Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation
November 14, 2023

Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), today issued a co-sponsorship memo announcing the Senate’s intent to advance a bipartisan legislative package consisting of two bills to increase measures when addressing matters of sexual harassment in the workplace.  [Read More]

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October 20, 2023

Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw to Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will discuss the benefits of hydrogen hubs to the environment and the economy on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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October 17, 2023

Sen. Ward’s remarks on Breast Cancer Detection and Awareness

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Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
October 17, 2023

Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes

Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, 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]

Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer
September 29, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer

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 regarding the Shapiro Administration’s failure to request the statutorily required amount be deposited in the state’s Rainy Day Fund:  [Read More]

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September 27, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kick-Off

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 |  11:00 a.m. | PA Breast Cancer Coalition Turns the State Capitol Fountain Pink | State Capitol East Wing Fountain   [Read More]

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September 18, 2023

Hunger Caucus News Conference

PA Legislative Hunger Caucus | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Capitol Hunger Garden  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Provides Budget Update
July 28, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Provides Budget Update

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding the 2023-24 state budget:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding
July 24, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today regarding the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding:  [Read More]

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
July 5, 2023

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises

Today, 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 regarding the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

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