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Senator
Joe Pittman
Majority Leader
Serving Pennsylvania's 41st Senatorial District
Senator
Joe Pittman
Majority Leader
Serving Pennsylvania's 41st Senatorial District
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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