Pittman Calls Court Ruling a Win for Safeguarding Elections
HARRISBURG – Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today applauded the Third Circuit Court ruling upholding Pennsylvania State law that voters must date a mail-in ballot in order for it to be accepted.Pittman expressed his satisfaction with the ruling, stating, "Safeguarding elections in Pennsylvania has been chief among concerns voiced by voters, election officials and good government advocates over the past several years. The first step in providing for safe and secure elections is upholding our laws which are already in place. While Pennsylvania’s election law...
Dush, Benninghoff Confirm $1 Million in Funding for Centre County Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Cris Dush and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff have confirmed the allocation of more than $1 million in state funding for three Centre County infrastructure improvement projects. Dush expressed his satisfaction with the funding, stating, "My team and I are constantly working to secure highly competitive financial assistance for the benefit of our local townships, boroughs and municipalities. It is always rewarding to see state funding return to the 25th Senate District to help offset or eliminate taxpayer costs for essential infrastructure enhancements." Benninghoff, who...
Pittman, Major & Oberlander Announce $2 Million for Armstrong County Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Joe Pittman, Rep. Abby Major, and Rep. Donna Oberlander have revealed that $2 million in Multimodal Transportation Funding has been allocated for two projects in Armstrong County. The investments aim to boost economic development and enhance local transportation infrastructure in the area.Pittman expressed his satisfaction with the funding allocation, stating, “I’m proud to have worked with local and state leaders to advocate for this substantial state funding for projects within Armstrong County. These investments will have a positive impact on local residents, as...
- Pittman, Smith & Struzzi Secure Over $2.7 Million for Indiana & Jefferson County Transportation Projects
- Dush, Smith Confirm $721,000 Awarded for Jefferson County Infrastructure Improvements
- Four Pennsylvania Legislators Secure $1.6 Million for Westmoreland County Communities
- Dush, Causer Announce Funding for Keating Township Transportation Projects
- Major to Host Concealed Carry Seminar
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Struzzi Critiques Shapiro's Energy Policy Proposal
State Rep. Jim Struzzi has expressed his views on Governor Josh Shapiro's energy policy proposal in Pennsylvania. In response to the governor's plan for "a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth," Struzzi stated, "I appreciate the need for better energy policy in Pennsylvania, one which supports the industry while growing jobs and our economy."Struzzi raised concerns about the potential impacts of a cap-and-trade program, labeling it as an additional tax on energy production, manufacturing, and businesses. He suggested an alternative approach, saying, "Cleaner...
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Senate State Government Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Voting Machines
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), is set to convene a public hearing next week focused on the cybersecurity of electronic voting machines and the development of state statutes concerning ballot marking and vote tabulation.The committee hearing, scheduled for Monday, March 18, will feature a panel of experts in the field. Among those slated to testify are Dr. Andrew Appel; Eugene Higgins, a professor of Computer Science at Princeton University; Kevin Skoglund, chief technologist at Citizens for Better Elections; and Dr....
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Major to Introduce Legislation to Address Tiny Homes
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced her plans to introduce legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth by making it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities. Major stated, "Currently, there is a lack of clear guidance making it difficult for local governments to establish parameters by which tiny houses would be permissible and permanent single-family dwellings." She emphasized the importance of finding ways to help communities provide for tiny houses due to the housing affordability problems...
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Family Sustaining Jobs & Customer Affordability Key to PA Electricity Policy
HARRISBURG – Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of energy policy in Pennsylvania. Pittman highlighted the need to address the challenges faced by consumers and the workforce in the state.Pittman expressed his concerns about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and its impact on job losses and electricity costs for consumers. He called for the removal of RGGI and urged Governor Shapiro to drop the appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, stating, "Detrimental job losses and increased electricity costs...
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Pittman Calls Local Hospital Partnership a ‘Win’ for the Region
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) expressed his satisfaction with Armstrong County Memorial Hospital’s (ACMH) affiliation agreement with the Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network (PMCN), calling it a positive development for the region. Pittman stated, “I was very pleased to learn of ACMH’s plans to explore affiliation with PMCN last fall."Pittman highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “This long-term alliance is a win for local residents, a win for our region, and a win for the future of rural healthcare.” He also emphasized the role of PMCN as an employer and...
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Major to Host Coffee and Conversation
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced that she will be hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, March 21 at Pampeno’s in Ford City. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at 900 Fifth Ave. Major expressed, “This year, I will be hosting a number of informal events at coffee shops throughout the 60th Legislative District. This is the first one. When further events are set, information will be available on my website and Facebook page. If you have a state-related issue or would like to talk about concerns, I encourage you to attend.”The...
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Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Election Threats Task Force
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman responded to Governor Shapiro's announcement of the establishment of his "Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force" by expressing the Senate Republican Caucus's commitment to strengthening election integrity in Pennsylvania. Pittman stated, "The Senate Republican Caucus has been and remains committed to strengthening election integrity in Pennsylvania because we believe that the foundation of a healthy and vigorous democracy requires free, fair, and secure elections."Pittman criticized Governor Shapiro's decision to create the task force...
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PA Treasury Returns Over $288,000 in Unclaimed Property at Brookville Event
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Cris Dush confirmed that approximately $288,717 in unclaimed property was returned to local residents and businesses during an event in Brookville. The event was co-hosted by Sen. Joe Pittman and Rep. Brian Smith."This was an incredible event... It’s a great feeling to get almost $300,000 back to its rightful owners in a single day! This is all money that was lost or forgotten, and it doesn’t belong to the state," said Treasurer Garrity.Sen. Dush expressed the purpose of the event, stating, "The fundamental purpose of...
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More than $320,000 Awarded to Fire, Ambulance Companies in 66th District
State Representative Brian Smith announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive $320,214 in state grants to support their public safety mission. Smith emphasized the importance of this funding for volunteer and nonprofit organizations in offsetting their operating costs and allowing them to continue serving their communities."Our EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters are ready at a moment's notice to keep Jefferson and Indiana counties safe," said Smith. "But many of these departments rely on the support of grants...
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Major Announces Fire, EMS Grants
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 60th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $430,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants. The grants aim to provide the necessary equipment and resources for these companies to effectively respond to emergency situations."Our fire and ambulance service personnel do a yeoman’s job protecting us in times of emergency," Major stated. "These grants will help them have the equipment they need to respond to our calls for help. I’m happy...