Senator Kearney Announces Over $5.8 Million in CFA Grants Awarded to Support Projects in Delaware County
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – January 21, 2026– State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) announced a total of $5,833,010 in state grants for projects in the 26th Senatorial District to improve transportation and upgrade municipal water, wastewater and stormwater systems. “I’m...Senator Kearney Announces Nearly $4.9 Million in CFA Grants Awarded to Support Projects in Delco
December 18, 2025 – DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced a total of $4,896,831 in state funding awarded to 18 projects across Delaware County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funding was awarded through...Senator Tim Kearney Announces Over $1.2 Million in PCCD Funding for the 26th Senatorial District
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – December 10, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware)today announced $1,256,805 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) benefitting the 26th Senatorial District. “I am proud to be supporting residents of...Senator Kearney Issues Statement Condemning Alleged Abuse by Local Nonprofit Leader
MEDIA, PA – November 20, 2025 – The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office recently announced charges against Lawrence (Larry) Arata, executive director of the Opioid Crisis Action Network, for allegedly exploiting his position to victimize vulnerable women....Sen. Kearney Issues Statement on Passage of State Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – November 12, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a budget deal, ending a four-month budget impasse, unlocking critical investments that will move Pennsylvania’s schools, families, and workforce forward. Senator Tim...Sen. Kearney, Rep. Curry Lead Press Conference & Community Briefing to Address New SNAP Work Requirements Threatening Food Access
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – October 16, 2025 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and state Representative Gina H. Curry (D-Delaware) convened a press conference and community briefing at Delaware County Community College—Upper Darby Campus on Tuesday to shed light on...Sen. Tim Kearney Officially Introduces Abby’s Law to Improve E-Scooter Safety
HARRISBURG, PA – September 30, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has officially introduced Abby’s Law in the Pennsylvania Senate as Senate Bill 1008. The legislation is named in memory of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon, who tragically passed after an e-scooter...Senator Kearney Announces Over $4 Million in PCCD Grant Funding for 26th District
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – September 9, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced that $4,024,801 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has been awarded to organizations and initiatives in Delaware County. These funds...Senators Kearney and Pisciottano Announce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Workers from Extreme Heat
HARRISBURG, PA – September 9, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), in partnership with Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), announced new legislation to safeguard Pennsylvania workers from the growing dangers of extreme heat. With hotter summers, longer...Sen. Tim Kearney to Introduce E-Scooter Safety Legislation After Tragedy in Delaware County
Delaware County, PA – July 22, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware), has announced plans to introduce Abby’s Law, legislation to create safety regulations for electric scooters. This legislation honors Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old girl who tragically passed after...Lawmakers, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on Looming Burdensome SNAP Rules
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2025 – On Friday morning, State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) was joined by fellow lawmakers and nonprofit leaders at a press conference in Philadelphia to sound the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition...Sen. Tim Kearney Urges PA Legislature to Fund Transit to Reverse SEPTA’s Approved Cuts
MEDIA, PA – June 27, 2025 – Yesterday, SEPTA’s board adopted a budget that will terminate half of its transit service and increase fares, due to the continued uncertainty around state support in the upcoming budget. Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) made the following...Elected Officials, Transit Riders, and Community Leaders Kicked Off SEPTA’s Public Hearings with a Rally and a Call for Full Transit Funding
Philadelphia, PA − May 19, 2025 − State lawmakers from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties rallied today outside of SEPTA’s headquarters in Center City as the transit agency began a series of public hearings on its proposed 2025–2026 budget, including the severe service cuts and steep fare hikes it will be forced to implement without crucial state funding.