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]
Pittman & Struzzi Announce $350,000 in State Funding Awarded for Local Projects
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced the approval of $350,000 in state funding for local economic development and recreational projects in Indiana County. [Read More]
Pittman & Major Announce $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Water Project in Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded $10,000,000 in grant support and a low-interest loan for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s Lead Service Line Replacement Project, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60). [Read More]
Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members. [Read More]
Senator Pittman Takes the Oath of Office
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate convened for the opening of the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Shapiro’s Lawsuit on Electricity Prices Rings Hollow
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement of his administration’s action to ‘defend Pennsylvanians against unnecessary increases in their electricity bills’: [Read More]
Governor Must Consider All Taxpayers in Transportation Discussion
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s decision to flex $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Spearheading PA Permitting Reforms
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today highlighted the important permitting reform work championed by Senate Republicans: [Read More]
Pittman, Major, Oberlander, Struzzi & Smith Announce State Grants Awarded to Local Organizations & Municipalities for Park, Recreation and Conservation Projects
Six grants totaling $874,300 have been awarded for local park, recreation and conservation projects, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66). [Read More]
Pittman Re-Elected to Serve as Senate Majority Leader
State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) has been re-elected Senate Majority Leader by his Senate Republican colleagues for the 2025-2026 legislative session. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Voters Return Republican Majority to State Senate
Pennsylvania voters returned a Republican majority to the state Senate in the recent General Election, re-electing all Republican incumbents and sending new Republican senators to Harrisburg. [Read More]