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Senator
Kim Ward
President Pro Tempore
Westmoreland County
Senator
Kim Ward
President Pro Tempore
Westmoreland County
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October 17, 2022

VOTES EXPECTED: PA SENATORS TO CONSIDER TWO BREAST CANCER BILLS, SENATE RESOLUTION PROPOSED

The Pennsylvania Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on Senate Bill 1225, which eliminates out-of-pocket costs of breast MRI and ultrasound screenings for women at high-risk for breast cancer and Senate Bill 1330, which removes costs associated with genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers.   [Read More]

Candidates from different parties, for different seats stake out political middle at Pa. Chamber forum
October 4, 2022

Candidates from different parties, for different seats stake out political middle at Pa. Chamber forum

Call this the ‘The Great Pennsylvania Un-debate.’ Two of Pennsylvania’s marquee 2022 political candidates - Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee and Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz - had Pennsylvania’s most influential room to themselves Monday night, with back-to-back appearances before leaders of the state’s business world at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s fall dinner.  [Read More]

In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice
September 20, 2022

In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice

(The Center Square) – Support for more education funding isn’t a rarity among Democrats nationally, but Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro is standing out – for his support of school choice.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Announces Nearly $500,000 for  Community Improvements in Westmoreland County
September 20, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Announces Nearly $500,000 for Community Improvements in Westmoreland County

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today announced $479, 212 in grant funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to fund three local projects in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

Josh Shapiro supports ‘lifeline scholarships’ championed by school-choice proponents
September 17, 2022

Josh Shapiro supports ‘lifeline scholarships’ championed by school-choice proponents

It doesn’t make his stump speeches, which he reserves for full-throated support for traditional public schools.  [Read More]

Ceremony Honoring Greensburg Sergeant Killed in Action Set for Aug. 25
August 22, 2022

Ceremony Honoring Greensburg Sergeant Killed in Action Set for Aug. 25

The official designation of a bridge in Greensburg to honor a local soldier who was killed in action will take place at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 25, according to Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), who championed the honor.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA Supreme Court Ruling, Act 77
August 2, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA Supreme Court Ruling, Act 77

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today offered the following statement regarding the PA Supreme Court ruling on Act 77.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Caucus Files Intervention on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106
August 1, 2022

Senate Republican Caucus Files Intervention on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today offered the following statement regarding the Senate Republican Caucus’ decision to file an intervention to join Gov. Wolf’s lawsuit against the General Assembly.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106
July 28, 2022

Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Lawsuit, SB 106

Senate Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (S-39) today offered the following statement regarding Gov. Wolf’s decision to file a lawsuit against SB 106.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Partners with PA Breast Cancer Coalition to Encourage Early Screening
July 14, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Partners with PA Breast Cancer Coalition to Encourage Early Screening

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) and Pat Halpin Murphy, President of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) partnered to launch the second in a five-part animation series aimed to educate Pennsylvania residents on the importance of early detection for breast cancer.  [Read More]

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