Pittman and Major Announce State Grant Awarded  for Armstrong County Traffic Signals
August 15, 2023

Pittman and Major Announce State Grant Awarded for Armstrong County Traffic Signals

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60) announced Armstrong County has received funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's "Green Light-Go" program.  [Read More]

Senate Returns to Session to Send Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk
August 3, 2023

Senate Returns to Session to Send Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk

To prevent disruptions to the many critical services Pennsylvanians rely on every day, the Senate reconvened on Thursday to send the 2023-24 General Appropriations Bill to Governor Shapiro for enactment into law, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13), who held a media availability at the conclusion of session.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding
July 24, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today regarding the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding:  [Read More]

Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP
July 20, 2023

Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties
July 19, 2023

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for two projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
July 5, 2023

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises

Today, 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 regarding the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child
June 29, 2023

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) emphasized their ongoing commitment to ensuring educational opportunities for all children in Pennsylvania are realized in the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates
April 19, 2023

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement regarding tuition at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities:  [Read More]

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April 3, 2023

Pittman Responds to Homer City Power Plant Closure

Today, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement in response to Homer City Generation’s decommission announcement:  [Read More]

Indiana County Projects Receive Over $3.1 Million in Funding
March 16, 2023

Indiana County Projects Receive Over $3.1 Million in Funding

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Brian Smith (R-66) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded over $3.1 million for numerous Indiana County municipal projects and purchases.  [Read More]

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