Sen. Williams, Advocates, to Press for Passage of Bill Ending ‘Pass the Trash’

April 25, 2013

HARRISBURG, April 25, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and a national advocacy group will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Capitol Media Center, Harrisburg, to push for passage of legislation outlawing the practice of “passing the trash.” When school employees with a history of sexual misconduct move from one school to another, the moniker is uttered.

Williams to Open Kinship Care Conference April 20

April 18, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will open the highly anticipated Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at West Philadelphia High School. The free event, co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Kinship Care...

Williams Votes No on Bill to Give Insurers Opt Out on Abortion Coverage

April 10, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony Williams today voted an emphatic “no” on a bill that would allow health insurance companies to opt out of paying for abortions unless the woman is a victim of rape, incest or in immediate danger of dying. The Senate...

Williams to Speak During National Holocaust Day Ceremony April 7

April 5, 2013

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will speak Sunday afternoon, April 7, during National Holocaust Day observances at the Holocaust Monument, 16th and the Parkway, Philadelphia. Sen. Williams is scheduled to speak at 1:40 p.m. But, if it rains, the ceremony...

Williams to Host March 23 Career Clinic for Union Members

March 11, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2013 — Card-carrying members of area trade unions looking for work will have an opportunity to land some, thanks to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. The senator will host a free career clinic at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at KIPP West...

Williams to Host Career Clinic for Union Members

February 25, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2013 — With a refurbished area shopping center on the horizon, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams does not want neighbors to miss any upcoming job opportunities. He will host a free career clinic for card-carrying union members on Saturday, March 2...

Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Attend Upcoming State of the Union Address

February 8, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 2013 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb.12 as a guest of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. Each member of Congress may have one guest sit in the gallery that overlooks the House of Representatives...

Williams: Governor’s Budget Plan Has Narrow Focus

February 5, 2013

HARRISBURG, Feb. 5, 2013 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today said the governor’s 2013-14 state budget plan was incomplete at best, highlighting some Pennsylvanians while avoiding the plight of many more who have suffered from previous deep budget cuts. “During his...

Williams to Co-host Feb. 7 Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event

January 31, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2013 — The facts around HIV/AIDS and African Americans still aren’t permeating the community, despite the fact that blacks in the United States make up 44 percent of the nation’s HIV cases but only 14 percent of the total U.S. population. In...

Williams Co-sponsors Clothing Drive, Cleanup to Honor King Day of Service

January 23, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23, 2013 — Men, women and children of all ages across the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 18th annual King Day of Service on Jan. 21. Honoring the evolution...

Williams Co-sponsors Clothing Drive, Cleanup to Honor King Day of Service

January 14, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2013 — Men, women and children of all ages across the Philadelphia region will honor the legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by participating in the upcoming 18th annual King Day of Service. Honoring...

Lawmakers Urge Governor to Decide on Health Exchange as Deadline Looms

December 10, 2012

HARRISBURG, Dec. 10, 2012 — As the deadline nears for Pennsylvania to comply with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, three Philadelphia lawmakers are urging the governor to take action immediately to decide whether the commonwealth will run its...

Williams Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Constituents, Organizations

December 3, 2012

DARBY, Dec. 3, 2012 — Just days before folks around the country settled around tables to enjoy their Thanksgiving meals, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and his team secured and delivered 100 turkeys and 75 meal baskets to constituents and charitable organizations...

Williams Measure to Help City Move Forward with AVI Signed into Law

October 25, 2012

HARRISBURG, Oct. 25, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ measure that will help the City of Philadelphia move forward with the Nutter administration’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI) property tax reassessment plan was signed into law on Wednesday evening by the...

Williams Announces New Funds to Combat Soil Erosion, Help Collingdale

October 23, 2012

Harrisburg, October 23, 2012 – A funding package of more than $234,000 aimed at addressing soil erosion and sedimentation flow into Darby Creek in Collingdale Borough was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), state Sen. Anthony...

Williams Measure to Help City Move Forward with AVI on Governor’s Desk

October 19, 2012

HARRISBURG, Oct. 19, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ measure that will help the City of Philadelphia move forward with the Nutter administration’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI) property tax reassessment plan is now on the governor’s desk. Williams’ legislation...

Williams Comments on Bill that Toughens Penalties on Straw Gun Purchasers

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...

Kinship Care Discussion Focuses on Standing Up for Your Child in School

October 9, 2012

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9, 2012 — As students immerse themselves in their lessons in the classroom, parents play a key role in working with teachers and school administrators to make sure their child is thriving at school. These days, more grandparents and other relatives...

Williams: Voter ID Court Ruling a Victory for Pennsylvanians

October 2, 2012

HARRISBURG, Oct. 2, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware) issued the following statement on today’s Commonwealth Court ruling on Pennsylvania voter ID law: “Today’s ruling constitutes a victory for the people of Pennsylvania, of every age, every...