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Senate Approves State Budget that Funds Essential Services Without Raising Taxes
For the second time this year, Senate Republicans approved a state budget that respects taxpayers and protects the financial stability of our commonwealth while ensuring that counties, school districts, and other state government partners receive needed funding, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Statement on the Tragic Incident on Philadelphia Street in Indiana
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the fatal accident on Philadelphia Street in Indiana, involving an Indigo bus and two pedestrians. [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 18, 2025
In this Update: Speaking at the PPA Fall Energy Conference West Mahoning Township, Indiana County Bill Targeting Catalytic Converter Thefts Passed by Senate Senate Votes to Expand College Aid for Foster Children Open Government: Tracking How Your Tax Dollars are Spent Give Your Feedback on PennDOT Construction, Maintenance Services Expanding Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 11, 2025
In this Update: Standing Up for PA Taxpayers Eagle Scout Ceremony Lower Burrell VFC โ Annual Banquet Senate Acts to Waive Interest on Short-Term Budget Impasse Loans Measure to Support Mental Health Services with Specialty License Plate Approved by Senate Ensuring U.S. and Pennsylvania Flags Are Made in America Examining the Use of AI in […] [Read More]
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I was honored to serve as a keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association`s Fall Energy Conference. We discussed several topics which included the importance of ensuring Pennsylvaniaโs #energy independence, funding for #infrastructure projects and other economic issues impacting our Commonwealth.
It was a pleasure to spend time with this great group of folks. My thanks to constituent, Andy Bradigan for inviting me.
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I had the privilege of attending an #EagleScout ceremony for Andrew Beatty of Indiana County. Andrew is the son of Timothy Beatty and Darlene Brown and is a member of Troop 29 in Indiana. For his Eagle Scout #community service project, Andrew led a group in renovating and #landscaping flower beds at his motherโs church, Luther Chapel Luthern Church in Coral, PA.
Congratulations to Andrew on earning his Eagle Scout Award and best wishes in all your future endeavors!
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HARRISBURG โ Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement on the state budget:
โIn July, when House Democrats came to the realization that Governor Shapiroโs $51.5 billion budget proposal for 2025-26 spent too much money, they sent the Senate a $50.6 billion version that was not agreed-to. Today, they sent yet another unagreed-to budget to the Senate, this one spending $50.25 billion. After months without a state budget, the latest act by the House has taken steps backwards, not forwards. With the state budget being due 100 days ago, it is long past time for Democrats to stop their games and to complete a responsible budget that doesnโt seek to spend billions more than we can afford by using one-time dollars.
โPennsylvanians deserve a functioning government which respects hardworking taxpayers. What Democrats continuously fail to realize is that divided government requires true compromise. This means a final budget agreement cannot simply be a checkbook for their reckless spending but must be a reasonable plan, which also includes Republican policies to support families and foster greater #economicgrowth for #Pennsylvania. Ten years ago, the state budget spent just over $30 billion. The substantial budgetary increase over the last decade makes it clear that we must control the growth of our expenditures to prevent a fiscal calamity in the coming years.
โUntil Democrats are willing to come to the table with a unified voice and a respect for the differences we have, we will remain at an impasse. The most prudent action for the House to take would be to immediately pass last yearโs budget as the Senate did back on August 12, to get money flowing today. The only reason anyone who relies on government services and support is feeling negative impacts from the impasse is because of the Democratsโ unwillingness to put people above #politics.โ
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Eight weeks ago on August 12, @pasenategop advanced a spending plan that would fund #Pennsylvania state programs and services at the previous yearโs levels while 2025-26 budget negotiations continue.
House Democrats could have passed that bill any time during the past two months. In fact, they could still pass it today and join with us to help those feeling negative impacts from this prolonged budget impasse.
Divided government brings differing perspectives. But no matter what our disagreements may be on spending, taxes, and public policy, we should all be able to agree that our most vulnerable citizens who rely on #government services shouldnโt have to suffer.
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Thank you to Todd Marino for inviting me to join him on @wccsnewstalk โIndiana in the Morningโ program on Friday.
I appreciated the opportunity to stop by the studio to discuss several key issues impacting our commonwealth, including #energyadvancement, the 2025-26 state budget, #economicdevelopment, and the future fiscal stability of #Pennsylvania.
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It was great to sit down with the @pachamber in my Harrisburg office earlier this week to discuss the significance of permitting reform in Pennsylvania. We recognize the trajectory of this Commonwealth is such that we need #EconomicOpportunity, and the only way we have economic opportunity is if we get more shovels in the ground. #permitting reform still means responsible projects, protecting the environment, making sure the projects are done safely and properly - but also promptly.
There is certainly a lot more to do, but the reforms we have worked to implement already, signal that #Pennsylvania is open for business and that we`re prepared to embrace new development and new economic opportunity. Senate Republicans know this is a critical part of #JobCreation and helping to increase access to family sustaining jobs.
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Thousands of people made the trip to Harrisburg to support the unborn during Pennsylvaniaโs March for Life Rally on Monday. The Marchโs powerful presence rooted in hope and strength, demonstrates the significance of the movement. A sincere thank you to those who attended the events and to everyone who stopped by my office.
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I was pleased to participate in the recent โEggs and Issues Breakfastโ, hosted by the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce.
I appreciate Chamber President Mark Hilliard asking me to be a part of this annual event. It was great to join my friends and colleagues, Rep. Jim Struzzi and Rep. Brian Smith to discuss #legislation and current issues impacting #communities across #pennsylvania. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend!
