Press Releases
Williams: Senate Democrats to File Equal Protection Violation Lawsuit to Protect Voters Rights
HARRISBURG, Mar. 7, 2012 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement after passage of a voter ID bill in the Senate. The vote on HB 934 was 26-23 in favor: “Today’s passage of a voter ID bill sent a clear message to Pennsylvania’s low-income...
Williams Combats Voter ID Bill
HARRISBURG, MARCH 5, 2012 — Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their right to vote if HB 934 moves to the governor’s desk, which is why state Sen. Anthony H. Williams today called for its defeat. A vote on the measure is expected in the state Senate...
Williams’ Bill Would Prevent Schools from ‘Passing the Trash’
HARRISBURG, March 1, 2012 — At a public hearing last month, state senators choked back tears as they listened to parents sharing how their students were sexually abused by teachers who were allowed to move from one school district to another with no record, free to...
Williams Hosts Successful Career Clinic with Xfinity Live! Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, March 1, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams continues his efforts to drive down unemployment rates in his district, recently connecting more than 80 experienced job seekers with career opportunities in the food and beverage industry. The latest...
Williams Joins National Guard to Honor Catto Medal Recipients
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony Williams joined the Pennsylvania National Guard last week to honor two guardsmen for their exceptional community support and public service throughout the Commonwealth with the Catto Medal, an award that was just...
Williams Urges Communication, Education at Forum on Issues Facing Black Men
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2012 — Communication, quality education, and mentoring remain crucial weapons to combat obstacles that African-American men in urban communities face today, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said at a recent panel discussion. “The Crisis Facing...
Williams: Four Archdiocesan High Schools Will Remain Open
Parents and Students Will Have Options State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement to address the Archdiocese’s decision to keep open the four archdiocesan high schools slated for closure: “This is an historic day for education in our region. I...
Williams to Co-host March 8 Kinship Care Panel Discussion
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 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, PathWaysPA, ShopRite to Host Free Tax Assistance Event
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, PathWaysPA, and Brown’s ShopRite will host a free tax return and property tax/rent rebate preparation event on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Brown’s ShopRite, located in Penrose Plaza at 2946...
Williams, Darby Borough CDC to Host Free Tax Assistance Event
DARBY, Feb. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Darby Borough Community Development Corporation will host a free tax return and property tax/rent rebate preparation event on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook...
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams responds to Gov. Corbett’s budget address
"This budget reinforces the reality of a paradigm shift in Harrisburg, where ideology trumps policy. Most of the proposals we heard in the governor’s budget proposal today are the guiding principles of this administration.” "The governor said he will not raise taxes...
Williams’ Bill Would Prevent Schools from ‘Passing the Trash’
HARRISBURG, Feb. 6, 2012 — Current state law allows educators who are accused of sexual misconduct with students an opportunity to escape prosecution and even relocate to another district, an injustice that state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said he would stop through his...
Williams: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Got It Right
Applauds Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision Following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s vote and subsequent Opinion in kicking back the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Plan, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Democratic Whip and chair of the Senate’s State Government...
Williams Applauds Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision
HARRISBURG, Jan. 25, 2012-- State Senator Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement about the Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court’s decision to remand the final 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Plan back to the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission: “The...
Williams: Local Students’ Liberty Bell Project on Display at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, JAN. 20, 2011 — The Liberty Bell is one of the ultimate symbols of freedom in this nation and it is a popular tourist attraction in Philadelphia, which made it a great source of inspiration for youthful artists. Students from several area schools,...
Williams Denounces Asset Test for Food Stamps
Introduces Legislation to Preserve Pennsylvania’s Families Citing the Corbett Administration’s policy proposal to place an asset limit on Pennsylvania’s families to determine eligibility for food stamps, state Senator Anthony H. Williams today introduced SB 1387,...
Williams Works to Boost Area Small Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 — More than 40 local small business owners and employees engaged in an interactive discussion at a recent workshop that focused on strengthening their bottom lines, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who hosted the event. The...
Philadelphian Wins Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ ‘There Oughta Be a Law!’ Contest
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30, 2011 — Inspired by state Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ “There Oughta Be a Law!” competition, more than 80 individuals from across the state engaged in civic participation by submitting ideas for new legislation that would make Pennsylvania a better...
Williams to Host Jan. 11 Workshop for Small Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., will host an upcoming employment workshop to provide small businesses with...
Williams’ ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party and Toy Giveaway for Local Children Creates Happy Christmas Memories
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23, 2011-- Denean Thomas sat in her wheelchair eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. She excelled at Hardy Williams Charter School; now she is home schooled. Denean was diagnosed a year ago with a brain stem tumor. As if radiation and...
Shooting Spurs Community Meetings with Police, Muslim Leaders
Community Stakeholders Agree to Collaborate, Work in Partnership PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2011 — Facilitated by state Senator Anthony H. Williams, police and members of the Muslim community recently came together to work toward easing tensions after a West Philadelphia...
Williams’ Gun Buy Back Event Gets 279 Guns off the Streets
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20, 2011 — Instead of getting a jump start on last-minute Christmas shopping on a brisk sunny mid-December Saturday morning, men and women of all ages lined up along 58th Street well before 10 a.m. to turn in their guns to police. State Sen. Anthony...
Williams Focuses on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 20, 2011 — As President Obama reaffirms the return of our troops by year-end, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams is leading the charge in Pennsylvania as the General Assembly prepares for the return of the commonwealth's war veterans. Williams, whose...
Williams to Announce ‘Goods for Guns’ Event
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2011 — An increase in gun violence on Philadelphia’s streets has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Philadelphia Safety Net, and Uplift Solutions to announce a “Goods for Guns” gun buy back event. Williams is a longtime ardent and active...
Williams to Host Upcoming Gun Buy Back Event
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2011 — An increase in gun violence on Philadelphia’s streets has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Uplift Solutions and Safety Net to hold a gun buy back event in an effort to keep firearms from ending up in the wrong hands. The gun...
Williams: Meeting to Focus on Communication Between Community, Police
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the Philadelphia Police Department and the Majlis Ash-Shura invite West and Southwest Philadelphia residents to attend an upcoming public meeting to discuss ways to improve communication between the...
Williams: Policy Committee Panel Discussion To Focus on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 7, 2011 — Anticipating the scores of veterans expected to return home from war and witnessing others already back but struggling to secure sustainable work, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public...
Williams: Policy Committee Panel Discussion Focuses on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2011 — Anticipating the scores of veterans expected to return home from war and witnessing others already back but struggling to secure sustainable work, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee are moving to act....
Williams: ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Initiative to Benefit Local Children
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4, 2011 — The approaching holiday season brings thoughts of warm, loving environments filled with bountiful gifts for many families. But for those who are struggling, this time of year is anything but joyful. State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in...
Williams Closes ‘Health Awareness Month’ with Visit to Local Students
The Senator Hosted a Variety of Free Health-based Activities throughout October PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams closed his “Health Awareness Month” initiative by leading an exercise class for students at Mitchell Elementary School in the...
Williams to Host Nov. 17 Workshop for Small Businesses
Nov. 2, 2011 - Due to unavoidable circumstances, this workshop is to be rescheduled. Please check back for new date and time. Thank you. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the...
Williams Applauds Senate Passage of School Choice Expansion Bill
HARRISBURG, Oct. 26, 2011— The Senate this evening approved legislation (27-22) that would offer comprehensive school choice reform and increased educational opportunities for Pennsylvania students, said the bill’s co-sponsor state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. “This is a...
Williams to Host Kinship Care Panel Discussion
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2011 — The number of children being raised by a grandparent or other relative is rising. One child in 10 in the United States lives with a grandparent. For four out of 10 of those children, that grandparent is the primary caregiver. In order to...
Williams, Pennsy Flea Market Host Upcoming Health Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12, 2011— State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Pennsy Flea Market invite the public to attend their upcoming free health fair. The inaugural Mary Mahoney Health Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pennsy Flea Market,...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams Supports Governor’s School Reform Proposals
Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 2011-- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement on the governor's recently unveiled school reform proposals: "As a public servant, focusing on the quality of life for my constituents is a key charge – which is why education...
Williams: Republican Attempt to Change Voting Process Wrong for Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Oct. 4, 2011— Encouraged by the testimony at today’s Senate State Government Committee public hearing on Pennsylvania’s Electoral College voting process, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said the controversial legislation to change the current system is...
Williams Joins Thousands to Walk for Cure for Diabetes
Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 2011 -Wearing a black Phillies cap with a red “P,” state Sen. Anthony H. Williams joined the “Red Striders” - people living with diabetes - and 3,000 supporters who were walking for a cure at the annual American Diabetes Association Step Out:...
Williams Urges Support of Charter School Reform Measures
HARRISBURG, Sept. 29, 2011 — Surrounded by students from Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School and other Pennsylvania charter school students and advocates, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams this week called on the General Assembly to support charter school reform...
Enhancing Intergenerational Caregivers’ Quality of Life Is Focus as Sen. Anthony H. Williams Convenes Roundtable at Turning Points for Children
PHILADELPHIA, September 28, 2011 – How can legislation be developed that will positively enhance the quality of life for intergenerational caregivers of children whose parents are absent due to incarceration, addiction or neglect? A roundtable meeting on Sept. 12 to...
Sen. Williams, Rep. Waters Invite Residents to Town Hall Meeting on Crime
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27, 2011 — A recent spike in burglaries in the Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia communities has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Rep. Ron Waters to organize an upcoming community meeting on crime prevention and community-based...