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October 16, 2024

Pittman, Major, Cooper & Oberlander Announce $17.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for Projects in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $17,451,741 in low-interest loans to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for four projects in Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) and Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63). [Read More]

October 10, 2024

Pittman & Oberlander Announce Investment to Enhance Broadband Access in Armstrong County

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has awarded the Armstrong Conservation District $1,874,000 in grant funding to bolster internet access within the community. [Read More]

October 8, 2024

Senate Leaders: Legislative Responsibility Must Be Preserved

A resolution to ensure transparency and uphold the balance of power between legislative branches of government was adopted by the Pennsylvania Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]

September 17, 2024

RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation today to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to 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 Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

August 2, 2024

Pittman: No American Should Be Left Behind

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the prisoner exchange this week between the United States and Russia: [Read More]

July 11, 2024

Senate Finalizes Empowering, Fiscally Responsible, Pro-Growth 2024-25 State Budget

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced the approval of a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead. [Read More]

July 10, 2024

Senate Approves Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Access to Pharmacy Services

Legislation to address concerns about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), provide relief to community pharmacies and ultimately protect Pennsylvanians’ access to medications was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). PBMs serve as middlemen, negotiating the terms and conditions for access to prescription drugs for hundreds of millions of Americans. [Read More]

July 9, 2024

Budget Negotiations Update

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) provides the following update on the current state of budget negotiations: [Read More]

June 14, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling on SEPTA Special Prosecutor

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to the Commonwealth Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023. [Read More]

June 11, 2024

Pittman Hails Senate Passage of “Grow PA” Bills for Affordable Higher Ed and Career Prep

Thanks to the Grow PA package of bills passed by the Senate with bipartisan support today, tens of thousands of students would have more affordable post-secondary education and career preparation program options, said Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]