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]
Sen. Pittman to Speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) will speak during a luncheon of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 24. [Read More]
Armstrong County Projects Receive $3.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Sens. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Abby Major (R-60) and Marci Mustello (R-11) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $3.4 million in funding for projects in Armstrong County. [Read More]
Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement regarding tuition at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities: [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman’s Pennsylvania Press Club Speech
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) spoke at the Pennsylvania Press Club monthly event, Monday, April 17. The program was aired on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). [Read More]
Pittman Voices Concerns with Shapiro’s Proposed Tax Incentive Plan
During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing on Friday morning, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) questioned state Budget Sec. Uri Monson and Acting DGS Sec. Reggie McNeil about the Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $2,500 tax credit incentive that only applies to new teachers, nurses and police officers. [Read More]
Pittman Responds to Homer City Power Plant Closure
Today, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement in response to Homer City Generation’s decommission announcement: [Read More]
Indiana County Projects Receive Over $3.1 Million in Funding
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Brian Smith (R-66) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded over $3.1 million for numerous Indiana County municipal projects and purchases. [Read More]
Over $440,000 Awarded for Jefferson County Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced two projects in Jefferson County have been awarded a total of $442,420 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park Project Receives Nearly $700,000 Grant
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) announced that a nearly $700,000 grant has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to boost the continuing efforts to develop the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park located in the City of Arnold. [Read More]
Armstrong County Receives Nearly $3.7 Million in Grants
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Donna Oberlander (R-63) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded nearly $3.7 million of Local Share Account (LSA) grants to municipalities for projects in Armstrong County. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Passing a Responsible Budget
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) reiterated their commitment to passing a conservative, fiscally responsible spending plan that strengthens Pennsylvania. [Read More]