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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]
E-news Updates – June 27, 2026
In this Update: Senate Votes to Cut Taxes and Put PA Families First Indiana in the Morning Interview Summer Intern โ Owen Mattis Senate Votes to Support Victims Over Murderers Reducing the Backlog in PA Rape Kit Testing Cutting Red Tape for Charities Providing Discounted Fishing and Hunting Licenses to Law Enforcement Why Do PA […] [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 stateโs 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]
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This week, we have received the necessary clarity on many outstanding issues which were delaying completion of this yearโs budget. Presently, we believe we are well on our way to effectuating a full budget agreement in the days following July 4th.
At the conclusion of session today, the Senate will recess to the call of the President Pro Tempore and will reconvene once final budgetary language is ready to advance.
You can watch my Senate floor remarks here ๐บโฌ๏ธ
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Thank you to Pastor Paul Price of Cornerstone Worship Center in Indiana for inviting me to take part in their Annual Government Day Service on Sunday morning!
It was a pleasure to join other local leaders, including Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts Randy Degenkolb, Nate from Congressman Guy Reschenthalerโs office, PA State Rep. Jim Struzzi and Sheriff Robert Fyock, to take part in this moving service. It is a blessing, an honor and very humbling to be a state senator and to serve on behalf of the residents of our community.
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It was a pleasure have our Indiana Office Summer Intern visit the #Pennsylvania Capitol this week and to introduce him during #PASenate Session. Owen is a student at @iupedu and is a graduate of Marion Center School District in Indiana County.
Fun fact: Four years ago, he spent a day shadowing me and we snapped a photo - and today we got to take another picture - this time on the Senate Floor.
Owen will be a part of our team over the next few months, learning more about state #government and helping to provide constituent services. Please join me in giving Owen a warm welcome!
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The latest edition of my e-newsletter just dropped this afternoon.
Click the link in bio to view my current update and sign up to receive this weekly email! โ๏ธ
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I was pleased to attend a special ceremony at the Armstrong County Courthouse on Saturday, honoring Kittanning Firemenโs Band for their upcoming trip to our nationโs capital.
The Kittanning Firemenโs Band (KFB) has been selected to represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the #America250 National #IndependenceDay Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Thank you to KFB for representing #Pennsylvania so well โ we look forward to watching the nationally televised performance in July!
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I was pleased to meet with constituents, Valerie Zanotti and Kayla Daughtery, during their visit to Harrisburg on Tuesday for the PA Association of School Nurses & Practitioners Day on the Hill. Valerie is a certified school nurse for Kiski Area School District and Kayla is a certified school nurse for Ligonier Valley School District.
Thank you for your efforts advocating for school nurses and students!
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โWe appreciate the clarity the Supreme Court has given with todayโs ruling. As expressed in the decision today, โUnder a plain reading of the law, โskill gameโ devices are subject to both the Gaming Act and the Crimes Code.โ
โThe proliferation of skill games is a matter of public safety which must be addressed, and given the timing of this decision, we believe gaming reform is a critical piece of resolving this yearโs budget. In addition, with the fiscal realities facing our Commonwealth, it stands to reason that new revenue from gaming reform should be directed to the general fund, as the Governor proposed in his 2026-27 budget.
โLast year, Senate Republican Leadership introduced a gaming reform bill as a basis for discussion and with the Supreme Court ruling now in hand, we look forward to all parties swiftly engaging in meaningful conversations to resolve this issue.โ
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Scouts and leaders from across #Pennsylvania came to Harrisburg on Monday to share the impact of their work in our communities, from service projects and outdoor education, to leadership development and helping to mentor younger #ScoutsBSA.
It was a pleasure to have the Scouts join us from the Gallery during Senate Session, during which we had Scouts lead the #PledgeOfAllegiance and serve as Guest Chaplain.
Thank you to @senatorculver for working to organize this outstanding event!
