January 7, 2025
Senator Pittman Takes the Oath of Office
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate convened for the opening of the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
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December 31, 2024
Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement of his administration’s action to ‘defend Pennsylvanians against unnecessary increases in their electricity bills’: [Read More]
November 19, 2024
Senate Republicans Spearheading PA Permitting Reforms
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today highlighted the important permitting reform work championed by Senate Republicans: [Read More]
November 15, 2024
Pittman, Major, Oberlander, Struzzi & Smith Announce State Grants Awarded to Local Organizations & Municipalities for Park, Recreation and Conservation Projects
Six grants totaling $874,300 have been awarded for local park, recreation and conservation projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66). [Read More]
November 1, 2024
Pittman & Cooper Announce $5 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County
Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $5,000,000 have been awarded for projects in Westmoreland County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55). [Read More]
November 1, 2024
Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce $4 Million in RACP Grants Awarded for Armstrong County Projects
Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $4,000,000 have been awarded for projects in Armstrong County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Donna Oberlander (R-63). [Read More]
November 1, 2024
Pittman, Struzzi, Smith & Rossi Announce $11.35 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Indiana, Jefferson & Westmoreland Counties
Six Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $11,350,000 have been awarded for projects in Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62), Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59). [Read More]
October 25, 2024
Pittman & Struzzi Announce $2 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
As part of a reception welcoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania proposed college of osteopathic medicine founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs Dr. Ryan Smith and founding Associate Dean of Preclinical Affairs Dr. Luke Mortensen, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced $2 million from the 2024-2025 state budget has been set aside for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. [Read More]
October 22, 2024
Pittman, Cooper & Rossi Announce More Than $3.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced more than $2.1 million in public infrastructure grants from Local Share Account (LSA) funds and $1 million in Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) dollars have been awarded for projects in Westmoreland County. [Read More]
October 22, 2024
Pittman Asserts New Information Promised by Revenue Secretary will be Reviewed
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) offered the following statement following PA Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne’s appearance before the Senate: [Read More]