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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...
Senator Williams Applauds Signing of Clean Slate Legislation
Harrisburg, July 3, 2018 – Last week, Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) joined Governor Tom Wolf, lawmakers, and advocates for the signing of House Bill 1419, also known as the Clean Slate bill. “There are too many people who have done their time and have...
Summer Gun Buyback Program
Senator Anthony H. Williams joins Gov. Wolf as he signs the clean slate bill
Sen. Williams’ Remarks Clean Slate Bill Signing
Legislative Black Caucus Advocates for Dignity for Incarcerated Women
Sen. Anthony Williams Clean Slate Legislation
Senator Anthony H. Williams interrogates the maker of SB 22 Amendment
Senator Anthony H. Williams Makes Additional Remarks on SB 22 Amendment
Senator Williams Highlights Nationwide Efforts to Reduce Citizens on Probation and Parole
Philadelphia, Pa. − May 17, 2018 − Today, 45 prosecutor leaders connected to Fair and Just Prosecution and from around the nation – – including over 30 current elected DAs and AGs – – signed on to Columbia University’s Justice Lab Statement on the Future of Community...
Senator Williams Comments on Starbucks Incident
Future Faces of Women’s History – Chief Regina Price, Darby Township Police Department
Sen. Williams’ Rally Against Gun Violence – Boys’ Latin H.S.
Sen. Williams’ Rally Against Gun Violence – John Bartram H.S.
Sen. Williams’ Rally Against Gun Violence – Motivation H.S.
Sen. Williams Joins Students for #WeCountToo Rally Against Gun Violence
HARRISBURG – February 27, 2018 – On Wednesday, February 28, Sen. Anthony Williams will join students from Boys’ Latin High School, Bartram High School and Motivation High School for the #WeCountToo rallies against gun violence. Williams said that America’s gun...
Senator Williams floor remarks on the 2018 Superbowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams – Future Faces of Black History
PA Senate Democrats Hold Rally for the Philadelphia Eagles at the State Capitol
PA Senate Dems Unveil 2018 Priorities
Williams Expungement Clinic Part of MLK Day of Service
HARRISBURG, January 19, 2017 – On Monday, Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) joined Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) to host an expungement clinic as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service efforts. “The expungement process helps...
Williams Proposes Measure to Reschedule Marijuana at Federal Level
HARRISBURG, January 17, 2018 – Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is introducing a resolution urging Congress to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. “Keeping marijuana as a Schedule 1...
Senator Anthony H. Williams congratulates the kids from John Bartram High School Football team on a great season
Williams’ Gunlock Give-a-Way in Philadelphia on December 16
Chilling Events Involving Children, Accidental Deaths Involving Guns Prompt Action Harrisburg – December 11, 2017 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) in partnership with Sheriff Jewel Williams and Inspector Derrick Woods of the Southwest...
Senator Williams Remarks on NDA Ban for Sexual Harassment Settlements
Senator Williams remarks on the HB-674 Bill Signing/Stop and Go Legislation
Senator Williams comments on Stop and Go Legislation
Senator Anthony Hardy Williams Remarks at the Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration Rally
Elected Officials and Advocates Stand Together for Expanded Hate Crimes Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – October 24, 2017 – This morning, elected officials stood with advocates to push for an expansion of Pennsylvania’s hate crime definition. As state law currently stands race, color, religion or national origin are protected classes under the hate...