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Press Conference on Racist Comments Made by Penn Professor Held by Sen. Anthony H. Williams & Local Officials
Philadelphia – January 13, 2022 – Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) and numerous local officials and activists hosted a press conference today to discuss the racist comments made by tenured University of Pennsylvania Law professor, Amy Wax. “I am...
Sen. Street’s Statement on President Biden’s Call to Defend US Democracy
Philadelphia, PA − January 11, 2022 − Today President Biden forcefully advocated for protecting the foundation of American democracy, the right to vote and have that vote counted in a free, fair, and secure election free from partisan manipulation. He stood in...
Sen. Hughes & Allies Rally to Condemn January 6th Insurrection and Defend Democracy
Philadelphia, January 6, 2022 – Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) hosted a press conference to remember and condemn the horrific events that took place on January 6, 2021 at the United States Capitol. “We are here to never forget, and to...
Senator Santarsiero Reacts on One-Year Anniversary of Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
BUCKS COUNTY – January 6, 2022 – The following statement is attributable to State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) on the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: “January 6, 2021, a date, like a handful of others in American...
City & Community Leaders Honor Victims & Survivors of Gun Violence, Urge Gun Safety Ahead of New Year Celebrations
PHILADELPHIA – December 30, 2021 – City and community leaders on Thursday memorialized the lives lost and forever traumatized by gun violence in Philadelphia and urged gun owners to exercise basic common sense ahead of New Year’s celebrations. Pennsylvania...
Senator Street Applauds Signing of Bill to Expand High-Speed Broadband Internet in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – December 22, 2021 – Today, Senator Sharif Street lauded the signing of Pennsylvania House Bill 2071, a bi-partisan piece of legislation that will establish the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), a task force focused on expanding...
