Senator John Blake

Blake Joins Advocates for Increased Assistance to Independent Living

I was proud to stand earlier today with representatives from the various Centers for Independent Living (CILs). The network of Centers for Independent Living has been instrumental in assisting the Commonwealth in providing quality services to its most vulnerable citizens.

Senate Democrats Budget Properly Funds Education, Job Creation, Social Services

Harrisburg, June 3, 2013– Senate Democrats today presented their version of a 2013-14 state budget which they say is a responsible alternative to the short-sighted and ill-advised spending plans offered by Gov. Tom Corbett and House Republicans.

$300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduation

May 13, 2013 – A new unfunded education mandate now being quietly pursued by the Corbett administration will soon saddle school districts with a $300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across PA, Senator Democrats said at news conference.

Sen. Blake Statement on Redistricting Decision

May 9, 2013 – Sen. Blake issued the following statement on Wednesday’s unanimous state Supreme Court decision upholding the latest redistricting maps: “As I enter my third year in the PA Senate, I have been instructed by the Supreme Court that I will represent a modified 22nd District."

Lawmakers Announce Plan for Improved Oversight of Municipal Financial Deals

May 8, 2013 — As municipalities across the state struggle to clear debts caused by risky borrowing, four state lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan package of bills that would help provide better state oversight of municipal financing deals.

Welcome

Welcome to my Official website and Online Office for the 22nd District. It is my hope that you will find this site informative and that it will work to strengthen the kind of two-way communication that is essential to our representative democracy. As always, it is a distinct honor to serve as your state Senator. If I can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to call, write or email.