Millions of Pennsylvanians are paying for an outdated vehicle emissions testing program in counties that already meet federal air quality standards.

Senator Kim Ward (R-39), chairman of the state Senate Transportation Committee, was recently appointed to lead the Transportation Policy Committee of the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference (CSG-ERC).

Senator Kim Ward (R-39) has been appointed to the Advisory Council for the Southwestern Veterans’ Center in Pittsburgh.

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is moving forward with plans to create a new cashless tolling interchange at State Route (SR) 130 in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, according to Senate Transportation Committee Chair Senator Kim Ward (R-39) who championed the addition of the interchange.

Senate Republicans - Funding What Works

Stressing that Senate Republicans support a strong safety net of programs and services to help Pennsylvanians in need, Senator Kim Ward discussed specific funding in this year’s budget that will help the truly needy while using tax dollars wisely.

The Senate approved a package of bills on June 25, 2019, reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.

My Tele-Town Hall scheduled for this evening is being postponed due to an extended legislative Session today and ongoing Budget negotiations.