PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
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 the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
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 in reaction to the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management: [Read More]
Senator Pittman Issues Statement on Penn State Campus Closures
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding Penn State Board of Trustees’ vote to close seven satellite campuses after the 2026-27 academic year: [Read More]
Pittman and Major Announce $430,000 in State Grants for Vandergrift Borough and East Vandergrift Borough Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60) announced Vandergrift Borough and East Vandergrift Borough in Westmoreland County have received state grants totaling $431,078 for infrastructure and recreational development projects. The funding was awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Community and Economic Assistance Program. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Review of RGGI
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s review of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax which was enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019. In 2023, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled Pennsylvania’s entrance into RGGI may only be achieved through legislation duly enacted by the General Assembly, not merely through rulemaking promulgated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB). Governor Shapiro made the decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court ruling to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. [Read More]
Pittman, Major & Bashline Announce $200,000 in State Funding To Help Keep Allegheny River Locks Open
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Josh Bashline (R-63) announced $200,000 was presented to the Allegheny River Development Corporation (ARDC) to help fund efforts to keep locks open on Armstrong County’s portion of the Allegheny River. The funding was approved by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. [Read More]
Pittman, Struzzi and Smith Highlight $2.5 Million State Investment for Indiana County Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) have announced $2,500,000 in state funding is being awarded for flood rehabilitation and water projects in Indiana County. [Read More]
Pittman and Cooper Announce $1.4 Million in State Funding for Major Water System Upgrade
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) today announced the approval of state funding for a major water improvement project to benefit residents of Westmoreland county. [Read More]
Pittman Hails New Wave of Energy Advancement in Pennsylvania
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the economic development announcement for the new data center at the former Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County: [Read More]
Senate Approves Pittman Resolution Recognizing March 28, 2025 as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in PA
To assist in getting out the message of drug use prevention to young people across the commonwealth, the state Senate has recognized March 28, 2025, as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), sponsor of a resolution creating the day. [Read More]
Pittman, Rossi Announce $326,000 Infrastructure Grant for Derry Business Park
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced a $326,000 public infrastructure grant from Local Share Account (LSA) funds for the Derry Business Park Garland Mills Culverts Replacement Project. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) are encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]