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Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Executive Action
Pittsburgh, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issues this statement following Governor Shapiro's action to keep food on Pennsylvanians’ tables: "I’m grateful for Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis’ executive action today to...
Senator Williams’ Remarks on Need for Federal SNAP Funding
Senate Democrats Introduce Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program to Fight Hunger Amid SNAP Funding Freeze
HARRISBURG, PA − October 28, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats held a press event to introduce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will allocate $50 million from the Rainy Day Fund for the Department of Agriculture to send to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Legislation to Protect Students; Enforce Federal Education Laws
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 21, 2025 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that she will introduce legislation to create an Office of Civil Rights within the Pennsylvania Department of...
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget impasse Impacts on Approved Private Schools
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey M. Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce Over $70 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Pittsburgh Water Lead Line Replacement
Pittsburgh, Pa.) October 17, 2025 --- Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, and Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the approval of a $70,350,208 loan for Pittsburgh Water from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority...
Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation Forgiving Budget Impasse-Related Loan Interest for Counties, Non-Profits, and School Districts
Harrisburg, PA − October 8, 2025 − As the Pennsylvania State Legislature hits 100 days without a state budget, Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that Senate Democrats will introduce legislation to pay off interest accrued on any loan...
Senator Williams’ Remarks on Irresponsible Failure To Pass A Budget
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget Impasse Impacts on Counties and Rape Crisis Centers
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget Impasse Impacts on Small Businesses
Senator Costa and Senator Williams Named Pennsylvania Library Association 2025 Elected Officials of the Year
Pittsburgh, PA — September 30, 2025 — In 2024, the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and their 46 member libraries approached the 26 representatives and state senators who represent Allegheny County with a funding request for a project entitled “Providing...
2025 Family Resource Fair
ACCD Partners with State and Federal Agencies to Invest $1.4 Million in Farm Infrastructure Across Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA — September 15, 2025 — Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement on PRT Board Vote and Future of Transit In Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA — September 26, 2025 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) issues this statement following today’s Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) vote to reverse proposed service cuts and maintain current fare levels: “I first want to thank everyone who took...
Senator Lindsey Williams and Blawnox VFC Celebrate Fire Rescue Boat Williams with Allegheny River Tour
Pittsburgh, PA — September 22, 2025 — Last week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jeff Stephens, Assistant Chief Jim Vento, Captain Tommy Witas, and other members of the Department for an Allegheny River tour on Marine 111, the...
Senator Williams and Blawnox VFC Celebrate “FRB Williams”
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Shares Constituent Stories of How Budget Impasse Hurts Pennsylvanians on Senate Floor
Harrisburg, PA − September 10, 2025 − As the Pennsylvania State Budget stalemate enters its third month, Senator Lindsey M. Williams used her time on the Senate Floor this week to highlight stories of Pennsylvanians who have been hurt by this impasse. ...
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget Impasse Impacts on Libraries
Pharmacy Caucus Hearing on Community Pharmacies :: September 10, 2025
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget impasse Impacts on Human Services Agencies
Senator Williams Shares Constituent Stories of Budget Impasse Impacts on Education
Glenmore Park Dedication and Police Chief Fromlak Retirement Celebration
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Senate Republicans for Playing Games with State Budget & Public Transit
Harrisburg, PA (August 12, 2025) — Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Pittsburgh Regional Transit Board Member, issues the following statement following today’s Senate votes on transit funding and the FY2025-26 budget: “Transit authorities and advocates across the state...
Senator Williams Remarks at Transit Advocate Rally
Transit Advocates Rally for PA State Senators to Pass a Budget
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Issues Statement Criticizing Supreme Court Decision Allowing the Dismantling of Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh, PA − July 15, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Democratic Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issues this statement following yesterday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump Administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education:...
Senator M. Lindsey Williams Applauds PA House Passage of False Claims Act; Urges Senate Action
Pittsburgh, PA − July 10, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams applauds the Pennsylvania House for Wednesday’s bipartisan vote to pass HB 1697, the Taxpayer Prevention Against Fraud Act, sponsored by Rep. Frank Burns (D-72). HB 1697 creates a Pennsylvania False Claims...
Williams, Pennycuick Legislation Ensuring Continuity of the Military Family Education Program Signed into Law
HARRISBURG − July 10, 2025 − On July 7, 2025, House Bill 865, originally introduced by Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) adopted by the state House of Representatives, was signed into law as Act 32 of 2025. Pennsylvania became a...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Urges Full Funding of Program to Support Senior Nutrition and Local Farmers
Pittsburgh, PA − June 30, 2025 − Earlier this month, Senator Lindsey M. Williams and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation expressing their significant concerns over the dramatic reductions and delays in...
Senator Williams Remarks on Sunday Hunting Bill
Senator Williams’ Remarks on PA GI Bill Update
Senators Tracy Pennycuick, Lindsey Williams’ PA GI Bill Improvements Pass Committee; Head to Full Senate for Vote
Harrisburg, PA − June 24, 2025 − Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously advanced legislation aimed at strengthening and modernizing Pennsylvania’s Educational Assistance Program and the Military Family Education Program....
Senator Williams Supports School Meals for All
Senator Williams Introduces Personal Watercraft Safety Bill in Committee
Senator Williams’ Remarks at Press Conference on Federal Medicaid Cuts with East Liberty Family Health
Press Conference on Federal Medicaid Cuts with East Liberty Family Health and Elected Officials
Medicaid Funding is in Jeopardy
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
Senate Labor and Industry Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Protect Construction Workers From Misclassification
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2025 − The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today unanimously passed Senate Bill 72, legislation that strengthens protections for construction workers who are misclassified as independent contractors. The bill, sponsored by Senators Kane,...