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Senate Democratic Policy Committee: Combating and Treating Overdose Part II

State Senate Committee Holds Philadelphia Hearing on Opioid Epidemic

Philadelphia – February 21, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing today in Philadelphia on ways to combat the opioid...

Statement from Senator Anthony H. Williams on PES Refinery Sale

“I am pleased that after considering input from all stakeholders, Judge Gross approved the sale of the former PES refinery to Hilco Redevelopment Partners. Based upon Hilco’s stellar track record and unique capabilities, I look forward to partnering with them on...

State Senate Committee Holds Delaware County Hearing on State’s Opioid Epidemic

Media – February 12, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Anthony H. Williams (D – Delaware/Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on combating the opioid addiction epidemic in Pennsylvania....

Policy Committee: Combating and Treating Overdose

2020 Black History Month & The Vote

Senator Anthony H. Williams Hosted Meeting of Nuisance Establishment Task Force

Philadelphia – February 11, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) hosted a meeting of the Nuisance Establishment Task Force yesterday, Feb. 10, to bring together community stakeholders and put an end to how “stop and go” establishments currently...

Nuisance Establishment Task Force Meeting

Senator Anthony H. Williams Nuisance Establishment Task Force Meeting – Entire Meeting

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State Sen. A.H. William’s Letter to Judge Gross Regarding Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery

Philadelphia, Pa. – January 15, 2020 – Below is the letter that State Sen. Anthony H. Williams sent to the Honorable Kevin Gross of the United States Bankruptcy Court. Williams said in the letter that the explosion of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery has not...

Senator Anthony H. Williams End of Year Message

Senator Anthony H. Williams Applauds Selection of Danielle Outlaw for Philadelphia Police Commissioner

Philadelphia, Pa. – December 30, 2019 – Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement in support of the selection of Danielle Outlaw for the position of Philadelphia Police Commissioner. “The selection of Danielle Outlaw as our next...

Democratic Senators Introduce Legislation to Reform Judicial Nomination Process for Vacant Court Seats

Harrisburg, Pa. − December 18, 2019 − Today, Senators Anthony H. Williams (D – Delaware, Philadelphia), Lindsey M. Williams (D – Allegheny), Maria Collett (D – Bucks, Montgomery), and Katie Muth (D – Chester, Montgomery, Berks) introduced Senate Bill 978, which...

Senator Anthony H. Williams Offers Remarks At Juvenile Justice Reform Press Conference

Juvenile Justice Reform Press Conference

Senator Anthony H. Williams Tours Area “Stop And Go” Bars

Senator Anthony H. Williams Floor Remarks On HB 97

Senator Anthony H. Williams Interrogates Maker of SB 473

Senator Anthony Williams Hosts ACA Enrollment Event

Senator Anthony H. Williams to Introduce Expanded Syringe Exchange

Philadelphia, Pa. − November 7, 2019 − Senator Anthony H. Williams today announced plans to introduce legislation that would expand access to needle and syringe programs throughout Pennsylvania. “As Pennsylvanians continue to deal with the impact of the opioid crisis,...

Anthony H. Williams Participated at the Muslim Day Rally at the State Capitol

Senator Anthony H. Williams Floor Remarks on Pancreatic Cancer

A. Williams Introduces Legislation to Allow Municipalities to Authorize Supervised Injection Sites

Harrisburg – October 29, 2019 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (Delaware/Philadelphia) has introduced Senate Bill 933 which would allow municipalities to authorize by ordinance or resolution the operation of a supervised injection site. The legislation also lays out...

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

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...