Senator Pittman

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠

Members from the #hospitality and #tourism industries were at the capitol this week as part of the @prlaorg legislative day.

I was pleased to meet with constituents who made the trip to Harrisburg, including Laura Herrington from @indianacountytouristbureau and Ann Nemanic from @go_laurelhighlands. It was helpful to understand the issues affecting the industry, as we work to enact pro-growth policies and legislation for Pennsylvania. ...

𝐏𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

HARRISBURG – 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 the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management:

“It’s good news that Pennsylvania taxpayers will save $71 million due to the refinancing of state bonds. Our strong financial position today is because Senate Republicans have repeatedly fought the massive spending impulses of the Wolf Administration and Shapiro Administration over the past several years. In fact, the vast majority of the savings in our state’s fund balance and our Rainy Day Fund were built before Gov. Shapiro even took office.

“Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal this year totals nearly $51.5 billion – an increase of $3.6 billion from the current year’s budget – and does not include a realistic path to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar structural deficit. This unrealistic spending would ultimately lead to future tax increases for Pennsylvanians.

“Senate Republicans have been honest with Pennsylvanians about the realities of Pennsylvania’s current fiscal position, because we believe taxpayers deserve an authentic accounting and a clear picture of what the governor’s spending plans would mean for hardworking families throughout the Commonwealth. We will continue to stand up for Pennsylvania taxpayers and families as we work to reach a responsible budget agreement and keep our state in a strong fiscal position.” ...

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧

Please join me in welcoming Caleb Campbell who is completing an #internship in my Indiana district office!

Caleb is from Indiana, #Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He recently finished his sophomore year at The University of Alabama where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree, majoring in #economics and #history. He is a member of the Alabama Men’s Club Crew Team and has also served as a research assistant compiling vehicular crash data and variables, such as the safety components of different vehicle models.

Caleb is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the contributions he will make in helping to serve constituents this summer! ...

𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Thank you to #students from Homer-Center Senior High School and Ligonier Valley High School who stopped by my Harrisburg office as part of the American Lung Association Advocacy Day. We discussed the Clean Indoor Air Act, tobacco prevention measures, and addressing youth tobacco use . We also talked about the importance of safety on the roads, as many of these young men and women are starting to drive in an age with a significant number of distractions.

#Pennsylvania needs our next generation to engage in learning about the legislative process. It was great to see familiar faces, as many of the students also participated in my Student Government Seminar last month! ...