Senator Kim Ward and Rep. Leslie Rossi Announce a $300,000 Grant for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Senator Kim Ward (R-39) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) today announced a $300,000 grant awarded to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Watershed Restoration Protection program to rectify a sinkhole along Route 30 in Unity Twp., Westmoreland County. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission: [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward on the Acquisition of U.S. Steel
Following the announcement of U.S. Steel to be acquired by Nippon Steel Corporation, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement: [Read More]
Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget
The Senate approved two major bipartisan budget implementation bills on Wednesday, taking significant steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget, 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 President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement Shapiro’s RGGI Appeal Demonstrates Lack of Leadership
Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that the Commonwealth’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval violates the Pennsylvania constitution. [Read More]
Senate Approves Funding, Additional Transparency for State-Related Universities
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to support funding and additional transparency measures for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities today, 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]