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El senador Tim Kearney anuncia subvenciones por valor de más de 430.000 dólares para los servicios de bomberos y servicios médicos de urgencia del 26º distrito
Condado de Delaware, PA - 15 de febrero 2023 - Senador Tim Kearney anunció hoy $ 433,007 en subvenciones para las compañías de bomberos y servicios médicos de emergencia en todo el Distrito Senatorial 26. Las subvenciones fueron otorgadas por el Comisionado de Bomberos del Estado de Pensilvania de la...
El senador Kearney emite un comunicado en el que aplaude que el Tribunal de Pensilvania declare inconstitucional la financiación de la educación pública
Springfield, PA - 8 de febrero de 2023 - El 7 de febrero de 2023, el Tribunal de la Commonwealth emitió un fallo en William Penn School District, et al. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., que el sistema de Pennsylvania de financiación de la educación pública es inconstitucional.....
Los senadores Nick Miller y Tim Kearney piden 400 millones de dólares para Level Up en una nueva legislación
Harrisburg, PA – Febrero 3, 2023 – Today, state Senators Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) announced new legislation that would increase Pennsylvania’s investment in Level Up funding to $400 million. The Senators issued the...
El senador Kearney anuncia la concesión de más de 4 millones de dólares en subvenciones del PCCD a entidades del 26º distrito
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Diciembre 14, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced that more than $4.7 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funding has been awarded to eight entities in the 26th Senatorial District. Glenolden Borough,...
El senador estatal Tim Kearney apoya al Centro de Defensa Infantil del condado de Delaware con una subvención estatal
Media, PA – Diciembre 1, 2022 – Family Support Line, which houses Delaware County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center, was awarded a $100,000 grant through Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services to build an onsite medical suite, with the help and support of State...
El senador Kearney consigue financiación adicional del PACR para proyectos locales
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Noviembre 21, 2022 – Less than one month after announcing $19 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for his district, Senator Kearney today shared that an additional $2 million in RACP funds have been awarded to the 26th...
El Caucus Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania elige a su equipo directivo para la legislatura 2023-24
Harrisburg, PA − Noviembre 15, 2022 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes a new member, Senator Nick Miller of Allentown. The new and...
El senador Kearney anuncia 19 millones de dólares para proyectos de reurbanización comunitaria en el condado de Delaware
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Octubre 26, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) today announced that state grant funding totaling $19 million has been awarded to support redevelopment projects in Delaware County. Aldan Borough, Delaware County Community College,...
El senador Kearney ayuda a garantizar la financiación de equipos de carga solar para las bibliotecas de Delco
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Octubre 25, 2022 – Solar powered charging benches and poles were recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library, and pairs perfectly...
Los senadores Kearney y Kane anuncian un programa piloto de tribunales de menores
HARRISBURG, PA − Octubre 18, 2022 − Senators Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester), and John Kane (D – Chester/Delaware) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to establish a five-year pilot program for school-based youth courts. The School-Based Youth...
Más de 350 mayores asisten a la Exposición Anual de Mayores del Senador Kearney y el Representante Zabel
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 26 de septiembre de 2022 - Más de 350 personas mayores locales, sus familias y cuidadores asistieron al senador Tim Kearney y Representante Mike Zabel de la 3 ª Exposición Anual de la Tercera Edad en colaboración con Senior Community Services el jueves.
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Amid Crozer Health’s Decision to Close Emergency Department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Septiembre 22, 2022 – Recently, Crozer Health announced plans to close the emergency department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and reopen it as an inpatient behavioral health facility. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s statement...
Women’s Health Caucus Holds Press Event on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, Protecting Access to Abortion
Harrisburg—Septiembre 21, 2022 — This morning, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and an advocate from Planned Parenthood held a press event to talk about postpartum Medicaid expansion and the need to protect...
Sen. Kearney, Rep. Zabel Help Secure $220K Grant for Upper Darby Township
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Septiembre 20, 2022 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) and state Representative Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) today announced that Upper Darby Township will receive a $220,000 Act 13 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant to assist with the construction of a pedestrian bridge to extend the Darby Creek Trail in the area.
El senador Kearney anuncia más de 1,6 millones de dólares en subvenciones para proyectos recreativos y de revitalización comunitaria en el 26º distrito
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Septiembre 6, 2022 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) today announced that more than $1.6 million in Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grants have been awarded to support several community projects in...
Senator Kane and Senator Kearney Reflect and Remember Lives Lost To Overdose
Delaware County, Septiembre 5, 2022 – Last week, State Senator John I. Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) and State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) reflected and remembered lives lost due to overdose with a candlelight vigil at the Delaware County Courthouse. Overdose...
Senator Kearney, Local Organizations Highlight Important Information to Help Preserve Reproductive Rights in PA During Event
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Agosto 31, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester), in partnership with the Women’s Centers, The Foundation for Delaware County, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, and the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc., recently hosted a Reproductive Healthcare As a Human Right forum in wake of the United State Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Senator Kearney Issues Statement In Response to ChristianaCare’s Announcement Regarding Non-Purchase of Crozer Health
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Agosto 18, 2022 – Earlier today, ChristianaCare and Prospect Medical Holdings announced that negotiations for the purchase of Crozer Health have concluded without an agreement. Below, you can find Senator Tim Kearney’s statement on the matter: “I am...
Gov. Wolf, Legislators Reintroduce ‘PA Opportunity Program’, Continue Fight for $2,000 Direct Payments to Pennsylvanians
Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by state Representative David Delloso and stakeholders and community members to discuss the reintroduction of the PA Opportunity Program, which would send $2,000 checks directly to Pennsylvanians. “I first proposed the PA...
Senator Kearney Helps The Foundation for Delaware County Secure More than $500K in Grant Funding for Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE)
Media, PA – Julio 15, 2022 – The Foundation for Delaware County is pleased to announce two recent grants for the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE). These include $75,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and $500,000 funded through the...
Delco Leaders Want Funding for “Red Flag” Laws, Urge Harrisburg to Act
Media, PA − Julio 11, 2022 − Legislators and advocates in Delaware County are calling for the state legislature to pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders, often called red flags, to help prevent firearm suicides and mass shootings. “Every day that...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Junio 24, 2022 – While not surprised, I am angered by and disappointed in the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Fundamentally, this decision is an attack on every person’s constitutional right to make...
Sen. Kearney Announces $750K in Additional RACP Funding for Delaware County Community College
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Junio 24, 2022 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) today announced that Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will receive an additional $750,000 in funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
El Cuerpo de Bomberos de Berwyn recibirá financiación estatal adicional
HARRISBURG, Junio 22, 2022 – State Sens. Carolyn Comitta and Tim Kearney and state Reps. Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman announced today an additional $500,000 state grant for the Berwyn Fire Co. to assist in replacing its main station with a state-of-the-art...
El senador Kearney y la delegación de Delco en el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes presentan nuevos proyectos de ley para reformar los acuerdos abusivos entre hospitales con ánimo de lucro
Delaware County – Junio 16, 2022 – Today, State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware) was joined by Senator John Kane, Senator Anthony Williams, Representative Gina H. Curry, Representative Leanne Krueger, Representative Jennifer O’Mara, Representative Mike Zabel,...
El senador Kearney y el representante Curry entregan miles de productos de higiene femenina donados a la oficina WIC de Upper Darby
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 15 de junio de 2022 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) y la representante estatal Gina H Curry (D-Delaware), el viernes entregaron más de 1.000 productos de higiene femenina a la oficina de Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC) en Upper Darby para ayudar a las personas locales que menstrúan en necesidad.
Students Discuss School Climate and Education Issues with Senate Dems Policy Committee
WEST NORRITON, Junio 3, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware), Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and Senator Maria Collett...
Senators Kearney and Cappelletti, Rep. Curry Partner with The Foundation for Delaware County to Shed Light on Period Poverty
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Mayo 31, 2022 – Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester), Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware), in partnership with The Foundation for Delaware County on Jueves, hosted a community discussion on...
Los demócratas del Senado piden a los republicanos que den prioridad inmediata a la legislación y a las asignaciones para la prevención de la violencia armada
HARRISBURG – Mayo 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have...
Senator Kearney Champions Gov. Wolf’s Level Up Funding Proposal, Sponsors Legislation for $300M Investment to Address Educational Inequities
HARRISBURG, PA − Mayo 11, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) is pleased to announce that his legislation to address educational inequities throughout the Commonwealth has been formally introduced into the Pennsylvania Senate. The Level Up School...
Senator Kearney, Rep. Curry Offices to Collect Feminine Hygiene Products during Mayo
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Mayo 2, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware) will host a Feminine Hygiene Products Donation Drive during the entire month of Mayo to support local women and girls. From Mayo 1 through Mayo...
Senator Kearney Announces $51K Grant for Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Abril 28, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced a $51,379 Keystone Grant for the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) to support the organization with much-needed capital updates to its facilities. DAP, a 501c3...
Cerca de 100 personas mayores solicitan las tarjetas SEPTA Senior Key ID en menos de dos horas durante el acto de la senadora Kearney y el diputado Howard
EASTTOWN, PA − Abril 25, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware/Chester) and state Rep. Kristine Howard (D- Chester) are pleased to share that 94 seniors were able to apply for a SEPTA Senior Key ID Card or renew an expired one during their two-hour event at...
More Than $2.7 Million in State Funding Awarded to 26th District for Redevelopment Projects
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Abril 22, 2022 – Two projects to support redevelopment efforts in the 26th Senatorial District will receive $2.75 million in total state funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, (RACP) state Senator Tim Kearney said today....
El senador Kearney anuncia una ley para ayudar a las organizaciones artísticas y culturales
HARRISBURG, PA – Abril 21, 2022– Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) recently announced his plans to introduce legislation to help organizations within the arts and culture sector gain financial stability. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Dollars for Arts and...
Legisladores de Pensilvania destacan el cambio de nombre Paquete legislativo destinado a facilitar el proceso de cambio de nombre para los transexuales de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG – Abril 11, 2022 – Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate joined advocates for the LGBTQ and Transgender Community Lunes, Abril 11, 2022, for a press conference to discuss their package of bills to update Pennsylvania’s antiquated name change laws...
Senator Tim Kearney and Vision To Learn Help Upper Darby Students Focus on The Future
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Marzo 31, 2022 – More than 3,500 of the 12,400 students that make up Upper Darby School District go to school every day without the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. Senator Tim Kearney and the nonprofit Vision To Learn have teamed up to bring vision services directly to students.
Senators Kearney and Kane Apprenticeship Fair Brings Out Local Families and Students
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Marzo 23, 2022 – Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware) and John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester), in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) recently hosted an Apprenticeship Fair for eighth grade and high school students at the DCIU Education Center.
Black & Diverse Business Forum Brings Out Dozens of Local Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Dozens of local entrepreneurs and small business owners attend Senator Kearney and Rep. Curry’s Black & Diverse Business Forum at DCCC on Feb. 26. SPRINGFIELD, PA (Marzo 1, 2022) – Senator Tim Kearney, and state Rep. Gina H. Curry on Sábado hosted a Black...
PANO Receives $250,000 in ARPA Relief Funds to Support Pennsylvania Nonprofits
Harrisburg, PA − Febrero 23, 2022 − The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) is receiving $250,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth. The grant funding,...