Senator Maria Collett
@senatorcollett.com
Nurse-legislator representing Pennsylvania's 12th Senate District in Montgomery County. Democratic Caucus Chair.
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Senator Maria Collett
@senatorcollett.com
· Feb 27
It is always my top priority to ensure your voices are heard, and there are lots of ways for you to connect with me and my office!
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📞Give us a call
✉️Shoot us an email
👋Stop into my office M-F (9AM-4:30PM)
💻Visit senatorcollett.com
🤝Follow me on IG, Threads & FB!
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.
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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.
It's Election Day, and POLLS ARE OPEN! Make your voice heard, and be sure to flip your ballot to vote on judicial retention questions!
Visit MontcoVotes.com to find your polling place or locate a mail-in ballot drop box near you. All votes must be in by 8pm tonight!
Visit MontcoVotes.com to find your polling place or locate a mail-in ballot drop box near you. All votes must be in by 8pm tonight!
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's Election Day, and POLLS ARE OPEN! Make your voice heard, and be sure to flip your ballot to vote on judicial retention questions!
Visit MontcoVotes.com to find your polling place or locate a mail-in ballot drop box near you. All votes must be in by 8pm tonight!
Visit MontcoVotes.com to find your polling place or locate a mail-in ballot drop box near you. All votes must be in by 8pm tonight!
We're celebrating 2 years of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus! 🥳 I'm proud to be a fouding member of the caucus, which seeks to address alarming trends of Black maternal mortality and pass the PA MOMNIBUS.
Thanks to Co-Chairs @repcephas.com, Rep. Curry, & Rep. Mayes for their leadership. 💪
Thanks to Co-Chairs @repcephas.com, Rep. Curry, & Rep. Mayes for their leadership. 💪
November 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're celebrating 2 years of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus! 🥳 I'm proud to be a fouding member of the caucus, which seeks to address alarming trends of Black maternal mortality and pass the PA MOMNIBUS.
Thanks to Co-Chairs @repcephas.com, Rep. Curry, & Rep. Mayes for their leadership. 💪
Thanks to Co-Chairs @repcephas.com, Rep. Curry, & Rep. Mayes for their leadership. 💪
This week, the PA House passed @repvenkat.com's HB 1828, which requires insurers to cover approved vaccines without cost-sharing. 💉
As prime sponsor of the senate version of the bill (SB 989), I am ready to vote YES and send this to the Governor's desk.
As prime sponsor of the senate version of the bill (SB 989), I am ready to vote YES and send this to the Governor's desk.
November 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week, the PA House passed @repvenkat.com's HB 1828, which requires insurers to cover approved vaccines without cost-sharing. 💉
As prime sponsor of the senate version of the bill (SB 989), I am ready to vote YES and send this to the Governor's desk.
As prime sponsor of the senate version of the bill (SB 989), I am ready to vote YES and send this to the Governor's desk.
Reposted by Senator Maria Collett
BREAKING: We won our lawsuit against the Trump Administration to force them to use the available funds at their disposal to continue SNAP benefits.
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
BREAKING: We won our lawsuit against the Trump Administration to force them to use the available funds at their disposal to continue SNAP benefits.
Reposted by Senator Maria Collett
Join us for a virtual webinar from 6 to 6:45pm tonight with Pennie's Executive Director Devon Trolley to learn all about health care in Pennsylvania, how to enroll, what you need to prepare and what you can expect.
Watch live at PASenate.com/Pennie
Watch live at PASenate.com/Pennie
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us for a virtual webinar from 6 to 6:45pm tonight with Pennie's Executive Director Devon Trolley to learn all about health care in Pennsylvania, how to enroll, what you need to prepare and what you can expect.
Watch live at PASenate.com/Pennie
Watch live at PASenate.com/Pennie
I joined @senatorhaywood.com and my @pasenate.com colleagues to sound the alarm and announce a proposal diverting $62M in interest earned from the rainy day fund to support food banks and Meals on Wheels during this emergency - the literal least we can do.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I joined @senatorhaywood.com and my @pasenate.com colleagues to sound the alarm and announce a proposal diverting $62M in interest earned from the rainy day fund to support food banks and Meals on Wheels during this emergency - the literal least we can do.
If we can’t train more nurses, we can’t care for more patients.
Proud to share my bill with Sen. Rosemary Brown, SB 998, just passed unanimously in the Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee!
SB 998 creates a grant program for nursing schools to boost the nursing workforce pipeline.
Proud to share my bill with Sen. Rosemary Brown, SB 998, just passed unanimously in the Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee!
SB 998 creates a grant program for nursing schools to boost the nursing workforce pipeline.
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If we can’t train more nurses, we can’t care for more patients.
Proud to share my bill with Sen. Rosemary Brown, SB 998, just passed unanimously in the Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee!
SB 998 creates a grant program for nursing schools to boost the nursing workforce pipeline.
Proud to share my bill with Sen. Rosemary Brown, SB 998, just passed unanimously in the Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee!
SB 998 creates a grant program for nursing schools to boost the nursing workforce pipeline.
Pennsylvanians deserve better than this.
It's past time to deliver state and federal budgets that make working families' lives safer and more affordable.
It's past time to deliver state and federal budgets that make working families' lives safer and more affordable.
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Pennsylvanians deserve better than this.
It's past time to deliver state and federal budgets that make working families' lives safer and more affordable.
It's past time to deliver state and federal budgets that make working families' lives safer and more affordable.