Author: Tiffany P
March 19, 2026
Sens. Kim Ward and Judy Ward Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Serious Turnpike Toll Evasion
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen penalties for repeat toll evaders on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, targeting individuals who accumulate thousands of dollars in unpaid tolls at the expense of taxpayers and responsible drivers. [Read More]
November 18, 2025
Employers, Trade Unions and Legislative Leaders: New Permitting Reforms, Stopping RGGI Will Boost PA’s Economy
Senate and House Republican leaders, along with energy industry stakeholders including trade unions and business organizations, today highlighted many positive impacts the significant new reforms to Pennsylvania’s permitting process and getting Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will have on our state’s economy in the months and years ahead. [Read More]
October 21, 2025
Senate Approves State Budget that Funds Essential Services Without Raising Taxes
For the second time this year, Senate Republicans approved a state budget that respects taxpayers and protects the financial stability of our commonwealth while ensuring that counties, school districts, and other state government partners receive needed funding, 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]
October 8, 2025
Senate Passes Bill to Waive Interest on Short-Term Budget Impasse Loans
Pennsylvania counties, early education programs, rape prevention and domestic violence prevention centers could pay no interest on loans from the Pennsylvania Treasury under legislation approved by the Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
September 30, 2025
Senate Republicans to Introduce Legislation Providing Loan Interest Forgiveness to Counties and Head Start
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced their intention to introduce legislation forgiving the interest on loans following the announcement by State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to help Head Start providers and counties during the state budget impasse. [Read More]
September 12, 2025
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Office Makes Staff Announcements
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) made the following staff announcements as Chief of Staff Rob Ritson recently accepted a position with UPMC. [Read More]
September 11, 2025
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on the 24th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States of America
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States of America: [Read More]