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Senator Kearney Condemns ICE, Calls for State Action to Protect Constitutional Rights

January 26, 2026

MEDIA, PA – January 26, 2026 – On Saturday, another American was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minneapolis, intensifying concerns about the agency’s increasingly aggressive tactics and fear and chaos they are creating in...

Sen. Kearney’s Fifth Annual Diaper Drive Delivers the Largest Donation to Date to Help Delaware County Families

December 22, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – December 22, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney’s (D-Delaware) Fifth Annual Diaper Drive saw its largest collection to date, highlighting the impact of expanded partnerships and strong participation from across Delaware County. Tens of thousands of diapers, wipes and essential baby items were collected to support parenting families through The Foundation for Delaware County, local Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices, and Maternity Care Coalition.

Senator Kearney Issues Statement Condemning Alleged Abuse by Local Nonprofit Leader

November 20, 2025

MEDIA, PA – November 20, 2025 – The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office recently announced charges against Lawrence (Larry) Arata, executive director of the Opioid Crisis Action Network, for allegedly exploiting his position to victimize vulnerable women....

Sen. Kearney Issues Statement on Passage of State Budget

November 12, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – November 12, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a budget deal, ending a four-month budget impasse, unlocking critical investments that will move Pennsylvania’s schools, families, and workforce forward. Senator Tim...

Sen. Kearney, Rep. Curry Lead Press Conference & Community Briefing to Address New SNAP Work Requirements Threatening Food Access

October 16, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – October 16, 2025 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and state Representative Gina H. Curry (D-Delaware) convened a press conference and community briefing at Delaware County Community College—Upper Darby Campus on Tuesday to shed light on...

Delco Seniors Attend Sen. Tim Kearney & Rep. Heather Boyd’s 6th Annual Senior Expo in Drexel Hill

September 25, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 25, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and Representative Heather Boyd (D-Delaware) recently co-hosted the 6th Annual Senior Expo in partnership with Senior Community Services (SCS) at The Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center....

Senators Kearney and Pisciottano Announce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Workers from Extreme Heat

September 9, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – September 9, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), in partnership with Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), announced new legislation to safeguard Pennsylvania workers from the growing dangers of extreme heat. With hotter summers, longer...

Delaware County House & Senate Legislative Delegations Urge Senate Republicans to Return to Budget Talks to Protect Transit and Help Financially Burdened School Districts

September 5, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 5, 2025 – Members of the Delaware County House and Senate legislative delegations, today held a press conference at the Lansdowne Avenue Trolley Station in Drexel Hill, PA to call on Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to return to the...

Sen. Kearney Welcomes S. Korean President for A Historic Moment at the Philip Jaisohn Memorial House

August 26, 2025

MEDIA, PA – August 26, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) was honored to join the Philip Jaisohn (Soh, Jai-Pil) Memorial Foundation to welcome President Lee Jae-Myung and First Lady Kim Hea-Kyung of the Republic of Korea to the Philip Jaisohn Memorial...

Sen. Tim Kearney to Introduce E-Scooter Safety Legislation After Tragedy in Delaware County

July 22, 2025

Delaware County, PA – July 22, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has announced plans to introduce Abby’s Law, legislation to create safety regulations for electric scooters. This legislation honors Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old girl who tragically passed after...

Lawmakers, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on Looming Burdensome SNAP Rules

July 18, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2025 – On Friday morning, State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) was joined by fellow lawmakers and nonprofit leaders at a press conference in Philadelphia to sound the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition...

Sen. Tim Kearney Urges PA Legislature to Fund Transit to Reverse SEPTA’s Approved Cuts

June 27, 2025

MEDIA, PA – June 27, 2025 – Yesterday, SEPTA’s board adopted a budget that will terminate half of its transit service and increase fares, due to the continued uncertainty around state support in the upcoming budget. Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) made the following...

Sen. Tim Kearney Applauds Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in Delaware County

June 12, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – June 12, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware),today announced a total of $950,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to support several initiatives for six Delaware County housing programs...

Senator Kearney Highlights the House Passage of Rep. Borowski’s Bill, HB 1460 to Protect PA Health Services & Facilities From Corporate Greed

June 10, 2025

HARRISBURG, June 10 – The Pennsylvania House passed legislation today that aims to preserve the public’s access to healthcare by protecting the commonwealth’s healthcare services and facilities from unchecked corporate ownership in the healthcare industry,...

Sen. Tim Kearney & Rep. Lisa Borowski Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Pennsylvania’s Healthcare Systems

May 14, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – May 14, 2025 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware), and state Representation Lisa Borowski (D – Delaware) yesterday formally introduced companion legislation aimed at protecting Pennsylvania healthcare services and facilities from the harmful...

Delaware County State Legislative Delegation Holds Annual Expo Promoting Renewable Energy & Environmental Protection

May 5, 2025

Media, PA – May 5, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware) and several additional members of the Delaware County State Legislative Delegation, partnered with the statewide environmental group PennEnvironment this past...

Delaware County Legislative Delegation Condemns Prospect Following Announcement to Shut Crozer Health

April 21, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 21, 2025 – Today, Prospect Medical Holdings filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a motion to close Crozer Health and all of the outpatient facilities licensed with the hospital. The Delaware County Legislative Delegation made...

Delaware County Legislative Delegation Rallies for State Funding for SEPTA, Highlights Negative Impact of Proposed Service Cuts

April 17, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – April 17, 2025 – With 74 days until a new state budget must be passed and negotiations ongoing, several members of the Delaware County Legislative Delegation— including Senators Tim Kearney and John Kane, Representatives Carol Kazeem, David...

State Lawmakers, Transit Riders, Workers, and Community Members Call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to Fully Fund SEPTA

April 11, 2025

Several hundred community members from throughout the region packed the north apron portal at Philadelphia’s City Hall. Attendees brought signs, shared chants, and testified to the importance of SEPTA in their lives and for their communities. Philadelphia, PA −...

Sen. Kearney and Rep. O’Mara Host Annual Apprenticeship & Trades Fair for Local Middle & High School Students

April 9, 2025

MEDIA, PA – April 9, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney and Representative Jennifer O’Mara, in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU), hosted their annual Apprenticeship & Trades Fair on April 5 at the DCIU in Morton. The event welcomed...

Senate Democratic Caucus Rallies for Fair Housing Month, Calls for State Action on Safe, Affordable Homes for All

April 2, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...

State Senators Highlight Name Change Reform Legislative Package

March 31, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – March 31, 2025 – A group of Pennsylvania Senators has reintroduced a set of bills designed to reduce the barriers transgender Pennsylvanians face when legally changing their names. Known as the Name Change Reform Package, the legislative...

Statement from Sen. Tim Kearney: Hopeful Progress Toward Long-Term Stability for Crozer Health

March 24, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – March 24, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, currently overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings for Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company for the Crozer Health System, held a status update...

State Lawmakers, Federal Lawmakers, and Advocates Fight Back Against Housing Discrimination

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes, PA Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, gathered a group of federal and state lawmakers, housing advocates, and community members to call out Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and...

Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts

March 10, 2025

ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...