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Senators Recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) held a news conference about the importance of school bus safety at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Approves State Budget that Funds Essential Services Without Raising Taxes
For the second time this year, Senate Republicans approved a state budget that respects taxpayers and protects the financial stability of our commonwealth while ensuring that counties, school districts, and other state government partners receive needed funding, said 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]
Meeting to consider SB 6 and SB 1068
Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pennsylvania’s Clean Water Comeback
In the face of recent headlines about the Chesapeake Bay’s lagging progress, Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River stands out as proof that strategic, local-first investments can yield measurable results. [Read More]
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For the second time this year, the Senate passed a budget to ensure counties, school districts and others receive needed funding. It’s past time for Governor Shapiro and the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives to end the impasse they created.
People with Down syndrome live extraordinary lives and are achieving more than ever before. During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we celebrate the traits that make them special and support their growing potential!
Earlier this week, WellSpan Health brought its mobile mammography unit to the PA Capitol. The mobile unit helps more women get screened for breast cancer without having to visit the hospital.
I was proud to congratulate Krista Hair – a member of my Capitol team and a breast cancer survivor – for being named the 2025 Pink Ribbon Award winner by @pabreastcancer. Krista’s work and advocacy are so impressive, and she brings positivity everywhere she goes!
