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Senate Republicans Commend House Insurance Committee for Approving Landmark Breast Cancer Legislation
April 24, 2023

Senate Republicans Commend House Insurance Committee for Approving Landmark Breast Cancer Legislation

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Senate Republican colleagues Sens. John DiSanto (R-15), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Devlin Robinson (R-37) offered their support for Senate Bill 8 as it advanced out of the House Insurance Committee earlier today.  [Read More]

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates
April 19, 2023

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement regarding tuition at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities:  [Read More]

Legislators Appointed to Commission to Improve PA’s Education System, Workforce
March 30, 2023

Legislators Appointed to Commission to Improve PA’s Education System, Workforce

As a result of legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to redesign the state’s education system, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Sens. Aument, Rosemary Brown (R-40), David Argall (R-29) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness.  [Read More]

Senator Kim Ward Announces Nearly $600,000 in Transportation Safety Funds for Westmoreland County
March 16, 2023

Senator Kim Ward Announces Nearly $600,000 in Transportation Safety Funds for Westmoreland County

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the approval of nearly $600,000 in gaming revenue funds to support a multimodal transportation project in Salem Twp., Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

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March 7, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Passing a Responsible Budget

In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) reiterated their commitment to passing a conservative, fiscally responsible spending plan that strengthens Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment
March 6, 2023

Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Majority Policy Chair Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Lisa Baker (R-20), today issued the following statement on workplace harassment:  [Read More]

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