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Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP
July 20, 2023

Pittman Applauds PASSHE Tuition Freeze & Positive Impact on IUP

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze
July 20, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties
July 19, 2023

Pittman, Major, Smith and Struzzi Announce PENNVEST Grants Approved for Projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to make needed wastewater treatment improvements for two projects in Armstrong and Indiana Counties, according to Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Rep. Abby Major (R-60), Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62).  [Read More]

Budget Response Letter Sent to House
July 11, 2023

Budget Response Letter Sent to House

HARRISBURG – Today, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has sent a budget response letter to House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, regarding completion of the budget process and the implementation language needed for certain lines within the General Appropriations bill, House Bill 611.  [Read More]

Secondary Road Maintenance Project Begins in August in Armstrong County
July 10, 2023

Secondary Road Maintenance Project Begins in August in Armstrong County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is alerting motorists to upcoming secondary road maintenance in Cowanshannock, Wayne, Valley, Rayburn, Boggs and Plumcreek Townships in Armstrong County.  [Read More]

Pittman Issues Statement on Budget Negotiations
July 6, 2023

Pittman Issues Statement on Budget Negotiations

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s press conference on the state budget:  [Read More]

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
July 5, 2023

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement regarding the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

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June 30, 2023

Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities

The state Senate approved a realistic 2023-24 budget for Pennsylvania that holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for schools and sets aside money to prevent future tax hikes, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child
June 29, 2023

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) emphasized their ongoing commitment to ensuring educational opportunities for all children in Pennsylvania are realized in the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

Sen. Pittman to Speak  at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
May 23, 2023

Sen. Pittman to Speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) will speak during a luncheon of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 24.  [Read More]

Armstrong County Projects Receive $3.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding
April 19, 2023

Armstrong County Projects Receive $3.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding

Sens. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-63), Abby Major (R-60) and Marci Mustello (R-11) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded more than $3.4 million in funding for projects in Armstrong County.  [Read More]

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates
April 19, 2023

Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement regarding tuition at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities:  [Read More]

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