Realizing Benefits of Cyber Charter School Reforms
Last year Pennsylvania taxpayers again invested historic levels of funding in public education and for the third consecutive year, the state budget included more than a billion dollars in new funding for K-12 schools. [Read More]
Pittman: Pennsylvania Must Rein in Spending
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s latest Executive Order regarding state government employment: [Read More]
Pittman and Bashline Announce $1.4 Million in State Grants for Armstrong County Development Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Josh Bashline (R-63) have announced $1,414,724 in state funding is being awarded for two development projects in Armstrong County. [Read More]
Pittman, Smith & Struzzi Announce More Than $1.8 Million for Indiana County Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Brian Smith (R-66) and Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced $1,805,023 in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been awarded for three projects to foster greater economic development and improve local transportation infrastructure in Indiana County. [Read More]
Pittman, Major & Bashline Announce $1.75 Million for Armstrong County Transportation Infrastructure Project
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Josh Bashline (R-63) announced $1,750,000 in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been awarded for a substantial paving project to foster greater economic development and improve local transportation infrastructure in Armstrong County. The investment was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on February 24, 2025 in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Pittman and Rossi Announce $587,000 Grant for Westmoreland County Pedestrian Safety Project
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-59) announced $587,000 in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been awarded for the Ligonier Valley High School Pedestrian Safety Project in Westmoreland County. The investment was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on February 24, 2025 in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Pittman and Smith Announce $2 Million State Grant Awarded to Address Water Emergency in Barr Slope, Green Township
Indiana County Municipal Service Authority (ICMSA) has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $2 million to be used for an emergency water interconnection for the village of Barr Slope in Green Township, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66). [Read More]
Pittman, Smith and Struzzi Announce $318,000 in State Funding for Indiana County Fire Companies and EMS
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), State Rep. Brian Smith (R-66), and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today that 22 local fire departments and two emergency medical services providers in Indiana County will receive $318,505.98 in state grant funds. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax
The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Pittman & Bashline Announce $600,000 for Kittanning Borough Demolition Project
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Josh Bashline (R-63) today announced the approval of $600,000 in state funding for Kittanning Borough. [Read More]
Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of an agreement with PJM: [Read More]