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February 24, 2025

Pittman, Major & Bashline Announce $1.75 Million for Armstrong County Transportation Infrastructure Project

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Josh Bashline (R-63) announced $1,750,000 in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been awarded for a substantial paving project to foster greater economic development and improve local transportation infrastructure in Armstrong County. The investment was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on February 24, 2025 in Harrisburg. [Read More]

February 24, 2025

Pittman and Rossi Announce $587,000 Grant for Westmoreland County Pedestrian Safety Project

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced $587,000 in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been awarded for the Ligonier Valley High School Pedestrian Safety Project in Westmoreland County. The investment was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on February 24, 2025 in Harrisburg. [Read More]

February 19, 2025

Pittman and Smith Announce $2 Million State Grant Awarded to Address Water Emergency in Barr Slope, Green Township

Indiana County Municipal Service Authority (ICMSA) has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $2 million to be used for an emergency water interconnection for the village of Barr Slope in Green Township, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66). [Read More]

February 13, 2025

Pittman, Smith and Struzzi Announce $318,000 in State Funding for Indiana County Fire Companies and EMS

State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), State Rep. Brian Smith (R-66), and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today that 22 local fire departments and two emergency medical services providers in Indiana County will receive $318,505.98 in state grant funds. [Read More]

February 6, 2025

Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax

The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]

February 4, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

January 31, 2025

Pittman & Bashline Announce $600,000 for Kittanning Borough Demolition Project

State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Josh Bashline (R-63) today announced the approval of $600,000 in state funding for Kittanning Borough. [Read More]

January 29, 2025

Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of an agreement with PJM: [Read More]

January 28, 2025

Pittman & Struzzi Announce $350,000 in State Funding Awarded for Local Projects

State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced the approval of $350,000 in state funding for local economic development and recreational projects in Indiana County. [Read More]

January 22, 2025

Pittman & Major Announce $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Water Project in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded $10,000,000 in grant support and a low-interest loan for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s Lead Service Line Replacement Project, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]