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Senate Republican Leaders: Senate Advances Responsible Budget Bill, Transportation Funding Legislation
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical funding from the commonwealth immediately under a budget bill approved by the Senate. [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 9, 2025
In this Update: Indiana County Farm Bureau Legislative Tour Thank You to Our Summer Intern New Law Extends PA Guard Family Education Benefit Senate Acts to Ensure More Efficient Government Spending How to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses Planning a PA Capitol Visit Farmers Markets: A Great Source of Fresh, Healthy Food Indiana County Farm Bureau Legislative […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 2, 2025
In this Update: Senate Acts to Provide Funding for Local Bridge Projects Legislation to Make PA Leader in Drone Research Approved by Senate Children in Hot Cars: Look Before You Lock Protecting Yourself on Facebook Marketplace Sunday Hunting Days Set for 2025 Tuesday is National Night Out Senate Acts to Provide Funding for Local Bridge […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 25, 2025
In this Update: Shannock Valley Community Festival Parade Modernizing Small Games of Chance Law Video from Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit Interview Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate New Law Protects Users of Virtual Currency Nature Photo Contest Accepting Entries Flooded Roads: Turn Around, Donโt Drown Celebrate National Ice Cream […] [Read More]
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The full @pasenategop Majority passed a responsible budget & immediate way to fund transportation infrastructure & mass transit without taking any more from taxpayers.
Democrats need to stop grandstanding at press conferences & start to seriously engage at the negotiating table.
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Today is Caleb Campbellโs last day interning in my office. Caleb came eager to learn, assist constituents and gain experience along the way! We appreciated his work throughout the summer and wish him well in his future endeavors!
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Conversations in Harrisburg are active as work continues to reconcile our differences and reach agreement on a fiscally responsible 2025-26 State Budget.
A central area of focus is on the broad issue of the structural deficit and figuring out how we can put #Pennsylvania on the best trajectory going forward.
We have different visions for the future of the Commonwealth, but we`re working together across the aisle to move this budget forward. Regardless of divided government or political philosophy, some of these issues are just extraordinarily complex, and they need to be done correctly.
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Legislation was unanimously passed by the #PASenate to modernize the small games of chance law to allow non-profit organizations to accept online payments for their #fundraising efforts, such as raffles.
Senate Bill 416 was introduced by @senatordevlinrobinson and would allow charitable organizations to accept electronic payments โ such as credit cards, debit cards and online platforms like PayPal or Venmo โ for raffle tickets. Under current law, #nonprofits are limited to accepting only cash or checks for these transactions, which has made it harder to raise funds in todayโs increasingly cashless society.
Similar legislation has already been approved in at least 25 other states.
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The #PASenate will convene for session this week on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. While there is still a good deal of work needed to reach a full 2025-26 state budget agreement, our discussions with the House and the Governor continue to advance.
I stopped by @wccsnewstalk this morning before heading to #harrisburg. Here`s a brief update on where things stand. ๐ฝ๏ธ
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It was an honor to be invited to interview Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum as part of todayโs inaugural AI Summit hosted by Senator Dave McCormick. The event in Pittsburgh brought together the worldโs top leaders from the energy sector, #artificialintelligence field, top global investors, labor & industry representatives and government officials to discuss the tremendous potential we have to power the AI revolution.
#Pennsylvania has an incredible opportunity to showcase our God-given natural resources while being a leading destination for our nationโs #energy needs and cutting-edge technological advancements. Stay tuned for video of the interview coming soon!
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Thank you to Josh Widdowson for inviting me to join him on NewsTalk WCCS FM 101.1 and AM 1160 โIndiana in the Morningโ program to provide an update on the 2025-26 state budget process and several key issues surrounding it.
We remain committed to a final agreement which will help to address the structural deficit facing our commonwealth and put Pennsylvania on a solid path for future years.
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Thank you to Todd Marino from Indiana in the Morning- NewsTalk WCCS FM 101.1 and AM 1160 for inviting me to call-in from Harrisburg on Wednesday morning to discuss the status of the 2025-2026 state budget.
PA Senate Republicans continue to stand up for #Pennsylvania taxpayers and #families as we work to reach a responsible budget agreement and keep our state in a strong fiscal position.
