PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...Senator Lindsey Williams Announces More than $1.75 Million in Funding for Low Income Housing Construction
Pittsburgh, Pa. − July 15, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that the Larimer CNI Phase IV Development on Larimer Avenue and Winslow Street in Pittsburgh, the Natrona Heights Senior Apartments on Eleventh Avenue in Harrison Township, and the North Negley...Senator Lindsey Williams’ District Office Now Processing Applications for Port Authority Senior Citizen Photo ConnectCards
Pittsburgh, Pa. − July 9, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that seniors can now sign up for Port Authority’s new Senior Citizen ConnectCard at her District Office in Ross Township. The Senior ConnectCard allows seniors age 65 and over to ride Port...Democratic Senators to Introduce Emergency Relief Program Legislation to Fill Void Left by Elimination of General Assistance
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — Following the elimination of General Assistance, several members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a cosponsorship memo to create an emergency relief program that would serve the population now without cash assistance....Senator Lindsey M. Williams Statement on UPMC/Highmark Contract Announcement
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 −Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement in response on UPMC/Highmark contract announcement: “Today’s announcement that UPMC and Highmark have entered into a 10-year contract to provide services to all...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...Senator Lindsey Williams Announces More than $800,000 in Funding to Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 13, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center has been awarded grants in two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding programs through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). These...Senator Lindsey Williams Announces $2.25 Million PA Industrial Development Authority Loan Awarded to RIDC Park
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 6, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has awarded a low-interest loan in the amount of $2.25 million to the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern...Military Family Education Program Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 4, 2019 − The Military Family Education Program (MFEP), or “Pennsylvania G.I. Bill”, passed unanimously out of the Senate today. The Bill has now been referred to the House of Representatives for consideration. The House overwhelmingly passed a...Sen. Lindsey Williams Announces More than $15,000 in Mini-Grant Funding for School Breakfast Programs
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 16, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that Deer Lakes School District and Shaler Area School District have been awarded mini-grants from Governor Wolf’s School Breakfast Initiative. These grants can be used by schools to start or...Senator Lindsey M. Williams Introduces Bill to Change Compulsory School Ages
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 14, 2019 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the introduction of Senate Bill 642, which will amend the Public School Code to lower the compulsory enrollment age from eight to six. This bill will also raise the drop out age from...Senator Lindsey Williams Named Minority Chair of Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 8, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that she has been named Minority Chair of the Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development (CERD) Committee. Senator Williams attended her first CERD Committee meeting today and...Senator Lindsey Williams Announces Over $1.3 Million in Grant Funding
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 8, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that several local businesses, school districts, and senior centers have been awarded grant funding totaling over $1.3 million. Under the Small Business Advantage Grant program, business...Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $500,000 Grant to Sheet Metal Workers Local 12, Harmar Township, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA — Today, State Senator Lindsey Williams announced a state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant of $500,000 to the Sheet Metal Industry of Western Pennsylvania for capital improvements to their Local 12 union hall and training...Military Family Education Program (MFEP) Voted Unanimously out of Senate Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 30, 2019 − Senate Bill 589, the Military Family Education Program (MFEP), or “Pennsylvania G.I. Bill” was unanimously voted out of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today. A committee vote is expected on the House...Senate Democrats Jointly Introduce Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sexual Offenses
HARRISBURG, PA − April 10, 2019 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual offenses and open a window for civil liability. The legislation was introduced as Senate Bill 540. “I...Sens. Hughes, Williams and POWER Interfaith support Marriott hotel workers in fight for fair, equitable working conditions
Philadelphia – April 5, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) joined POWER Interfaith, UNITE HERE, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Raise the Wage PA, and other supporters of the Marriott hotel workers...Sens. Hughes, Haywood, Williams and Street make call action addressing poverty and economic security in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Philadelphia – April 5, 2019 – Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) stood with local activists and advocates to announce the Senate Democrats...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.