Sen. Kearney to Hold Policy Hearing on Firefighting and EMS Services

SPRINGFIELD − September 30, 2019 − At the request of Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing this Thursday to discuss the future of firefighting and emergency medical services in Pennsylvania....

County to get more than $1M in state grants

State Sens. Tom Killion, R-9 of Middletown, and Tim Kearney, D-26, of Swarthmore, announced more than $1 million in grants will be coming into the county for various projects. Killion announced this week that $661,829 in state grants has been slated for five projects...

Kearney Announces State Money to Go Toward Community Recreation Programs

Swarthmore – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) announced today that projects throughout his district would be receiving a total of $450,000 through the state’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I am very pleased that this investment...

Sen. Kearney Releases Statement on the Charges Against Sen. Folmer

SPRINGFIELD, PA − September 18, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) issued the following statement on the charges against Sen. Michael Folmer. “The charges against Senator Folmer are deeply troubling and beyond reprehensible. As elected officials, we are...

Kearney looks to close loophole on child victim testimony

State Sen. Tim Kearney, D-26 of Swarthmore, has announced plans to introduce legislation that would fix a loophole allowing accused child abusers to cross-examine their victims in state agency administrative proceedings. “A child’s welfare should be our...

State Senate Policy Committee to Convene in Phoenixville

Harrisburg, PA − September 13, 2019 − At the request of Sens. Katie Muth and Tim Kearney, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing Friday in Phoenixville on addressing institutional and societal rape culture. The hearing is scheduled for...