News Releases

Jul

19

2023

July 19, 2023

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]

Jul

11

2023

July 11, 2023

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]

Jul

10

2023

July 10, 2023

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]

Jul

06

2023

July 06, 2023

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]

Jul

05

2023

July 05, 2023

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]

Jun

30

2023

June 30, 2023

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]

Jun

29

2023

June 29, 2023

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]

May

23

2023

May 23, 2023

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) will speak during a luncheon of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 24.   [Read More]

Apr

19

2023

April 19, 2023

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]

Apr

19

2023

April 19, 2023

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]

Apr

17

2023

April 17, 2023

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]

Apr

14

2023

April 14, 2023

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]