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Pittman & Struzzi Announce $2 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
October 25, 2024

Pittman & Struzzi Announce $2 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

As part of a reception welcoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania proposed college of osteopathic medicine founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs Dr. Ryan Smith and founding Associate Dean of Preclinical Affairs Dr. Luke Mortensen, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced $2 million from the 2024-2025 state budget has been set aside for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.   [Read More]

Pittman, Dush, Smith Bring Back More than $3 Million to Schools, Municipalities in Jefferson County
October 22, 2024

Pittman, Dush, Smith Bring Back More than $3 Million to Schools, Municipalities in Jefferson County

Sens. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced today they helped secure more than $3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout Jefferson County.  [Read More]

Pittman, Cooper & Rossi Announce More Than $3.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County
October 22, 2024

Pittman, Cooper & Rossi Announce More Than $3.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced more than $2.1 million in public infrastructure grants from Local Share Account (LSA) funds and $1 million in Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) dollars have been awarded for projects in Westmoreland County.  [Read More]

Pittman Asserts New Information Promised by Revenue Secretary will be Reviewed
October 22, 2024

Pittman Asserts New Information Promised by Revenue Secretary will be Reviewed

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) offered the following statement following PA Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne’s appearance before the Senate:  [Read More]

Pittman, Struzzi & Smith Announce Over $6 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Indiana County
October 22, 2024

Pittman, Struzzi & Smith Announce Over $6 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Indiana County

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Brian Smith (R-66) announced more than $3.2 million in public infrastructure grants using Local Share Account (LSA) funds and more than $2.8 million in Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) dollars have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) in Indiana County.  [Read More]

Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce More Than $3.6 Million for Armstrong County Infrastructure Projects
October 22, 2024

Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce More Than $3.6 Million for Armstrong County Infrastructure Projects

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Donna Oberlander (R-63) announced nearly $2.7 million in public infrastructure grants from Local Share Account (LSA) funds and nearly $1 million in Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) dollars have been awarded for projects in Armstrong County.  [Read More]

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

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

Senate Leaders: Legislative Responsibility Must Be Preserved
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]

Struzzi, Pittman Announce Indiana County Historical Society Grant
September 19, 2024

Struzzi, Pittman Announce Indiana County Historical Society Grant

State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) announced grant funding of $8,000 for The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County which was formed in and has continued its operations uninterrupted since 1938.  [Read More]

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