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E-news Updates – January 31, 2026
In this Update: Groundhog Day 2026 Veterans Honored in Armstrong County Pittman, Smith & Struzzi Announce Over $2.1 Million in Grant Awards Hearing Explores AIโs Impact on Pennsylvaniaโs Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local State Law Requires Removing Ice and Snow from Vehicles Celebrating National School Choice Week Recognizing Catholic Schools Week in PA DEP […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 24, 2026
In this Update: Over $10.5 Million in State Grants for Local Projects Cherryhill Township VFC Annual Banquet Armstrong & Westmoreland County Projects to Benefit from $24.7 Million in PENNVEST Funding Big News for Center Township! Returning Whole Milk to Schools Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest PA Department of Revenue Job Openings Take […] [Read More]
Pittman, Major Announce Armstrong and Westmoreland County Projects to Benefit from $24.7 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Two projects in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties will benefit from $24.7 million in low-interest loans awarded today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]
Pittman, Major, Rossi & Cooper Announce Over $1.8 Million in State Grants for Westmoreland County Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60), Leslie Rossi (R-59) and Jill Cooper (R-55) announced $1,838,266 in state funding has been awarded for five projects in Westmoreland County. [Read More]
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๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Groundhog Day is one of #Pennsylvaniaโs best annual traditions. In just a few short days crowds will gather at Gobblerโs Knob in Jefferson County to hear Punxsutawney Philโs predication for when #winter will end!
I hope you can join us early in the morning on Monday, February 2, either in person or watching from afar to see the most famous resident of the 41st Senatorial District predict how long weโll be waiting for #spring to come!
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ!
Congratulations to the Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority (CICJSA) on the ribbon cutting for their $3.12 million sewage treatment plant renovation along Neal Road!
This major upgrade means:
๐น Improved technology for better efficiency
๐น Enhanced #energysavings
๐น Capacity for future #communitygrowth
Iโm proud to have worked alongside my friend @repjimstruzzi to help secure state grant funding and a #Pennsylvania PENNVEST low-interest loan to make this project possible.
A huge thank you to CICJSA officials, board members, and staff for the planning and coordination that brought this project to life. This is a win for our local communities!
๐ข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ $๐๐.๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Great News! $10,532,443 in state funding has been awarded for 21 projects in the 41st Senatorial District.
Road network and water and sewer projects are an essential part of maintaining the stability of our communities, but often come with a high cost. Iโm pleased to have worked with my colleagues to ensure this state support will be invested locally and can help to assist with necessary improvements. This is a great day, as these projects will improve services to numerous municipalities and residents within our region.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program assists with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects.
Clink link in bio for the project list and details!
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The #safety and security of our #communities have and will continue to be key areas of focus for PA Senate Republicans.
Under the tenure of the Biden Administration state and local officials across this country sounded the alarm regarding the straining of their resources, the scourge of fentanyl deaths, the tragedy of human trafficking, including children smuggled across the border, and the flow of illegal firearms and dangerous gang members.
Collaboration between state and federal government is critical as we work to recover from the disastrous border policies of the Biden Administration and seek to protect lawful #citizens.
๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ
It was a thrill and honor to be invited to Armstrong Junior-Senior High School for the unveiling of a banner earned for their commitment to inclusive opportunities for all students.
AJSHS is one of only four schools in Pennsylvania to receive this recognition from #SpecialOlympics in 2025. This required meeting 10 rigorous national standards of excellence for advocacy, inclusion, and respect.
Congratulations to all students, faculty, and administration at AJSHS for a job well done. Keep up the great work & spirit!
๐๐ข๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐
On Tuesday, the #PASenate convened for the first session day of 2026. As stated in the #Pennsylvania Constitution, the Senate shall meet at 12 o`clock noon on the first Tuesday of January each year.
Congratulations to @senatorkimlward for being unanimously re-elected by our colleagues to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore! I was pleased to nominate her once again for this position. I am deeply honored to #serve with her and our entire Senate Republican Caucus, as we continue our work to strengthen the commonwealth and accomplish results for Pennsylvanians.
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It was an honor to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Armstrong County elected officials; District Attorney Katie Charlton, Coroner Brian Myers, and Sheriff Frank Pitzer.
Other officials from the District Attorney, Coroner and Sheriffโs offices were also sworn in. Congratulations to all and thank you for your #service to Armstrong County!
๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ! โญ
During this season of reflection and gratitude, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community.
From my family to yours, we hope your Christmas is filled with peace, joy, and cherished time with loved ones.
