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Nine Indiana County Bridges Renamed to Honor Military Service Members
August 1, 2023

Nine Indiana County Bridges Renamed to Honor Military Service Members

Nine service members from Indiana County were honored on Saturday, July 29, with their names placed on county bridges and interchanges.  [Read More]

Pittman Underscores Importance of a Complete Budget to Support PASSHE PennWest
July 25, 2023

Pittman Underscores Importance of a Complete Budget to Support PASSHE PennWest

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today, emphasizing the need for a complete budget with implementation language to facilitate PASSHE funding:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding
July 24, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Will Not Appeal Commonwealth Court Ruling on School Funding

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today regarding the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding:  [Read More]

Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP
July 20, 2023

Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze
July 20, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties
July 19, 2023

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for two projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Budget Response Letter Sent to House
July 11, 2023

Budget Response Letter Sent to House

HARRISBURG – Today, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has sent a budget response letter to House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, regarding completion of the budget process and the implementation language needed for certain lines within the General Appropriations bill, House Bill 611.  [Read More]

Secondary Road Maintenance Project Begins in August in Armstrong County
July 10, 2023

Secondary Road Maintenance Project Begins in August in Armstrong County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is alerting motorists to upcoming secondary road maintenance in Cowanshannock, Wayne, Valley, Rayburn, Boggs and Plumcreek Townships in Armstrong County.  [Read More]

Pittman Issues Statement on Budget Negotiations
July 6, 2023

Pittman Issues Statement on Budget Negotiations

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s press conference on the state budget:  [Read More]

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
July 5, 2023

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises

Today, 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 regarding the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

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June 30, 2023

Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities

The state Senate approved a realistic 2023-24 budget for Pennsylvania that holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for schools and sets aside money to prevent future tax hikes, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child
June 29, 2023

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) emphasized their ongoing commitment to ensuring educational opportunities for all children in Pennsylvania are realized in the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

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