In Wake of Justice Eakin’s Resignation, Sen. Williams Says Work Still to be Done to Improve Transparency, Fairness in PA Courts
HARRISBURG, March 15, 2016 — The resignation of one of Pennsylvania’s embattled Supreme Court justices today does not mean the “case is closed,” state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams said. Sen. Williams led the charge to expose the pornographic, racist and misogynistic...Sen. Williams to Join Panel Discussion Tonight on Judicial Ethics
PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2016 — His work on improving judicial conduct and fairness for Pennsylvanians has earned state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams a panel discussion seat at 6 p.m. tonight, March 3, at the Community College of Philadelphia. Sen. Williams most recently...Sen. Williams Announces Funeral Arrangement for Father-in-Law
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2016 — Funeral arrangements have been made for Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ late father-in-law, Raymond Edward Feimster. Feimster, 76, the father of the senator’s wife, Shari Williams, passed peacefully at hospice on Monday, Feb. 15, due to an...Williams, Senate Democrats Say Wolf’s Budget Focused on Education, Deficit Reduction
Harrisburg – Feb. 9, 2016 – Facing an unfinished 2015-16 budget with the need to reconcile a 2016-17 spending plan that has a looming $2 billion deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf was forced to focus his second state budget proposal on education and deficit reduction, according...Sen. Williams, legislators, advocates: 7th anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act spotlights need to update, strengthen Pa. equal pay law
HARRISBURG, Jan. 29 – On the seventh anniversary of the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act becoming law, some legislators and advocates say Pennsylvania women need a stronger equal pay law. Legislation to update and strengthen Pennsylvania’s 55-year-old equal...Senate Democrats React to Budget Line-Item Veto
Harrisburg – Dec. 29, 2015 – Senate Democrats provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s line-item veto of a Republican budget plan. The governor released six months of emergency funding for schools and human service programs, or $23.39 billion of the House...Sen. Williams’ Annual ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party Delights Philly, DelCo Children
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23, 2015 — More than 200 children and their families from state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 8th Senatorial District welcomed the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, received gifts, enjoyed entertainment and tasty refreshments during the lawmaker’s...Hundreds of Children Expected for Sen. Williams’ Annual ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2015 — More than 200 children from state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 8th Senatorial District will receive gifts, enjoy entertainment, dine on free food, and be delighted by magicians during the lawmaker’s annual “Gifts for the Holidays” party,...To Remove Conflict, Sens. Williams, Schwank Propose Removal of PA Supreme Court’s Power to Appoint Members of JCB, CJD
HARRISBURG, Wednesday, Dec. 9 – State Sens. Anthony Hardy Williams and Judy Schwank today said they have introduced a proposal for a constitutional amendment that would strip the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of its power to appoint members of two judicial oversight boards.
Sen. Williams Responds to Judicial Conduct Board’s Formal Charges Against Justice Eakin; Announces Media Availability Wednesday Morning
HARRISBURG, Tuesday, Dec. 8 – In response to the Judicial Conduct Board’s announcement today that it has filed formal charges against state Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin for his receipt and forwarding of racist, misogynistic and homophobic emails, state Sen....State Lawmakers Lend Their Voices to Sen. Williams’ Call for Judicial Conduct Reform; Urge AG to Release All Email Addresses in ‘Hategate’
HARRISBURG, Tuesday, Nov. 24 – The call for judicial conduct reform in the wake of the racist, misogynistic and homophobic emails received and forwarded by state Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin grew louder today as more state lawmakers joined state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams in his work to restore integrity and decency in the commonwealth’s prosecutorial and appellate networks.
State Lawmakers to Join Sen. Williams’ Call for Judicial Conduct Reform Effort
HARRISBURG, Monday, Nov. 23 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and other state legislators will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Capitol to call for the suspension of the law licenses for those who covered up the investigation of racist, misogynistic, homophobic emails received and forwarded by state Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin.
Sen. Williams’ Public Schedule for Saturday, Nov. 21 – Monday, Nov. 23
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Nov. 20 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will be participating in an important panel discussion this weekend about the need for more black males to become teachers. On Monday, the senator will continue a favorite Thanksgiving tradition when he...Sen. Williams Steps Up Call for Justice Eakin’s Resignation, Says Graci, Beemer, Byer Must Step Down, Too
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2015 — Following a meeting with Philadelphia’s community leaders, clergy and civil rights advocates about the email scandal that has ensnared Pennsylvania’s judicial system, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams this morning re-stated his call for PA Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin to resign, demanded the removal of three other officials, and called for a special prosecutor to investigate the attempted cover up.
Sen. Williams, Rep. McClinton to Offer Next Expungement Clinic for Residents
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29, 2015 — Continuing their work to meet a definite need, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Rep. Joanna McClinton and legal experts will hold another clinic this Saturday at Myers Recreation Center, Philadelphia, to help residents clear certain...Sen. Williams Joins Campaign to End State Budget Quagmire
HARRISBURG, Oct. 23, 2015 — With state budget negotiators continuing their unwillingness to stay at the table until a 2015-2016 fiscal blueprint is adopted, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today said he will support his caucus’ call for all lawmakers to remain in...Sen. Williams Urges Committee to Adopt Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill
Cobbs Creek woman’s story, Philly home seizures reasons reform is needed now HARRISBURG, Oct. 21, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ work to reform the Pennsylvania statute that allows law enforcement officials to seize property in some cases has taken a...Sen. Williams’ Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Effort to Get Senate Hearing
HARRISBURG, Oct. 19, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ work to change how law enforcement officials may seize personal property during a criminal investigation will get a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the State Capitol. The Senate Judiciary...Williams, Kinship Care Committee Host Successful Conference on Balancing Life
Philadelphia – Oct. 9, 2015 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) in concert with the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee, Turning Points for Children and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) recently hosted a...Sen. Williams’ Kinship Care Conference to Deliver Info, Tips for Grandparents, Relatives Caring for Children
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee will help grandparents and other relatives lead a more balanced life as they help caring for children during “Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference 2015,” at 9 a.m.,...Sen. Williams’ ‘Wonderful’ Senior Expo Delivers Info, Positive Steps
COLLINGDALE, Sept. 22, 2015 — More than 150 senior residents from Philadelphia and Delaware counties attended state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Navigating Life After 55+ Expo” Sept. 17. Many, like Martha Yates of Yeadon, said the event was, “Wonderful!” [divider...Sen. Williams to Hold Interfaith Meeting Saturday on Criminal Justice Reform
Civil asset forfeiture expected to be topic of discussion HARRISBURG, Sept. 18, 2015 — In his ongoing push to make reasonable reforms to Pennsylvania’s justice system, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will hold a special interfaith meeting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept....Sen. Williams, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital to Deliver Helpful Answers to Philly, DelCo Seniors During Thursday Expo
YEADON, Sept. 15, 2015 — Residents of Philadelphia and Delaware counties who are 55 years old and older will have the chance to learn about prescription drugs, Medicaid, and how to live a healthier life beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, in Collingdale during...Eagles in Atlanta for NFL Opener but Sen. Williams, Neighbors to Tailgate Like It’s a Home Game
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2015 — The Eagles and Falcons will be kicking off their 2015-2016 NFL season in Atlanta, but that’s not going to stop state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and the Cobbs Creek Parkway community from celebrating like they were outside Lincoln...Sen. Williams’ to Speak at Sample Mural Dedication, ‘Don’t Shoot’ Event, Saturday, Aug. 29
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 28, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will help to memorialize a great Philadelphia community leader and stress the importance for education during two public events, tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 29, in Philadelphia. During the first event, Sen....Hundreds Attending Sen. Williams’ ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tourney’ Make Sure Local Students Prepared for New School Year
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27, 2015 — More than 500 people turned out at the Kingsessing Recreation Center recently for a spirited basketball tournament that benefitted local school students, and Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “2015 Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tournament” crowned a new champion.