Recent News

E-news Updates – April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

E-news Updates – April 27, 2024

In this Update: School Safety Grants Awarded Training PA’s Workforce for Available Positions Increasing the Number of Firefighters in Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler Season Begins April 27 April is National Donate Life Month School Safety Grants Awarded More than $150 million in School Safety Grants have been approved this week for students across the commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s School […]  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules
April 26, 2024

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous 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) issued the following statement today in reaction to new power plant emission rules imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that will harm energy consumers and reduce grid reliability:  [Read More]

E-news Updates – April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

E-news Updates – April 20, 2024

In this Update: Primary Election Day is Tuesday, April 23 Increasing Penalties for Reporting False Threats at Schools Senate Approves Bill to Protect Critical Infrastructure New Crime-Fighting Tool for the Public Youth Leadership Camp to be Held June 9-15 Five Steps to Safer Digging Primary Election Day is Tuesday, April 23 Primary Election Day is […]  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Sends Letter to President Joe Biden on the Importance of U.S. Steel Jobs Staying in Southwestern Pennsylvania
April 17, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Sends Letter to President Joe Biden on the Importance of U.S. Steel Jobs Staying in Southwestern Pennsylvania

I grew up in a blue-collar town where everyone worked in a coal mine or a steel mill.   [Read More]

Connect With Us

Pennsylvania Capitol

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203039
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3039
(717) 787-6063

District Office

1075 South Main St.
Suite 116
(Westmoreland Crossroads Plaza)
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 600-7002
Fax (724) 600-7008

🥨 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙯𝙚𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮! 🥨

First declared in PA where 80% of pretzel production comes from 45 factories, it's fitting that the nation honors its favorite twisted treat today.

Let's indulge in some salty goodness! 😋

🔗: bit.ly/44jujYr
Today, the Capitol was alive with the excitement of young minds as we celebrated 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🌟

From exploring the historic halls to learning about legislation, it was a day of inspiration & fun for our next generation of leaders.
Wishing a heartfelt #Passover to all who celebrate!🌟

As you gather with loved ones to retell the story of liberation and renewal, may this sacred time bring joy, reflection and blessings to your homes.

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝!🕊️🕯️

#Passover2024 #ChagSameach
📺🗣️
🗳️Primary Election Day is almost here!

Make your voice heard and cast your vote on Tuesday.

Know your polling place and be ready to make a difference!

Find your poll here: bit.ly/4aFaT2x

#pavotes
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 #𝟰𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

The @pitt_vb team was honored in the Senate earlier this week.

Their accolades speak volumes:
🏆 5x ACC Champions
🏐 4x NCAA Elite Eight 
🔥 2021, 2022 & 2023 Final Four appearances

HAIL TO PITT! 💙🥇
#H2P @senatorcosta
Looking for a button. 🪡🧵😅

Senate session week — where even my purse reflects the vibes of Tuesday.
☑️eclipse glasses
☑️Bonnie Tyler
☑️incredible dance moves

We are ready to witness the total eclipse! 🌑☀️
Grateful for the opportunity to share insights on empowerment, inspiration & leadership for the next generation of female leaders on the @america250_pa podcast.🎙️

#WomensHistoryMonth  #PAWomen

𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:
www.america250pa.org/Podcasts
What an excellent way to honor Women’s History Month in Pennsylvania!

The portrait unveiling ceremony commemorating Catherine Baker Knoll, Pennsylvania’s first female lieutenant governor, held at our state capitol building.

#WomensHistoryMonth  #Pennsylvania
Unleashing PA’s energy potential would create thousands of good jobs and keep our power grid secure. ⚡️
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the resilience, achievements & contributions of women everywhere. 🫶🏻

From the halls of government to communities across our state, women are leading with strength & compassion.

#IWD2024 #PAProud
Today, let's raise our voices in harmony and pride as we celebrate National Anthem Day! 🇺🇸

Let the melodies of our anthem remind us of the unity and resilience that define us as a nation. 🎶🎼
#NationalAnthemDay #ProudAmerican
Shapiro math doesn’t add up. 🤔✍🏻

When Gov. Shapiro says he wants to "𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 in PA", he really means 𝙏𝘼𝙓 Pennsylvanians.
Today, we recognize Presidents Day and reflect on the effort it takes to guide our country in the right direction. 🇺🇸❤️💙

Originally, the holiday was to honor our first president – George Washington – but it has since been expanded.
It just doesn’t add up.

State spending would 📈 by more than $𝟯.𝟮 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 under Shapiro’s new budget plan.

The @pasenategop will be working hard to get spending down.

Details here: http://pasenategop.com/2024-25-state-budget/
It's the 𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙮 for me. 🏈
📰: Politics PA
🔗: https://bit.ly/3Sr7hcg

Meet Senator Kim Ward

Senator Kim Ward currently serves as the Senate Pro Tempore. She is the first woman in the history of the Pennsylvania Legislature to serve as Senate Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader in either the Pennsylvania House or Senate. In 2008, Senator Ward won the Pennsylvania 39th Senatorial District seat and was the first woman ever elected to that seat. She was re-elected in 2012 and 2016, and most recently in 2020.
Learn More
Back to Top