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Craig Williams appointed chairman of House Government Oversight Committee

Rep. Craig Williams has been appointed as the Republican chairman of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2025-2026 session.

By South Delco News | Jan 10, 2025

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Craig Williams named GOP chair of House Government Oversight Committee

Rep. Craig Williams has been appointed as the Republican chairperson of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

By South Delco News | Jan 9, 2025

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Mary Gay Scanlon emphasizes transgender rights and calls for clemency action

By South Delco News | Nov 22, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon recently highlighted key issues through her tweets.

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Grants awarded for safety and infrastructure projects in Delaware County

By South Delco News | Oct 23, 2024

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Pennsylvania House Republicans propose new bills targeting violent crime accountability

By South Delco News | Oct 11, 2024

Members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus have introduced a series of bills designed to hold violent criminals accountable in the state. The proposed legislation is part of a broader initiative by House Republicans to address crime through a four-pillared package that includes prevention, policing, prosecution, and punishment.

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Pennsylvania House Republicans focus on crime accountability

By South Delco News | Oct 8, 2024

House Republicans in Pennsylvania are continuing their efforts to address crime by focusing on holding violent offenders accountable. This initiative will be discussed at a press conference featuring several state representatives.

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House Republicans announce legislative package aimed at tackling crime in Pennsylvania

By South Delco News | Sep 30, 2024

The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus announced Monday that members will introduce a package of bills to address the national crime crisis in Pennsylvania.

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House Republicans to unveil legislative package on crime in Pennsylvania

By South Delco News | Sep 29, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republicans are set to introduce a new legislative package aimed at addressing crime within the state. The announcement will be made by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), alongside Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) and Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), among other House Republican leaders and members.

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PA Supreme Court dismisses Krasner impeachment case due to procedural issues

By South Delco News | Sep 26, 2024

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has dismissed the impeachment case against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on procedural grounds. The court ruled that the articles of impeachment filed in 2022 expired with the end of that legislative session.

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U.S. Rep. Scanlon votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South Delco News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Williams secures $3 million for Project Safe Neighborhoods program

By South Delco News | Jul 17, 2024

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Prospect Park Fire Chief resigns after inappropriate comments on attempted Trump assassination

By South Delco News Reports | Jul 16, 2024

Former Prospect Park Fire Chief Jim Simmons has resigned from his position after he made comments on a community Facebook page wishing the shooter from the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump has aimed “a little more to the right.”

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Bill on deployed military parents' custody advances unanimously

By South Delco News | Jun 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, House Bill 82, introduced by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, the bill aims to update and standardize custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents, ensuring fair treatment in custody proceedings. This legislation aligns Pennsylvania with 16 other states that have enacted similar measures.

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Williams Welcomes Reopening of Critical Bridge in Delaware County

By South Delco News | Apr 19, 2024

State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) expressed his satisfaction at the official reopening of the Smithbridge Road bridge on April 19, marking the completion of the rebuilding of the nearly 100-year-old bridge. The bridge serves as a vital connection for the Bethel, Concord, and Garnet Valley communities, linking residents to Route 202 and important educational institutions like Garnet Valley High School and Middle School.The closure of the bridge in July 2023 for urgent repairs, following inspections revealing critical deterioration, disrupted the daily commute of...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Delaware County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Delco News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Delaware County received $244,069 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Delaware County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Delco News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Delaware County received $130,471 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Republican lawmakers propose bills targeting rise in 'swatting' incidents

By South Delco News | Feb 22, 2024

A group of Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania is set to introduce a series of bills aimed at combating the act of "swatting."

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1,456 inmates were incarcerated in Delaware County in August

By South Delco News | Sep 10, 2023

There were 1,456 inmates in Delaware County in August, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

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Northampton County had the 15th highest number of inmates incarcerated in Q2

By South Delco News | Aug 28, 2023

There were 626 inmates incarcerated in Northampton County in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

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July: Fulton County had the 60th highest number of inmates sentenced

By South Delco News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 83 inmates sentenced in Fulton County in July, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.