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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...

Senator Anthony H. Williams tours Culture Exchange Inc. in Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia

Senator Anthony H. Williams sits down with VP of Dock Street Cannery

Senator Anthony H. Williams Comments at the Reducing Gun Violence Hearing at LaSalle University

Senator Williams remarks on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address

Senator Anthony H. Williams Sits Down with Mont Brown the Hip-Hop Humanitarian

Sen. Anthony Williams Invites Lt. Gov. Fetterman to 8th Senatorial District for Listening Tour

PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 30, 2019 – Senator Anthony H. Williams sent the attached letter to Lt. Gov. Fetterman inviting him to the 8th Senatorial District for an event on his listening tour. Click here to view letter →

Senators Anthony H. Williams and Camera Bartolotta Unveil Probation Reform Legislation with Broad, Bipartisan Support

Harrisburg, Pa. − January 28, 2019 − On Monday afternoon, Senators Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver, Greene and Washington) hosted a press conference to introduce Senate Bill 14, comprehensive probation reform legislation....

Senators Anthony Williams Remarks at a Press Conference in Support of Comprehensive Probation Reform

Senator Williams Holds Press Conference in Support of Comprehensive Probation Reform

Thousands volunteer time in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies

HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...