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 Condemns Supreme Court Decision Against Workers

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 14, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams released this statement following the Supreme Court decision restricting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to protect workers exercising their rights.

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls for Senate to Take Up House Education Funding Legislation

Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, is calling for the Senate to consider HB2370, landmark legislation that addresses the Commonwealth Court’s mandate to fully and constitutionally fund...

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Pittsburgh, Pa. − June 12, 2024 − Last week, Senator Lindsey M. Williams offered testimony in opposition to a proposed rate increase by Duquesne Light Company during a public input hearing with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC). This proposed rate increase...

Sen. Lindsey M. Williams’ Boating Safety Legislation Advances Through Senate Committee

Harrisburg, Pa. − June 11, 2024 − Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Senate Bill 976 passed through the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee by a vote of 10-1. This legislation will allow the Fish and Boat Commission to promulgate rules that require boating...