Senate Republican Leaders Applaud Significant Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) applauded the transfer of nearly $900 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund today that will help strengthen Pennsylvania’s financial position in the years ahead. [Read More]
Commonwealth Court Rules RGGI Energy Tax Violates PA Constitution
Today, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement following the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that entrance by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and state Environmental Quality Board (EQB), into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval, violates the Pennsylvania Constitution. [Read More]
Pittman Applauds Local Hospital Partnership Announcement
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding Armstrong County Memorial Hospital’s (ACMH) intent to explore affiliation with the Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network (PMCN). [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) discussed what the future hydrogen economy means for jobs, energy and the environment following a recent federal decision to award funding to two hubs benefitting Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw to Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will discuss the benefits of hydrogen hubs to the environment and the economy on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
House Democrats Cause Immense Primary Date Confusion
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding moving PA’s primary date: [Read More]
Legislation Providing Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes Sent to the Governor’s Desk
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement on House Bill 1351 being sent to the Governor’s desk: [Read More]
Legislators Announce PENNVEST Loan for Two Projects
Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sens. Joe Pittman (R- Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) and Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) today announced the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township has been awarded an almost $2.82 million low-interest loan to complete two water-line projects in its service area. [Read More]
Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, 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]
Media Advisory from Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman
HARRISBURG – Today, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) sent a letter to House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, regarding moving the 2024 Primary Date. [Read More]
Statement from Senator Pittman
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding the early morning shooting at Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township, Indiana County: [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Comments on Moving PA’s Primary Election
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding moving PA’s primary date: [Read More]