August 2, 2024
Pittman: No American Should Be Left Behind
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the prisoner exchange this week between the United States and Russia: [Read More]
News Releases
July 23, 2024
Pittman Announces $6 Million Approved for Westmoreland County Industrial Park Redevelopment Project
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) announced a total of $6 million in state funding through Pennsylvania’s Business in Our Sites (BOS) program was approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the continued redevelopment of the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park (NKAMP) in Westmoreland County. [Read More]
July 11, 2024
Senate Finalizes Empowering, Fiscally Responsible, Pro-Growth 2024-25 State Budget
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced the approval of a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead. [Read More]
July 10, 2024
Senate Approves Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Access to Pharmacy Services
Legislation to address concerns about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), provide relief to community pharmacies and ultimately protect Pennsylvanians’ access to medications was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). PBMs serve as middlemen, negotiating the terms and conditions for access to prescription drugs for hundreds of millions of Americans. [Read More]
July 9, 2024
Budget Negotiations Update
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) provides the following update on the current state of budget negotiations: [Read More]
June 27, 2024
PA Senate Leaders Share Update on Status of State Budget Negotiations
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on 2024-25 state budget negotiations: [Read More]
June 14, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling on SEPTA Special Prosecutor
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to the Commonwealth Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023. [Read More]
June 11, 2024
Pittman Hails Senate Passage of “Grow PA” Bills for Affordable Higher Ed and Career Prep
Thanks to the Grow PA package of bills passed by the Senate with bipartisan support today, tens of thousands of students would have more affordable post-secondary education and career preparation program options, said Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
May 21, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Pittman to Speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) will speak during a luncheon of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 22. [Read More]
May 7, 2024
Senate Republicans Secure Passage of Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, 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]