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Delaware County Senators Announce $555K PCCD Grant for County Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – JUNE 14, 2023 – Senators John Kane, Tim Kearney, and Anthony H. Williams today announced that Delaware County has been awarded a $555,000 state grant to support the Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative for the 2023-24 fiscal year....

Sen. Kearney Announces Over $1.4 Million in Funding for Delaware County Affordable Housing Initiatives

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – JUNE 14, 2023 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced new funding for eight Delaware County housing programs, made possible thanks to the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. In total,...

Sen. Kearney Welcomes Public to Media District Office

Senator Kearney Highlights “Delco Day” During Session

Delaware County Senate Delegation Calls for For-Profit Healthcare Reform to Discourage Predatory Private Equity Practices

Delaware County – May 24, 2023 – The Delaware County Senate Delegation has recently reintroduced a package of bills to prevent financial looting of Pennsylvania hospital systems by private equity and for-profit companies. Last year, the Delaware County Senate and...

Sen. Kearney Advocates for PlanCon Legislation During Education Hearing

Senator Kearney Condemns Hate Groups Amid Reports of Neo-Nazis in Delaware County

MEDIA, PA – May 12, 2023 – Recently, there have been reports of the neo-Nazi hate group being present in Drexel Hill and other municipalities in Delaware County. Senator Tim Kearney issued the below statement condemning the hate group: As an elected official...

Sen. Kearney, Rep. O’Mara Hold Expo to Promote Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection

Springfield, PA – May 6, 2023 – PennEnvironment, State Senator Tim Kearney and State Representative Jennifer O’Mara were joined by Congresswoman May Gay Scanlon Saturday to host a clean energy expo promoting renewable energy solutions for Delaware County. The expo...

Senator Kearney and Rep. O’Mara to Host Free Veterans Bowling Event on May 18

MEDIA, PA – May 4, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware) and state Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D–Delaware), in partnership with Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia, will host a Veterans Bowling Night event from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on May 18 at Sproul Lanes in...

Sen. Kearney Remarks in Support of Increased Wages for Childcare Workers

Sen. Kearney Announces $75K Grant for Morton Rutledge Fire Company

SPRINGFIELD, PA – April 21, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is pleased to announce Morton Rutledge Fire Company was recently awarded $75,000 in state capital funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for facility improvements....

State Senators Highlight Name Change Reform Legislative Package on International Transgender Day of Visibility

Harrisburg, PA – March 31, 2023 – Recently, a group of Pennsylvania Senators have reintroduced a Legislative Package aimed at easing the burdens that Pennsylvanians face when legally changing their name. The Name Change Reform Package, introduced by Senators Amanda M....

Sen. Kearney Wrap-up: Dept. of Ed

Sen. Kearney Remarks on Budget Hearings (Labor & Industry)

Senator Kearney Issues Response to SEPTA Pausing King of Prussia Rail Project

Springfield, PA – March 20, 2023 – On Friday, SEPTA announced it stopped construction plans for the King of Prussia Rail Project due to a lack of federal funding. Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) issued the below statement: The loss of federal funding for the King of...

Woodlyn Fire Company Awarded Funding for Facility Upgrades

Senator Tim Kearney meets with Christine Ryder, Treasure for the Woodlyn Fire Company to discuss a state capital funding grant he helped secure to replace the fire department’s aging roof on Thursday. Springfield, PA – March 17, 2023 – The Woodlyn Volunteer Fire...

Senator Kearney Announces More than $3.5 Million in State Grants for 26th District

SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 16, 2023 – Nine Delaware County municipalities will receive $3,592,000 in total state funding to support 12 projects throughout the 26th Senatorial District, Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced. The grant funding, which comes...

Delaware County State Senators issue joint statement in response to Crozer Health Layoffs

Delaware County, PA- March 15, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Delaware/ Montgomery), Senator John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester), and Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware) issued the following joint statement in response to Crozer Health’s...

Senator Kearney and Rep. O’Mara to Host Apprenticeship & Trades Fair March 25 in Morton

Springfield, PA – March 14, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware) and state Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware), in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) are excited to announce an Apprenticeship & Trades Fair on March 25 at...

Senator Kearney and Representative O’Mara Applaud Commonwealth Court Decision on Reliability Station in Marple

SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 10, 2023 – The Commonwealth Court today issued an opinion vacating the Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) approval of PECO’s reliability station in Marple stating that the PUC failed to uphold its duty to determine the environmental impacts of...

Senator Kearney Reacts to Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Address

Senator Kearney Calls for Investigation and Action Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 6, 2023 – Last week, reports were released accusing Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) of sexual misconduct. Senator Tim Kearney issued the below statement: I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations brought forward against Rep. Zabel....

Child Guidance Grant Presentation

PA Senators Cappelletti, Comitta, Kane, Kearney, and Muth Present $400,000 State Grant to Child Guidance Resource Center to Benefit Vital Student Mental Health Services

Senators Amanda Cappelletti, John Kane, Tim Kearney, and Katie Muth stand with staff from Child Guidance Resource Center and a state grant for $400,000 to fund a pilot program aimed at supporting student mental health. (Photo taken by James Robinson, PA Senate...

Senator Kearney and Rep. Fiedler Introduce PlanCon Legislation

Lawmakers Advocate for State Funding for School Facility Repairs Harrisburg, PA – March 1, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and Representative Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) today held a press conference to announce legislation to revive the...

Sen. Kearney Remarks on PlanCon Legislation to Address School Facility Repairs

Sen. Kearney Remarks in Support of Insurance Coverage for Wheelchair Maintenance

Democratic Senators Demonstrate Unity, Call for Swift Bipartisan Passage of Window to Justice Legislation

HARRISBURG, PA – February 27, 2023 - Today, Senate Democrats held a press conference calling for the swift and bipartisan passage of HB1 and HB2, which would open a Window to Justice for survivors of child sexual abuse. “The time to pass a Window to Justice for...

Senator Kearney and Rep. Curry’s Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum Brings Dozens of Resources Together for Local Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners attend Senator Tim Kearney and Rep. Gina H. Curry’s 2nd Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum at DCCC on Feb. 25. SPRINGFIELD, PA- February 27, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney, and state Rep. Gina H. Curry recently...

Sen. Kearney Remarks in Support of House Bills 1 and 2 (Window to Justice)

Panel 3 (Business Resources): Black & Diverse Business Forum

Panel 2 (Certifications): Black & Diverse Business Forum

Panel 1 (Basics of Entrepreneurship): Black & Diverse Business Forum

Senator Tim Kearney Announces Over $430K in Grants for Fire and EMS Services in 26th District

Delaware County, PA – February 15, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney today announced $433,007 in grants for fire companies and emergency medical services throughout the 26th Senatorial District. The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner from the...

Sen. Kearney Remarks on PA Court Ruling Education Funding Unconstitutional

Senator Kearney Issues Statement Applauding PA Court Ruling Public Education Funding Unconstitutional

Springfield, PA – February 8, 2023 – On February 7, 2023, the Commonwealth Court issued a ruling in William Penn School District, et al. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public education is unconstitutional....

Senators Nick Miller and Tim Kearney Call for $400M in Level Up Funding in New Legislation

Harrisburg, PA – February 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...