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Senator Anthony H. Williams Election Reform Forum
Policy Hearing on the Future of Firefighting & EMS in the Commonwealth
Senator Williams to Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Supervised Injection Sites
Philadelphia, Pa. – October 3, 2019 – Senator Anthony H. Williams is seeking cosponsors for legislation that would prohibit supervised injection sites. “Children and families should not have to witness a constant flow of drug users wandering the streets of their...
REFORM Alliance Probation Reform Advocacy Day
REFORM Alliance Probation Reform Advocacy Day
Senator Anthony H. Williams Named to Special Council on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, PA – September 18, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf this week appointed Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) to serve as a member of the Special Council on Gun Violence. The Special Council was established by the Governor’s Executive Order...
Sen. Anthony Williams Statement on Folmer Charges
Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Anthony Williams releases the following statement on Folmer charges: I echo my colleagues in support of Senator Folmer's resignation. Leaving the Senate was the only appropriate course of action given the serious...
Senate Democrats Call for Common Sense Gun Control
A. Williams Announces Half a Million in Recreational Funds
Philadelphia – September 17, 2019 – Sen. Anthony Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today that funding totaling $542,208 has been awarded to projects within his district through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “Access to parks and recreational...
N2N 2019 Short
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ Hosts Annual N2N Street Festival
Anthony H. Williams Reacts to Governor Signing Executive Order
Sen. Anthony Williams Remarks on Gun Violence Executive Order
Gov. Tom Wolf Signs Executive Order on Gun Violence
Gun Violence Remembrance at Capitol
Sen. Anthony Williams Announces $5.5 Million in State Grants
Philadelphia – August 2, 2019 – Sen. Anthony Williams (D- Philadelphia) announced today that $5,520,000 in state redevelopment grants had been awarded to projects in his senatorial district. “Investing in these redevelopment projects allow our communities to...
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PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senate ERE Committee Hearing to review the environmental issues associated w/ the June 21st explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex
Senator Anthony Williams Remarks at a Hearing to Review the Environmental Issues Associated w/ the June 21st Explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex
Sen. A. Williams Announces Almost $100,000 in School Food Funding Grants
Harrisburg, July 17, 2019 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) announced today that almost $100,000 in federal grants were awarded to local elementary schools to fund healthy, fresh food programs for students. “When the children of our communities have...
Williams Speaks Out Against Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ Plan to Close South Philadelphia Refinery
Harrisburg – June 26, 2019 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) spoke out against the news of Philadelphia Energy Solutions’(PES) plans to close the South Philadelphia oil refinery next month. “The decision to close the refinery is extremely disappointing news...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Sen. Anthony Williams Philadelphia Lawmakers Demand Action on Gun Violence News Conference
Sen. Anthony Williams Asks Governor Wolf to Declare a State of Emergency on Gun Violence
Philadelphia, Pa. − June 17, 2019 − Following a senseless act of violence on Father’s Day, and scores of other homicides in the city of Philadelphia and across the state, Senator Anthony H. Williams sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf asking for a state of emergency on...
State Senate Hearing in Philly on Ride-hailing Companies
Philadelphia, PA − June 6, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve the accessibility, safety and reliability and working conditions for...
Policy Committee on Improving Transportation Network Companies
Senator Anthony Williams spoke at a Press Conference Outlining Gun Reform Policy
Senate, House Members Unveil Elections Reform Proposals
Harrisburg PA – June 4, 2019 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) led House and Senate Democrats in announcing several voting reform proposals Tuesday in the Main Capitol Rotunda. The legislators were...
Senator Anthony H. Williams Voting Access News Conference
Voting Access News Conference :: June 4, 2019
Senator Williams and Community Leaders Gather to Thank PLCB, and Draw Attention to Nuisance Bars in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa. − May 16, 2019 − Following the PA Liquor Control Board’s decision to refuse to renew the license of a Stop-N-Go in Philadelphia, Senator Anthony H. Williams and local leaders will gather to show their appreciation of the board’s decision...
Senator Williams Applauds PLCB Decision on Stop-N-Go in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa. − May 15, 2019 − Today, Senator Anthony H. Williams applauded the decision of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to refuse to renew the license of the “Stop-N-Go” located at 5747 Christian Street in Philadelphia. “I commend the PLCB...
Senator Anthony Williams to Attend LG Fetterman’s Legalization Listening Tour
Philadelphia, Pa. − May 14, 2019 − Senator Anthony H. Williams will attend one of the final stops of Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman’s listening tour on the legalization of marijuana this weekend in Philadelphia. “I’m looking forward to providing...
Senator Anthony Williams Announces $1.5 Grant for Folcroft Borough
Folcroft, Pa. − May 7, 2019 − Senator Anthony Williams today announced the award of $1.5 million in state funds for Folcroft to develop a new municipal complex. “This investment from the Commonwealth speaks to the importance of our local governments and the...
Senator Williams remarks on the Tree of Life Remembrance Ceremony
PA Senate Democrats Honor Victims of Tree of Life with Joint Session & ‘Stronger Than Hate’ Day
Sen. Williams Calls on Philly School Board to Reconsider Vote to Put Metal Detectors in All Schools
Philadelphia, PA – April 2, 2019 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams called on the Philadelphia School Board to reconsider their vote to mandate metal detectors in all Philadelphia schools. “The Board had an opportunity to thoroughly review their use and find a better way to...