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Armstrong, Indiana and Punxsutawney Hospitals to Receive $3.7 Million in State Funding
The Hospital and Health System Emergency Relief Program grant application period is now open, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administrationโs Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in reaction to new power plant emission rules imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that will harm energy consumers and reduce grid reliability: [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 26, 2024
In this Update: Improving Financial Literacy School Safety Grants Awarded Events in Jefferson County $14 Million in Funding for Area Water System Improvements Secondary Road Maintenance Project Begins in May in Armstrong County Welcoming Purchase Line Students to the Senate Training PAโs Workforce for Available Positions Increasing the Number of Firefighters in Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler […] [Read More]
Pittman, Struzzi Announce $14 Million in Funding for Area Water System Improvements
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today, announced the approval of over $14 million in state funding to allow the Indiana County Municipal Services Authority to complete numerous upgrades to its Heilwood, Cherry Tree and Crooked Creek drinking water systems. [Read More]
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Every student in #Pennsylvania will take a #financialliteracy class prior to graduation because of legislation signed into law in December, which was spearheaded by @pasenategop and my colleague Senator Chris Gebhard. April is Financial Literacy Month and a great time to bring awareness to this new initiative which received bi-partisan support and will help to prepare young adults to make smart decisions with their daily purchases and long-term financial planning.
I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Senator Gebhard recently to talk about providing #HighSchoolStudents with tools to prepare them for their futures. We continue to be focused on addressing real issues for people across the commonwealth and providing children with the opportunities they need to succeed later in life.
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Every student in #Pennsylvania will take a #financialliteracy class prior to graduation because of legislation signed into law in December, which was spearheaded by @pasenategop and my colleague Senator Chris Gebhard. April is Financial Literacy Month and a great time to bring awareness to this new initiative which received bi-partisan support and will help to prepare young adults to make smart decisions with their daily purchases and long-term financial planning.
I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Senator Gebhard recently to talk about providing #HighSchoolStudents with tools to prepare them for their futures. We continue to be focused on addressing real issues for people across the commonwealth and providing children with the opportunities they need to succeed later in life.
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It was great to spend the day in Jefferson County on Monday, making several stops in and around Punxsutawney. I appreciated the invitation to start off the day by speaking at the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Following the Chamber event, I had the opportunity to tour the areaโs newest business, Windward Furniture. Windward is a #familyowned business which started in Florida over 30 years ago handcrafting outdoor furniture. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier this month where Windward announced some very exciting plans to employ 60 people once they are fully operational. My thanks to Chief Information Officer, Rachel Peace for the hospitality during the tour โ welcome to Pennsylvania!
Monday afternoon it was a pleasure to meet with Punxsutawney Mayor, Richard Alexander, who presented me with a proclamation designating April 22, 2024, as โJoe Pittman Dayโ in the Borough. This was a tremendous surprise, and I am deeply humbled and greatly honored by this declaration! Lastly, I ended the day discussing education issues with PA State Rep. Brian Smith and members of the Punxsutawney School Board.
Thank you to everyone for the thoughtful and engaging dialogue about issues affecting our community.
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It was great to spend the day in Jefferson County on Monday, making several stops in and around Punxsutawney. I appreciated the invitation to start off the day by speaking at the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Following the Chamber event, I had the opportunity to tour the areaโs newest business, Windward Furniture. Windward is a #familyowned business which started in Florida over 30 years ago handcrafting outdoor furniture. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier this month where Windward announced some very exciting plans to employ 60 people once they are fully operational. My thanks to Chief Information Officer, Rachel Peace for the hospitality during the tour โ welcome to Pennsylvania!
Monday afternoon it was a pleasure to meet with Punxsutawney Mayor, Richard Alexander, who presented me with a proclamation designating April 22, 2024, as โJoe Pittman Dayโ in the Borough. This was a tremendous surprise, and I am deeply humbled and greatly honored by this declaration! Lastly, I ended the day discussing education issues with PA State Rep. Brian Smith and members of the Punxsutawney School Board.
Thank you to everyone for the thoughtful and engaging dialogue about issues affecting our community.
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I had the distinct honor and privilege of introducing a group of high school students from Purchase Line School District during a recent session day. The students were accompanied by teachers, Ms. Kate Cowden and Mrs. Melinda Knapp.
I am a proud #PurchaseLineAlum, and it was a great honor to welcome this group to the #PASenate. Thank you for visiting!
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I had the distinct honor and privilege of introducing a group of high school students from Purchase Line School District during a recent session day. The students were accompanied by teachers, Ms. Kate Cowden and Mrs. Melinda Knapp.
I am a proud #PurchaseLineAlum, and it was a great honor to welcome this group to the #PASenate. Thank you for visiting!
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Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming Daniel Dunmire to the #PACapitol. Daniel is a sophomore music education major at Seton Hill University and a constituent from Spring Church, Armstrong County.
He made his first trip to Harrisburg to attend the #StudentAid Advocacy Day sponsored by the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). Thanks for stopping by my office, Daniel!
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Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming Daniel Dunmire to the #PACapitol. Daniel is a sophomore music education major at Seton Hill University and a constituent from Spring Church, Armstrong County.
He made his first trip to Harrisburg to attend the #StudentAid Advocacy Day sponsored by the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). Thanks for stopping by my office, Daniel!
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I hope at the end of the day, students participating in my 3rd Annual Student Government Seminar came to realize government has an important role in our every day lives, and how we shape that is really up to the citizens themselves. #thefuturestartstoday
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I hope at the end of the day, students participating in my 3rd Annual Student Government Seminar came to realize government has an important role in our every day lives, and how we shape that is really up to the citizens themselves. #thefuturestartstoday
Itโs a great day in Indiana! Weโre kicking off the 3rd Annual Pittman Student Government Seminar with 130 high school students from 13 schools across the 41st Senatorial District. #thefuturestartstoday #pennsylvania ๐
Itโs a great day in Indiana! Weโre kicking off the 3rd Annual Pittman Student Government Seminar with 130 high school students from 13 schools across the 41st Senatorial District. #thefuturestartstoday #pennsylvania ๐
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I recently had the honor of attending an #EagleScout ceremony with PA State Rep. Brian Smith for Dylan Novella of Jefferson County.
Dylan is the son of Thomas and Ashley Novella and is a member of Troop 245. For his Eagle Scout #communityservice project, Dylan built a prayer bench and prayer mailbox for the New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney PA. Congratulations and best wishes to Dylan!
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I recently had the honor of attending an #EagleScout ceremony with PA State Rep. Brian Smith for Dylan Novella of Jefferson County.
Dylan is the son of Thomas and Ashley Novella and is a member of Troop 245. For his Eagle Scout #communityservice project, Dylan built a prayer bench and prayer mailbox for the New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney PA. Congratulations and best wishes to Dylan!
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Dysen Gould was recently named Punxsutawney Rotary Club โBoy of the Monthโ for February 2024. It was great to welcome Dysen and his parents, DJ and Kendra, to the #PASenate and introduce Dysen during session to recognize his achievement.
I had the privilege of first meeting Dysen a few months ago. He is a diligent honor student in the academy curriculum and a wrestler at Punxsutawney Area High School. Dysen is preparing to embark on a new journey attending American University in Washington D.C. later this year, and I am quite optimistic for his future and the positive contributions he will make to society. Congratulations to Dysen!
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Dysen Gould was recently named Punxsutawney Rotary Club โBoy of the Monthโ for February 2024. It was great to welcome Dysen and his parents, DJ and Kendra, to the #PASenate and introduce Dysen during session to recognize his achievement.
I had the privilege of first meeting Dysen a few months ago. He is a diligent honor student in the academy curriculum and a wrestler at Punxsutawney Area High School. Dysen is preparing to embark on a new journey attending American University in Washington D.C. later this year, and I am quite optimistic for his future and the positive contributions he will make to society. Congratulations to Dysen!
