Indiana County Projects Receive a Combined $4 Million in RACP Funding
April 22, 2022

Indiana County Projects Receive a Combined $4 Million in RACP Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, totaling $3 million, have been awarded to the Indiana County Development Corporation (ICDC) for economic development projects within the county, while a third grant of $1 million will be going to one of the county’s airports, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Armstrong County Projects Receive $4 Million in Funding
April 22, 2022

Armstrong County Projects Receive $4 Million in Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants have been awarded to Armstrong County projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

Street Improvements in Starford and Commodore, Indiana County, to Receive Multimodal Transportation Funding
April 21, 2022

Street Improvements in Starford and Commodore, Indiana County, to Receive Multimodal Transportation Funding

Street improvements for two Indiana County communities will receive $145,729 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66).  [Read More]

Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority Receives $3.42 million in PENNVEST Funding for System Upgrades
April 20, 2022

Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority Receives $3.42 million in PENNVEST Funding for System Upgrades

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded a $3.42 million loan to the Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, in Armstrong County, to make various improvements to its water system, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and state Rep. Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

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April 13, 2022

Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) voted today to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections as the Senate approved legislation that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations. Senate Bill 1200 would require mail-in ballots that are not returned in the mail to […]  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Comment on Court Pausing Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax Plan
April 6, 2022

Senate Republicans Comment on Court Pausing Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax Plan

Senate Republican leaders praised the Commonwealth Court today for preventing the Wolf Administration from moving forward with its unconstitutional entry into a multi-state carbon tax agreement that would hurt Pennsylvania’s economy.  [Read More]

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April 5, 2022

Senate Recognizes April 8, 2022 as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in PA

Substance abuse and the opioid crisis continue to worsen in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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April 4, 2022

Fight Against Wolf Administration’s Carbon Tax on Electricity Consumers Will Continue in Court

After Senate Democrats failed to stand up for Pennsylvania workers and ratepayers today, the fight against Gov. Tom Wolf’s $781 million carbon tax will continue in court, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) said.  [Read More]

Armstrong, Indiana County Projects Receive Broadband Grants
March 22, 2022

Armstrong, Indiana County Projects Receive Broadband Grants

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $270,000 in grants for three projects that will improve broadband access in certain municipalities of Armstrong and Indiana counties, said Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62), Donna Oberlander (R63) and Brian Smith (R-66).  [Read More]

Former IUP Student Housing Complexes Will Get New Use, Help Improve Local Economy
March 4, 2022

Former IUP Student Housing Complexes Will Get New Use, Help Improve Local Economy

Late last year, the Indiana County Development Corporation received a $2.5 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) award with the money to be focused on the acquisition and redevelopment of student rental housing properties to prepare the properties for conversion to an adaptive reuse.  [Read More]

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