Dinniman, Wolf Call for Updating School Code to Ensure Kindergarten Programs

Support from Governor Tom Wolf may help push the legislature to lower the age at which Pennsylvania children must enroll in school – a move that is long overdue – Senator Dinniman said.

While most school districts in Pennsylvania offer at least half-day kindergarten, the Pa. Public School Code does not require students to attend school until age 8.

Dinniman Asks USDA to Look into Mushroom Log Labeling

Dinniman called on the USDA to investigate reports that mushrooms labeled as “Product of the USA” are actually being grown from spawn & logs exported from China.

Dinniman, Fellow Lawmakers Introduce Pediatric Cancer Bills

Senator Dinniman was joined by legislative colleagues today to discuss bipartisan efforts to fight pediatric cancer.

“Our aim is to create and pass a comprehensive legislative package to ensure coverage for cancer treatment and increase funding for cutting-edge pediatric cancer research,” Dinniman said. “Every child and every person fighting cancer deserves access to every available trial, treatment or tool at our disposal to assist them in that battle.”

Dinniman: Kesher Israel Going Green with Solar Eternal Light

Senator Dinniman recently joined members of Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester to mark the ceremonial lighting of the solar-powered Ner Tamid.

“The eternal light connects all of the generations together and is a faith tradition that we see represented in other religions,” Dinniman said. “We have a responsibility to work to ensure that this creation – our home – is safe, clean and sustainable.”

Dinniman Announces $5.7 Million for Transportation Projects

Senator Dinniman announced that five transportation projects in Chester County will receive $5.7 million in total state grant funding.

“Transportation is how we keep moving and how we keep our economy moving forward,” Dinniman said. “These investments will enhance everything from local traffic flow to pedestrian safety to local airport operations to roadway signage for long-lasting improvements across our region.”

Dinniman: Senate Votes to Name Eastern Hellbender the Official State Amphibian

The Eastern hellbender took an important step, or should we say “slither,” to becoming Pennsylvania’s official amphibian this week when the Pennsylvania Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of the measure.

“Where you see a hellbender, you know that water is clean,” Dinniman said. “They have high standards when it comes to clean water and so should we.”

Dinniman: Sunoco Easements Expiring in Chester County

Sunoco’s temporary easements related to construction of the controversial Mariner East pipeline project are expiring at sites throughout Chester County, Senator Dinniman said.

“Temporary easements that Sunoco negotiated nearly two years ago – long before we knew just how significant and how potentially dangerous this project would be – may now be expiring,” Dinniman said. “I encourage residents and businesses in the area to check their easement agreements to see if Sunoco should still be on their land.”

Dinniman Supports the Rights of a Free Student Press

Senator Dinniman recently met with student journalists from the Conestoga Spoke to discuss legislation to ensure the rights of a free student press.

Dinniman Announces “Victoria’s Law” to End Puppy Mills

Senator Dinniman has reintroduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the sale of commercially raised dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores across Pennsylvania.

“If we can cut off their source of revenue, we can put puppy mills out of existence and ensure that no more dogs, like Victoria, are hurt by this cruel and inhumane practice,” Dinniman said.

Dinniman: Two Chesco Charter Schools Get $70K in Funding for Computer Education

Avon Grove Charter School & Renaissance Academy Charter School will receive $70,000 in total state grant funding to expand computer science classes and teacher training, Senator Dinniman announced.

“It is crucial that we prepare the students of today for the careers of tomorrow by investing in science and technology education, in addition to expanding apprenticeships and opportunities for on-the-job training,” he said.

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Dinniman: Chester County Awarded Nearly $1 Million for Job Training Programs

HARRISBURG (February 14, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that the Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB) will receive nearly $1 million in state grant funding to prepare workers for the skills that growing businesses need. The funding,…