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Sen. Anthony Williams Asks for Full Pennsylvania Investigation of 1/6 Attack on Washington

PHILADELPHIA, January 11, 2021 − Senator Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Governor Wolf seeking a full investigation into the actions of Pennsylvanians that led to the violent riot and insurrection in the US Capitol last week: [embeddoc...

PA Senate Democrats Host PA Dept. of Corrections Sec. Wetzel & Others for Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons

Harrisburg – January 7, 2020 - At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on the communities,...

Senator Anthony H. Williams’ Statement on Colleague’s Actions at U.S. Capitol

PHILADELPHIA, January 7, 2021 − State Senator Anthony H. Williams released the following statement today regarding the involvement of state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) in the events that took place yesterday at the U.S. Capitol: “I share the grave concerns raised by...

Policy Committee Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons

Senator Anthony H. Williams Policy Hearing Opening Remarks: Pandemic in Our Prisons – Protecting People & Communities

PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC

Harrisburg, PA – January 6, 2021 – The PA Senate Democrats released the following statement on the violent protest today in the nation’s Capitol: The First Amendment is one of our most sacred. It is not political and it is not partisan. The rights to free speech,...

Virtual Vaccine Town Hall

Senator Williams Calls for all Certified Senators to be Sworn In

PA Senate Democrats to Conduct Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on State Prisons

PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 31, 2020 − At the request of State Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19...

Sen. Anthony H. Williams Announces $315,530 in Regional Coastal Zone Project Funding

Harrisburg – December 17, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams announced today that $315,530 in Coastal Zone Grants has been awarded to area projects from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and distributed across Pennsylvania through the PA Dept. of...

Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy

HARRISBURG – December 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions...

Letter from Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Gov. Tom Wolf on Line Item Veto of Flag Provision

Philadelphia, PA − November 23, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Gov. Tom Wolf on Line Item Veto of Flag Provision: The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor of Pennsylvania Room 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Governor, In...

Sen. Anthony H. Williams Statement on $100 Million University of Pennsylvania Contribution to Philly Public Schools

Philadelphia, PA − November 17, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams released the following statement on $100 Million University of Pennsylvania Contribution to Philly Public Schools: I am so elated that the University of Pennsylvania, our longtime neighbor here in West...

Letter from Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Gov. Wolf on CARES Funding for Small Businesses

Philadelphia, PA − October 30, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Gov. Wolf on CARES Funding for Small Businesses: Dear Governor, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage Pennsylvania, especially in low-income communities of color, my...

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PLBC, Philadelphia House Delegation, and Police Reform Working Group members demand justice after Black man is killed by police

HARRISBURG, October 27, 2020 – State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, along with its members and members of the Pennsylvania Police Reform Working Group and the Philadelphia House Delegation, are demanding justice for...

Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Introduce Resolution Requiring Only Budget Legislation be Voted on During Sine Die Sessions

Harrisburg – October 19, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams has begun circulating a co-sponsorship memoranda for a Senate Resolution to limit voting during a sine die session of the Senate to budget-related matters only. “The people of Pennsylvania will be...

State Senate Hearing Focuses on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA

Harrisburg – October 15, 2020 – At the request of Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to discuss expanding Pennsylvania’s Amber Alert system to include hit-and-run incidents....

Senator Anthony H. Williams Opening Statement on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA

Racial Equity Tour Event with Senators John Blake and Anthony Williams

Cobbs Creek Parkway Rumble Strips

Philadelphia, PA − September 22, 2020 − State Senator Anthony H. Williams received the following letter to from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regarding installing sinusoidal rumble strips on Cobbs Creek Parkway’s double-yellow centerline from 58th Street to Girard Avenue:

Senator Anthony Williams Addressing GOP’s Inactivity on Election Code Reforms

State and Local Officials Renew Call for Safety Improvements to Cobbs Creek Parkway

PHILADELPHIA – September 3, 2020 – The events of August 21st and the tragic death of Avante Reynolds have again drawn attention to long-standing pedestrian safety concerns on Cobbs Creek Parkway. Many years have passed, and guardrails continue to be replaced – but...

Press Conference Regarding The Vandalism Of The Sgt. Robert Wilson III Mural

Senator Anthony H. Williams Responds to Past Week of Racial Injustice

Senator Anthony H. Williams Remarks at Statewide Coalition for Black Lives Matter and Black Liberation

Sen. Anthony H. Williams Announces Over $1 Million in State Funding for Delco Water and Sewer Projects

Philadelphia – August 18, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today that $1,301,824 in state grant funding have been awarded to local waterway and sewer improvement projects in Delaware County. “I am very pleased that these grants have...

Delaware County lawmakers call for investigation into violence against Black Lives Matter supporters

HARRISBURG – August 7, 2020 – Today, a group of state lawmakers from Delaware County called for District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer to investigate violence and intimidation aimed at Black Lives Matter supporters during a march in Ridley Township on Saturday, August...

Racial Equity Solutions Tour

Senator Anthony H. Williams Hosts Racial Equity Solutions Tour Kickoff Event with Special Guest Van Jones

Harrisburg – July 22, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) hosted a kickoff event for the Senate Democrat’s Racial Equity Solutions Tour. The event was held via Zoom for safety as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Jones, Reform...

Racial Equity Solutions Tour Kickoff Event

Senator Anthony Williams remarks on S.B. 14

Pennsylvania State Sen. Anthony Williams Speaks With Eyewitness News About Coronavirus Diagnosis

Senate Passes Bipartisan Probation Reform Proposal

HARRISBURG – July 15, 2020 − The Senate approved a bipartisan bill today to improve Pennsylvania’s probation system by addressing serious flaws that have trapped nonviolent offenders in a cycle of incarceration without improving public safety. Senate Bill 14,...

Senator Anthony H. Williams Statement on Positive COVID-19 Test

Philadelphia, PA – July 14, 2020 – State Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: "I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am following all recommended guidelines from the CDC and...