Commonwealth Court Invalidates RGGI Energy Tax
Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding the Commonwealth Court’s decision invalidating the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) energy tax in Pennsylvania: [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) discussed what the future hydrogen economy means for jobs, energy and the environment following a recent federal decision to award funding to two hubs benefitting Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw to Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will discuss the benefits of hydrogen hubs to the environment and the economy on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, 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 on Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Gov. Shapiro’s Office
Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Shapiro’s Office: [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer
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 regarding the Shapiro Administration’s failure to request the statutorily required amount be deposited in the state’s Rainy Day Fund: [Read More]