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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Sen. Williams Steps Up Call for Justice Eakin’s Resignation, Says Graci, Beemer, Byer Must Step Down, Too
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2015 — Following a meeting with Philadelphia’s community leaders, clergy and civil rights advocates about the email scandal that has ensnared Pennsylvania’s judicial system, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams this morning re-stated his call for PA Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin to resign, demanded the removal of three other officials, and called for a special prosecutor to investigate the attempted cover up.
Sen. Williams Joins Campaign to End State Budget Quagmire
HARRISBURG, Oct. 23, 2015 — With state budget negotiators continuing their unwillingness to stay at the table until a 2015-2016 fiscal blueprint is adopted, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today said he will support his caucus’ call for all lawmakers to remain in...Williams, Kinship Care Committee Host Successful Conference on Balancing Life
Philadelphia – Oct. 9, 2015 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) in concert with the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee, Turning Points for Children and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) recently hosted a...Senate Democrats Unveil Pension Reform Proposal to Save Billions for Taxpayers
HARRISBURG, March 12, 2014 – State Senate Democrats today said they would save Pennsylvania taxpayers billions of dollars and solve the state’s pension problem if their proposal to further reform pension rules, refinance billions and help school districts avoid...Senate Democrats Deride Gov’s Budget as Election-Year Pandering
Harrisburg, February 4, 2014 – Senate Democratic leaders today called Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2014-15 budget proposal election-year pandering and woefully lacking on multiple levels. “The governor really needs to stop promising and start delivering for Pennsylvania.”...Hundreds Partake in Senator Williams’ Annual Family-Focused Neighbor to Neighborhoods Summer of Peace Event in Yeadon
Latest installment of his community-building initiative delights neighbors and supporters YEADON, July 22, 2013 – Squeals of delight, splashes from the pool, giggling painted faces and screeching sneakers were among the sights and sounds at the Neighbor to...Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
Harrisburg, April 17, 2013 – Senate Democrats’ 2013-14 budget priorities are heavily weighted toward job creation, education investments, strengthening the social-services safety net, modernizing liquor sales and refocusing Pennsylvania’s business tax menu to help...Williams to Share His ‘Story of Success’ at Odunde Festival
PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will share his personal story of success Wednesday, March 27, as part of the Odunde Festival at the African American Museum of Philadelphia. Williams will be joined in the “My Story” panel presentation by Willie Johnson,...Williams: PA DREAM Act Provides Equal Access to Higher Education
HARRISBURG, March 19, 2013 — The “dream” of going to college could become a reality for many undocumented Pennsylvanians under the PA DREAM Act, a measure that state Sen. Anthony H. Williams is co-sponsoring. Williams joined the bill’s prime sponsor state Sen. Lloyd...State Sen. Anthony H. Williams announces funding for reentry program
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19, 2012 — Only highly structured and proven programs will help address the ramifications of the city’s high rate of incarceration and subsequent re-entry for area residents – which is why state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams fought for a $50,000 grant for one such program that hits those marks.
State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams joins statewide voices blasting voter ID
After leading a caravan to Harrisburg, state Senate’s Democratic whip addressed Capitol steps rally HARRISBURG, July 24 – Addressing a crowd of hundreds representing frustrated voters and activists from across the Commonwealth, State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams ripped...Williams: Pennsylvanians Will Continue to Suffer Under Latest State Budget
HARRISBURG, June 29, 2012 — Many Pennsylvanians will continue to suffer under the 2012-13 state budget, despite several positive changes to the spending plan since the governor’s budget address in February, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. The Senate...Statement from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams on the Announced Departure of Dr. Arlene Ackerman
“Children in the Philadelphia public school system long have been underserved – primarily due to a lack of true academic leadership, someone who understands what it takes to move them into a globally competitive future. Dr. Arlene Ackerman, however, brought a vision...Conference gives skipped-generation “parents” advice, mission
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2011 – Estella Hyde understands the stigmas grandparents and other family members raising younger relatives sometimes face, intimately. She’s raising her teenaged granddaughter.