March 12, 2012
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...
March 8, 2012
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...
March 7, 2012
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...
March 5, 2012
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...
March 1, 2012
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...
March 1, 2012
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...
February 29, 2012
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...
February 28, 2012
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...
February 24, 2012
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...
February 17, 2012
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...
February 15, 2012
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...
February 9, 2012
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...
February 7, 2012
“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...
February 6, 2012
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...
February 5, 2012
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...
January 20, 2012
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,...
January 19, 2012
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,...
January 18, 2012
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...
December 30, 2011
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...
December 28, 2011
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...
December 23, 2011
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...
December 22, 2011
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...
December 22, 2011
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...
December 20, 2011
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....
December 15, 2011
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...
December 14, 2011
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...
December 9, 2011
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...
December 7, 2011
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...
December 5, 2011
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....
November 4, 2011
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...
