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 Books to Children in Difficult and Challenging Situations.” The primary goal of this project was to reach more children and students where they are by installing book vending machines in locations where children are often vulnerable. By providing free books featuring characters in similar situations to the children accessing the vending machines, the children can build their personal libraries while ACLA would increase awareness of public libraries, and their resources and services. Shortly after hearing about this project, Senator Jay Costa and Senator Lindsey Williams contacted ACLA and indicated that they would team up to fully fund this $140,000 project. 

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 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), awarded more than $1.4 million in infrastructure funding to farms across Allegheny County from 2023 to 2025. These projects support water quality improvements, reduce soil erosion, and enhance long-term productivity and health of farmland. 

“Small farms are on the front lines of keeping our families fed by providing fresh, local produce for communities, schools, and food banks. They also play an important role as stewards of our environment,” said Senator Lindsey Williams. “Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to pure water, and this funding will help small, local farms like Blackberry Meadows and Good Dog Farm continue to feed our families, while prioritizing sustainability and protecting our waterways for generations to come.” 

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 the time to share your personal story about why public transit matters. Whether you spent valuable time waiting to testify at a PRT hearing, attended a rally, or contacted your legislator, your voice made a difference in this fight.

Today’s vote to preserve services and maintain current fare rates is only possible because of your advocacy. But this is a temporary fix. It is not a long-term, sustainable solution to our region’s—or Pennsylvania’s—public transit problems.

Pittsburgh, PA — September 24, 2025 — Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced today that she will introduce a package of legislation to protect Pennsylvania utility customers from skyrocketing electricity costs caused by data centers.

“Our families should not be paying more for their electricity because enormous data centers might move into our neighborhoods—and they certainly should not be subsidizing electricity costs for giant corporations,” said Senator Willaims. “Western Pennsylvania has a long history of prioritizing the needs of industry billionaires at the expense of the people who built this country. This is our chance to reverse that trend and put the needs of our working families, our seniors, and everyday people first, ahead of corporate profits.”

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 new Blawnox Fire Rescue Boat, named the “FRB Williams.” Senator Williams helped Blawnox secure funding to purchase the vessel through a $150,000 DCED grant in 2022.

“I am always grateful to support our first responders and address the incredible cost of readiness that comes with the work that they do every day to protect our community,” said Senator Williams. “When the Department revealed the name at last summer’s Memorial Day Parade, I was speechless—it is the honor of a lifetime to have such an important addition to community safety and security named after me.”