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September 7, 2022

Armstrong, Indiana County Projects Receive Nearly $1.2 Million in Funding

Three Armstrong County projects and two Indiana County projects received a total of $1,192,800 in funding as part of a $90 million effort to assist more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania focused on creating new recreational opportunities, conserving natural resources and helping revitalize local communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]

July 26, 2022

Stefano, Pittman and Senate Committees Receive Update on Veteran Homelessness in PA

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, hosted a joint hearing to learn about the progress made to combat veteran homelessness, as well as what improvements can still be made. [Read More]

July 20, 2022

Joint public hearing on efforts to address veterans homelessness

Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Veterans Place, Pittsburgh [Read More]

July 8, 2022

Pittman: Court Ruling a Significant Victory, Hopes Gov. Wolf Will Now Work with Lawmakers on Developing Proper Energy Policy

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) released the following statement after the Commonwealth Court granted a preliminary injunction today that delays Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending further court action: [Read More]

July 8, 2022

Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services

The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), who voted for the measure. [Read More]

July 7, 2022

Senate Approves Pittman Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill

The state Senate has approved legislation that would reduce the waiting time for Pennsylvanians to get refills of their prescription eyedrops, said bill sponsor Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]

April 22, 2022

Indiana County Projects Receive a Combined $4 Million in RACP Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, totaling $3 million, have been awarded to the Indiana County Development Corporation (ICDC) for economic development projects within the county, while a third grant of $1 million will be going to one of the county’s airports, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]

April 22, 2022

Armstrong County Projects Receive $4 Million in Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants have been awarded to Armstrong County projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]

April 20, 2022

Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority Receives $3.42 million in PENNVEST Funding for System Upgrades

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded a $3.42 million loan to the Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, in Armstrong County, to make various improvements to its water system, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and state Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]

April 12, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, April 14 – Public Hearing on Housing Issues

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2022, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, to collect testimony from local community members about housing issues, blight, deferred maintenance and land banks, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) who chairs the committee. [Read More]