Senate Republican Leadership Statement: Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro Budget Raises Concerns
The massive $3.2 billion increase in state spending in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget raises concerns for Senate Republicans, said 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]
Dush, Pittman, Smith Partnering with PA Treasury to Return Unclaimed Property – Free Unclaimed Property Clinic Set for Feb. 15 in Brookville
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) today announced they are partnering with Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and her office to help residents with recovering their unclaimed property. [Read More]
SEN. PITTMAN ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION BUDGET DESIGNATION FOR IUP PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
During a public reception welcoming Dr. Miko Rose, the founding dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, Senator Joe Pittman announced that as part of the 2023-2024 state budget which was just completed in December, $2 million was set aside for IUP’s new college of osteopathic medicine. [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Announce Resolution Supporting Efforts to Fight Illegal Immigration
Just days after issuing a statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the southern border, Senate Republican leaders today announced a resolution that calls on President Biden and other federal officials to take meaningful action to protect American citizens against the negative impacts of illegal immigration. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Pittman: Increase in Taxpayer Support for SEPTA Warrants Serious Scrutiny
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s proposed increase in state funding for public transit as part of the 2024-2025 state budget: [Read More]
PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
As dozens of governors throughout the nation share their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s actions to secure the border, Pennsylvania Senate Republican Leaders voiced their support for his defense of American citizens and communities. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Proposal
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro Administration’s release of a blueprint for higher education: [Read More]
Pittman & Major Announce $22.1 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for Projects in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $22.1 million in grants and low-interest loans to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for three projects in Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]
Pittman & Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Funding Approved for Indiana County
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a $2 million low-interest loan to make needed wastewater treatment improvements in Indiana County, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]
Pittman & Struzzi Announce More Than $200,000 Awarded to Indiana County Communities
The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $200,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to Indiana County communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62). [Read More]
Pittman, Major & Rossi Announce More Than $180,000 Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities
The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $180,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to benefit two Westmoreland County communities, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60) and Leslie Rossi (R-59). [Read More]
Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission: [Read More]