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Senate Approves Pittman Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill
July 7, 2022

Senate Approves Pittman Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill

The state Senate has approved legislation that would reduce the waiting time for Pennsylvanians to get refills of their prescription eyedrops, said bill sponsor Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41).  [Read More]

$700,000 in Funding Awarded to Armstrong County Local Housing Projects
June 9, 2022

$700,000 in Funding Awarded to Armstrong County Local Housing Projects

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency awarded $700,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding for four Armstrong County projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), who chairs the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, and Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-63) and Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

PA General Assembly Approves Six Pittman Bridge and Interchange Designations
June 8, 2022

PA General Assembly Approves Six Pittman Bridge and Interchange Designations

Legislation – House Bill 1560 – approved by the General Assembly this week contains six bridge and interchange designations sponsored by Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41):  [Read More]

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Pittman to Speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
May 16, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: 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 18.  [Read More]

Indiana County Projects Receive a Combined $4 Million in RACP Funding
April 22, 2022

Indiana County Projects Receive a Combined $4 Million in RACP Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, totaling $3 million, have been awarded to the Indiana County Development Corporation (ICDC) for economic development projects within the county, while a third grant of $1 million will be going to one of the county’s airports, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Armstrong County Projects Receive $4 Million in Funding
April 22, 2022

Armstrong County Projects Receive $4 Million in Funding

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants have been awarded to Armstrong County projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

Street Improvements in Starford and Commodore, Indiana County, to Receive Multimodal Transportation Funding
April 21, 2022

Street Improvements in Starford and Commodore, Indiana County, to Receive Multimodal Transportation Funding

Street improvements for two Indiana County communities will receive $145,729 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66).  [Read More]

Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority Receives $3.42 million in PENNVEST Funding for System Upgrades
April 20, 2022

Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority Receives $3.42 million in PENNVEST Funding for System Upgrades

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded a $3.42 million loan to the Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, in Armstrong County, to make various improvements to its water system, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and state Rep. Abby Major (R-60).  [Read More]

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April 13, 2022

Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) voted today to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections as the Senate approved legislation that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations. Senate Bill 1200 would require mail-in ballots that are not returned in the mail to […]  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Comment on Court Pausing Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax Plan
April 6, 2022

Senate Republicans Comment on Court Pausing Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax Plan

Senate Republican leaders praised the Commonwealth Court today for preventing the Wolf Administration from moving forward with its unconstitutional entry into a multi-state carbon tax agreement that would hurt Pennsylvania’s economy.  [Read More]

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April 5, 2022

Senate Recognizes April 8, 2022 as “Drugs Kill Dreams Day” in PA

Substance abuse and the opioid crisis continue to worsen in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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April 4, 2022

Fight Against Wolf Administration’s Carbon Tax on Electricity Consumers Will Continue in Court

After Senate Democrats failed to stand up for Pennsylvania workers and ratepayers today, the fight against Gov. Tom Wolf’s $781 million carbon tax will continue in court, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) said.  [Read More]

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