November 10, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today voiced his support of a lawsuit by fellow lawmakers and Cease Fire PA to stop Pennsylvania’s new law giving the National Rifle Association open season on community-specific gun laws. “Philadelphia...
June 5, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ campaign to reduce crime and educate children about alternatives to violence returns later this month when “Summer of Peace 2014” opens with a block party at 55th Street and Chester Avenue in...
June 12, 2013
HARRISBURG, June 12, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Williams will roll out the next part of his violence reduction initiative on June 22 when he, Wawa and PECO host a “Family Fun Day” during “Summer of Peace 2013.” “Reducing violence is about engaging our community, so I...
October 18, 2012
HARRISBURG, Oct. 18, 2012 — Legislation that toughens penalties on individuals who illegally purchase firearms for criminals — a practice commonly known as straw purchasing — is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving unanimous support in the Pennsylvania Senate...