Harrisburg, Pa. − June 25, 2024 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Career and Technical Education Funding Bill passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously. Senate Bill 366 is co-prime sponsored by all six Senate members of the Basic Education Funding Commission. It requires that the data used to calculate Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding be fixed on June 1 of each year. This change gives Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) greater predictability over their budgets and aligns the CTE funding formula with the Special Education and Basic Education funding formulas.

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 24, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that her Senate District 38 has been certified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). This is the first legislative office in Pennsylvania to receive this distinction, which is earned through Recovery Friendly Workplace – PA in partnership with the Drug-Free Workplace PA and Unity PA.

“Meeting people where they are has been a priority for my office since Day One, and that extends to the employees of Senate District 38 as well as my constituents,” said Senator Williams. “Becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace is another step in creating a safe and supportive office that respects every individual who walks through our doors.

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 20, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams encourages Allegheny County seniors aged 60+ to apply for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program beginning June 25, 2024. Income-eligible seniors will receive a set of five $10 vouchers that can be used to buy Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets throughout the summer and fall months.

“One of the hardest things for our seniors on fixed incomes to afford can be fresh, healthy produce,” said Senator Williams. “But the Farmers Market Nutrition Program ensures that Allegheny County seniors have access to the best—Pennsylvania grown produce.” 

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 14, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released this statement following the Supreme Court decision restricting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to protect workers exercising their rights.

“As someone who was illegally fired for attempting to form a staff union and who had to go to the National Labor Relations Board to uphold my rights, I’m appalled but not surprised by today’s Supreme Court decision ruling in favor of corporate interests over workers.

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, is calling for the Senate to consider HB2370, landmark legislation that addresses the Commonwealth Court’s mandate to fully and constitutionally fund Pennsylvania’s public schools.

In 2023, the Court tasked the Governor and the General Assembly with remedying our constitution violation by making articulated and meaningful investments to support a “though and efficient system of public education”.