Newsroom - Senator Tim Kearney

Senator Kearney Pushes for More Funding for Schools, Looks to Revive PlanCon Building Program

HARRISBURG − February 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....

Sen Kearney Supports Historic Investment Plan for Education

Senators Tim Kearney and Sharif Street Honor Muslim Aid Initiative’s COVID Response

Harrisburg, PA – January 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 March 2020, in a recognition ceremony on...

Sen. Kearney Votes NO for #HB979

Senator Costa Appoints Senator Kearney to PA Senate Democrats’ Leadership Team

Senator Kearney has been named Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee

Harrisburg, Pa. – January 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Sen. Kearney — Remarks on Anniversary of Jan 6. Insurrection

Senator Kearney, Delco Elected Officials Collect More than 3K Diapers and Other Baby Items to Help Local Parenting Families

SPRINGFIELD, PA – December 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.

Remarks on Food Bank Infrastructure Funding

Wolf Administration, General Assembly Announce $11.4 Million Investment in Cold Storage Infrastructure for Food Banks

Reading, PA – December 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 December

SPRINGFIELD, PA – December 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 – December 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 – November 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 – November 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 December 17, people can drop off new and unused...

Sen. Kearney Redistricting Town Hall

Senate Dems Discuss Worker Misclassification Issues at Policy Hearing

PHILADELPHIA − November 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...

Policy Hearing on Worker Misclassification and the Future of Work

Sen. Kearney – Remarks on SB448

Sen. Kearney – Remarks on Public Transportation

Sen. Kearney – Remarks on Climate Change

Sen. Kearney – Childcare Accessibility

Senator Kearney, Rep. Delloso to Host Free E-Waste & Shredding Event on Oct. 30

SPRINGFIELD, PA – October 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 Saturday, Oct. 30 at Interboro High School in Prospect Park, PA from 9 a.m. until noon. This event is...

Free The Funds Rally Remarks

Senator Kearney Announces $50K Grant for Local Community Association in Upper Darby

SPRINGFIELD, PA – October 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 – October 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...

2021 Senior Expo

Pa Senate Democrats Call on Republican Colleagues to Take Action on Government Transparency and Accountability Measures

Harrisburg, Pa. − September 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 – September 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,...

Honoring Overdose Awareness Day

Sen. Kearney – Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Vigil

Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Vigil

Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications

Harrisburg, PA − August 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.

Sens. Cappelletti & Kearney Join Advocates To Rally For Small Biz, Workers

Senators Kane, Kearney, and A. Williams Urge Extension of Federal Eviction Moratorium

Chester, PA − August 3, 2021 − In a letter to Senators Casey and Toomey and Representatives Scanlon and Houlahan, Senators Kane, Kearney, and Anthony Williams urged Congress to extend the federal eviction moratorium, which ended July 31st. The eviction...

Senator Kearney Applauds Proposed Updates to Nursing Home Regulation

July 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...