Rally in Opposition to Implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
Senator Gene Yaw, Senator Camera Bartolotta, Senator Joe Pittman, Senator Kim Ward | 11:30 at Cheswick Generating Station, Springdale, Allegheny County [Read More]
Indiana Officials to Testify at Senate Hearing on RGGI
Three Indiana County officials will be key participants at a Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee hearing on the Governor’s proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Joe Pittman, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Committee. [Read More]
Armstrong County Water Projects Receive $582,450 in State Funding
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (August 17) approved a total of $582,450 in Small Water & Sewer Program grants for five water system improvement projects in Armstrong County, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representatives Donna Oberlander and Jeff Pyle. [Read More]
Business Park Water/Sewer Project Receives $931,920 State Grant
Allegheny Township was awarded a $931,920 H20 PA – Water Supply, Sewer & Stormwater program grant today (August 17) by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Lee James. [Read More]
White Township Sewer Project Receives $250,000 State Grant
White Township was awarded a $250,000 H20 PA – Water Supply, Sewer & Stormwater program grant today (August 17) by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Jim Struzzi. [Read More]
State Awards $1.3M for Senior Project at Former Kittanning Junior High
The planned redevelopment of the former Kittanning Junior High School as a senior citizen housing complex received another $1.3 million boost today (August 13) from the state, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Jeff Pyle. [Read More]
Senator Pittman’s Bill Would Temporarily Enable Online Fundraising for Fire Departments and Veterans’ Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Recognizing that the ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak is placing a severe financial crisis on first responders, veterans’ groups and other non-profit organizations, Senator Joe Pittman is introducing legislation that would temporarily allow these organizations to conduct online small games of chance (SGOC) fundraising activities during the duration of the Governor’s disaster declaration. [Read More]
Small Business Advisory Panel Rejects Governor’s Carbon Tax Plan
An advisory panel that reviews the impact of state environmental policies on Pennsylvania’s small businesses opposed the Governor’s plan for Pennsylvania to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) on Wednesday (July 22), according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Jim Struzzi. [Read More]
Pittman to Governor: Where’s the Engagement on the Carbon Tax Plan?
Failing to receive a response to a February letter, Senator Joe Pittman again called on the Governor called on the Governor to visit the area and meet with the people of Armstrong and Indiana counties who would be impacted by his proposed carbon tax. [Read More]
Senators Regan & Pittman Announce Guidelines for $50 million in Fire & EMS Grants
Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York) and Senator Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong, Butler, Indiana & Westmoreland) announced that the guidelines for the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant Program have been released and that fire companies and EMS agencies may now register to receive funds. [Read More]
Senate Approves Measure to End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order
Stressing that Governor Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the Senate today voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Senator Joe Pittman. [Read More]
Senate Approves Grant Program for Fire/EMS Companies
The Senate today (May 28) approved and sent to the Governor legislation introduced by Senator Joe Pittman (R-41st) that would provide $50 million in grants for Pennsylvania’s fire companies and EMS squads as they address the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. [Read More]