Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Applauding PUC Review and Investigation of Storm Response

Pittsburgh, PA − May 9, 2025 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement applauding the announcement that the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission is launching a review following last week’s storm that left more than half a million customers without power and caused widespread property damage:

“Since last Tuesday’s storm, my office has received numerous calls from residents who went for more than a week without power. Without electricity, people have been unable to store or cook food, use life-sustaining medical devices, access safe water, or attend work and school. 

Senators Lindsey M. Williams, Judy Schwank and Rep. Jeanne Mcneill Announce Legislation to Address Child Care Worker Shortage

Harrisburg, PAMay 5, 2025 − Today Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks), and Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133) announced their intent to champion Governor Shapiro’s legislation to support working families across Pennsylvania by strengthening and expanding our childcare workforce.

“Childcare is the industry that allows every other workforce to function by ensuring that parents and families are able to get to work, knowing that their children are safe, happy, and learning throughout the day,” said Senator Williams. “In that way, this investment in childcare doesn’t just boost our current workforce—it gives the workforce of tomorrow, our youngest learners, a head start on learning and development.”

Mayor Ed Gainey, State Sen. Williams, and Rep. Abney Advance Legislation to Prohibit Price Gouging During Local Emergencies

Proposed bill would close a critical loophole in state law, empowering municipalities to prevent exploitative pricing during declared local emergencies 

Pittsburgh, PA –  May 5, 2025 – In the wake of last week’s deadly storm, today, Mayor Ed Gainey is leading an effort in partnership with County Executive Sara Innamorato, State Senator Lindsey Williams, State Representative Aerion Abney, and other members of the state legislative delegation to protect Pittsburghers against exploitative businesses, contractors, and corporations engaged in price gouging essential goods and services after disasters.  As part of the effort, Mayor Gainey will introduce an amendment to close a loophole in the Pennsylvania Price Gouging Act that would ensure the provisions apply to locally declared emergency declarations like the one he declared last week.  

 

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Joins Transit Advocates; Announces Legislation to Provide Reliable Transit Funding Statewide

Pittsburgh, PA − May 1, 2025 − On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined transit advocates and riders for a rally in support of increased statewide investment in public transportation. Tuesday also marked the first of a series of public hearings that Pittsburgh Regional Transit will hold to hear feedback from riders and the community on a series of proposed service cuts.

During the rally, Senator Williams, who also serves on the board of PRT, announced that she and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) will introduce the Transit for All PA! legislation package, a suite of legislative proposals to help secure full funding for transit agencies across Pennsylvania. Rep. Aerion Abney (D-19) and Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36) will introduce companion legislation in the House.

Senate Democratic Caucus Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit

PITTSBURGH, PA April 15, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in Pennsylvania.

“As a new member of the PRT board and the State Senator representing the region of Allegheny County with the most service cuts since 2013, I am committed to finding a long-term funding solution for our public transit system to not only keep it alive, but for it to thrive,” said Senator Lindsey Williams. “Our people, our workforce, and the future economic prosperity of Pennsylvania depends on access to transportation. I’m grateful to today’s testifiers, who represented the senior and disabled communities and our region’s largest employers and clearly communicated the dire need for a funded system of public transportation.”

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Applauds Shapiro Administration’s Legal Challenge to Early Termination of Federal Education Funding

Pittsburgh, Pa.  April 10, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Democratic Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issued this statement following Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that he is suing the Trump Administration over the early termination of ESSER funds to school districts:

“I am grateful to Governor Shapiro for stepping in and pursuing legal action on behalf of school districts, students, and taxpayers across Pennsylvania. These districts were relying on millions of federal dollars to make repairs and upgrades to facilities, provide mental health supports to students, purchase needed supplies, and continue their work of educating our students. Pulling the rug out from under these districts – a $15 million rug in the case of Pittsburgh Public Schools alone—is especially cruel in light of ongoing threats to public education and other federal funds being threatened or cut by the Trump Administration. We cannot stand by and watch our children’s education and their futures being sacrificed in the name of further tax cuts for the richest people in the world.”

Sign Up for Newsletters

Enter your email below to receive newsletters and updates from my office straight to your inbox!

Stay Connected

LATEST NEWS

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Joins Transit Advocates; Announces Legislation to Provide Reliable Transit Funding Statewide

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Joins Transit Advocates; Announces Legislation to Provide Reliable Transit Funding Statewide

Pittsburgh, PA − May 1, 2025 − On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined transit advocates and riders for a rally in support of increased statewide investment in public transportation. Tuesday also marked the first of a series of public hearings that Pittsburgh Regional Transit will hold to hear feedback from riders and the community on a series of proposed service cuts.

read more

Senior Social

Pittsburgh Mills Mall 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, United States

We’re hosting our second annual Senior Social! This isn’t your parents’ senior fair– come ready to meet new people and learn new things.

Vintage Center for Active Adults will be there to provide Digital Navigation Services and tech support for your smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

We’ll also have music, games like fraud bingo, and refreshments to enjoy!

We hope to see you at our Senior Social on Thursday, May 15 from Noon until 3:00 pm at Pittsburgh Mills Mall! 

Please park at Mall Entrance 5, near the AHN Citizens’ Nursing School.