September 23, 2020 In this Update: Legislation Senate Approves Senator Kim Ward’s Legislation (SB 1189) to Protect Nursing Home Residents During Outbreaks “Move Over” “The Pennsylvania Carbon Dioxide Cap and Trade Authorization Act” RGGI Hearing Video Protecting Nursing Home Residents During Outbreaks Legislation sponsored by Senator Kim Ward to protect residents of assisted living facilities...

Legislation sponsored  by Senator Kim Ward (R-39) to protect residents of assisted living facilities and other long-term care homes during disease outbreaks was approved today by the Pennsylvania Senate.

Senate Transportation Committee | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) |  

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) to strengthen the state’s “Steer Clear Law” and better protect tow truck operators, law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other first responders was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senate Transportation Committee | September 9, 2020 | 10 am (NOB - Hearing Room 1 and Remote Participation) |  

Press conference announcing Senate Bill 1281, proposed by Senator Mastriano and Senator Ward, to protect first responders (e.g. tow truck drivers, emergency management services, firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) when they respond to emergency scenes, traffic stops or disabled vehicles on the highway.  This is referred to as the “Steer Clear Law”, which is being rebranded...

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) are proposing revisions to the state’s Steer Clear Law in an effort to protect emergency service responders, such as tow truck drivers and law enforcement.