PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
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 the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management: [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on President Trump’s Approval of Nippon/U.S. Steel Investment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s approval of Nippon’s investment in U.S. Steel: [Read More]
Senate Approves ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ to Protect Fairness in Female Athletics
The Senate took a bipartisan step to support biological women through fair competition in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by approving Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act. The measure will ensure athletic teams designated for women are reserved for biological females in Pennsylvania’s K–12 and collegiate sports. [Read More]
Mammography Month 2025: Senate President Pro Tempore Ward, PA Breast Cancer Coalition Urge Early Screening
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with co-sponsors Sen. Tina Tartaglione (D-2) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) announced a Senate resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mammography Month in Pennsylvania. Building on last year’s successful initiative, Ward is again partnering with the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) to continue raising awareness about the life-saving importance of early breast cancer detection. [Read More]
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
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]