October 8, 2023
Statement from Senator Pittman
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the early morning shooting at Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township, Indiana County: [Read More]
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September 29, 2023
Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer
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 regarding the Shapiro Administration’s failure to request the statutorily required amount be deposited in the state’s Rainy Day Fund: [Read More]
September 29, 2023
Leader Pittman Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Immediately Withdraw from RGGI
Today, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to accept one of the recommendations of the Shapiro RGGI Working Group, which highlighted the need for legislative approval, and urged immediate action be taken to withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
August 30, 2023
Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Scott Martin (R-13) highlighted today’s advancement of legislation to further finalize portions of the state budget which require implementation language. [Read More]
August 18, 2023
Armstrong County Senior Expo Set for August 23
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Representatives Donna Oberlander (R-63) and Abby Major (R-60) will co-host a Senior Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department, 13126 State Route 422, Kittanning. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]