Senator Pittman

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 🎂🎉🇺🇸

It is always a great honor to recognize veterans, most especially those celebrating special moments, like local resident Mr. Charles Pangonis. Charles is affectionately known as ‘Kuz’ to his family members & friends.

He was born in Indiana on October 15, 1938, and celebrated his 88th birthday recently at a gathering held in his honor at Levity Brewing. He proudly served our nation with honor and courage as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army.

Charles is the proud father of seven children and has several grandchildren. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper and later worked for Bell Telephone and Verizon Communications, Inc. for many years until his retirement.

Wishing ‘Kuz’ a wonderful and blessed year ahead! ...

📢 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬

Great News! I`m pleased to join with @repjimstruzzi and @repjillcooper to announce two area projects are receiving funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

🟢 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County was awarded a total of $10 million - $5.39 million in grant funding and a $4.6 million low-interest loan - to replace 1,000 residential lead service lines in Avonmore and Oklahoma boroughs, and Bell, Unity, Hempfield, Loyalhanna and Salem townships. The approval of funding for this project will save the affected households from an expected 112% user fee increase.

🟢 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
A grant of $2,501,213 and low interest loan of $93,787 has been approved for the Blairsville Municipal Authority. The funding will be used for Phase 1 of a lead service line replacement project. The project includes replacement of approximately 122 service connections consisting of galvanized pipe formerly attached to, and located downstream of, water mains containing lead goosenecks and other lead components. The work encompasses associated excavation, backfill, and restoration. Of the 122 service connections, 115 are located in the Borough of Blairsville, and seven are located in Burrell Township.

Aging waterlines are problems for communities throughout Pennsylvania, as they are expensive to maintain. I am pleased the substantial funding approved by PENNVEST will provide support for critical work to improve water quality and ensure the continued health and safety of local residents.

𝑃𝐸𝑁𝑁𝑉𝐸𝑆𝑇 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑠 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝐹𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐴𝑐𝑡 13 𝑜𝑓 2012. ...

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞

I had the distinct honor and privilege of introducing a group of high school students from Purchase Line School District during Senate Session on Wednesday. The students were accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Melinda Knapp.

I am a proud Purchase Line alumnus, and it was a great honor to welcome this group to the Pennsylvania Senate. ...

𝐏𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Fair queens from across #Pennsylvania traveled to the State Capitol on Monday for an advocacy day with lawmakers. It was a pleasure to meet a group from the 41st Senatorial District to hear their perspectives on the importance of our Commonwealth’s agricultural industry.

We had a great discussion about the significance of civic engagement and becoming active members of the community. Thank you to the following fair queens for taking the time to travel to Harrisburg and for stopping by my office!

👑Maggie Springer – American Legion County Fair Queen
👑Stevie Doverspike – Dayton Fair Queen
👑Paige Cole – Westmoreland Fair Queen
👑Victoria Tumulty – Derry Township Agricultural Fair Queen ...

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫

I have issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023:

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is validation of what we have long stood for – advancing measures to ensure public safety throughout Pennsylvania communities. Act 40 was robust legislation supported by every member of our Senate Republican Caucus. The measure also received bipartisan support in both the Senate and House, was signed into law by Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro and was supported by SEPTA.

“The lawlessness perpetuated by District Attorney Larry Krasner has been detrimental to the safety of America’s 6th largest city. However, since Act 40 was fully implemented, we have seen greater stability for riders and employees across the SEPTA network, along with a decline in crime. We are a state governed by laws, and those laws must be upheld for our Commonwealth to continue to grow and thrive.” ...