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
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
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
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
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]
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]