layoffs and keep these critical services and jobs in the Pottstown area. 👏
www.facebook.com/pennanurses/...
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With this year's budget, we're putting more money back into the pockets of working Pennsylvanians, including more than 30,000 families here in Montgomery County.
That’s real relief—for groceries, for gas, for keeping the lights on.
That’s real relief—for groceries, for gas, for keeping the lights on.
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
With this year's budget, we're putting more money back into the pockets of working Pennsylvanians, including more than 30,000 families here in Montgomery County.
That’s real relief—for groceries, for gas, for keeping the lights on.
That’s real relief—for groceries, for gas, for keeping the lights on.
I applaud @governor.pa.gov's swift action to immediately release 100% of November SNAP benefits to nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians following Thursday's federal court ruling.
This is about dignity.
This is about dignity.
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I applaud @governor.pa.gov's swift action to immediately release 100% of November SNAP benefits to nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians following Thursday's federal court ruling.
This is about dignity.
This is about dignity.
Every working PA'n should have the freedom to care for themselves + their loved ones without having to sacrifice their ability to afford basic necessities.
If we want an economy that leads the nation, supports families, and enables small businesses to thrive, it’s time to pass the Family Care Act.
If we want an economy that leads the nation, supports families, and enables small businesses to thrive, it’s time to pass the Family Care Act.
Will Pennsylvania Pass Paid Family Leave? Here’s What Legislators Are Proposing
Most Americans will face a situation where they’ll have to care for a baby or a sick or disabled loved one, or suffer a serious […]
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November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Every working PA'n should have the freedom to care for themselves + their loved ones without having to sacrifice their ability to afford basic necessities.
If we want an economy that leads the nation, supports families, and enables small businesses to thrive, it’s time to pass the Family Care Act.
If we want an economy that leads the nation, supports families, and enables small businesses to thrive, it’s time to pass the Family Care Act.
Our work continues to fight food insecurity and support our neighbors! We're teaming up with Upper Moreland Police Department and Hatboro Police Department to host a "Fill a Cop Car" food drive at the Willow Grove Giant this Friday, November 7 from 10AM-2PM.
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our work continues to fight food insecurity and support our neighbors! We're teaming up with Upper Moreland Police Department and Hatboro Police Department to host a "Fill a Cop Car" food drive at the Willow Grove Giant this Friday, November 7 from 10AM-2PM.