The Juniata County Industrial Development Authority has been awarded a $2 million state grant to undertake an expansion of the Juniata County Industrial Park, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34).

Lewistown Elementary School will receive $30,525 as part of a federal grant program to ensure students have fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, state Senator Jake Corman (R-34) announced today.

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) praised a Penn State Board of Trustees Committee for supporting a budget with no tuition increase for Pennsylvania undergraduate students.

PA Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) repeated his pledge that the Senate stands ready to return to Harrisburg to finish reforming the system by which Congressional and state legislative districts are drawn in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the importance of agriculture to Pennsylvania’s economy, the Senate recently passed several measures to support farmers and held a hearing to explore ways to promote the dairy industry, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34).

The Senate approved a comprehensive, bipartisan school safety bill today that will dedicate significant new resources to help prevent school violence, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34), who supported the measure.  

Senate Republican leaders offered the following statements on passage of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 state budget, which holds the line on spending, makes historic investments in education and school safety initiatives, and includes no new taxes. Listen  

The State Senate today unanimously approved a plan to prohibit ARD for sex offenders, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34). The action sends the bill to the Governor for his consideration.

With a budget deal in place, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) said the planned 3 percent increase for the Pennsylvania State University should allow the school to hold the line on in-state tuition costs.