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Governor Must Consider All Taxpayers in Transportation Discussion
November 22, 2024

Governor Must Consider All Taxpayers in Transportation Discussion

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s decision to flex $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds.  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Spearheading PA Permitting Reforms
November 19, 2024

Senate Republicans Spearheading PA Permitting Reforms

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today highlighted the important permitting reform work championed by Senate Republicans:  [Read More]

Pittman, Major, Oberlander, Struzzi & Smith Announce State Grants Awarded to Local Organizations & Municipalities for Park, Recreation and Conservation Projects
November 15, 2024

Pittman, Major, Oberlander, Struzzi & Smith Announce State Grants Awarded to Local Organizations & Municipalities for Park, Recreation and Conservation Projects

Six grants totaling $874,300 have been awarded for local park, recreation and conservation projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66).  [Read More]

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November 13, 2024

Pittman Re-Elected to Serve as Senate Majority Leader

State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) has been re-elected Senate Majority Leader by his Senate Republican colleagues for the 2025-2026 legislative session.  [Read More]

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November 13, 2024

Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Voters Return Republican Majority to State Senate
November 12, 2024

Pennsylvania Voters Return Republican Majority to State Senate

Pennsylvania voters returned a Republican majority to the state Senate in the recent General Election, re-electing all Republican incumbents and sending new Republican senators to Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Pittman & Cooper Announce $5 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County
November 1, 2024

Pittman & Cooper Announce $5 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Westmoreland County

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $5,000,000 have been awarded for projects in Westmoreland County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55).  [Read More]

Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce $4 Million in RACP Grants Awarded for Armstrong County Projects
November 1, 2024

Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce $4 Million in RACP Grants Awarded for Armstrong County Projects

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $4,000,000 have been awarded for projects in Armstrong County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Donna Oberlander (R-63).  [Read More]

Pittman, Struzzi, Smith & Rossi Announce $11.35 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Indiana, Jefferson & Westmoreland Counties
November 1, 2024

Pittman, Struzzi, Smith & Rossi Announce $11.35 Million in RACP Grants Awarded in Indiana, Jefferson & Westmoreland Counties

Six Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $11,350,000 have been awarded for projects in Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62), Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59).  [Read More]

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]

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