Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Harrisburg, PA − August 30, 2021 − The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Senators Kane, Kearney, and A. Williams Urge Extension of Federal Eviction Moratorium
Chester, PA − August 3, 2021 − In a letter to Senators Casey and Toomey and Representatives Scanlon and Houlahan, Senators Kane, Kearney, and Anthony Williams urged Congress to extend the federal eviction moratorium, which ended July 31st. The eviction...
Democratic Members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Send Letters to Counties Contacted for Mastriano Audit
Harrisburg, PA − July 8, 2021 − Democratic Members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee send the following letters to counties contacted for Mastriano audit: Intergovt members letter 7.8.21 - Phila Download letter Intergovt members letter 7.8.21 -...
Senators Costa and Williams Respond to Mastriano Attempted Audit
Harrisburg, PA − July 7, 2021 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic Whip Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Republican Leadership in response to Senator Mastriano’s latest attempt to audit the results of the 2020 election:
PA Approves $30 Million for Community Violence Prevention Programs
Harrisburg, Pa. – June 25, 2021 – The Pennsylvania Legislature has allocated $3o million dollars for community violence prevention programs in the approved 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The Block Grants will be managed by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
NYC’s primary should inspire Philly to change our votes | Opinion
Op-ed by Anthony H. Williams
New York City has become the first major American city to complete a primary election through ranked choice voting. This alone is a historic win for the Black, brown and marginalized people of New York City. The candidates who received 50% of the vote in this primary now go on to become the Democratic and Republican nominees for Mayor of New York City.
Bipartisan, Inter-Branch Task Force Announces New Policy Recommendations to Improve Juvenile Justice
HARRISBURG – June 22, 2021 – The inter-branch and bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force on Tuesday released a comprehensive final report with policy recommendations that protect public safety, increase accountability, achieve savings for reinvestment, and improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure
Statewide, PA − June 11, 2021 — As the projected state budget surplus surged to $3 billion and more than $7 billion in federal aid remains idled by inaction, Senate & House Democrats gathered in front of local schools across Pennsylvania on Friday to call...
PA Senate Democrats Introduce Spending Plan for $7 Billion in Federal American Rescue Plan Funds – The New Deal For PA
Harrisburg, Pa. – May 12, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats unveiled the “New Deal for PA” – a $6.15 billion investment of federal funds coming to the Commonwealth pursuant to the American Rescue Plan. The New Deal for PA focuses on Jobs, Opportunity,...
Southeast PA Senators Urge Equity in Vaccine Distribution, Oppose Proposed Singular Vaccine Site
Chester, PA – March 19, 2021 – Yesterday, a bipartisan group of Senators representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties sent a letter to Governor Wolf, Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam, and the members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force,...
PA Senate & House Democrats Join PA Legislative Black Caucus for Hearing on Racial and Gender Bias in the Courts
Harrisburg – February 19, 2021 – At the request of Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen....
PA Senate & House Democrats Join PA Legislative Black Caucus to Hold Hearing on Racial & Gender Bias in the Courts
Philadelphia, PA − February 12, 2021 − At the request of PA Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen. Sharif...PA Senate Democrats Host PA Dept. of Corrections Sec. Wetzel & Others for Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons
Harrisburg – January 7, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on the...
Senator Anthony H. Williams’ Statement on Colleague’s Actions at U.S. Capitol
PHILADELPHIA, January 7, 2021 − State Senator Anthony H. Williams released the following statement today regarding the involvement of state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) in the events that took place yesterday at the U.S. Capitol: “I share the grave concerns raised by...
PA Senate Democrats to Conduct Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on State Prisons
PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 31, 2020 − At the request of State Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams Announces $315,530 in Regional Coastal Zone Project Funding
Harrisburg – December 17, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams announced today that $315,530 in Coastal Zone Grants has been awarded to area projects from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and distributed across Pennsylvania through the PA Dept. of...
Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – December 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions...
Letter from Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Gov. Tom Wolf on Line Item Veto of Flag Provision
Philadelphia, PA − November 23, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Gov. Tom Wolf on Line Item Veto of Flag Provision: The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor of Pennsylvania Room 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Governor, In...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams Statement on $100 Million University of Pennsylvania Contribution to Philly Public Schools
Philadelphia, PA − November 17, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams released the following statement on $100 Million University of Pennsylvania Contribution to Philly Public Schools: I am so elated that the University of Pennsylvania, our longtime neighbor here in West...
Senator Anthony H. Williams Statement on Senate Office Closures Due to COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 12, 2020 − Senator Anthony H. Williams released the following statement on Senate Office Closures Due to COVID-19 Mitigation Measures: Due to the serious increase in COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Delaware...
Letter from Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Gov. Wolf on CARES Funding for Small Businesses
Philadelphia, PA − October 30, 2020 − Sen. Anthony H. Williams sent the following letter to Gov. Wolf on CARES Funding for Small Businesses: Dear Governor, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage Pennsylvania, especially in low-income communities of color, my...
PLBC, Philadelphia House Delegation, and Police Reform Working Group members demand justice after Black man is killed by police
HARRISBURG, October 27, 2020 – State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, along with its members and members of the Pennsylvania Police Reform Working Group and the Philadelphia House Delegation, are demanding justice for...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams to Introduce Resolution Requiring Only Budget Legislation be Voted on During Sine Die Sessions
Harrisburg – October 19, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams has begun circulating a co-sponsorship memoranda for a Senate Resolution to limit voting during a sine die session of the Senate to budget-related matters only. “The people of Pennsylvania will be...
State Senate Hearing Focuses on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA
Harrisburg – October 15, 2020 – At the request of Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to discuss expanding Pennsylvania’s Amber Alert system to include hit-and-run incidents....
State and Local Officials Renew Call for Safety Improvements to Cobbs Creek Parkway
PHILADELPHIA – September 3, 2020 – The events of August 21st and the tragic death of Avante Reynolds have again drawn attention to long-standing pedestrian safety concerns on Cobbs Creek Parkway. Many years have passed, and guardrails continue to be replaced – but...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams Announces Over $1 Million in State Funding for Delco Water and Sewer Projects
Philadelphia – August 18, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today that $1,301,824 in state grant funding have been awarded to local waterway and sewer improvement projects in Delaware County. “I am very pleased that these grants have...
Senator Anthony H. Williams Hosts Racial Equity Solutions Tour Kickoff Event with Special Guest Van Jones
Harrisburg – July 22, 2020 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) hosted a kickoff event for the Senate Democrat’s Racial Equity Solutions Tour. The event was held via Zoom for safety as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Jones, Reform...
Senator Anthony H. Williams Statement on Positive COVID-19 Test
Philadelphia, PA – July 14, 2020 – State Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: “I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am following all recommended guidelines from the CDC and...