Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore @SenatorKimWard, Majority Leader @SenatorPittman and Appropriations Committee Chair @SenatorMartinPA issued the following statement today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. 1/4

Congratulations to @SenatorPicozzi for being named in @CityAndStatePA’s “Forty Under 40” list!. 📖

RT @SenatorKimWard: The Senate passed SB 375 to protect student-athletes by requiring AEDs at all PIAA sports events & practices, plus emer….

RT @SenLisaBaker: Local bridges are crucial for community transportation. State funding for construction & repair of these spans would be m….

RT @Sen_Pennycuick: I am pleased to announce that on Monday, my legislation SB 232 was signed into law!🖊. Act 21 of 2025 makes lifetime fis….

RT @Sen_Pennycuick: Nothing says summer like a stroll through your local farmers market!. Find a market nearby or in the region here: https….

TOMORROW, July 4, is Fish for Free Day on all Pennsylvania waterways. No license is required, but all other @pafishandboat regulations still apply. ℹ️ More information about fishing in Pennsylvania ➡️

All disabled veterans with a 100% disability determination will be able to receive free fishing lifetime licenses, thanks to newly enacted legislation championed by @Sen_Pennycuick. Find out more ➡️

Today we celebrate companies and individuals who create, craft and manufacture products in the United States. Senate Republicans are working to ease the tax burden on these job creators and expand innovative manufacturing in PA.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🎆. Sparklers burn at 2,000ºF - hot enough to melt some metals. Check out some tips from the PA State Fire Commissioner for safe handling of fireworks this summer ➡️

We will continue to work with all parties to reach a final agreement on a spending plan that respects taxpayers, while allowing Pennsylvania to grow.” 4/4.

Pennsylvania is facing a multi-billion-dollar structural deficit that we must address this year to prevent a financial crisis and tax increases in the future. Better aligning revenues with expenditures remains our top priority. 3/4.

"Standing up for families and taxpayers remains our focus as work to finalize the 2025-26 state budget continues to advance. Over the last two weeks we have taken actions on several key components of the budget, to fund certain government functions. 2/4.

RT @SenRobinsonPA: As we conclude PTSD Awareness Month, I am proud to co-sponsor Senate Resolution 122. This resolution urges Congress to p….

RT @rothman_greg: Glad to join @SenatorKristin, @PADEPSecretary for the official launch the SPEED Program, which authorizes qualified, 3rd….

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 .11 a.m.: @SenatorKristin & DEP Sec. Jessica Shirley give update on the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program. 2 p.m.: Senate Session . Watch Live:

The Senate approved the Commuter Tax Fairness Act sponsored by @SenFrankFarry to return earned income tax dollars paid by residents of Philadelphia’s suburbs to the municipalities where they live (like the rest of PA) rather than the city where they work.

If you’re putting your boat in the water this summer, it’s a good idea to reacquaint yourself with PA boating regulations, safety courses and other information from @pafishandboat to help you build outdoor memories.⛵. ℹ️

Car thieves are using new technology to spoof key fobs and swipe vehicles. 🚗 . We passed @Sen_Pennycuick’s legislation to update state law and punish this tactic as a criminal act. ℹ️

This week, the Senate approved @Rothman_Greg's bill to provide state funding for local bridge projects, allowing counties the flexibility needed to make essential repairs to municipal bridges. ℹ️