Sen. Lindsey Williams and Sen. Judy Schwank Reintroduce Universal School Meals Legislation

Harrisburg, Pa. − December 5, 2024 – Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania (SNAPA) today for a Day of Action in support of the Senators’ Universal School Meals legislation. This legislation is aimed at fighting child hunger and helping our students succeed by expanding Pennsylvania’s current Universal Breakfast Program to include lunch.

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Bridging The Digital Divide: Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Awards Connecting Communities to the Internet

Pittsburgh, Pa. – November 21, 2024 – Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the awarding of dozens of laptops for three organizations in the 38^th District as part of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s new Digital Connectivity Technology Program.

“The internet and technology are a critical part of daily life for people of all ages, whether that’s students connecting to educational resources, people using telemedicine to stay healthy, or families using social media to stay in touch over distances,” said Senator Williams.

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Senator Lindsey M. Williams Thanks Election Workers; Issues Invitation to Community to Join Together Post-Election

Pittsburgh, Pa. − November 4, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) released this statement today ahead of tomorrow’s General Election:

“As we near the end of this long election cycle and look forward to Election Day tomorrow, I want to take this opportunity to thank the county election employees here in Allegheny County and across the state.

These elections workers, and the thousands of poll workers who will join them tomorrow, are our friends, family, and our neighbors. They are all dedicated to ensuring that our elections are free, fair, and properly administered.

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Senator Lindsey Williams Announces Over $12 Million in Grant Funding for Local Construction and Capital Improvement Projects

Pittsburgh, Pa. − November 1, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that eight local projects have been awarded grant funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

“Each of these projects represents a significant investment in community space,” said Senator Williams. “This funding is focused on ensuring that our neighborhoods have those all-important ‘third places’ for people to gather, celebrate, find support, or just be. I am incredibly proud to support funding that builds strength in our communities, which is what every single one of these projects will do.”

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Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $5.3 Million in Local Share Grant Funding and $8.9 Million in Public School Facility Improvement Grants

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 22, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that municipalities and organizations throughout Senate District 38 will receive $5,325,282 in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding. This funding comes from gaming revenues and is intended support projects of public interest within the Commonwealth.

“The projects receiving Local Share funding from state gaming revenues today are identified as priority projects by their local community leaders,” said Senator Williams.

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Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Reps. Emily Kinkead, Arvind Venkat Announce $650,000 in Grant Funding for Northland Public Library

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 10, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Reps. Emily Kinkead (D-20) Arvind Venkat (D-30) announced that Northland Public Library will receive a $650,000 Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant. Northland is currently...

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams and Rep. Lindsay Powell Announce $500,000 in Grant Funding for Etna Center for Community

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 10, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Representative Lindsay Powell (D-21) announced that the Etna Center for Community will receive a $500,000 Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant. This funding will be used to...

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Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 7, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams joins advocates in calling for a major investment in multimodal transportation options across Pennsylvania. “With only seven voting days left on the Senate Session calendar, I urge my Senate colleagues to...