Kearney Calls for Halt to Mariner East Construction During COVID-19 Crisis
SPRINGFIELD − March 20, 2020 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today called for an immediate halt to construction of the Mariner East II pipeline, due to increased health risks during the COVID-19 outbreak In a letter sent today to Pennsylvania Public Utility...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...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...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...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 and Rep. Zabel to Hold Senior Expo
DREXEL HILL (October 3, 2019) –Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) and Rep. Mike Zabel (D – Delaware) will be holding a Senior Expo on October 16 at the Drexelbrook Catering & Special Event Center. The event will feature a guest speaker along with various...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...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.