Day: April 10, 2025

Senators Fetterman, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Support Organic Farmers, Increase Agricultural Research

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act. By ensuring organics research is prioritized at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and increasing funding for research agencies and universities, this bill would provide much needed support to the organic farming industry.  “Pennsylvania is home to some of the best organic farmers in the world – and we need to

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Fetterman Reacts to Drastic SEPTA Cuts, Dismantling of Philadelphia Public Transit System

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) announced a proposed plan to achieve a required balance budget if the state does not pass a permanent funding solution. This plan would cut service by 45% by January 2026, decimating service for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement on X: “Increased fares, bus routes eliminated, rail services reduced – this isn’t good for

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