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Sen. Williams, Rep. Clinton to Host Free Document Shredding Event May 6
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2017 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and state Rep. Joanna McClinton are hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue in Philadelphia.
Sen. Williams, Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Present “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge”
Philadelphia – April 7, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) has joined with Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod to present the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge” meet-and-greet recruitment event on...
Williams: State Sewer Grants Approved for Collingdale, Lansdowne
Harrisburg − March 31, 2017 – Collingdale and Lansdowne Boroughs are set to receive state grants to help repair their sewer systems, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). Williams said Collingdale Borough will receive a grant of...
Senator Williams voices his support for SR-44, condemning acts of hate and violence
Williams Issues Statement Concerning Vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Harrisburg – February 27, 2017 – Following reports about vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement: “I want my friends, colleagues an associates of Jewish descent to know,...
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams :: Jay Alert Hit & Run
Frederick Douglass Resurrected in the 8th
Sen. Williams, Powell Family, State and Local Officials to Unveil “Jay Alerts” Legislation
Harrisburg – February 10, 2017 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), the family of Jayanna Powell and state and local officials will be holding a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Ren’s Auto Repair Collision, 4542 Baltimore...
Senator Williams Floor Remarks on SB-3
Senator Anthony H. Williams Remarks on Senate Bill 241 – Equal Pay Law
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams :: Eden Cemetery 2017
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams :: Odunde Festival 2017
Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...
Williams, Special Guest WRNB’s Lady B to Host Meeting Promoting Peaceful Communities
Harrisburg – January 17, 2017 – In an effort to promote peaceful communities, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) along with WRNB’s Lady B will host a meeting with elected officials, police chiefs and concerned citizens on Jan. 21 in Collingdale.
Telephone Town Hall & 1st PPD Community Meeting
Williams, McClinton to Host Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing Clinic
Harrisburg – January 10, 2017 – A free criminal record expungement and sealing clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Myers Recreation Center in Philadelphia, according to the program’s sponsors, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams...
Williams Introduces Legislation to Bar State Assistance to White Nationalists Groups
Harrisburg – January 5, 2017 – In an effort to bar white nationalist groups from gaining tax advantages or financial assistance from the state, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) said today that he was authoring legislation to prohibit hate...
Senator Williams Seconds the Nomination of Megan Martin for Senate Secretary
PA Legislative Black Caucus Swearing-In Ceremony
Sen. Williams and Friends Host “Day Of Giving”
Philadelphia – December 23, 2016 – On Dec. 20, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) embarked on a two-day effort called the “Day of Giving” to deliver fresh made holiday meals to firefighters at fire stations throughout his district in addition to...
Senator Williams Floor Remarks on Senator Kitchen Retirement
Williams Comments on State Grant for New Riverfront Trail in Southwest Philadelphia
Harrisburg − Sept. 30, 2016 − A new riverfront trail between Grays Ferry Avenue to the area just south of Passyunk Avenue will be funded through a $1.5 million grant from the state, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). "This is an...
Sen. Williams Calls for Special Legislative Session on Curbing Gun Violence
Philadelphia – Sept. 22, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Phila.) is requesting that Gov. Tom Wolf call a special legislative session to focus on gun violence in Pennsylvania. Following is the text of the senator’s letter to the governor: September...
Sen. Williams’ Comments on Weekend Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Harrisburg, September 20, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement in reaction to a shooting rampage in Philadelphia over the weekend. In the tragic incident a 25-year old woman was killed, multiple civilians and...
Williams Hosts Mobile Constituent Service Day on September 27
Harrisburg, Sept. 19, 2016 − The Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library will serve as the host site for state Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) Mobile Constituent Service Day on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Williams Expresses Concerns about A.G. Confirmation Process
Harrisburg, Aug. 30, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and his Senate colleagues today raising concerns about the process being used to confirm the governor's nominee for Attorney General. In the letter,...
Williams Sends HBO’s Oliver a “Dear John” Letter
Harrisburg – Aug. 25, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadephia/Delaware) released the following letter that he sent to John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
In the letter, Williams calls into question an assertion made in Oliver’s recent show that Pennsylvania’s “charter schools are terrible.” Williams also took exception to Oliver’s characterization that Pennsylvania has “the worst football fans, the worst bell, and the worst regional delicacy”.
Williams: More Than $4 Million in Housing Tax Credits Approved for Area Projects
Harrisburg, July 15, 2016 − More than $4.3 million in tax credits to aid in the development of affordable housing in South, Southwest and West Philadelphia were approved by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), state Sen. Anthony H. Williams...
Williams Says Philadelphia to get $1.2 million for Bicycle Infrastructure
Harrisburg, July 1, 2016 − Already ranked as the most bike-friendly city in America, Philadelphia will be receiving $1.2 million in state grants to improve its bicycle infrastructure, state Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today. The...
Williams’ Releases Letter to Saccone on Stolen Valor Legislation
Harrisburg, June 24, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the letter that he sent to state Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny) in reference to Williams' stolen valor legislation. Williams has been involved in the issue since 2011 when...
House Heist: Williams’ Stolen Valor Proposal Reintroduced and Passed by State House
Harrisburg - June 23, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), long-time sponsor and leading advocate of legislation to protect combat veterans from imposters who exaggerate their military service or "steal valor," said today it was ironic that...
Human Relations Commission Funding News Conference
Senate Democrats Call for More Funding for Human Relations Commission
June 22, 2016 - State Senate Democratic Whip Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) today said that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has been devastated by recurring state budget cuts and that the state spending plan now under consideration...
Sen. Williams & Sen. Tartaglione Address Human Relations Commission Funding Issues.
Williams Expresses Concern in Aftermath of Energy Plant Explosion
Harrisburg, June 20, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement expressing his concern about the coordination of the multi-level investigation of last week's explosion at a Christian Street steam plant in...
Williams Issues Letter Opposing Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations in Philadelphia
Harrisburg - June 6, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) today released a letter to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) expressing his "adamant opposition" to the issuance of licenses to sell alcohol at gas stations and convenience...
Williams, McClinton Shredding Event Scheduled for June 18 at Cobbs Creek Shopping Center
Harrisburg - June 3, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila/Delaware) and state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Phila.) are hosting a free paper shredding event on June 18 at Cobbs Creek Shopping Center in Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. "This is an excellent...
State Government Committee Hearing on Human Relations Commission :: June 1, 2016
State Senate Roundtable in Philadelphia Focuses on the Dangers of Lead Exposure
Philadelphia – May 19, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion today on the health impact of lead exposure. “The effects of lead exposure are indelible, dangerous and...
Sen. Williams Says Judicial Conduct Board’s Dismissal of Cover Up Complaint in Eakin Email Scandal Strong Reason for Judicial Reform
HARRISBURG, April 21, 2016 — More than five months after he filed a complaint with the state’s Judicial Conduct Board “alleging a conspiracy to cover up the racist, misogynistic, religiously offensive, and homophobic emails” of now former state Supreme Court Justice...