HARRISBURG – Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) has reappointed Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) as chair of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee reviews proposals to restructure and streamline state government. As chair, Coleman will guide the development of legislation and policy to return the government to serving the people.
“People deserve to have a government that effectively serves them and uses taxpayer dollars wisely, which is the reason I have asked Sen. Coleman to continue in his role as chair of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee,” Ward said. “Sen. Coleman’s experience promoting transparency and curbing wasteful spending not only make him the best choice to lead this committee, but also help position Pennsylvanians to prosper.”
Coleman also served as chair of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee in the 2023-24 legislative session following his election to the State Senate in November 2022.
“Last session, under my guidance, the committee advanced legislation to reduce the regulatory burden that hampers job growth and assess the effectiveness of workforce development programs in Pennsylvania,” Coleman said. “It also took steps to increase transparency and accountability with the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone. I look forward to continuing important work this legislative session.”
When scheduled, notices about upcoming meetings and hearings, as well as pending legislation, will be available on the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee’s website. Information about and videos of previous meetings and hearings are available now.
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