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In this Update:
Join Me at Our Senior Expo on Oct. 22
On Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., I will host a Senior Expo at the Hempfield Twp. Athletic Complex at Hempfield Park 220 Forbes Trail Rd., Greensburg. The Senior Expo brings together exhibitors from federal, state and local agencies and organizations to inform you about the various programs available to assist you. There will be door prizes for individuals who register at Sen. Ward’s table. For more information, please call 724-600-7002. Sen. Ward Senior Expo Exhibitors include:
Breeze Airways Announces Commercial Agreement with Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
The Westmoreland County Airport Authority announced this week that Breeze Airways has signed a two-year deal with the option to extend at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Westmoreland County. The flight service returning to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is due to the strength of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority Board of Directors and top-notch staff that runs the day-to-day operations. A special thank you to U.S. Senator Dave McCormick who was able to secure an $850,000 federal grant which included a state funding match of $500,000 through my office. Breeze Airway’s introduction to the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport comes with the benefit of a newly completed terminal expansion and following Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy earlier this year. Breeze Airways will serve passengers traveling to and from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Orlando, Florida, starting in February and in May. Tickets are on sale now. Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage IV breast cancer, is diagnosed when breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. While treatments can help control metastatic cancer and allow many people to live longer, Stage IV breast cancer is currently considered incurable. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s recognize the Pennsylvanians living with metastatic breast cancer every day. Organizations like the PA Breast Cancer Coalition offer programs specific to individuals with metastatic breast cancer including a Stage IV-specific care package program and patient resources. Metastatic breast cancer research is essential to developing more effective treatments, improving quality of life and extending the lives of those living with stage IV cancer. Please consider making a $5 contribution to research when you renew your Pennsylvania driver’s license or vehicle registration online. For more information, visit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition website. Key Election Dates to Remember
Election Day will be here before you know it, and I want to make sure you know the key dates.
To make sure you’re registered, learn how to request an absentee ballot and find your polling place, visit the state’s elections information webpage. Working to Increase Affordability for Pennsylvanians
At a time when families continue to feel the strain of inflation, we know state government must look for ways to implement policies and programs to increase affordability. Fighting for the state budget to respect taxpayers and take less of your hard-earned money, enacting the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Programs, and making homes more attainable are some of the ways we’ve focused on affordability during the 2025-26 legislative session. The new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit provides meaningful relief for working families across the commonwealth. Families that claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit may also claim the state tax credit equal to 10% of the federal amount. This amounts to hundreds of dollars saved every year for many working families. We also created the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Program, which provides incentives for businesses to make contributions of up to $500 annually toward their employees’ child-care costs. And we took steps to make housing attainable to more Pennsylvanians by passing legislation streamlining municipal approval processes, reducing delays, cutting unnecessary red tape, and creating a Housing Development Regulatory Compliance Officer to serve as a single point of contact and improve coordination in the permitting process. We’re committed to continuing to implement greater government efficiencies and policies to control the growth of spending and help address affordability for families throughout Pennsylvania. New Law Cracks Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing
Legislation we unanimously passed enacting stronger protections from deceptive telemarketing practices will take effect Monday, Oct. 19. Under Act 47 of 2026, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing law will now cover modern forms of solicitation, including text messages, voicemails, ringless voicemails and robocalls. It also establishes stronger rules for when and how telemarketers can contact Pennsylvanians, including:
The legislation also prohibits the use of AI-generated messages to deceive consumers. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, most people who use prescription medication for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Removing unnecessary medications from the home can help remove this risk. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. Find a local collection site near you at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website. |
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