PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]
Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Greg Rothman (R-34) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday in favor of the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club: [Read More]
Press Conference on SB 1400
Sen. Langerholc | Thursday, July 23, 2026 [Read More]
Pittman, Struzzi, Cooper, Major and Bashline Announce $6.75 Million in Area Community Improvement Grants
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62), Jill Cooper (R-55), Abby Major (R-60) and Josh Bashline (R-63) announced $6.75 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for five community projects in Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties. [Read More]
PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, 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]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today: [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on completion of the 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc (R-35). [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s ruling on skill games: [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today in reaction to news that members of the General Assembly were targeted with threats: [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. [Read More]