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February 7, 2024
PA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
As the unprecedented rise in illegal immigration strains the resources of states throughout the nation, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a resolution today sponsored by Senate Republican leaders calling for action to address the border crisis and support states’ rights to protect their citizens. [Read More]
February 6, 2024
Senate Republican Leadership Statement: Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro Budget Raises Concerns
The massive $3.2 billion increase in state spending in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget raises concerns for Senate Republicans, said 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]
February 5, 2024
Senate Republicans Response to the Governor’s Budget Address
Senate Majority Caucus Room | 2:30 p.m.-Starting time is approximate [Read More]
January 26, 2024
PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
As dozens of governors throughout the nation share their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s actions to secure the border, Pennsylvania Senate Republican Leaders voiced their support for his defense of American citizens and communities. [Read More]
January 16, 2024
Senator Kim Ward and Rep. Leslie Rossi Announce a $300,000 Grant for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Senator Kim Ward (R-39) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) today announced a $300,000 grant awarded to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Watershed Restoration Protection program to rectify a sinkhole along Route 30 in Unity Twp., Westmoreland County. [Read More]
January 11, 2024
Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission: [Read More]
December 13, 2023
Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget
The Senate approved two major bipartisan budget implementation bills on Wednesday, taking significant steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget, 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]
November 15, 2023
Senate Approves Funding, Additional Transparency for State-Related Universities
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to support funding and additional transparency measures for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities today, 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]
November 15, 2023
Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities
The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, 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]