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Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
September 20, 2023

Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures

The Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 27 to implement several key provisions to consolidate and streamline Pennsylvania’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping children safe, according to 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 David Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Free Illegible License Plate Replacement Event on Aug. 29
August 25, 2023

Free Illegible License Plate Replacement Event on Aug. 29

Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-63) and Abby Major (R-60) will co-host a free illegible license plate event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department, 13126 State Route 422, Kittanning.  [Read More]

Nine Indiana County Bridges Renamed to Honor Military Service Members
August 1, 2023

Nine Indiana County Bridges Renamed to Honor Military Service Members

Nine service members from Indiana County were honored on Saturday, July 29, with their names placed on county bridges and interchanges.  [Read More]

Pittman Underscores Importance of a Complete Budget to Support PASSHE PennWest
July 25, 2023

Pittman Underscores Importance of a Complete Budget to Support PASSHE PennWest

Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today, emphasizing the need for a complete budget with implementation language to facilitate PASSHE funding:  [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]

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]

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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]

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]

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