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E-news Updates – March 21, 2026
In this Update: Big 33 Classic Football More than $567,000 in State Grants Awarded for Projects in Westmoreland County Senate Approves Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Legislation Expanding First Responder Training Passed by Senate Senate Acts to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania Westmoreland County Association of Township Supervisors Shooting Range Improvement Program […] [Read More]
Pittman, Major, Rossi & Cooper Announce More than $567,000 in State Grants for Westmoreland County
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41)ย and Reps.ย Abby Major (R-60),ย Leslie Rossi (R-59)ย andย Jill Cooper (R-55)ย announced $567,231 in Local Share Account funding to support projects throughout Westmoreland County.ย [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 14, 2026
In this Update: Indiana Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Senate Acts to Address Electric Generation Shortfall, Expand Energy Development Welcome to our Indiana Office Intern Measure to Speed Up Plugging of Abandoned Wells Approved by Senate Poultry Owners Urged to Continue Efforts to Combat Avian Influenza Next Commonwealth Vehicle Auction is April 14 Happy St. Patrickโs Day […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 7, 2026
In this Update: Special Olympics Polar Plunge! PASSHE Senate Budget Hearing Saint Nicholas School Visit Senate Budget Hearing with the Public Utility Commission Transportation Funding Video Two Weeks of Senate Budget Hearings Conclude Bill to Ease Shortage in Long-Term Care Workers Approved by Senate Family Caregivers Can Find Help Through State Support Program Online Filing […] [Read More]
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It was a pleasure to meet with Brooklyn Visnesky today during her visit to the state capitol for #YMCA Advocacy Day. Brooklyn is a sophomore at @homercentersd High School and a member of YMCAโs Youth Advocacy Academy. I enjoyed our conversation and hearing Brooklynโs concerns about the out-of-school time programs.
The YMCA Youth Advocacy Academy is a statewide and federal advocacy training program for high school students in grades 9-12. Participants engage in exercises designed to provide the skills and resources necessary to effect positive change in their #communities, the Commonwealth of #Pennsylvania, and the United States.
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It was great to take part in IRMC โs Mobile Health unit ribbon cutting ceremony.
This new service will deliver essential #wellness services directly to local #communities IRMC serves, improving access to preventive care, education, and #health resources through a convenient โDrโs office on wheelsโ approach.
A sincere thank you to the Indiana Opioid Settlement Committee, the Highmark Foundation, and the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank for their grant support in bringing this initiative to life.
A good amount of green could be seen on the #Pennsylvania Senate Floor today!
Happy St. Patrickโs Day! โ
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It was a BIG day at the #PACapitol on Monday recognizing Big 33 Football Classic players, cheerleaders, buddies and coaches, who are participating in the 2026 Big 33 football game! The game has been described as the โSuper Bowl of High School Footballโ and has chosen a team every year since 1957.
It was a pleasure to welcome Roger Beitel and his wife Amy to the Senate. Mr. Beitel is a social studies teacher at Ligonier Valley School District, and the long-tenured coach of the Ligonier Valley Rams #football team. Roger was selected to serve as an assistant coach on Team #Pennsylvania for the 2026 Big 33 Football Classic. Congratulations Roger!
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I was pleased to participate in the #legislative roundtable portion of the 115th Annual Convention of the #WestmorelandCounty Association of Township Supervisors.
It was good to see many familiar faces and a few new folks as well. I appreciated the thoughtful dialogue about area priorities, and the perspectives on how we can better help our #localcommunities. Thank you for inviting me to take part in this important discussion!
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My staff and I were proud to join local officials and many #community members in Armstrong & Indiana Counties for @america250_pa kick-off events. It was great to hear about planned activities for the months ahead of this historic celebration!
Events are being held in all 67 counties across #Pennsylvania as an opportunity to engage ALL Pennsylvanians in sharing the meaningful history of our Commonwealth and the integral role it played in the founding of the United States. As we recognize the rich history of our nation, it is greatly important we continue our work to uphold the promise of the American Dream for generations to come.
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Please join me in welcoming Tyler Young who is completing an #internship in my Indiana district office!
Tyler is an Eagle Scout from Punxsutawney, and a graduate of Westminster College, with a Bachelorโs degree in #criminaljustice and a minor in legal studies. Tyler will be attending Widener University this fall to pursue a #lawdegree.
Tyler is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the contributions he will make helping to serve constituents!
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Thank you to Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll for participating in the Senate Appropriations Committee PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) budget hearing this week. Presidents from Millersville, East Stroudsburg, West Chester and IUP testified at the hearing. Preparing the next generation for #Pennsylvania`s workforce requires making sure they have the right tools and knowledge to succeed.
We had a productive dialogue about how the universities are working to differentiate themselves from other #educational institutions, competing with career and technical schools that are growing, addressing the footprint of universities in PA #communities, and more.
Gov. Shapiroโs budget proposal would fund PASSHE at the current yearโs appropriation of more than $625 million.
