Press Releases
Sen. Williams, Rep. Clinton to Host Free Document Shredding Event May 6
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2017 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and state Rep. Joanna McClinton are hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue in Philadelphia.
Sen. Williams, Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Present “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge”
Philadelphia – April 7, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) has joined with Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod to present the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge” meet-and-greet recruitment event on...
Williams: State Sewer Grants Approved for Collingdale, Lansdowne
Harrisburg − March 31, 2017 – Collingdale and Lansdowne Boroughs are set to receive state grants to help repair their sewer systems, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). Williams said Collingdale Borough will receive a grant of...
Williams Issues Statement Concerning Vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Harrisburg – February 27, 2017 – Following reports about vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement: “I want my friends, colleagues an associates of Jewish descent to know,...
Sen. Williams, Powell Family, State and Local Officials to Unveil “Jay Alerts” Legislation
Harrisburg – February 10, 2017 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), the family of Jayanna Powell and state and local officials will be holding a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Ren’s Auto Repair Collision, 4542 Baltimore...
Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...
Williams, Special Guest WRNB’s Lady B to Host Meeting Promoting Peaceful Communities
Harrisburg – January 17, 2017 – In an effort to promote peaceful communities, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) along with WRNB’s Lady B will host a meeting with elected officials, police chiefs and concerned citizens on Jan. 21 in Collingdale.
Williams, McClinton to Host Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing Clinic
Harrisburg – January 10, 2017 – A free criminal record expungement and sealing clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Myers Recreation Center in Philadelphia, according to the program’s sponsors, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams...
Williams Introduces Legislation to Bar State Assistance to White Nationalists Groups
Harrisburg – January 5, 2017 – In an effort to bar white nationalist groups from gaining tax advantages or financial assistance from the state, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) said today that he was authoring legislation to prohibit hate...
Sen. Williams and Friends Host “Day Of Giving”
Philadelphia – December 23, 2016 – On Dec. 20, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) embarked on a two-day effort called the “Day of Giving” to deliver fresh made holiday meals to firefighters at fire stations throughout his district in addition to...
Williams Comments on State Grant for New Riverfront Trail in Southwest Philadelphia
Harrisburg − Sept. 30, 2016 − A new riverfront trail between Grays Ferry Avenue to the area just south of Passyunk Avenue will be funded through a $1.5 million grant from the state, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). "This is an...
Sen. Williams Calls for Special Legislative Session on Curbing Gun Violence
Philadelphia – Sept. 22, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Phila.) is requesting that Gov. Tom Wolf call a special legislative session to focus on gun violence in Pennsylvania. Following is the text of the senator’s letter to the governor: September...
Sen. Williams’ Comments on Weekend Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Harrisburg, September 20, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement in reaction to a shooting rampage in Philadelphia over the weekend. In the tragic incident a 25-year old woman was killed, multiple civilians and...
Williams Hosts Mobile Constituent Service Day on September 27
Harrisburg, Sept. 19, 2016 − The Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library will serve as the host site for state Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) Mobile Constituent Service Day on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Williams Expresses Concerns about A.G. Confirmation Process
Harrisburg, Aug. 30, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and his Senate colleagues today raising concerns about the process being used to confirm the governor's nominee for Attorney General. In the letter,...
Williams Sends HBO’s Oliver a “Dear John” Letter
Harrisburg – Aug. 25, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadephia/Delaware) released the following letter that he sent to John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
In the letter, Williams calls into question an assertion made in Oliver’s recent show that Pennsylvania’s “charter schools are terrible.” Williams also took exception to Oliver’s characterization that Pennsylvania has “the worst football fans, the worst bell, and the worst regional delicacy”.
Williams: More Than $4 Million in Housing Tax Credits Approved for Area Projects
Harrisburg, July 15, 2016 − More than $4.3 million in tax credits to aid in the development of affordable housing in South, Southwest and West Philadelphia were approved by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), state Sen. Anthony H. Williams...
Williams Says Philadelphia to get $1.2 million for Bicycle Infrastructure
Harrisburg, July 1, 2016 − Already ranked as the most bike-friendly city in America, Philadelphia will be receiving $1.2 million in state grants to improve its bicycle infrastructure, state Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today. The...
Williams’ Releases Letter to Saccone on Stolen Valor Legislation
Harrisburg, June 24, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the letter that he sent to state Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny) in reference to Williams' stolen valor legislation. Williams has been involved in the issue since 2011 when...
House Heist: Williams’ Stolen Valor Proposal Reintroduced and Passed by State House
Harrisburg - June 23, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), long-time sponsor and leading advocate of legislation to protect combat veterans from imposters who exaggerate their military service or "steal valor," said today it was ironic that...
Senate Democrats Call for More Funding for Human Relations Commission
June 22, 2016 - State Senate Democratic Whip Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) today said that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has been devastated by recurring state budget cuts and that the state spending plan now under consideration...
Williams Expresses Concern in Aftermath of Energy Plant Explosion
Harrisburg, June 20, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement expressing his concern about the coordination of the multi-level investigation of last week's explosion at a Christian Street steam plant in...
Williams Issues Letter Opposing Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations in Philadelphia
Harrisburg - June 6, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) today released a letter to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) expressing his "adamant opposition" to the issuance of licenses to sell alcohol at gas stations and convenience...
Williams, McClinton Shredding Event Scheduled for June 18 at Cobbs Creek Shopping Center
Harrisburg - June 3, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila/Delaware) and state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Phila.) are hosting a free paper shredding event on June 18 at Cobbs Creek Shopping Center in Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. "This is an excellent...
State Senate Roundtable in Philadelphia Focuses on the Dangers of Lead Exposure
Philadelphia – May 19, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion today on the health impact of lead exposure. “The effects of lead exposure are indelible, dangerous and...
Sen. Williams Says Judicial Conduct Board’s Dismissal of Cover Up Complaint in Eakin Email Scandal Strong Reason for Judicial Reform
HARRISBURG, April 21, 2016 — More than five months after he filed a complaint with the state’s Judicial Conduct Board “alleging a conspiracy to cover up the racist, misogynistic, religiously offensive, and homophobic emails” of now former state Supreme Court Justice...
Gov.’s Action to Protect LGBT Community Earns Sen. Williams’ Support
PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2016 - State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams said he is applauding Gov. Tom Wolf's decision today to announce that he is taking special steps to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community who are employed by the...
Sen. Williams Comments on Justice Todd’s Request for Review of Porngate Emails
PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2016 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams issued the following statement today after PA Supreme Court Justice Debra McCloskey Todd urged the Judicial Conduct Board and the court’s disciplinary board to review all emails in the so-called Porngate...
Sen. Williams Speaking Saturday Following Philly Rabbit Run
PHILADELPHIA, March 24, 2016 — The very popular Philly Rabbit Run this Saturday will include state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams. Sen. Williams will address runners following the event (at approximately 9 a.m.) and congratulate them for their participation and effort....
‘Retirement Not The End of Judicial Reform,’ Sens. Williams, Schwank Say as They Demand Action on Judicial Reform Proposals, Punishment for Those Involved
HARRISBURG, March 22, 2016 – On the plaza of the state government building that houses Pennsylvania’s highest appellate courts, state Sens. Anthony Hardy Williams and Judy Schwank called for renewed efforts to improve the accountability of commonwealth justices and...
Sens. Williams, Schwank to Urge Action on Judicial Reform Proposals
HARRISBURG, March 21, 2016 – Two of Pennsylvania’s leading legislative voices for better performance and oversight of the commonwealth’s judicial system will hold a press conference at 11 a.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22, to call for judicial performance and...
In Wake of Justice Eakin’s Resignation, Sen. Williams Says Work Still to be Done to Improve Transparency, Fairness in PA Courts
HARRISBURG, March 15, 2016 — The resignation of one of Pennsylvania’s embattled Supreme Court justices today does not mean the “case is closed,” state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams said. Sen. Williams led the charge to expose the pornographic, racist and misogynistic...
Sen. Williams to Join Panel Discussion Tonight on Judicial Ethics
PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2016 — His work on improving judicial conduct and fairness for Pennsylvanians has earned state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams a panel discussion seat at 6 p.m. tonight, March 3, at the Community College of Philadelphia. Sen. Williams most recently...
Sen. Williams Announces Funeral Arrangement for Father-in-Law
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2016 — Funeral arrangements have been made for Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ late father-in-law, Raymond Edward Feimster. Feimster, 76, the father of the senator’s wife, Shari Williams, passed peacefully at hospice on Monday, Feb. 15, due to an...
Williams, Senate Democrats Say Wolf’s Budget Focused on Education, Deficit Reduction
Harrisburg – Feb. 9, 2016 – Facing an unfinished 2015-16 budget with the need to reconcile a 2016-17 spending plan that has a looming $2 billion deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf was forced to focus his second state budget proposal on education and deficit reduction, according...
Sen. Williams, legislators, advocates: 7th anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act spotlights need to update, strengthen Pa. equal pay law
HARRISBURG, Jan. 29 – On the seventh anniversary of the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act becoming law, some legislators and advocates say Pennsylvania women need a stronger equal pay law. Legislation to update and strengthen Pennsylvania's 55-year-old equal pay...
Senate Democrats React to Budget Line-Item Veto
Harrisburg – Dec. 29, 2015 – Senate Democrats provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s line-item veto of a Republican budget plan. The governor released six months of emergency funding for schools and human service programs, or $23.39 billion of the House...
Sen. Williams’ Annual ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party Delights Philly, DelCo Children
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23, 2015 — More than 200 children and their families from state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 8th Senatorial District welcomed the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, received gifts, enjoyed entertainment and tasty refreshments during the lawmaker’s...
Hundreds of Children Expected for Sen. Williams’ Annual ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2015 — More than 200 children from state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 8th Senatorial District will receive gifts, enjoy entertainment, dine on free food, and be delighted by magicians during the lawmaker’s annual “Gifts for the Holidays” party,...
To Remove Conflict, Sens. Williams, Schwank Propose Removal of PA Supreme Court’s Power to Appoint Members of JCB, CJD
HARRISBURG, Wednesday, Dec. 9 – State Sens. Anthony Hardy Williams and Judy Schwank today said they have introduced a proposal for a constitutional amendment that would strip the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of its power to appoint members of two judicial oversight boards.