Press Releases
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...
Tim Kearney Sworn in as Pennsylvania Senator for Chester and Delaware Counties
Harrisburg, PA, January 1, 2019 – Tim Kearney, architect and former Mayor of Swarthmore, was sworn in on Tuesday as the next Senator for Pennsylvania’s 26th District. Swearing in on both a bible and copy of the Pennsylvania Constitution, Senator Kearney pledged...