Upcoming Events

We want to hear from you!

As we plan 2023, we need to know more about what kinds of events you want to attend. Please take a minute to fill out a brief survey to tell us what topics you want to see the most next year!  Senator Williams Event Survey (senatorlindseywilliams.com)

Gridlock: How Senate Rules Block Good Policy
A Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Senate Rules  
Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Senator Katie Muth and I will be hosting “Gridlock: How Senate Rules Block Good Policy,” a Virtual Roundtable Discussion on the need for Senate Rules Reform on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. For far too long, the operating rules of the Senate have allowed the Majority Party to prioritize politics over policy and silence members who are trying to advocate for their constituencies and often, for what is right and just. 

For example, the Senate rules stop even common sense, popular legislation, like banning the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores, from coming up for a vote. Despite growing attention to this problem, the rules haven’t changed. Pennsylvania's bloated and expensive Legislature gets shockingly little done. This has to change. [editorial] | Our Opinion | lancasteronline.com

During this conversation, Senator Muth and I will discuss our package of proposed Rules Reforms for the upcoming 2023-24 Session that will promote transparency, encourage public participation, advance good policy, and hold Senators accountable to the public. The roundtable discussion will be hosted on Zoom and will allow for attendees to ask questions throughout the event. 

Register in advance for the roundtable discussion at Meeting Registration - Zoom

2022 Events Review

This week we are featuring one of our favorite events of 2022 - Dogs and Democracy. Policy and puppies are a great combination!

Highland Park Dogs and Democracy!

We thoroughly enjoyed our four-legged and two-legged friends who came out for our 2022 Dogs and Democracy event in Highland Park in September! It was a great opportunity to meet with constituents and share information on protecting people and pets from ticks, Animal Friends resources, and updates on animal welfare legislation. The coffee from Coffee Tree Roasters and yummy donuts from Oram’s made the morning conversations all the sweeter. We love this event and have held it every year since 2019. We look forward to the next one in 2023!

Legislative Update

Over $2 Million in Grant Funding for Local Economic Projects!

I'm proud to announce that three projects in District 38 will receive Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Funding grants. These projects will reduce blight, bring healthcare a little closer to home, and ensure that students have every chance to succeed academically. 

The RACP recipients are:

• $1.5 million to East Liberty Development Inc. for rehabilitation of Saints Peter and Paul Event Center; (pictured)
• $1 million to AHN Wexford; and
• $500,000 to Steel City Squash for expansion of their athletic and academic program facility.

Read more at Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $3 Million in Grant Funding for Local Construction and Capital Improvement Projects (senatorlindseywilliams.com)  

Good News

Hampton Daisy Troop Earns the Local Government Badge

Recently, I was able to help the Daisy Troop in Hampton Township earn their local government badge. I had a chance to talk about what I do as a State Senator, and then I answered lots of questions from them. 

PA’s Accessible Book Project

Last week I had the opportunity to read "Everyone Gets a Say" by Jill Twiss and EG Keller for the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians - LAMP and their The Library of Congress accessibility project. LAMP has added over 700 audio books to the National Library Service Catalog of accessible books for people who have visual, physical, or other reading disabilities. You can learn more about their recording studio at https://mylamp.org/recording-studio/. I'm so excited for the recording to be available soon!

Senator Lindsey Williams Named NASW Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year

Recently I had the absolute honor of being named the NASW Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year. Social workers across PA and the country have faced enormous challenges during the pandemic as more and more people have sought out mental health services and needed the help of our social safety net. They have been essential to the social, emotional, and physical recovery of our families and communities as we come through the pandemic and into this new phase of "normal."

I'm lucky to have worked with many social workers, who have helped identify the highest needs in our schools and communities, allowing the legislature to prioritize addressing the root causes of problems and their consequences.

These conversations have led to legislation that addresses social worker student debt and gets more caring adults into our school buildings, like my Internship Stipends for School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Nurses that was passed in this year's budget, and additional mental health funding in the PCCD School Mental Health and Safety & Security Grants.

It is my honor to support the incredible, life-changing work that the Social Workers of Pennsylvania do every single day. I cannot thank them enough for what they do for our students, our families, and our communities.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have by phone at 412-364-0469 (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 (Harrison Office) or by email at [email protected]. My staff will return your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

Senator Lindsey Williams