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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...
In Black Face or A Black Face, Mummers Should be Better
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 3, 2019 – The mummer comic performance “Made in America” was racially offensive and a continuation of a dark and disgraceful aspect of mummer history. Using a black man to depict Jay Z leading a white man on a leash depicting Mayor Kenney was as offensive as if the spoof had been done in black face. In fact, on first glance many of the African Americans who called me with objections, thought exactly that….assuming the “Jay Z” performer was in black face.
Swearing In Ceremony
Policy Committee Hearing on Natural Hair Braiding Licensure
Senator Williams Goodbye Remarks on Lt. Governor Stack
Senator Anthony H. Williams Joins other State Officials on a Tour of Philadelphia’s Notorious Stop-and-Gos
Senator Williams Applauds Reform of Philadelphia’s Civil Forfeiture Process
PHILADELPHIA, September 20, 2018 – Senator Anthony Williams applauds the City of Philadelphia’s decision to implement substantial reform to its civil forfeiture process. “For too long innocent residents of Philadelphia have been victim to an unfair process that...
Senator Williams Supports Removing Cosmetology School Requirement for Natural Hair Braiders
Harrisburg, July 18, 2018 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is sponsoring legislation that will remove the cosmetology school requirement for natural hair braiders. “The requirement for natural hair braiders to complete hundreds of hours of...