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Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement PA Communities Safety Compromised by House Democrats’ Actions
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania House of Representatives actions compromising the safety of Pennsylvania’s communities and neighborhoods by advancing soft-on-crime legislation for violent criminals including convicted murders and offenders of sexual assault and abuse. [Read More]
PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 18, 2026
In this Update: New State Budget Protects Taxpayers and Funds Priorities Cost of Living Adjustment for Retired Teachers, Police and Firefighters Urgent Action Needed to Keep PA Communities Safe PennDOT Required to Release Funds for Local Road Projects Protecting Pets from Excessive Heat Camping Reservations Available at State Parks New State Budget Protects Taxpayers and […] [Read More]
PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
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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!🇺🇸🥰✨
Today we celebrate 250 years of our country. Happy Birthday, America!❤️🤍💙✨🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, Pennsylvania! 🇺🇸🎆✨
Today we celebrate the freedom, courage and unity that built our great nation exactly 250 years ago.
Enjoy family, fun and fireworks today!❤️🤍💙
Can you tell I’m excited to watch the fireworks tomorrow?🎆🤭🎇
One day until America’s birthday!🇺🇸✨🇺🇸
Today I am reminiscing on the great events that took place in Pennsylvania leading up to America’s birthday, especially the Senate of Pennsylvania’s ceremonial session at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia— just across the street from Independence Hall, where our Founding Fathers declared America’s Independence from Britain 250 years ago. 🇺🇸✨
Honored to participate in this great bipartisan event, and to make history, as this was just the 4th Senate meeting that has taken place outside of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. ❤️🤍💙
Forever proud to be an American girl.✨🇺🇸
2 more days until the 250th Anniversary of our great nation! Let’s get the party started. 🎆🎇🤩
I am grateful to the men and women who have fought for this country and for our freedoms over the last 250 years. I am excited for this once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday this weekend!🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
The countdown begins! 3 days until America’s 250th birthday!🇺🇸❤️🤍💙✨
Hempfield Area High School is getting a makeover. ✨
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for this exciting new project took place on Monday and I am looking forward to seeing the renovated school when it’s complete!
Have you visited the historical location where the Battle of Brandywine took place? If not, right around the semiquincentennial would be a great time to plan a visit!🇺🇸✨
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet Kaden, a student from Greater Latrobe Senior High School and congratulate him on his acceptance to the prestigious NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) Summer Internship at the University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research. More than 3,000 applications were received for the coveted 118 on-site internship positions.
Congratulations, Kaden!⭐️
A little late to the trend… here’s my take on it.
PA rate payers are paying for other states who can’t produce enough energy on their own yet create green climate cash grab policies that keep them dependent on us. This creates horror stories for PA families.
Have you visited historical @valleyforgepark before? If not, right around the semiquincentennial would be a great time to plan a visit! They have some great events planned on and leading up to the fourth!
