The state Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment sponsored  by Senator Kim Ward (R-39) that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum.

Senate Transportation Committee | June 22, 2020 | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |  

During a Senate hearing today, lawmakers questioned the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s accelerated plan to switch to an all-electronic tolling (AET) system and lay off nearly 500 employees. Listen - Senator Bartolotta Listen - Senator Ward

Two Senate committees will hold a joint hearing on Monday, June 15 from 10 a.m. until noon to examine the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s plan to lay-off at least 500 employees as part of its switch to an all-electronic tolling system.

Joint Public Hearing | Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Labor & Industry Committee | June 15, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |  

The state Senate today overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Kim Ward (R-39) that would limit future emergency disaster declarations to 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly.

Senator Kim Ward speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3.

Senate Transportation Committee | June 9, 2020 | 1:15 p.m. (Time Approx,) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |  

Sonny Perdue, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, visited the Westmoreland Fairgrounds this morning for the kickoff of the federal Farmers to Families Food Box Program.