The Senate Is Signaling—Are You Watching?
Before the votes are cast in May, Pennsylvania Senators have already laid out their priorities. The question is simple: do you agree—and are you going to speak up?
There’s a layer of government most people never see.
Not debates.
Not votes.
Not headlines.
Memos.
Co-sponsorship memos—where lawmakers quietly outline what they support, what they want to change, and where they’re headed next.
We pulled them.
Read them.
Stacked them.
And when you do that?
You start to see something bigg
Lawmaker: Sen. Lindsey Williams
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=48259
Summary:
Focuses on education funding reform and adequacy, including:
Ensuring districts receive sufficient resources
Aligning funding with student needs
Addressing gaps in current funding structures
Signal:
Push toward increased baseline funding and redistribution models.
Lawmaker: Sen. Vincent Hughes
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47636
Summary:
Addresses education funding equity, including:
Closing funding disparities
Targeting underfunded districts
Increasing state investment
Signal:
Reinforces equity-driven funding reform.
Lawmaker: Sen. Tim Kearney
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47470
Summary:
Focuses on school safety and student well-being, including:
Mental health supports
Safety infrastructure
Expanded student services
Signal:
Adds to district cost and service expansion narrative.
Lawmaker: Sen. Amanda Cappelletti
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=46584
Summary:
Addresses student support and school resources, including:
Behavioral health programs
Student-centered services
Expanded school support systems
Signal:
Builds case for increased district funding needs.
Lawmaker: Sen. Judith Schwank
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=46375
Summary:
Focuses on education workforce challenges, including:
Teacher shortages
Recruitment and retention
Supporting educators
Signal:
Supports argument for increased funding tied to staffing.
Lawmaker: Sen. Maria Collett
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=46358
Summary:
Focuses on mental health services in schools, including:
Expanding access
Increasing funding
Supporting student well-being
Signal:
Reinforces “schools need more resources” narrative.
Lawmaker: Sen. Art Haywood
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=46156
Summary:
Addresses education equity and opportunity gaps, including:
Supporting underserved students
Increasing access to resources
Targeted funding approaches
Signal:
Lawmaker: Sen. Steve Santarsiero
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=45979
Summary:
Focuses on education funding accountability and structure, including:
Reviewing how funds are allocated
Improving transparency
Strengthening financial oversight
Signal:
Supports system-wide funding adjustments and oversight.
Lawmaker: Sen. Sharif Street
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=44547
Summary:
Addresses education access and equity, including:
Reducing barriers to education
Expanding opportunity
Supporting underserved populations
Signal:
Early foundation for equity-first policy direction.
Lawmaker: Sen. Jay Costa
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=44183
Summary:
Focuses on broad education funding reform, including:
Increasing investment
Addressing disparities
Long-term funding sustainability
Signal:
Sets stage for larger funding restructuring conversations.
Lawmaker: Sen. Nikil Saval
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=44124
Summary:
Focuses on school infrastructure and facilities, including:
Building repairs
Capital improvements
Modernizing school environments
Signal:
Adds to district funding demand beyond classroom costs.
Lawmaker: Sen. Lindsey Williams
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=44148
Summary:
Addresses education funding equity and student needs, including:
Aligning funding with student populations
Addressing inequities
Supporting public education systems
Signal:
Reinforces redistribution and adequacy models.
Lawmaker: Sen. Vincent Hughes
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=43508
Summary:
Focuses on education investment and funding priorities, including:
Increasing state funding
Addressing long-term needs
Supporting district systems
Signal:
Early push for expanded funding commitments.
Lawmaker: Sen. Art Haywood
Link: https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=43469
Summary:
Addresses education equity and systemic reform, including:
Closing achievement gaps
Expanding access
Structural funding changes
Signal:
Foundational memo for equity-driven reform direction.
Key Senators
These show up multiple times—important for engagement:
Sen. Lindsey Williams (48259, 44148)
Sen. Vincent Hughes (47636, 43508)
Sen. Art Haywood (46156, 43469)
Primary Election – Your Moment to Respond
🗳️ May 19, 2026
⏰ Polls open: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📝 Register by: May 4, 2026
📬 Mail-in ballot request by: May 12, 2026
Let’s Ask the Question
Because now you’ve seen it.
👉 Do you agree with your Senator?
👉 Did something here stand out to you?
👉 Did you find something you want to engage with?
You Don’t Have to Stay Quiet
📌 Call their office
📌 Send an email
📌 Tag them publicly
📌 Ask direct questions
Because these memos?
They’re not the end.
They’re the beginning.