Majority Leader Kim Ward’s Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Tree of Life
October 27, 2022

Majority Leader Kim Ward’s Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Tree of Life

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement today on the fourth anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.  [Read More]

** Statement** Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA EDGE Tax Credit Program
October 26, 2022

** Statement** Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward Issues Statement on PA EDGE Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) today offered the following statement regarding passage of the HB 1059 – The Economic Development for Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credit program.  [Read More]

Senator Kim Ward Announces $7.1 Million for Three Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County
October 26, 2022

Senator Kim Ward Announces $7.1 Million for Three Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the approval of $7.1 million to support three community, economic development, and revitalization projects in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

Megan’s Law Expansion Legislation Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
October 24, 2022

Megan’s Law Expansion Legislation Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law

The Megan’s Law Expansion Legislation (SB 118) moved one step closer to becoming law today, passing in the House of Representatives in a 184-16 vote. SB 118, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, requires offenders convicted of any sex trafficking-related offense to register.  [Read More]

One on one with Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Shapiro
October 19, 2022

One on one with Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Shapiro

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — In the very location that Democrat Josh Shapiro kicked off his general election campaign just months ago, the gubernatorial candidate joined our Jordan Tracy for an extensive one-on-one interview about the issues facing Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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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]

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