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La senadora Lindsey M. Williams, la diputada Emily Kinkead y otros defensores subrayan la importancia de la legislación sobre comidas escolares universales para todos los estudiantes

21 de septiembre de 2022

Harrisburg, Pa. - 21 de septiembre de 2022 - Hoy, la senadora Lindsey M. Williams se unió a la representante Emily Kinkead, administradores escolares, defensores y padres para discutir la importancia de garantizar que todos los estudiantes de Pensilvania tengan acceso...

La senadora Lindsey M. Williams hace pública una declaración sobre la situación fiscal de la condonación federal de préstamos estudiantiles

24 de agosto de 2022

Pittsburgh, PA - 24 de agosto de 2022 - La senadora Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), presidenta de la minoría del Comité de Educación del Senado, ha hecho pública hoy la siguiente declaración, tras el anuncio del presidente Joe Biden de que el Gobierno Federal condonará hasta 20.000 dólares...

Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Codify Roe v Wade Protections in PA Law

Junio 27, 2022

HARRISBURG, Junio 27, 2022 − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Viernes afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal...

Declaración de la senadora Lindsey Williams sobre la decisión del TSE en el caso Roe contra Wade

24 de junio de 2022

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Junio 24, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: I am completely devastated over today’s Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

Acting Human Services Secretary, Legislative Leaders Recognize Refugee Service Providers Supporting New Pennsylvanians, Urge Passage Of Ukraine New Neighbors Fund

Mayo 13, 2022

Pittsburgh, PA − Mayo 12, 2022 − Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today joined Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, Senator Lindsey Williams, leadership from the Jewish Family and Community Services Pittsburgh and other refugee resettlement...

Pennsylvania Officials Remind Students to Submit Their Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Abril 28, 2022

Harrisburg, PA – Abril 28, 2022 – Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega joined the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), Sen. Wayne Fontana, and Sen. Lindsey Williams at Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) to remind Pennsylvanians to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) by Mayo 1, 2022, to qualify for a PA State Grant Award.

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on the Departure of PDE Secretary Noe Ortega

Abril 22, 2022

PITTSBURGH − Abril 22, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement today: “As the Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I have had the privilege to work closely with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Noe Ortega....

Senator Lindsey Williams Transgender and Non-Binary Name Change Press Event

Abril 11, 2022

Senator Lindsey M. Williams and Local EMS Leaders Announce $99,000 in DCED Grant Funding for EMT Recruitment and Training

Febrero 17, 2022

Natrona Heights, Pa. − Febrero 17, 2022 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams was joined by EMS leaders and the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation to announce a $99,000 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) grant for EMS agencies across Senate...

La senadora Lindsey M. Williams anima a realizar inversiones audaces en educación antes del discurso sobre el presupuesto del gobernador Wolf

Febrero 7, 2022

Harrisburg, Pa.- 7 de febrero de 2022 - Hoy, la senadora Lindsey M. Williams envió una carta al gobernador Tom Wolf antes de su discurso sobre el presupuesto ante la Asamblea General para pedirle que haga inversiones críticas en el gasto en educación en el presupuesto del año fiscal 2022-23. Reconociendo...

Senate Democrats Discuss School Staffing Shortages at Virtual Policy Hearing

Febrero 1, 2022

HARRISBURG, Febrero 1, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) to host a virtual public hearing on the staffing shortage crisis...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $2,404,411 in Grant Funding for Local Economic Projects

Enero 26, 2022

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Enero 26, 2022 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA) has issued $2,404,411 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants to projects that impact Senate District 38. GEDTF grants are...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Programs No Longer Subject to State Income Tax

Diciembre 17, 2021

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 17, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that individuals will no longer have to pay Pennsylvania state income tax on the student loan debt relief that they receive through state and federal student loan forgiveness...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on Adoption of Special Education Funding Report

Diciembre 15, 2021

Harrisburg, PA − Diciembre 15, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement following the adoption of the General Assembly’s Special Education Funding Commission report today: “We all know there is immense work to be done to support...

El senador Lindsey M. Williams, los representantes Innamorato y Kinkead, la administración Wolf, el Banco de Alimentos de la Comunidad de Pittsburgh y North Hills Community Outreach anuncian 11,4 millones de dólares para la infraestructura de almacenamiento en frío de los bancos de alimentos de todo el estado.

9 de diciembre de 2021

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 9, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined representatives from Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, North Hills Community Outreach, and other elected officials today for an announcement that food banks across Pennsylvania...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement Supporting Striking UPMC Workers

Noviembre 18, 2021

Pittsburgh, PA – Noviembre 18, 2021 – Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement today: I’m proud to stand with the striking workers of UPMC. These Healthcare Heroes have gone far too long without fair pay, safe working conditions, affordable...

Senate Dems Discuss Worker Misclassification Issues at Policy Hearing

Noviembre 15, 2021

PHILADELPHIA − Noviembre 15, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione and Lindsey Williams to host a public hearing...

UPMC’s Healthcare Workers Announce Strike to Demand $20/Hour, Safer Staffing, and the Right to Form Their Union

Noviembre 5, 2021

UPMC’s hidden “healthcare heroes” will walk off the job, joining workers all over the country demanding employers pay living wages and respect their union rights Pittsburgh, PA – Noviembre 5, 2021 – At a press conference this morning surrounded by elected officials,...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Releases Statement on Passage of HB1332 out of Senate Education Committee

Octubre 18, 2021

Harrisburg, PA − Octubre 18, 2021− Senator Lindsey M. Williams released the following statement today, following the passage of HB 1332 out of the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 7-4 along party lines: “HB1332 is an unfunded mandate aimed squarely at...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement on Passage of Dangerous School Mask “Opt-Out” Legislation

Septiembre 28, 2021

Harrisburg, Pa. − Septiembre 28, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement today, following the passage of Senate Bill 846, sponsored by Senators Doug Mastriano and Judy Ward, out of the Senate Education Committee. SB846 would permit parents and...

Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania piden a sus colegas republicanos que adopten medidas de transparencia y responsabilidad gubernamental

22 de septiembre de 2021

Harrisburg, Pa. - 22 de septiembre de 2021 - Los senadores Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Katie Muth (D-Chester, Montgomery y Berks), Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery y Delaware), John Kane (D-Chester y Delaware), Tim Kearney (D-Chester y Delaware) y Judy...

La senadora Lindsey M. Williams presenta un proyecto de ley que exige la publicación en línea de todos los gastos de la legislatura

9 de agosto de 2021

Pittsburgh, Pa. - 9 de agosto de 2021 - Hoy, el senador Lindsey M. Williams presentó una legislación que exigiría que todos los gastos legislativos se publiquen en línea en un formato de fácil búsqueda. Esta legislación es parte de la continua presión del senador Williams...

$23.9 Million Approved for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Julio 23, 2021

Allegheny County – Julio 23, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced the approval of a $23,970,000 loan for the Pittsburgh Water...

PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA

Julio 21, 2021

Harrisburg – Julio 21, 2021 – At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement on USW Ratifying New Contract with ATI and Introduces Legislation Making Striking Workers Eligible for Unemployment Compensation

Julio 14, 2021

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Julio 14, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement today, following the United Steelworkers (USW) member ratification of a new four-year contract with Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI). USW members began their Unfair Labor...

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