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Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement Shapiro’s RGGI Appeal Demonstrates Lack of Leadership
November 21, 2023

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
November 15, 2023

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]

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities
November 15, 2023

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities

The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, 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 Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation
November 14, 2023

Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), today issued a co-sponsorship memo announcing the Senate’s intent to advance a bipartisan legislative package consisting of two bills to increase measures when addressing matters of sexual harassment in the workplace.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud Significant Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
November 3, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud Significant Transfer to Rainy Day Fund

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) applauded the transfer of nearly $900 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund today that will help strengthen Pennsylvania’s financial position in the years ahead.  [Read More]

Commonwealth Court Invalidates RGGI Energy Tax
November 1, 2023

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]

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