State Senator Kim Ward
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Recent News About State Senator Kim Ward
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Pennsylvania Senate leaders promote new scholarship program for local students
Senate leaders in Pennsylvania are urging students and those pursuing career training in high-demand fields to apply for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program.
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Kim Ward responds to Trump's remarks on Nippon/U.S. Steel investment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward issued a statement in response to comments made by former President Donald Trump regarding Nippon's investment in U.S. Steel.
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Funding secured for wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Westmoreland County
Senator Kim Ward and Representative Leslie Rossi have announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved close to $9 million in low-interest loans and grants for a wastewater infrastructure project in...
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Pennsylvania Senate opens 2025-26 session with focus on accountability
The Pennsylvania Senate began its 2025-26 legislative session today with the swearing-in of both new and re-elected members.
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Senate leader criticizes Biden's decision on Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward expressed her views regarding President Biden's decision to prevent Nippon from acquiring U.S. Steel.
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Kim Ward supports Trump’s vision for U.S. Steel's future
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward expressed her support for President Trump's recent comments regarding U.S. Steel.
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Senate President criticizes governor's handling of SEPTA funding
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward commented on the current situation regarding mass transit in southeast Pennsylvania.
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Republican leadership team retains positions for Pennsylvania's next legislative session
Senate Republicans in Harrisburg have re-elected their leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session.
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Republicans secure majority in Pennsylvania State Senate after election
Pennsylvania voters have reinstated a Republican majority in the state Senate following the recent General Election.
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Pennsylvania Senate adopts resolution demanding transparency on revenue secretary compliance
A resolution aimed at maintaining transparency and the balance of power between legislative branches was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate. The move, announced by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, addresses a subpoena compliance issue involving the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Patrick M. Browne.
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Pennsylvania Senate approves repeal of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon tax
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax, initially enacted through an executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019. This development was confirmed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair Gene Yaw (R-23).
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Kim Ward issues statement on 23rd anniversary of September 11 attacks
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward issued a statement today commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States.
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Nippon Steel commits over $1 billion investment in U.S. Steel's Mon Valley facilities
Following the announcement of Nippon Steel Corporation’s commitment to invest more than $1 billion in U.S. Steel facilities in Pennsylvania, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued a statement:
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Senate finalizes empowering 2024-25 state budget
HARRISBURG – Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced the approval of a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today. The $47.59 billion spending plan is $740 million less than the proposal Gov. Josh Shapiro presented in February and allocates $740 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund, a key priority for Senate Republicans.
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PA Senate leaders provide update on state budget negotiations
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) provided an update on the status of the 2024-25 state budget negotiations.
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Kim Ward comments on Trump's guilty verdict, suggests possible appeal
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump Verdict
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Senate Republicans in Pennsylvania Pass Bill for Historic Tax Cuts
Senate Republicans Secure Passage of Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
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PA Senate Leaders Criticize Biden Administration's New Power Plant Emission Rules
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) have strongly criticized the Biden Administration's new power plant emission rules. The leaders issued a statement expressing their concerns about the impact of these regulations on energy consumers and grid reliability."It is deeply short-sighted that the Biden Administration is pushing yet another disastrous policy that will hurt electricity consumers and make our grid less reliable," the Senate leaders...
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Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Sends Letter to President Joe Biden on the Importance of U.S. Steel Jobs Staying in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward has sent a letter to President Joe Biden emphasizing the significance of U.S. Steel jobs remaining in Southwestern Pennsylvania. In the letter, Ward underlines the crucial role these jobs play in the local economy and the livelihoods of many residents.Ward's letter conveys the importance of preserving these jobs in the region and highlights the need for support to ensure their sustainability. The communication serves as a call to action to protect the steel industry and the workforce it sustains in Southwestern Pennsylvania.As Ward...
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Sen. Kim Ward Votes to Expand Megan’s Law to Hold Human Traffickers Accountable
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward has voted to expand Megan's Law in Pennsylvania, aiming to ensure that human traffickers are held accountable without escaping the full consequences of the law. Ward emphasized the importance of taking additional steps to keep communities safe and advocate for trafficking victims by promptly registering offenders when incidents are reported.Ward, a Republican from the 39th district, expressed concern over the impact of open border policies on human trafficking, stating, "With Biden’s open border policy, the United States has become a...