Pittman and Smith Announce $2 Million State Grant Awarded to Address Water Emergency in Barr Slope, Green Township
Indiana County Municipal Service Authority (ICMSA) has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $2 million to be used for an emergency water interconnection for the village of Barr Slope in Green Township, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66). [Read More]
Pittman, Smith and Struzzi Announce $318,000 in State Funding for Indiana County Fire Companies and EMS
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), State Rep. Brian Smith (R-66), and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today that 22 local fire departments and two emergency medical services providers in Indiana County will receive $318,505.98 in state grant funds. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax
The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, 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]
Pittman & Bashline Announce $600,000 for Kittanning Borough Demolition Project
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Josh Bashline (R-63) today announced the approval of $600,000 in state funding for Kittanning Borough. [Read More]
Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of an agreement with PJM: [Read More]
Pittman & Struzzi Announce $350,000 in State Funding Awarded for Local Projects
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced the approval of $350,000 in state funding for local economic development and recreational projects in Indiana County. [Read More]
Pittman & Major Announce $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Water Project in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded $10,000,000 in grant support and a low-interest loan for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s Lead Service Line Replacement Project, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]
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
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate convened for the opening of the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
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
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]