The Little-Known Leader Pushing for Urgency on Gun Violence

The Little-Known Leader Pushing for Urgency on Gun Violence

Last weekend, there in the pages of The New York Times, was an advertisement for the good ol’ Philly Shrug, courtesy of our mayor. In the aftermath of the South Street mass shooting, Jim Kenney — out of town for a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting — seemed neither...
Senator Haywood Responds to Mass Shootings in Texas and New York

Senator Haywood Responds to Mass Shootings in Texas and New York

Harrisburg, Pa. – May 25, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to the massacres at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y. this month:...
Senator Haywood Responds to Gun Violence Meeting with Mayor Kenney

Senator Haywood Responds to Gun Violence Meeting with Mayor Kenney

PHILADELPHIA – May 11, 2022 – Today, State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to a virtual meeting with Mayor Jim Kenney (D- Philadelphia): “On 18 April, I led a sit-in with advocates outside of Mayor...
Senate Democrats Hear Support for School-Based Health Centers

Senate Democrats Hear Support for School-Based Health Centers

HARRISBURG, April 27, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to host a virtual hearing yesterday to discuss expanding School Based Health...