Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry
February 25, 2019
Senator Ward discussed programs and outreach to help lower-earning employees gain the skills they need to earn higher wages during the Department of Labor & Industry budget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
February 19, 2019
Senator Ward questions Revenue Secretary Hassell about public confidence in the lottery system and the “revolving door” relationship between it and its vendors.
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Response to Governor’s Budget Address
February 05, 2019
Senator Kim Ward offers remarks following the Governor’s budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly.
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Passage of 2018-2019 State Budget
June 22, 2018
Senator Kim Ward comments on Senate approval of House Bill 2121, a fiscally responsible budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 that holds the line on spending, increases funding for education and school safety initiatives, and includes no new taxes.
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Ward Discusses Audit of Voter Registration System in Pennsylvania
June 11, 2018
Remarks of Senator Kim Ward at a Capitol news conference with Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to announce he will conduct an audit of the state’s voter registration system to help enhance voting security before the 2020 election.
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Public hearing on SB 479 (PA Family & Medical Leave Act)
April 12, 2018
Senate Labor & Industry Committee | April 17, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1
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Victims’ Rights Legislation
March 22, 2018
Senator Kim Ward discusses a package of bills that passed the Senate which will strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence.
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Marsy’s Law (SB 1011)
March 22, 2018
Senator Kim Ward discusses the importance of Senate Bill 1011, known as Marsy’s Law, which would amend the state Constitution to creating a crime victims’ "Bill of Rights."
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Judiciary
March 01, 2018
Senator Kim Ward questions members of the Judicial branch during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Judiciary.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: LCB
March 01, 2018
Senator Kim Ward questions LCB officials during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
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