Senator Williams Applauds Signing of Clean Slate Legislation
Harrisburg – July 3, 2018 – Last week, Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) joined Governor Tom Wolf, lawmakers, and advocates for the signing of House Bill 1419, also known as the Clean Slate bill. “There are too many people who have done their time and...News Digest :: July 3, 2018
Legislature Local lawmakers laud new school safety measures signed into law http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180702/local-lawmakers-laud-new-school-safety-measures-signed-into-law Pennsylvania lawmakers tour Berks County Residential Center...Summer Gun Buyback Program
Two Pa. House and Senate leaders (sorta) defend our lackluster legislature | John Baer
A key element in my unending criticism of our insulated, leaden legislature is that its leaders and separate chambers operate in silos of self-interest — to the detriment of democracy and the common good. Plus, leaders demonstrate little concern for the image of the...Workers need a Pa. Workplace Freedom Act
The following op-ed was posted by PennLive.com.
As expected, the Supreme Court voted against unions and working people in the Janus v. AFSCME case. This landmark decision makes it easier for anti-worker extremists to rig the economy and try to divide working people.
The outcome of the Janus case will harm public servants such as nurses, teachers, school district workers, police, firefighters and social workers, in addition to driving down wages for everyone, eliminating health insurance for many working families and making workplace accidents and deaths more likely.
News Digest :: July 2, 2018
Legislature Bipartisan bill seeks to introduce a legal definition of bullying, making it a misdemeanor offense, in Pa....News Digest :: July 1, 2018
Education Wolf pledges millions to tackle lead paint in city schools http://www.philly.com/philly/news/special_packages/toxic-city/stories/lead-asbestos-toxic-city-schools-emergency-repairs-wolf-kenney-hite-20180629.html Penn Hills School District adopts...Sen. Williams Hosts Safe Summer Gun Buyback
In acknowledgement of the gun violence epidemic declared in Philadelphia by Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Gov. Tom Wolf, Sen. Williams joined with the 12th and 18th Philadelphia Police Districts to host a “no questions asked” Safe Summer Gun Buyback event.
Sen. Leach Leads Hundreds in Protest Demanding Trump Keep Families Together
State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today led a Families Belong Together protest at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, PA. More than 300 people attended the event.