Armstrong, Indiana County Projects Receive Nearly $1.2 Million in Funding
Three Armstrong County projects and two Indiana County projects received a total of $1,192,800 in funding as part of a $90 million effort to assist more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania focused on creating new recreational opportunities, conserving natural resources and helping revitalize local communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]
Armstrong County Senior Expo Set for Aug. 23
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Representatives Donna Oberlander (R-63) and Abby Major (R-60) will co-host a Senior Expo on Tuesday, Aug.23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department, 13126 State Route 422, Kittanning. [Read More]
Pittman: Court Ruling a Significant Victory, Hopes Gov. Wolf Will Now Work with Lawmakers on Developing Proper Energy Policy
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) released the following statement after the Commonwealth Court granted a preliminary injunction today that delays Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending further court action: [Read More]
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]