Press Releases
Williams Sponsors Free Health Events as Part of His ‘Health Awareness Season’
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is sponsoring a series of free health-minded events from Oct. 1 through mid-November as part of his Health Awareness Season. “A healthy lifestyle is something we can all strive toward, whether we resolve to...
Williams: New Study Proves Potential Voter Disenfranchisement under Voter ID
First wave of results from Philadelphia shows potential problems for Nov. 6 elections HARRISBURG, Sept. 26, 2012 — As a decision on the validity of Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID continues to churn in court, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams today announced the...
Senate Democrats to Host Teleconference on Voter ID Law
PHILADELPHIA — As a decision on the validity of Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID continues to churn in court, state Sens. Anthony H. Williams and Vincent Hughes will announce via teleconference the results of a recent survey providing objective analysis of the...
Williams: Supreme Court Ruling on Voter ID Law Amounts to a Step Toward Victory Everywhere
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today issued the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s ruling on the voter ID law: “This ruling amounts to a victory today. By its own admission, the state cannot demonstrate that all the people...
Hundreds Participate in Williams’ Voter ID Education and Action Rally
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2012 — The same day the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments on the state’s controversial new voter ID law, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams hosted a Voter ID Education and Action Rally to help voters take the necessary steps to ensure that...
Williams Hosts Screening of Film on Struggle of Parents of Underserved Students
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2012 — As debate on how best to uplift struggling public schools continues, a variety of measures are being considered around the country, including the “parent trigger,” which would place the power to revamp a poor performing school in the...
Williams Invites Public to Voter ID Education and Action Rally
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5, 2012 — On the day the state Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about the state’s controversial new voter ID law, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will host a Voter ID Education and Action Rally to help voters take the necessary steps to...
Shlomo Molla, First Israeli Ethiopian Deputy Speaker of Knesset, to Meet with Philadelphia Leaders as Part of US Tour
PHILADELPHIA, August 31, 2012 - Hoping to bridge and deepen transcontinental ties of the African Diaspora, a top-ranking member of Israel's Knesset is embarking on a four-city tour of the United States and comes here next Friday, Sept. 7. Knesset Deputy Speaker Shlomo...
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams reacts to voter ID ruling
PHILADELPHIA, August 15, 2012 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Democratic whip and Democratic chair of the state government committee, offered this reaction to the Commonwealth Court ruling that upheld the contentious voter ID law: “To say I’m disappointed, even...
Williams Winding Down Annual ‘Summer of Peace’ Initiative with Pool Party
YEADON, August 14, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will draw his second annual Neighborhood-to-Neighborhood Summer of Peace initiative to a close on Saturday, Aug. 25, with a free pool party. The Nile Swim Club, located at 513 S. Union Ave. in Yeadon, will host...
Williams, Senate Democrats File Amicus Brief for Voter ID Case Plaintiffs
HARRISBURG, Aug. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus have filed an amicus brief in Commonwealth Court supporting the request for an injunction to halt Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law (Act 18 of 2012). This “friend of...
Sen. Williams Offers Reward in Local Home Invasion Case
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2012 – Announcing a $5,000 reward, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams is calling upon the public to help catch the man who assaulted two seniors in their Catherine Street home on Tuesday. “There is no way anyone should think that this kind of...
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams joins statewide voices blasting voter ID
After leading a caravan to Harrisburg, state Senate’s Democratic whip addressed Capitol steps rally HARRISBURG, July 24 – Addressing a crowd of hundreds representing frustrated voters and activists from across the Commonwealth, State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams ripped...
Williams Launches Annual ‘Summer of Peace’ Initiative This Weekend
PHILADELPHIA, July 24, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will launch his second annual Neighborhood-to-Neighborhood Summer of Peace initiative with a series of family-friendly events, starting this weekend. The first activity comes with the senator co-hosting the...
Williams’ Bill Providing a Homestead Exemption for Philadelphia Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, July 5, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ legislation that will provide Philadelphia property owners with an opportunity to receive property tax relief through a homestead exemption was signed into law today. Gov. Tom Corbett today signed into law...
Statement from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams Regarding the Pending Sunoco Deal with the Carlyle Group
HARRISBURG, July 2, 2012—State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement today regarding the pending Sunoco deal with the Carlyle Group: “I cannot express how excited and pleased I was to learn that Sunoco reached agreement with the Carlyle Group, with...
Williams: Pennsylvanians Will Continue to Suffer Under Latest State Budget
HARRISBURG, June 29, 2012 — Many Pennsylvanians will continue to suffer under the 2012-13 state budget, despite several positive changes to the spending plan since the governor’s budget address in February, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. The Senate...
Williams Denounces Republican Comments on Voter ID Law
HARRISBURG, June 26, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today denounced recent comments by a top Republican lawmaker on the state’s new voter ID law and noted that the efforts to challenge it are still ongoing.
Williams Kicks Off Summer of Peace Initiative with Gun Buyback
PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 2012 — In his ongoing efforts to promote safety and peace, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams will kick off this year’s Neighborhood-to-Neighborhood Summer of Peace initiative by co-hosting a gun buyback. The gun buyback, co-hosted by Uplift...
Statement from state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams regarding passage of SB 1310
HARRISBURG, June 5, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement on today’s Senate passage of legislation to cut unemployment compensation (Senate Bill 1310): “With votes such as the one today that seeks to dismantle unemployment insurance for...
Williams to Co-Sponsor June 12 Senior Center Wellness Expo
SHARON HILL, June 4, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams has teamed up with Good Neighbor in an effort to expose more older residents to resources and information about health. The Senior Center Wellness Expo will take place on Tuesday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to noon...
Williams to Co-host June 7 Kinship Care Discussion
PHILADELPHIA, May 31, 2012 — In order to discuss the unique and growing needs of second-time parents and their families, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, along with Turning Points for Children, Grands As Parents, and the Kinship Care Committee, welcome the public to...
Williams Statement on Latest Voter ID Lawsuit Ruling
PHILADELPHIA, May, 30, 2012 — The ruling from Judge Robert Simpson in last week's hearing decided against state Rep. Tom Killion (R-Chester) and others in their attempt to intervene and insert their complaint into the voter ID lawsuit filed by the ACLU, NAACP, League...
Williams Comments on Latest Voter ID Lawsuit Development
HARRISBURG, May 24, 2012 — As a legal challenge to Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law continues, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said today that he is closely monitoring the latest development, in which Republicans are attempting to block efforts for an expedited...
Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Rep. Brendan Boyle focus on genocide education
Critical that humanity never forgets atrocities like the Holocaust, Rwanda, senator says PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2012 – Surrounded by survivors of one of the worst mass slaughter of humankind, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams declared that Pennsylvania children and...
Response from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Democratic Whip, on Today’s Budget Vote in the Senate
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the Democratic Whip, today issued the following statement on today’s passage of a 2012-13 state budget (Senate Bill 1466): “There had been some fanfare about reversing a few of the draconian cuts to the budget, particularly along the...
Williams soliciting citizen input in a high-tech age
Urges constituents to forward videos detailing their view on PA budget priorities HARRISBURG, May 7, 2012 – As budget negotiations heat up to head toward completion, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams is urging constituents to ensure that their voices are heard on how...
Williams’ Bill Preventing ‘Passing the Trash’ Gets Full Committee Approval
HARRISBURG, May 1, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today issued the following statement on the Senate Education Committee’s unanimous approval of his legislation, Senate Bill 1381, which would prevent school employees with a history of sexual misconduct from...
Williams to Co-Host May 15 ‘Financing Your Business’ Workshop
PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites local small business owners to attend his next small business workshop, which will focus on “Financing Your Business.” The free event, co-hosted by Citi and the Enterprise Center, will take place on...
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, U.S. Reps. Mike Fitzpatrick, Pat Meehan, Join Advocates in Campaign to Stop Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Schools
Broad Coalition Launches Petition and Calls on Congress and the Pennsylvania Legislature to Pass Critical Reform Bills; Group Aims to Protect Students from Educator Sexual Misconduct through National and State Legislation PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2012 – State Sen....
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, to Join Parents, Teachers and Advocates to Launch Campaign to Stop Student Sexual Abuse
Broad Coalition Launches Petition and Calls on Congress and the Pennsylvania Legislature to Pass Critical Reform Bills; Group Aims to Protect Students from Educator Sexual Misconduct through National and State Legislation Pennsylvania at the epicenter of the fight...
Williams to Host April 14 Gun Buy Back Event
PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2012 — Continuing his commitment to help reduce violence and restore safety in communities across Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams will host his fourth gun buyback in 10 months. The event, co-hosted by Uplift Solutions, will take...
Williams Encourages Teens to Shun Bullying, Promote Peace
YEADON, March 30, 2012 — There may not be one all-encompassing solution to end violence, but state Sen. Anthony H. Williams told a group of teenagers on Thursday that they can set a lifelong example of peace in the community by taking steps today to prevent bullying among their peers.
Williams: Bill Prohibiting Individual Mandate Hurts the Uninsured
HARRISBURG, March 28, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today blasted today’s vote prohibiting the individual mandate portion of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as partisan attack on the uninsured and a waste of taxpayers’ time. The...
Statement from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams on Health Care Reform, in Pennsylvania and Across the Nation
HARRISBURG, March 28, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement today as the U.S. Supreme Court argues to constitutionality of the federal Affordable Care Act: “As we follow the arguments being made in the U.S....
Williams pushes preparation for college-aspiring students
Backs recent pep talk with matching money for community-based scholarship program PHILADELPHIA, March 28 – Getting into college requires more than good grades, or even ready tuition. It also means knowing the right forms to fill out and impression to leave, be it on...
Williams to Voters: Defend Your Right; Get a Photo ID
HARRISBURG, March 27, 2012 — Following the recent enactment of a voter ID law in Pennsylvania, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said today that voters who do not have a current valid photo ID should take the steps now so their vote can count in the November presidential...
Williams: ‘Battle is Not Over’ on Voter ID Measure
HARRISBURG, March 14, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Democratic chair of the state government committee, offers these comments about the passage of HB 934 and voter ID: “While I’m disappointed that the state House has continued this march toward voter...
Williams Addresses the Comprehensive Needs of Kinship Care Families
PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 12, 2012 – Dozens of grandparents, aunts, uncles and more crowded into Bright Hope Baptist Church to discuss and discover the rewards, risks and realities of parenting younger relatives, an event made possible by state Sens. Anthony H. Williams and...
Williams: Senate Unanimously Passes Two Key Legislative Initiatives to Protect Homeowners in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, Mar. 8, 2012 —On Mar. 6, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams steered through the Senate two legislative initiatives to aid homeowners in Philadelphia. The measures passed by a 48–0 vote and head to the House Finance Committee. Williams authored SBs 1301 and...