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Senator
Kim Ward
President Pro Tempore
Westmoreland County
Senator
Kim Ward
President Pro Tempore
Westmoreland County

News Releases

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May 2, 2022

Senate Republicans’ Statewide Hearing Series on Combatting Rising Crime Continues in Lancaster County with a Focus on Human Trafficking

The Senate Majority Policy Committee today held the second in a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the East Hempfield Township Building in Lancaster County to get input from local police chiefs, prosecutors, human trafficking victim advocates, and key community groups.  [Read More]

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April 25, 2022

Senate Republicans Hold First of Series of Hearings on Combatting Rising Crime

With National Crime Victims’ Rights Week as the backdrop, the Senate Majority Policy Committee today kicked off a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the Cambria County Courthouse to get input from police, prosecutors, judges, and key community groups.   [Read More]

Senator Kim Ward Announces More Than $14.6 Million for 7 Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County
April 22, 2022

Senator Kim Ward Announces More Than $14.6 Million for 7 Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the approval of more than $14.6 million to support 7 community, economic development, and revitalization projects in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

Senator Kim Ward Announces More Than $14.6 Million for 7 Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County
April 22, 2022

Senator Kim Ward Announces More Than $14.6 Million for 7 Community Development Projects in Westmoreland County

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the approval of more than $14.6 million to support 7 community, economic development, and revitalization projects in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

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April 13, 2022

Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations

In a strong step forward to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections, the Senate approved two bills today that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package
April 12, 2022

Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package

The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of four bills designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), Senator Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

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