Putting the Needs of People Over Politics
September 5, 2025

Putting the Needs of People Over Politics

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding SEPTA and PRT seeking approval from PennDOT to use money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders: Senate Advances Responsible Budget Bill, Transportation Funding Legislation
August 12, 2025

Senate Republican Leaders: Senate Advances Responsible Budget Bill, Transportation Funding Legislation

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical funding from the commonwealth immediately under a budget bill approved by the Senate.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
June 30, 2025

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress

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 on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget.  [Read More]

Pittman and Major Announce $430,000 in State Grants for Vandergrift Borough and East Vandergrift Borough Projects
May 22, 2025

Pittman and Major Announce $430,000 in State Grants for Vandergrift Borough and East Vandergrift Borough Projects

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60) announced Vandergrift Borough and East Vandergrift Borough in Westmoreland County have received state grants totaling $431,078 for infrastructure and recreational development projects. The funding was awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Community and Economic Assistance Program.  [Read More]

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April 2, 2025

Pittman Hails New Wave of Energy Advancement in Pennsylvania

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the economic development announcement for the new data center at the former Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County:  [Read More]

Pittman, Rossi Announce $326,000 Infrastructure Grant for Derry Business Park
March 18, 2025

Pittman, Rossi Announce $326,000 Infrastructure Grant for Derry Business Park

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced a $326,000 public infrastructure grant from Local Share Account (LSA) funds for the Derry Business Park Garland Mills Culverts Replacement Project.  [Read More]

Pittman: Pennsylvania Must Rein in Spending
March 5, 2025

Pittman: Pennsylvania Must Rein in Spending

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s latest Executive Order regarding state government employment:  [Read More]

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February 26, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 3)

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman questions Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.   [Read More]

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February 26, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 1)

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman questions Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.  [Read More]

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February 25, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP (Part 2)

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman questions Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  [Read More]

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