July 6, 2023
Pittman Issues Statement on Budget Negotiations
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s press conference on the state budget: [Read More]
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June 30, 2023
Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities
The state Senate approved a realistic 2023-24 budget for Pennsylvania that holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for schools and sets aside money to prevent future tax hikes, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
May 23, 2023
Sen. Pittman to Speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) will speak during a luncheon of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 24. [Read More]
April 19, 2023
Armstrong County Projects Receive $3.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Sens. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Abby Major (R-60) and Marci Mustello (R-11) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $3.4 million in funding for projects in Armstrong County. [Read More]
April 17, 2023
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman’s Pennsylvania Press Club Speech
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) spoke at the Pennsylvania Press Club monthly event, Monday, April 17. The program was aired on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). [Read More]
April 14, 2023
Pittman Voices Concerns with Shapiro’s Proposed Tax Incentive Plan
During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing on Friday morning, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) questioned state Budget Sec. Uri Monson and Acting DGS Sec. Reggie McNeil about the Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $2,500 tax credit incentive that only applies to new teachers, nurses and police officers. [Read More]
April 14, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Budget Office/General Services
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman questions Secretary of the Budget Uri Monson and Acting DGS Secretary Reggie McNeil. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Armstrong County Receives Nearly $3.7 Million in Grants
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Donna Oberlander (R-63) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded nearly $3.7 million of Local Share Account (LSA) grants to municipalities for projects in Armstrong County. [Read More]
March 6, 2023
Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Workplace Harassment
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Majority Whip Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Majority Policy Chair Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Lisa Baker (R-20), today issued the following statement on workplace harassment: [Read More]
March 1, 2023
Senate Republican Caucus Announces Principles and Priorities for 2023-24 Session
Senate Republican leaders laid out an ambitious set of principles and priorities today to strengthen Pennsylvania by protecting jobs, empowering families and defending freedoms. [Read More]