November 22, 2016 - The dedication of the Playground of Dreams at the H.W. Good Elementary School in Sewickley Twp. took place. School officials, local officials, parents, major donors, the community and the state all worked together to make the Playground of Dreams come true.
October 5, 2016 - Senator Ward and Representative George Dunbar had a great time reading and interacting with children at J. B.'s Bright Beginnings in Irwin. They toured the facility and discussed the importance of Pre-K Counts and early childhood education.
September 28, 2016 - Senator Ward had the opportunity to meet Libre! He greeted her with lots of sweet kisses. As a result of Libre's horrific situation brought on by a heartless breeder, Senator Alloway sponsored Libre's Law of which Senator Ward is a Co-Sponsor. The bill will tighten the animal abuse laws by increasing penalties. Presently this type of abuse is only a summary offense. This legislation will not apply to agriculture.
September 28, 2016 - Senator Ward had the opportunity to meet Libre! He greeted her with lots of sweet kisses. As a result of Libre's horrific situation brought on by a heartless breeder, Senator Alloway sponsored Libre's Law of which Senator Ward is a Co-Sponsor. The bill will tighten the animal abuse laws by increasing penalties. Presently this type of abuse is only a summary offense. This legislation will not apply to agriculture.
September 28, 2016 - Senator Ward had the opportunity to meet Libre! He greeted her with lots of sweet kisses. As a result of Libre's horrific situation brought on by a heartless breeder, Senator Alloway sponsored Libre's Law of which Senator Ward is a Co-Sponsor. The bill will tighten the animal abuse laws by increasing penalties. Presently this type of abuse is only a summary offense. This legislation will not apply to agriculture.
September 28, 2016 - The Manufacturing Caucus (Senator Ward Co-Chair) held a joint meeting with The Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus which gave the opportunity for open discussion to explore reshoring/offshoring ideas, including automation, industrial robotics and 3D printing in terms of the impact on manufacturing and bringing jobs/business back to the Commonwealth of PA and the importance of Manufacturing Week (October 1-7, 2016)
September 19, 2016 - Senator Ward had the opportunity to meet with some Cub Scouts and had a question and answer session with these young leaders, they had some great questions for her!
September 16, 2016 - Senator Ward, Representatives Mike Reese & George Dunbar, and many others from local government participated in a legislative day at the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The food bank fills such an important mission in our communities. There are many ways to help - volunteer, donate, advocate or hold a fundraiser.
September 16, 2016 - Senator Ward, Representatives Mike Reese & George Dunbar, and many others from local government participated in a legislative day at the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The food bank fills such an important mission in our communities. There are many ways to help - volunteer, donate, advocate or hold a fundraiser.
September 16, 2016 - Senator Ward, Representatives Mike Reese & George Dunbar, and many others from local government participated in a legislative day at the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The food bank fills such an important mission in our communities. There are many ways to help - volunteer, donate, advocate or hold a fundraiser.
August 25, 2016 - Senator Ward had a chance to enjoy the Westmoreland County Fair.
August 23, 2016 - Senator Ward had the opportunity to speak about recreation, tourism and community development at the Greensburg Rotary luncheon.
August 13, 2016 - South Greensburg celebrated their 125th Anniversary, such a great close-knit little community!
August 13, 2016 - South Greensburg celebrated their 125th Anniversary, such a great close-knit little community!
August 13, 2016 - South Greensburg celebrated their 125th Anniversary, such a great close-knit little community!
June 3, 2016 - Governor Tom Wolf visited Westmoreland County to hold a round table discussion concerning opioids.
May 3, 2016 - Hempfield Project 18 group visited the State Capitol
April 13, 2016 - Senator Ward attended a press conference held to announce the introduction of Clean Slate legislation. If enacted, Clean Slate would automatically seal the criminal records of anyone convicted in Pennsylvania of certain low-level, nonviolent misdemeanor crimes and summary offenses once sentencing has been served and the individual has remained crime-free for a certain period of time.
April 13, 2016 - Senator Ward introduced a resolution recognizing April 13th 2016 as ‘Industrial Resource Center Appreciation Day’ in Pennsylvania.
April 11, 2016 - Senator Ward and Senator Alloway received the Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement on Behalf of Higher Education. This is awarded each year by the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, and is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made an extraordinary impact on Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities.
April 11, 2016 - Excela Hospital System nurses visited the Capitol and met with Senator Ward to discuss the staffing/ratio issue with concern for the care of their patients.
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