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Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations
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...
El senador Kearney defiende la propuesta de financiación Level Up del gobernador Wolf y patrocina un proyecto de ley para una inversión de 300 millones de dólares destinada a abordar las desigualdades educativas
HARRISBURG, PA - 11 de mayo 2022 - El senador Tim Kearney (D - Delaware / Chester) se complace en anunciar que su legislación para hacer frente a las desigualdades educativas en toda la Commonwealth se ha introducido formalmente en el Senado de Pensilvania. La escuela Level Up...
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 - 25 de abril de 2022 - El senador Tim Kearney (D- Delaware / Chester) y el representante estatal Kristine Howard (D- Chester) se complacen en compartir que 94 personas mayores pudieron solicitar una tarjeta de identificación SEPTA Senior Key o renovar una caducada durante su evento de dos horas en...
Más de 2,7 millones de dólares en fondos estatales concedidos al distrito 26 para proyectos de reurbanización
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 22 de abril 2022 - Dos proyectos para apoyar los esfuerzos de reurbanización en el Distrito Senatorial 26 recibirá $ 2.75 millones en fondos estatales totales a través del Programa de Asistencia de Capital de Reurbanización, (RACP) senador estatal Tim Kearney dijo hoy....
El senador Kearney anuncia una ley para ayudar a las organizaciones artísticas y culturales
HARRISBURG, PA - 21 de abril 2022- El senador Tim Kearney (D - Delaware / Chester) anunció recientemente sus planes para introducir una legislación para ayudar a las organizaciones dentro del sector de las artes y la cultura obtener estabilidad financiera. El American Rescue Plan (ARP) Dólares para las Artes y...
PA Legislators Highlight Name Change Legislative Package Intended to Ease Name Change Process for Transgender Pennsylvanians
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,...
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...
El senador Kearney y el representante Curry alcanzan el objetivo de donación de sangre, se salvarán más de 90 vidas
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....
Los senadores Tim Kearney y Sharif Street honran la respuesta de COVID a la Iniciativa de Ayuda Musulmana
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.
El senador Kearney y los cargos electos de Delco recogen más de 3.000 pañales y otros artículos para bebés para ayudar a las familias locales que crían a sus hijos
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 23 de diciembre de 2021 - Los senadores Tim Kearney y John Kane, y los representantes estatales Mike Zabel y Jennifer O'Mara recolectaron más de 3,000 pañales y dos docenas de paquetes de toallitas húmedas para bebés y fórmula para ayudar a apoyar a las familias locales de padres necesitados en esta temporada festiva.
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...
Senator Kearney Set to Host Pennie Health Care Enrollment Events in Diciembre
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Diciembre 6, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), is pleased to announce that he has partnered with state Representatives Dave Delloso and Jen O’Mara, and state Rep.-elect Gina Curry to host three Pennie Health Care Enrollment events at YMCAs in...
Senator Kearney Announces $7.5 Million in RACP Grants Awarded to Help Fund Delaware County Projects
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Diciembre 6, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced that state grant funding totaling more than $7.5 million has been awarded to Delaware County. Delaware County Community College, Media Borough, and Delaware County will receive...
Senator Kearney Announces $2.1 Million in Grants for Delaware County Municipalities in 26th District
SPRINGFIELD, PA – Noviembre 19, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced several state grants totaling $2,193,410 have been awarded to four Delaware County municipalities in the 26th Senatorial District. 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
FILADELFIA - 15 de noviembre de 2021 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania, se unió hoy a los senadores Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione y Lindsey Williams para...
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...
El senador Kearney emite una declaración en la que se opone a la investigación electoral y a las solicitudes de comparecencia del Partido Republicano de Pensilvania
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 16 de septiembre de 2021 - Como funcionario público encargado de proteger su voz y su voto, no apoyo la investigación electoral más reciente del PA GOP ni las citaciones que dan acceso y ponen en riesgo la información privada de los votantes de Pensilvania,...
Los demócratas del Senado instan al Tribunal Supremo del Estado a que actúe contra los desahucios de inquilinos con solicitudes pendientes del PAER
Harrisburg, PA - 30 de agosto 2021 - El Caucus Demócrata del Senado envió la siguiente carta a la Corte Suprema de Pensilvania para alentar a la corte a tomar medidas para detener los desalojos de los inquilinos que ya tienen solicitudes pendientes en el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia.
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...
Senator Kearney Applauds Proposed Updates to Nursing Home Regulation
Julio 22, 2021 − Senator Tim Kearney issued this statement following yesterday’s announcement from the Wolf Administration for proposed updates to nursing home regulations, including increasing the minimum direct care hours by 1.4 more hours each day to improve...
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania celebran una audiencia política sobre las barreras estatales para la comunidad transexual
Harrisburg – Junio 29, 2021 - At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing during Pride...
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...
Los demócratas de la Asamblea General y los líderes locales de toda Pensilvania piden medidas inmediatas contra las infraestructuras escolares tóxicas e inseguras
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...
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania celebran una audiencia sobre la inseguridad sistémica en materia de vivienda
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 anuncia una financiación estatal de 1,3 millones de dólares para proyectos locales
SPRINGFIELD - 21 de abril 2021 - Senador Tim Kearney (D - Delaware / Chester) anunció hoy que más de $ 1,3 millones en subvenciones estatales se destinarán a proyectos en el condado de Delaware. La financiación de estos proyectos fue aprobada por la Autoridad de Financiación de la Commonwealth (CFA). "De...
Elected officials, education leaders & community leaders join Sen. Hughes in call for education justice in honor of 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 Calls for Immediate Justice for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
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,...