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Senator Kearney Hosts First Town Hall of 2022 in Swarthmore
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Febrero 16, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester) yesterday evening hosted his first in-person town hall of 2022 at the Swarthmore Borough Hall. Speaking to a room full of constituents, Kearney opened the meeting by giving updates on...
Senator Kearney, Rep. Curry Reach Blood Drive Donation Goal, More than 90 Lives to Be Saved
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Febrero 15, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester) joined Rep. Gina H. Curry (D–Delaware) on Viernes to host a blood drive in response to the current blood crisis facing our nation. Thanks to the overwhelming number of volunteers...
Senator Kearney Pushes for More Funding for Schools, Looks to Revive PlanCon Building Program
HARRISBURG − Febrero 7, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester), a member of the Senate Education Committee and newly-appointed Vice Chair of Appropriations, recently announced plans to restart the Planning and Construction Workbook Program, —A.K.A....
Senators Tim Kearney and Sharif Street Honor Muslim Aid Initiative’s COVID Response
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 25, 2022 – Today Senator Tim Kearney and Senator Sharif Street honored the Muslim Aid Initiative (MAI), a non-profit organization created by their constituents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Marzo 2020, in a recognition ceremony on...
Senator Costa Appoints Senator Kearney to PA Senate Democrats’ Leadership Team
Senator Kearney has been named Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. – Enero 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.
Senator Kearney, Delco Elected Officials Collect More than 3K Diapers and Other Baby Items to Help Local Parenting Families
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Diciembre 23, 2021 – Senators Tim Kearney and John Kane, and state Reps Mike Zabel and Jennifer O’Mara collected more than 3,000 diapers and two dozen packages of baby wipes and formula to help support local parenting families in need this holiday season.
Wolf Administration, General Assembly Announce $11.4 Million Investment in Cold Storage Infrastructure for Food Banks
Reading, PA – Diciembre 9, 2021 − First Lady Frances Wolf joined members of the General Assembly and representatives from the charitable food network today at Mary’s Shelter in Reading to announce an $11.4 million investment in cold...
La senadora Kearney organizará en diciembre actos de inscripción para la atención sanitaria en Pennie
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 6 de diciembre de 2021 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), se complace en anunciar que se ha asociado con los representantes estatales Dave Delloso y Jen O'Mara, y el estado Rep.-elect Gina Curry para acoger tres eventos Pennie Salud Cuidado de la...
El senador Kearney anuncia la concesión de 7,5 millones de dólares en subvenciones RACP para ayudar a financiar proyectos en el condado de Delaware
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 6 de diciembre de 2021 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) anunció hoy que la financiación de subvenciones estatales por un total de más de $ 7,5 millones se ha concedido al Condado de Delaware. Delaware County Community College, Media Borough, y el Condado de Delaware recibirán...
El senador Kearney anuncia subvenciones por valor de 2,1 millones de dólares para los municipios del condado de Delaware en el 26º distrito
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 19 de noviembre de 2021 - El senador Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) anunció hoy varias subvenciones estatales por un total de $ 2,193,410 se han concedido a cuatro municipios del condado de Delaware en el 26 Distrito Senatorial. Springfield Township, Upper Darby Township,...
Senator Kearney to Host Diaper Drive for Local Families
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Noviembre 17, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), in partnership with Maternity Care Coalition, will host a diaper drive this holiday season to help local families in need. Now through Diciembre 17, people can drop off new and unused...
Los demócratas del Senado debaten los problemas de la clasificación errónea de los trabajadores en una audiencia política
PHILADELPHIA − Noviembre 15, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione and Lindsey Williams to host a public hearing...
Senator Kearney, Rep. Delloso to Host Free E-Waste & Shredding Event on Oct. 30
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Octubre 20, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney and state Rep. Dave Delloso today announced that they will jointly host a free E-Waste and Shredding Event on Sábado, Oct. 30 at Interboro High School in Prospect Park, PA from 9 a.m. until noon. This event is...
Senator Kearney Announces $50K Grant for Local Community Association in Upper Darby
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Octubre 14, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced Bywood Community Association, Inc. (BCA) of Upper Darby has been approved for a $50,000 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) grant to assist with a community garden project in the area.
Senator Kearney Issues Statement, Praises Pa. AG Shapiro for Filing Charges Against Energy Transfer Partners
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Octubre 5, 2021 – I applaud Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s decision to criminally charge Energy Transfer Partners with environmental crimes for their disastrous pipeline construction. Today’s announcement is a step toward justice and signals...
Pa Senate Democrats Call on Republican Colleagues to Take Action on Government Transparency and Accountability Measures
Harrisburg, Pa. − Septiembre 22, 2021 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Katie Muth (D-Chester, Montgomery, and Berks), Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery and Delaware), John Kane (D-Chester and Delaware), Tim Kearney (D-Chester and Delaware), and Judy...
Senator Kearney Issues Statement Opposing PA GOP’s Election Investigation & Subpoena Requests
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Septiembre 16, 2021 – As a public official entrusted with protecting your voice and your vote, I do not support the PA GOP’s most recent election inquiry or subpoenas that provide access to and put at risk Pennsylvania voters’ private information,...
Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Harrisburg, PA − Agosto 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.
Los senadores Kane, Kearney y A. Williams instan a prorrogar la moratoria federal sobre desahucios
Chester, PA - 3 de agosto de 2021 - En una carta dirigida a los senadores Casey y Toomey y a los representantes Scanlon y Houlahan, los senadores Kane, Kearney y Anthony Williams instaron al Congreso a prorrogar la moratoria federal sobre desahucios, que finalizó el 31 de julio. El desahucio...
La senadora Kearney aplaude las actualizaciones propuestas de la normativa sobre residencias de ancianos
22 de julio de 2021 - El senador Tim Kearney emitió esta declaración tras el anuncio de ayer de la Administración Wolf para las actualizaciones propuestas a las regulaciones de hogares de ancianos, incluyendo el aumento de las horas mínimas de atención directa en 1,4 horas más cada día para mejorar...
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania celebran una audiencia política sobre las barreras estatales para la comunidad transexual
Harrisburg - 29 de junio de 2021 - A petición de los senadores Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) y Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), el Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania celebró una audiencia pública virtual durante el Orgullo...
Senator Kearney Votes ‘No’ for the 2021-22 State Budget
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 29, 2021 − State Senator Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) issued the following statement on his decision to vote ‘No’ for the state budget: “Last Viernes, just before midnight, the Pennsylvania legislature passed the 2021-2022 state budget. While...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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.