February 5, 2024
Senate Republicans Response to the Governor’s Budget Address
Senate Majority Caucus Room | 2:30 p.m.-Starting time is approximate [Read More]
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February 1, 2024
SEN. PITTMAN ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION BUDGET DESIGNATION FOR IUP PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
During a public reception welcoming Dr. Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, Senator Joe Pittman announced that as part of the 2023-2024 state budget which was just completed in December, $2 million was set aside for IUP’s new college of osteopathic medicine. [Read More]
January 29, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Pittman: Increase in Taxpayer Support for SEPTA Warrants Serious Scrutiny
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s proposed increase in state funding for public transit as part of the 2024-2025 state budget: [Read More]
January 26, 2024
PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
As dozens of governors throughout the nation share their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s actions to secure the border, Pennsylvania Senate Republican Leaders voiced their support for his defense of American citizens and communities. [Read More]
January 26, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Proposal
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s release of a blueprint for higher education: [Read More]
January 24, 2024
Pittman & Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Funding Approved for Indiana County
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a $2 million low-interest loan to make needed wastewater treatment improvements in Indiana County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]
January 16, 2024
Pittman, Major & Rossi Announce More Than $180,000 Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities
The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $180,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to benefit two Westmoreland County communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Leslie Rossi (R-59). [Read More]
January 11, 2024
Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission: [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Over $2.6 Million Awarded for Westmoreland County Public Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jill Cooper (R-55) and Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced more than $2.6 million in public infrastructure grants have been awarded to Westmoreland County communities for eight local projects. [Read More]
December 19, 2023
More than $3.4 Million in Public Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Indiana County Municipalities
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Brian Smith (R-66) announced more than $3.4 million in public infrastructure grants have been awarded to Indiana County communities for five local projects. [Read More]