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Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians
September 20, 2023

Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians

Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, stood with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh; Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward (R-39); and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), as they shed light on the reality of food insecurity and how it impacts Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Calls Senate Back to Finalize the General Appropriations Budget
August 2, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Calls Senate Back to Finalize the General Appropriations Budget

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding the 2023-2024 state budget and finalizing the General Appropriations Budget:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze
July 20, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

SLADE-BOWERS: School Choice is a Political Football for PA Politicians; For Me, It was a Lifesaver
July 17, 2023

SLADE-BOWERS: School Choice is a Political Football for PA Politicians; For Me, It was a Lifesaver

In Pennsylvania, quality education is a privilege for some and a failed campaign promise for others.  [Read More]

MITCHELL: A Good Education Isn’t a Perk. It’s a Lifeline.
July 7, 2023

MITCHELL: A Good Education Isn’t a Perk. It’s a Lifeline.

What would you do to help your children succeed? Would you advocate for them, pushing to change the broken systems that keep them away from the tools they need to succeed?  [Read More]

Budget Statement Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland)
July 6, 2023

Budget Statement Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland)

"Gov. Shapiro can still deliver on his campaign promise to Pennsylvania to give ‘every child of God a chance to have a good education’ by signing the budget that was passed by the General Assembly, without blue lining the PASS scholarship program.  [Read More]

Letter to the editor | Give your kids a better life
July 3, 2023

Letter to the editor | Give your kids a better life

As a mom who has made difficult decisions to get her sons a better education, I hope lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro will pass Lifeline Scholarships in this year’s budget.  [Read More]

“All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s.”
July 3, 2023

“All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s.”

Nelson Garcia is a shining star. He’s a straight-A 11th grader at Liguori Academy with strong ambitions for his future. Namely, he wants to go to college. His mother however, is worried about paying for higher ed.  [Read More]

Let’s not forget that kids need quality educational options right now
July 2, 2023

Let’s not forget that kids need quality educational options right now

Thank you, Gov. Josh Shapiro, for considering Lifeline Scholarships among education funding for students in low-performing public schools. With state budget negotiations underway, parents are anxiously awaiting decisions on education spending that could change their lives.  [Read More]

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June 30, 2023

K. Ward Remarks on Passage of the 2023-24 State Budget

K. Ward remarks on passage of the 2023-24 state budget.  [Read More]

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