Sen. Williams Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision

HARRISBURG, June 26, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality: “While the U.S. Supreme Court has led us on an emotional roller coaster this...

State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams reacts to Voting Rights Act ruling

HARRISBURG, June 25, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Democratic whip and member of the Senate State Government Committee, today said the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on the Voting Rights Act could spell bad news for Pennsylvania: “The decision today was...

Williams Reacts to Gov. Corbett’s Statement About Philly Schools

HARRISBURG, June 19, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Democratic whip and member of the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statement tonight following Gov. Tom Corbett’s public proposals about addressing the funding crisis of the School...

Williams Fighting to Temper Rhetoric, Defeat House Bill 357

HARRISBURG, June 17, 2013 – Sen. Anthony Williams decided today to go public with his behind-the-scenes battle with a state lawmaker over his controversial and inflammatory House bill that would attempt to nullify federal laws regarding gun ownership. Rep. Daryl...

Williams Cheers Unanimous Senate Passage of SESAME Bill

HARRISBURG, June 3, 2013 – After delivering a passionate plea for adoption of his legislation to stop school districts from “passing the trash” – teachers suspected of sexual misconduct – the state Senate Monday evening unanimously adopted Sen. Anthony Williams’...