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E-news Updates – September 26, 2026
In this Update: Shapiro’s Troubling Health Regulations: Thousands of Pennsylvanians Weigh In Senate Bill Protecting Children from Harmful AI Chats Needs House Action March for Life Brings Record Crowd to Capitol Suicide Prevention Month Raises Awareness and Spreads Hope Garrity Announces $1,000 Bonus for Families’ Education Savings Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses Gain New Opportunities Shapiro’s Troubling […] [Read More]
Pennsylvanians Reject Shapiro Administration’s Proposed Department of Health Regulations Prompting Withdrawal
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) offered the following reaction to the Shapiro administration’s announcement to withdrawal the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s proposed regulations on Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases from the Independent Regulatory Review Commission following pressure from Pennsylvanians rejecting Gov. Shapiro’s attempt at overreach: [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 19, 2026
In this Update Public Comments Due Monday on Gov. Shapiro’s Overreaching Regulations Key Measure to Prevent Eminent Domain Abuse Still Awaits House Action Let Students Know It’s Safe2Say Something “See Tracks? Think Train” Week Promotes Rail Safety Homeland Security Grant Webinar Oct. 15 Public Comments Due Monday on Gov. Shapiro’s Overreaching Regulations Gov. Shapiro and […] [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Alerts Pennsylvanians of Proposed Department of Health Regulations and Encourages Public Comment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) today alerted Pennsylvanians of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recently introduced Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) regulations to dramatically expand state authority by allowing the DOH — among other things— greater ability to enter homes, businesses, schools and doctors’ offices without a warrant. These regulations are being advanced unilaterally by the Shapiro administration, limiting the voice of both the people and the General Assembly unless Pennsylvanians make their voices heard. [Read More]
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Earlier this month, I was proud to attend Seton Hill University’s Child Development Center’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. The University’s child development center was founded by Sister Maurice McManama and Sister Rose Angella Cunningham in 1951 & since then the school has provided a joyful environment for children to develop life and social skills. It was great to see some of the kiddos from the school in the audience!
Here’s to another 75 years of learning & laughter!🍎✏️
The comment period on IRRC’s website for Governor Shapiro’s NEW PA Department of Health regulations close TONIGHT at 11:59 P.M.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard. Should these health regulations be put in place, they will be permanent.
My @pasenategop colleagues & I were busy to ensure the ’26-‘27 state budget:
✅Protected PA’s rainy day fund
✅Avoided harmful tax increases
✅Increased funding for rape crisis centers, which had been underfunded for 6 of the last 10 budget cycles
Democrats’ criminal friendly bill not only gives 2nd degree murder convicts a chance for release but also gives ALL prisoners a “get out of jail free card” titled “medical parole” meaning sexual predators like Jerry Sandusky would be eligible for release for any number of reasons.
I was honored to speak and present a citation at the dedication ceremony for US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Vincent Piscar Jr. VFW. Post 33 had a railroad trestle in Greensburg, very close to where Corporal Piscar lived, named in his honor. There were a lot of his relatives and friends there, including his niece Alisha D’Astolfo who serves as the Commander for Post 33. It truly was a beautiful ceremony. Corporal Piscar was killed in action on July 19, 1968 while clearing enemy mines from a road. You can see and etch his name at Panel 51W, Line 14 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Our nation owes never ending thanks for his sacrifice and for every veteran who has served our great country.
It was great to attend @bridge.educational.pa ‘s check presentation at Greensburg Catholic High School. The Foundation, with the support of Raymond James and scholarship funds from PA’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit & Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs, donated $35,000 of scholarships to families in Westmoreland County. Education is vital for our Pennsylvania students, and I am grateful for the Bridge Education Foundation, EITC & OSTC for their donations to the families in need who want the best education for their children, the future of PA!
Hey, New Jersey and Pennsylvania‼️
📈Here’s why your energy rates are really rising📈
🚨Baseload energy matters! 🚨
Love you, America!🫶✨🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, everyone! Here’s to celebrating where it all started 250 years ago!✨🇺🇸✨
Throwback to one of my reels recapping the PA Senate’s trip to Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Just felt right to post again today!🇺🇸🥰✨
