Press Releases
Sen. Kearney Announces Grants for Local Synagogues to Prevent Hate Crimes
SPRINGFIELD − March 12, 2020 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced that two Delaware County synagogues have been awarded state grants to improve safety and security measures to prevent hate crimes. Temple Sholom in Broomall will receive $50,000...
Sen. Kearney Releases Statement on Presumptive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware County
SPRINGFIELD −March 6, 2020 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) issued the following statement on the presumptive case of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Delaware County. “We are in regular contact with the Department of Health and the Governor’s Office, as well as...
Senator Kearney Announces $2.5 Million in School Safety Grants
SPRINGFIELD − February 27, 2020 – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced the award of $2.5 million in state funding for school safety in Delaware and Chester Counties. “Every child deserves to learn in a safe and nurturing environment,” said...
State Senate Committee Holds Delaware County Hearing on State’s Opioid Epidemic
Media – February 12, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Anthony H. Williams (D – Delaware/Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on combating the opioid addiction epidemic in Pennsylvania....
Sen. Kearney Announces $175,000 in PAsmart Grants for Areas Schools
SPRINGFIELD (January 17, 2020) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today announced that four school districts and one intermediate unit in his district will receive $175,000 in targeted grants through the PAsmart Initiative. Funding will be used to expand...
Sen. Kearney Announces $250,000 in Business-Education Partnership Grants
MEDIA, PA (January 16, 2020) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today announced Chester and Delaware Counties will receive $250,000 in Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grants to help local businesses and school districts work together to better prepare...
State Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Net Neutrality in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia - January 9, 2020 – At the request of state Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today co-hosted a hearing with state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D- Philadelphia) on net neutrality legislation in Pennsylvania....
Group of Democratic State Senators Request Hearing or Committee Vote on Bills Aimed at Protecting Quality, Stable Health Care in PA
HARRISBURG – January 7, 2020 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny/Washington), Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks), and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) have requested that the state Senate...
Kearney Named Minority Chair of Communications & Technology Committee
HARRISBURG − December 19, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced his appointment as Minority Chair of the Senate Communications & Technology Committee. “I am honored to serve as the lead Democrat on this committee,” said Kearney....
Sen. Kearney Announces Grants for Remote Technology for Ill and Injured Students
SPRINGFIELD − December 11, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today announced Chester and Delaware Counties' Intermediate Units will receive over $45,000 from the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program. Funding will go to remote classroom...
Sen. Kearney Disappointed by Limited Reforms of Statute of Limitations
HARRISBURG (November 20, 2019) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today voted for a package of legislative reforms to Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for survivors of child abuse, but expressed his disappointment with the bills' limited reach. "More...
Sen. Kearney Announces $1.8 Million in State Funding for District 26
SPRINGFIELD (November 12, 2019) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced that over $1.8 million in state grants will go to projects within District 26. Funding for these projects comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Multimodal...
Sen. Kearney Announces $250,000 to Support Early Childhood Education at DCCC
SPRINGFIELD (October 31, 2019) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced that Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will receive $250,000 from the Preschool Development Grant program. This funding will support the development of a statewide model...
Dinniman, Kearney Discuss Support for Brain Injury Community
HARRISBURG − October 23, 2019 – Pennsylvanians living with traumatic and acquired brain injuries came to the state capitol this week to share their stories of survival, recovery, and hope. State Senator Andy Dinniman, who serves as co-chair of the Senate Brain...
Senator Kearney Denounces Bill to Ban Abortion Before Many Women Know They’re Pregnant
SPRINGFIELD, PA − October 23, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced his staunch opposition to Senate Bill 912, which would criminalize most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano (R – Franklin), the...
Sen. Kearney Announces $2.3 Million State Infrastructure Loan for Ridley
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP – October 16, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced a $2.3 million state loan to Ridley Township for stormwater improvements. The loan is provided by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). "This...
Senators Kearney, Killion, and Dinniman Welcome Heather Mitts to the Capitol, Urge Support for Victoria’s Law
HARRISBURG − October 15, 2019 – Bipartisan legislators from Chester and Delaware Counties, who are calling for a ban on puppy mills, will welcome Olympic gold medalist Heather Mitts to the Capitol on October 22 to urge support for Senate Bill 44 (“Victoria’s Law”)....
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....
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...
Sen. Kearney Announces Plans to Protect Children from Being Confronted by Their Abusers
SPRINGFIELD – September 16, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) will introduce legislation to fix a serious oversight in state agencies' administrative proceedings that allows accused child abusers to cross-examine their victims. The proposed...
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...
Senator Kearney Honored as Guardian of Victims’ Rights
SPRINGFIELD, PA − August 26, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) was today presented with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award from Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania.
“I’m humbled to receive the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award from the fearless advocates at Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania,” said Senator Kearney.
Kearney, DCHA Celebrate $3.68 Million for Kinder Park Redevelopment
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP − August 7, 2019 − Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced a $1 million grant for the Kinder Park redevelopment project in Ridley Township, bringing total state funding for the project’s final phase to $3.68 million. Kinder Park is the...
Sen. Tim Kearney Calls for Special Session on Gun Violence, Extremism
SPRINGFIELD − August 6, 2019 − Members of the PA SAFE Caucus, a bicameral group of legislators dedicated to reducing all types of violence, today sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf to call for a special joint session to address gun violence and violent ideology. “The...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Kearney Announces $4 Million for Affordable Housing in Delaware County
Springfield, PA – July 16, 2019 – Senator Tim Kearny (D-Delaware, Chester) today announced the award of over $4 million in state funding for affordable housing programs in Delaware County. “Everyone should have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home,”...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
State Senate Hearing in Philly on Ride-hailing Companies
Philadelphia, PA − June 6, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve the accessibility, safety and reliability and working conditions for...
Senator Kearney Announces $1.5 Million State Grant for Drexeline Shopping Center
Upper Darby, Pa. - May 2, 2019 - Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced the award of $1.5 million to fund the development of the Drexeline Shopping Center. “The closing of the shopping center left a void in the community” said Senator Kearney. “This...
Senator Kearney Statement on Student Call to Action for Swarthmore Fraternity
Harrisburg, PA − April 30, 2019 − Senator Tim Kearney issued the following statement on Student Call to Action for Swarthmore Fraternity: “As a resident of Swarthmore and the prime sponsor of SB540, I am sickened and saddened to learn about the reports of sexual...
Senator Kearney, Four Fellow Freshmen Senators, Introduce Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
Harrisburg, PA, – April 10, 2019 – Senator Tim Kearney and his four freshman Senate colleagues – Senators Lindsey Williams, Katie Muth, Steve Santarsiero, and Maria Collett – were joined by almost all members of the Senate Democrats in introducing legislation to abolish the statute of limitations for sexual abuse, assault, and misconduct.
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Abolish Statute of Limitations For Sexual Offenses
Harrisburg – April 8, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus will introduce legislation to abolish the statute of limitations for a list of sexual offenses, regardless of whether the victim was a child or adult when the crime occurred. They...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
Companion Legislation to Expand #MeToo PA Act Provisions Proposed by Democratic Senators
Harrisburg – March 25, 2019 – Sens. Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D-Chester/Delaware), Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) are sponsoring legislation to expand reforms included in the #MeToo PA General Assembly Act.
Senator Kearney Urges Moratorium On Mariner East Project Until Safety Protocols Provided
Harrisburg, PA – March 11, 2019 – Earlier today, Senator Tim Kearney joined lawmakers across Delaware County and Chester County in sending a letter to Governor Wolf urging a moratorium on the operation and transmission of Natural Gas Liquids and related products through the Mariner East pipeline system until more information is made public to allow for the creation of safety procedures across all affected communities, school districts, and first responder offices to be used in the case of an emergency.
Hear the Pennsylvania Crunch with Senator Tim Kearney!
Tinicum, PA, March 6, 2019 – Senator Tim Kearney was a guest of the Tinicum School this morning, standing alongside Interboro School District Superintendent Bernadette Reiley, Interboro Educators Association President Judith Tilles, Representative Dave Delloso,...
Senator Tim Kearney, Along With Four Fellow Freshman Senators, Introduces Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 31, 2019 − Today, 17 members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced that they are seeking cosponsors for a bill that would abolish the statute of limitations for sexual abuse, assault and misconduct. "Sexual assault is...
Senator Tim Kearney Appointed to Influential Senate Committees
Swarthmore, January 18, 2019 – As Senator Tim Kearney’s work has officially begun in the State Senate following his swearing in earlier this month, he has been appointed to several influential committees in the governing body, including: Communication & Technology...
Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...