Sen. Williams Applauds Unanimous Committee Vote on SESAME Bill
HARRISBURG, May 14, 2013 – The unanimous approval of a bill that would prevent schools and school districts from “passing” sexual predators from job to job ahead of any criminal investigation has that proposal’s sponsor, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, applauding....Sen. Williams Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting
Philadelphia, May 8, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today issued the following statement in response to the state Supreme Court’s decision on redistricting: “I’m disappointed at the final ruling of this suit, though not surprised. There has been steady...Sen. Williams to Address Philly School District Funding Crisis
HARRISBURG, May 8, 2013 – Sen. Anthony Williams will join other school and elected officials at 10:15 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Philadelphia, to address the funding crisis in the Philadelphia School District. Sen. Williams will join...Sen. Williams, Others Providing 2nd Day of Makeovers for Moms
HARRISBURG, May 8, 2013 – Sen. Anthony Williams and his wife, Shari, will host 30 mothers from area Philadelphia Housing Authority residences in the 8th Senate District for his second Glam-Mom Makeover Day at Empire Beauty School, Springfield. The senator and his wife...Sen. Williams, Child Abuse Prevention Advocates Ramp up Fight to End ‘Passing the Trash’
HARRISBURG, April 30, 2013 – Frequent headlines detailing cases of children falling victim to sexually abusive coaches, teachers, principals, custodians and other school staff has state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams calling on the General Assembly to finally pass...Sen. Williams, Advocates, to Press for Passage of Bill Ending ‘Pass the Trash’
HARRISBURG, April 25, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and a national advocacy group will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Capitol Media Center, Harrisburg, to push for passage of legislation outlawing the practice of “passing the trash.” When school employees with a history of sexual misconduct move from one school to another, the moniker is uttered.
Williams to Open Kinship Care Conference April 20
PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will open the highly anticipated Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at West Philadelphia High School. The free event, co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Kinship Care...Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
Harrisburg, April 17, 2013 – Senate Democrats’ 2013-14 budget priorities are heavily weighted toward job creation, education investments, strengthening the social-services safety net, modernizing liquor sales and refocusing Pennsylvania’s business tax menu to help...Williams Votes No on Bill to Give Insurers Opt Out on Abortion Coverage
PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony Williams today voted an emphatic “no” on a bill that would allow health insurance companies to opt out of paying for abortions unless the woman is a victim of rape, incest or in immediate danger of dying. The Senate...Williams to Speak During National Holocaust Day Ceremony April 7
PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will speak Sunday afternoon, April 7, during National Holocaust Day observances at the Holocaust Monument, 16th and the Parkway, Philadelphia. Sen. Williams is scheduled to speak at 1:40 p.m. But, if it rains, the ceremony...Williams to Share His ‘Story of Success’ at Odunde Festival
PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will share his personal story of success Wednesday, March 27, as part of the Odunde Festival at the African American Museum of Philadelphia. Williams will be joined in the “My Story” panel presentation by Willie Johnson,...Williams: PA DREAM Act Provides Equal Access to Higher Education
HARRISBURG, March 19, 2013 — The “dream” of going to college could become a reality for many undocumented Pennsylvanians under the PA DREAM Act, a measure that state Sen. Anthony H. Williams is co-sponsoring. Williams joined the bill’s prime sponsor state Sen. Lloyd...Sen. Williams to Host ‘Helping Hands’ Conference for Kinship Caregivers
PHILADELPHIA, March 13, 2013 — While every family is unique, the number of children being raised by a grandparent or other older relative continues to grow and change the contours of households across the nation, including here. According to the AARP, more than 7...Williams to Host March 23 Career Clinic for Union Members
PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2013 — Card-carrying members of area trade unions looking for work will have an opportunity to land some, thanks to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. The senator will host a free career clinic at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at KIPP West...Williams Invites Public to Mobile Constituent Service, Tax Preparation Event
YEADON, March 5, 2013 — Constituents who need assistance with tax return preparation, rent rebate preparation or other state or local issues are invited to an upcoming mobile constituent service and tax preparation event hosted by state Sen. Anthony H. Williams....Williams to Host Career Clinic for Union Members
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2013 — With a refurbished area shopping center on the horizon, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams does not want neighbors to miss any upcoming job opportunities. He will host a free career clinic for card-carrying union members on Saturday, March 2...Williams Invites Public to Meeting on His New ‘Violence Reduction Initiative’
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will host a community meeting, in which he will announce his new “Violence Reduction Initiative,” on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Add B. Anderson Elementary School, located at 1034 S. 60th St. in...Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Attend Upcoming State of the Union Address
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb.12 as a guest of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. Each member of Congress may have one guest sit in the gallery that overlooks the House of Representatives...Williams: Governor’s Budget Plan Has Narrow Focus
HARRISBURG, Feb. 5, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today said the governor’s 2013-14 state budget plan was incomplete at best, highlighting some Pennsylvanians while avoiding the plight of many more who have suffered from previous deep budget cuts. “During his...Williams to Co-host Feb. 7 Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2013 — The facts around HIV/AIDS and African Americans still aren’t permeating the community, despite the fact that blacks in the United States make up 44 percent of the nation’s HIV cases but only 14 percent of the total U.S. population. In...Williams Co-sponsors Clothing Drive, Cleanup to Honor King Day of Service
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23, 2013 — Men, women and children of all ages across the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 18th annual King Day of Service on Jan. 21. Honoring the evolution...State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams re-visits merit selection amid opening of corruption trial for suspended Supreme Court jurist
Lawmaker proposes independent bipartisan commission to select candidates for state’s high courts, gains Republican co-sponsor HARRISBURG, January 23, 2013 – As Pennsylvanians witness the opening of a corruption trial against a state Supreme Court justice, state...Williams Co-sponsors Clothing Drive, Cleanup to Honor King Day of Service
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2013 — Men, women and children of all ages across the Philadelphia region will honor the legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by participating in the upcoming 18th annual King Day of Service. Honoring...Williams Hosts ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party, Toy Giveaway for Local Children
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21, 2012 — More than 250 children and their families enjoyed a holiday celebration, complete with gifts, crafts, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual “Gifts for the Holidays” party and toy giveaway on Dec. 20. State Sen. Anthony H....Lawmakers Urge Governor to Decide on Health Exchange as Deadline Looms
HARRISBURG, Dec. 10, 2012 — As the deadline nears for Pennsylvania to comply with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, three Philadelphia lawmakers are urging the governor to take action immediately to decide whether the commonwealth will run its...Williams Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Constituents, Organizations
DARBY, Dec. 3, 2012 — Just days before folks around the country settled around tables to enjoy their Thanksgiving meals, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and his team secured and delivered 100 turkeys and 75 meal baskets to constituents and charitable organizations...State Sen. Anthony H. Williams announces funding for reentry program
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19, 2012 — Only highly structured and proven programs will help address the ramifications of the city’s high rate of incarceration and subsequent re-entry for area residents – which is why state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams fought for a $50,000 grant for one such program that hits those marks.