Senate Committee Votes to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings
Today Chairman John DiSanto (R-Dauphin) convened a meeting of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee to consider three bills, two of which would remove out-of-pocket costs associated with genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome as well as supplemental breast screenings for women with a high lifetime risk of breast cancer. [Read More]
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
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
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
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
Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today offered the following statement regarding the PA Supreme Court ruling on Act 77. [Read More]