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Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
March 13, 2025

Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) are encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Comments Regarding Nippon/U.S. Steel Investment
February 7, 2025

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Comments Regarding Nippon/U.S. Steel Investment

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s comments on Nippon’s investment in U.S. Steel:  [Read More]

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February 4, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, 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]

Ward, Rossi Announce $9 Million in Funding for Critical Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Westmoreland County
January 22, 2025

Ward, Rossi Announce $9 Million in Funding for Critical Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Westmoreland County

Sen. Kim Ward (R-39 and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59th) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved nearly $9 million in low-interest loans and grants for a vital wastewater infrastructure improvement project in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
January 7, 2025

Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team

The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members.  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Biden’s Decision to Block Nippon’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel
January 3, 2025

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Biden’s Decision to Block Nippon’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today issued the following statement on President Biden’s decision to block Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel:  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Comments to Keep U.S. Steel an Iconic American Company
December 3, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Comments to Keep U.S. Steel an Iconic American Company

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement on President Trump’s comments to keep U.S. Steel an iconic American company:  [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Addresses SEPTA Funding in Pennsylvania
November 22, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Addresses SEPTA Funding in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward issued the following statement today on the status of mass transit in southeast Pennsylvania:  [Read More]

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November 13, 2024

Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Voters Return Republican Majority to State Senate
November 12, 2024

Pennsylvania Voters Return Republican Majority to State Senate

Pennsylvania voters returned a Republican majority to the state Senate in the recent General Election, re-electing all Republican incumbents and sending new Republican senators to Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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