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Published: November 18, 2019   |  Event: Tuesday, November 19

Senator Pittman to Unveil RGGI Legislation on Tuesday

Senators Joe Pittman, Gene Yaw and David G. Argall and other legislators will host a press conference at Noon on Tuesday, November 19, in the Media Center of the State Capitol East Wing. |     [Read More]

Green Township Receives $100,000 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Green Township Receives $100,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $100,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Green Township, Indiana County, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Cris Dush.  [Read More]

Armstrong County Receives $900,000 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Armstrong County Receives $900,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $900,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Armstrong County in support of several proposed projects across the county, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representatives Donna Oberlander and Jeff Pyle.  [Read More]

Armstrong County Projects Receive PENNVEST Funding
October 16, 2019

Armstrong County Projects Receive PENNVEST Funding

Two Armstrong County projects were awarded low-interest loans by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today, according to state Senator Joe Pittman and state Representative Jeff Pyle.  [Read More]

Senators Criticize Governor’s Unilateral Decision to Tax Carbon
October 3, 2019

Senators Criticize Governor’s Unilateral Decision to Tax Carbon

Senators Joe Pittman, Gene Yaw and Dave Argall reiterated their legislative proposal requiring General Assembly approval should a tax be imposed on Pennsylvania employers. From their co-sponsor memorandum of September 17, 2019, the Senators stated that a carbon tax is a major energy and fiscal policy initiative.  [Read More]

Senator Pittman Blasts Wolf’s Job-Killing Carbon Tax Plan
October 3, 2019

Senator Pittman Blasts Wolf’s Job-Killing Carbon Tax Plan

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today (October 3) in response to Governor Wolf’s unilateral action to move forward with entering Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  [Read More]

Freeport Community Park Project receives $240,000 State Grant
September 17, 2019

Freeport Community Park Project receives $240,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (September 17) approved a major grant to improve Freeport Community Park, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Jeff Pyle.  [Read More]

Pittman Legislation Stresses Funding for Transportation Improvements
August 12, 2019

Pittman Legislation Stresses Funding for Transportation Improvements

Senator Joe Pittman will soon introduce legislation to reduce the amount of funding diverted each year from essential transportation improvement projects to support State Police operations. Listen  [Read More]

Senate committee learns about the impact of lack of broadband for job creation efforts, local governments
August 7, 2019

Senate committee learns about the impact of lack of broadband for job creation efforts, local governments

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee traveled to Indiana County to hear from panelists from across the state testify about the role and impact high-speed internet plays in today’s economy.  [Read More]

Senator Pittman to kickoff series of public hearings on closing Pennsylvania’s digital divide
August 5, 2019

Senator Pittman to kickoff series of public hearings on closing Pennsylvania’s digital divide

The state Senate Communications and Technology Committee will come to Indiana County to conduct the first of a series of hearings on Wednesday, August 7 on ways to improve access to high-speed internet for Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Local Hospitals Receive $2 Million State Grants
August 2, 2019

Local Hospitals Receive $2 Million State Grants

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and Indiana Regional Community Medical Center (IRMC) were each awarded $1 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants today (August 1), according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representatives Jeff Pyle and Jim Struzzi.  [Read More]

State Awards $250,000 for Senior Housing at Former Junior High Site
July 12, 2019

State Awards $250,000 for Senior Housing at Former Junior High Site

Effort to redevelop the site of the former Kittanning Junior High School as a senior citizen housing complex received a $250,000 boost from the state, according to Senator Joe Pittman and Representative Jeff Pyle.  [Read More]

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