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Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
January 7, 2025

Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team

The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members.  [Read More]

Senator Pittman Takes the Oath of Office
January 7, 2025

Senator Pittman Takes the Oath of Office

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate convened for the opening of the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow
December 31, 2024

Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement of his administration’s action to ‘defend Pennsylvanians against unnecessary increases in their electricity bills’:  [Read More]

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]

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