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General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure
Statewide, PA − Junio 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 Viernes to call for...
Policy Hearing on Housing and the Unhoused
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Systemic Housing Insecurity
Harrisburg – Mayo 14, 2021 - At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing on housing and the unhoused in Pennsylvania. “Everyone...
Sen. Kearney & Rep. Zabel Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Vulnerable Communities
In the 26th – Providence Animal Center
Kearney Announces $1.3 Million in State Funding for Local Projects
SPRINGFIELD − Abril 21, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today announced that over $1.3 million in state grants will go to projects in Delaware County. Funding for these projects was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). “From...
College Financial Planning Night
Funcionarios electos, líderes educativos y líderes comunitarios se unen al Senador Hughes en un llamamiento por la justicia educativa en honor a MLK
PHILADELPHIA – Abril 5, 2021 – In recognition of the 53rd anniversary of assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) called for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide true education justice and...
Sen. Kearney Remarks
Kearney pide justicia inmediata para las supervivientes de abusos sexuales
HARRISBURG − Marzo 22, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) issued the following response to Senate Republicans’ decision not to pursue an emergency constitutional amendment to provide a two-year window for survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice....
Southeast PA Senators Urge Equity in Vaccine Distribution, Oppose Proposed Singular Vaccine Site
Chester, PA – Marzo 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,...
Senator Kearney P&R Remarks
Kearney Re-Introduces Breonna’s Law One Year After Shooting
HARRISBURG (Marzo 15, 2021) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today re-introduced “Breonna’s Law” to ban no-knock warrants, which allow law enforcement to forcibly enter a person’s home without warning. Senate Bill 296 comes on the first anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death, which occurred on Marzo 13, 2020.
Senadores demócratas intervienen en la demanda contra la DRBC por fracking
Senadores demócratas intervienen en la demanda contra la DRBC por fracking
BUCKS COUNTY − Marzo 12, 2021 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) was joined by Democratic colleagues today in New Hope to announce their action to protect clean drinking water for millions of Pennsylvanians from the environmental hazards of fracking. Their...
Senator Kearney Hosts a Student Roundtable to Discuss Racism in Schools
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania vuelven a pedir una ventana legislativa de justicia para los adultos supervivientes de abusos sexuales y más protecciones para el futuro
Harrisburg, Pa. – Marzo 12, 2021 − Pennsylvania Senate Democrats held a press conference today to again call for immediate action to create a two-year window for adult survivors of sexual abuse currently barred from seeking justice due to statutory time limitations....
Pa Senate Dems Again Call For Legislative Window of Justice For Adult Suvivors of Sexual Abuse & More Protections For the Future
Senator Kearney and 600 State, Local Officials Call on Congress to Pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
HARRISBURG − Febrero 16, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester), the minority chairman of the Local Government Committee, joined more than 600 state and local officials across the country to demand that Congress pass the Biden Administration’s American...
Sen. Kearney Issues Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Budget
HARRISBURG (Febrero 3, 2021) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2021 budget. After a year of hell for Pennsylvania families and our...
Pa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Get Justice for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Harrisburg, Pa. − Febrero 1, 2021 − Pennsylvania Senate Democrats will introduce legislation to statutorily create a two-year window for survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice on claims that previously would have been time barred. This legislative solution is...
Ayuntamiento virtual sobre las vacunas COVID-19 en el condado de Delaware
Los senadores demócratas vuelven a presentar proyectos de ley para proteger una asistencia sanitaria estable y de calidad en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG – Enero 28, 2021 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks), Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny), and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), reintroduced package of bills to ensure Pennsylvanians maintain quality, stable...
Senator Kearney Remarks
Kearney anuncia la asignación de comisiones para la legislatura 2021-22
SPRINGFIELD − Enero 15, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today announced his committee assignments for the 2021-22 session. He will serve on the Local Government (minority chair), Appropriations, Education, Transportation, and Labor & Industry...
PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 6, 2021 – The PA Senate Democrats released the following statement on the violent protest today in the nation’s Capitol: The First Amendment is one of our most sacred. It is not political and it is not partisan. The rights to free speech,...
Senator Kearney Calls for Senator Mastriano’s Resignation
SPRINGFIELD – Enero 6, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today called for the immediate resignation of Senator Doug Mastriano (R – Cumberland/Franklin/York). “Doug Mastriano is a sitting senator who has actively organized a violent insurrection in an...
Virtual Vaccine Town Hall
Senator Kearney Issues Statement on Senator Brewster
HARRISBURG − Enero 5, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today issued the following statement on Senate Republicans’ refusal to seat Senator Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland). “What happened today in the Pennsylvania Senate was an...
Kearney, Comitta y Santarsiero celebrarán un debate virtual sobre la vacuna COVID-19
WEST CHESTER (29 de diciembre de 2020) - La senadora estatal electa Carolyn Comitta, el senador estatal Tim Kearney y el senador estatal Steve Santarsiero celebrarán una reunión municipal virtual con la Secretaria de Salud de Pensilvania, la Dra. Rachel Levine, para responder a las preguntas de los residentes sobre la vacuna COVID-19 y hablar sobre el plan de vacunación de la Commonwealth.
Senator Kearney Announces $7.5 Million in Local Grants
SPRINGFIELD − Diciembre 23, 2020 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today announced $7.5 million in state grants will go to projects across Delaware County. “These funds will support incredibly important projects that will reach so many people throughout...
Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – Diciembre 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...
Senator Kearney Announces $3.8 Million in Local Grants
HARRISBURG (Diciembre 10, 2020) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today announced the award of $3.8 million in state grants for Delaware and Chester Counties. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, support a variety of...
Senator Kearney Re-Introduces Breonna’s Law
HARRISBURG (Diciembre 8, 2020) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) today announced he will re-introduce “Breonna’s Law” to ban no-knock warrants, which allow law enforcement to forcibly enter a person’s home without warning. Kearney introduced the bill in the...
Los senadores demócratas de Pensilvania presentan un innovador plan de 4.000 millones de dólares para ayudar a trabajadores de primera línea, residentes vulnerables, pequeñas empresas y más.
Pa Senate Dems Unveil Innovative $4 Billion Pandemic Relief Plan to Help Front-Line Workers, Vulnerable Residents, Small Businesses and More Pennsylvania − Diciembre 4, 2020 − Aiming to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy by providing direct aid to workers, families,...
El senador Kearney comenta el Plan de Ayuda contra la Pandemia PA CARES 21
Senator Kearney Votes Against State Budget
HARRISBURG (Noviembre 20, 2020) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) joined 17 other members of the Pennsylvania Senate in voting against the 2020-21 state budget. During his remarks on Viernes evening, Kearney explained his decision to vote against the budget:...
Senator Kearney, Mayor Eberle Announce Breakthrough on Sellers Avenue Bridge Project
RIDLEY PARK − Octubre 15, 2020 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) and Ridley Park Mayor Hank Eberle today announced a breakthrough on the Sellers Avenue bridge project in Ridley Park, paving the way for construction to begin on the long-dormant project. The...