Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies
January 31, 2020

Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies

The Senate approved two bills on Tuesday that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant challenges they face. The package focuses on easing the financial pressures faced by fire and EMS companies due to increasing costs of equipment and training., according to Senator Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

Marion Center Area Water Project Receives $10.7M PENNVEST Grant
January 29, 2020

Marion Center Area Water Project Receives $10.7M PENNVEST Grant

The Indiana County Municipal Services Authority (ICMSA) was awarded a $10,775,000 grant today (January 29) by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to extend water service to the Marion Center area, according to state Senator Joe Pittman, a member of the PENNVEST Board  [Read More]

Senator Pittman Appointed Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Chair
January 27, 2020

Senator Pittman Appointed Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Chair

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) was appointed today (January 27) by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) to serve as Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Bill Would Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Property Tax Exemptions
January 16, 2020

Bill Would Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Property Tax Exemptions

Recognizing the sacrifices made by Pennsylvania’s disabled veterans, Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) is drafting legislation to ensure they receive the state property tax exemption they deserve. Listen  [Read More]

Questions Remain Unanswered About Akers National Roll Plant
December 30, 2019

Questions Remain Unanswered About Akers National Roll Plant

Months after news first arose about the impending closure and sale of the Akers National Roll plant in Avonmore, questions about the future of the facility and the identity of the new owners of the site remain unresolved, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Joseph Petrarca. “Documentation shows that the plant was sold, but […]  [Read More]

New Law Renames Five Indiana Bridges
December 4, 2019

New Law Renames Five Indiana Bridges

A measure signed into law last week renames five Indiana County bridges, according to Senator Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

 
November 19, 2019

Senators Unveil RGGI, Carbon Tax Legislation

Senators Joe Pittman (R-41), Gene Yaw (R-23) and David G. Argall (R-29) and other legislators today (November 19) unveiled and discussed bills that will be introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives addressing Governor Wolf’s proposal to have Pennsylvania enter into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).    [Read More]

 
November 18, 2019

Senator Pittman to Unveil RGGI Legislation on Tuesday

Senators Joe Pittman, Gene Yaw and David G. Argall and other legislators will host a press conference at Noon on Tuesday, November 19, in the Media Center of the State Capitol East Wing. |     [Read More]

Green Township Receives $100,000 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Green Township Receives $100,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $100,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Green Township, Indiana County, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Cris Dush.  [Read More]

Armstrong County Receives $900,000 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Armstrong County Receives $900,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $900,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Armstrong County in support of several proposed projects across the county, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representatives Donna Oberlander and Jeff Pyle.  [Read More]

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