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E-news Updates – March 15, 2025
In this Update: Happy St. Patrickโs Day! Budget Hearings Reinforce Need for Greater Financial Accountability Grow PA Scholarship Grant Applications Available Now Free Trees to Help Public Replace Invasive Plants License Plates Support Women Veterans Happy St. Patrickโs Day! A celebration of country and heritage, St. Patrickโs Day became an official religious holiday in the […] [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) are encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 8, 2025
In this Update: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend Senate Finishes Review of Shapiroโs Massive Spending Proposal Beware: Rise in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs Open Now: PennDOT Survey About Your Transportation Needs New Recommendations for PA Poultry Producers to Prevent Spread of HPAI Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – February 27, 2025
In this Update: Senate Continues to Dissect Shapiroโs Budget to Protect PA Consumers, Empower Parents Reporting State Fraud and Waste Connect with Employers at the Commonwealth Job Fair on March 5 Snowmobiling in State Forests and Parks Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes Senate Continues to Dissect Shapiroโs Budget to Protect PA Consumers, Empower Parents The […] [Read More]
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๐จ$3 BILLION IN THE HOLE๐จ
@governorshapiroโs $51.5 BILLION budget spends more than PA takes in, risking emergency savings & leaving taxpayers w/ a $27 BILLION deficit.
@pasenategop are fighting for fiscal stability & protecting your wallet.

๐๐ฆ I still love my black and goldโฆ but tonight, itโs all about Pennsylvania pride! ๐๐ค๐

Happy #SchoolChoiceWeek, Pennsylvania!
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment that best meets their unique needs.
Letโs continue to empower families and support a brighter future for all our students. ๐๐

My work is guided by the voices of Westmoreland County residents.
๐ฃ๏ธ Your concerns are my priority, so please donโt hesitate to reach out: senatorward.com/contact-me/

๐ Thrilled to announce more than $19.3M in Local Share Account grants have been distributed to Westmoreland Co. municipalities & organizations! Thanks to @LiveCasino & The Cordish Companies for investing in our communityโs future. Together weโre building a better Westmoreland! ๐ช #PAproud

Today on #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities here in Pennsylvania.
Thank you for your courage, dedication and commitment to keeping us safe. ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
#backtheblue

๐ A heartfelt thank you to my family, Senate colleagues and the people of the 39th District for your trust and support as I continue to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore. Itโs an honor to guide this institution!

๐The state Capitol is shining bright with this yearโs 24-ft Douglas fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm, Lehighton!
Adorned w/ 1,250 LED lights & 700+ handmade ornaments crafted by PA Pre-K students & seniors, itโs a true community treasure. โค๏ธ๐

๐๐ฆ This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the many blessings in our lives โ family, friends and the communities that lift us up every day. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and work toward a brighter future for Pennsylvania.
May your day be filled with love, laughter and the warmth of those who matter most. Happy Thanksgiving! ๐ #Grateful #ThanksgivingBlessings #PAproud

Ready to keep serving with the @pasenategop leadership team for the upcoming session!
Weโre here to work hard for ALL Pennsylvanians, tackling the issues that matter most.
I`m grateful for your trust and support! #PASenate
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Voters across our state delivered a strong message โ theyโre DONE with policies that undermine constitutional freedoms.
The @pasenategop will continue to stand with hardworking families & protect the values that make PA strong. โค๏ธ

๐ฃ๏ธ PA voters have spoken!
Proud to say that ALL Republican incumbents were re-elected & we`ve added even more strong voices to Harrisburg. ๐
๐ Details here: bit.ly/3ACp63n

๐ณ๏ธ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐! ๐บ๐ธ
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ๐
If you`re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote!
๐ Find your polling place here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx

Itโs great to be home in my district for this groundbreaking ceremony!
Iโm proud to announce that we secured a $1M LSA grant for Southwest Greensburg Borough to build a new garage and salt shed.
THANK YOU for the services you provide for our community! ๐๏ธ

I absolutely love when constituents from my district visit the Capitol โespecially during a busy session week! ๐๏ธ Your input and involvement help shape the work we do for PA.
It was great seeing you all! ๐๐ผ๐

THANK YOU to everyone who attended my 2024 Senior Expo yesterday! Your participation made is a huge success. ๐
We hope you enjoyed the resources and connecting with our community.
It was a great day in Westmoreland! ๐ซถ๐ป

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It`s National Mammography Day!
Mammograms save lives by detecting breast cancer early when it`s most treatable.
๐๏ธ Schedule your screening today โ it`s a small step that makes a big difference.
Early Detection Saves Lives! ๐ฉท
#MammographyDay #breastcancerawarenessmonth๐ธ

๐งโจ Join me at my ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐จ on Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM!
Enjoy free admission, refreshments, entertainment & a chance to win exciting door prizes. ๐
๐ Hempfield Twp. Athletic Complex
๐ Have questions? Call 724-600-7002.


