Senate Majority Leader Pittman:  Increase in Taxpayer Support for SEPTA Warrants Serious Scrutiny
January 29, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Pittman: Increase in Taxpayer Support for SEPTA Warrants Serious Scrutiny

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s proposed increase in state funding for public transit as part of the 2024-2025 state budget:  [Read More]

PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
January 26, 2024

PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border

As dozens of governors throughout the nation share their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s actions to secure the border, Pennsylvania Senate Republican Leaders voiced their support for his defense of American citizens and communities.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Proposal
January 26, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Proposal

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s release of a blueprint for higher education:  [Read More]

Pittman & Major Announce $22.1 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for Projects in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties
January 24, 2024

Pittman & Major Announce $22.1 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for Projects in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $22.1 million in grants and low-interest loans to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for three projects in Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

Pittman & Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Funding Approved for Indiana County
January 24, 2024

Pittman & Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Funding Approved for Indiana County

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a $2 million low-interest loan to make needed wastewater treatment improvements in Indiana County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Pittman & Struzzi Announce More Than $200,000 Awarded  to Indiana County Communities
January 16, 2024

Pittman & Struzzi Announce More Than $200,000 Awarded to Indiana County Communities

The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $200,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to Indiana County communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Pittman, Major & Rossi Announce More Than $180,000 Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities
January 16, 2024

Pittman, Major & Rossi Announce More Than $180,000 Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities

The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $180,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to benefit two Westmoreland County communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Leslie Rossi (R-59).  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
January 11, 2024

Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission

Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission:  [Read More]

Public Safety is Paramount to Upholding PA Constitution
January 11, 2024

Public Safety is Paramount to Upholding PA Constitution

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s filing of an injunction for Act 40 of 2023.  [Read More]

Three IUP Trustees Reappointed By Pennsylvania Senate
January 2, 2024

Three IUP Trustees Reappointed By Pennsylvania Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate has confirmed the reappointment of three current members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees to new terms on the Council.  [Read More]

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