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Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Alerts Pennsylvanians of Proposed Department of Health Regulations and Encourages Public Comment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) today alerted Pennsylvanians of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recently introduced Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) regulations to dramatically expand state authority by allowing the DOH — among other things— greater ability to enter homes, businesses, schools and doctors’ offices without a warrant. These regulations are being advanced unilaterally by the Shapiro administration, limiting the voice of both the people and the General Assembly unless Pennsylvanians make their voices heard. [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 12, 2026
In this Update: Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later Shapiro’s Overreach on New State Health Regulations Protecting Children and Families from AI Deception New Law Cracks Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing Phishing Scam Targets “MyChart” Patient Portal Users Fire and EMS Companies Can Apply Now for State Assistance Remembering 9/11 25 Years […] [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America: [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 5, 2026
In this Update: Happy Labor Day Shapiro’s Overreach on New State Health Regulations Historic Settlement with Meta Includes Social Media Protections Help Available Finding a New Job Medicare Questions Answered by PA MEDI Happy Labor Day More than a day off, Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers who provide for […] [Read More]
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My @pasenategop colleagues & I were busy to ensure the ’26-‘27 state budget:
✅Protected PA’s rainy day fund
✅Avoided harmful tax increases
✅Increased funding for rape crisis centers, which had been underfunded for 6 of the last 10 budget cycles
Democrats’ criminal friendly bill not only gives 2nd degree murder convicts a chance for release but also gives ALL prisoners a “get out of jail free card” titled “medical parole” meaning sexual predators like Jerry Sandusky would be eligible for release for any number of reasons.
I was honored to speak and present a citation at the dedication ceremony for US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Vincent Piscar Jr. VFW. Post 33 had a railroad trestle in Greensburg, very close to where Corporal Piscar lived, named in his honor. There were a lot of his relatives and friends there, including his niece Alisha D’Astolfo who serves as the Commander for Post 33. It truly was a beautiful ceremony. Corporal Piscar was killed in action on July 19, 1968 while clearing enemy mines from a road. You can see and etch his name at Panel 51W, Line 14 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Our nation owes never ending thanks for his sacrifice and for every veteran who has served our great country.
It was great to attend @bridge.educational.pa ‘s check presentation at Greensburg Catholic High School. The Foundation, with the support of Raymond James and scholarship funds from PA’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit & Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs, donated $35,000 of scholarships to families in Westmoreland County. Education is vital for our Pennsylvania students, and I am grateful for the Bridge Education Foundation, EITC & OSTC for their donations to the families in need who want the best education for their children, the future of PA!
Hey, New Jersey and Pennsylvania‼️
📈Here’s why your energy rates are really rising📈
🚨Baseload energy matters! 🚨
Love you, America!🫶✨🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, everyone! Here’s to celebrating where it all started 250 years ago!✨🇺🇸✨
Throwback to one of my reels recapping the PA Senate’s trip to Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Just felt right to post again today!🇺🇸🥰✨
Today we celebrate 250 years of our country. Happy Birthday, America!❤️🤍💙✨🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, Pennsylvania! 🇺🇸🎆✨
Today we celebrate the freedom, courage and unity that built our great nation exactly 250 years ago.
Enjoy family, fun and fireworks today!❤️🤍💙
Can you tell I’m excited to watch the fireworks tomorrow?🎆🤭🎇
One day until America’s birthday!🇺🇸✨🇺🇸
Today I am reminiscing on the great events that took place in Pennsylvania leading up to America’s birthday, especially the Senate of Pennsylvania’s ceremonial session at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia— just across the street from Independence Hall, where our Founding Fathers declared America’s Independence from Britain 250 years ago. 🇺🇸✨
Honored to participate in this great bipartisan event, and to make history, as this was just the 4th Senate meeting that has taken place outside of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. ❤️🤍💙
