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...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.