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January 24, 2024

Bartolotta Announces $2 Million in State Funding for Water System Improvements

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority (SPWA) will receive nearly $2 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) in the form of a low-interest loan and a grant to extend a water line for customers currently served by Brave Water and Sewer Authority (BWSA) in Wayne Township, Greene County. [Read More]

January 12, 2024

Basic Education Funding Commission Releases Findings, Recommendations to General Assembly

The Basic Education Funding Commission released its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly after six months of public hearings, including 97 testifiers and 1,104 public comments in 10 different counties, according to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]

December 19, 2023

Bartolotta Announces $3.6 Million in Grants for 46th District

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) today announced the approval of more than $3.6 million of funding for major water and wastewater improvement projects, as well as arts and culture projects, in the 46th District. [Read More]

December 14, 2023

Bartolotta Bill to Reform PA’s Probation System Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Anthony Williams (D-8) that would reform Pennsylvania’s probation system to give people a better pathway out of the criminal justice system is set for enactment into law. [Read More]

December 14, 2023

Bartolotta Announces $1.8 Million in State Funding to Improve Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Track

The Pittsburgh and Ohio Central (POHC) Railroad Company will receive nearly $1.8 million in state funding to rehabilitate approximately 11 miles of track by replacing rail and ties and resurfacing the Arden subdivision in Washington County, according to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]

November 15, 2023

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities

The state will be able to drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety under a budget implementation measure approved by the Senate today, said Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]

November 1, 2023

Commonwealth Court Rules Against PA Joining RGGI, Bartolotta Says

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) applauds the Commonwealth Court ruling against imposing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) energy tax, which would have raised Pennsylvanians’ electricity bills. [Read More]

October 25, 2023

Senate Passes Bartolotta’s Bill Promoting Veteran-Owned Businesses

To recognize veterans’ entrepreneurial efforts, the Senate unanimously passed legislation today sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would create a logo promoting Pennsylvania’s veteran-owned businesses. [Read More]

October 24, 2023

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]

October 20, 2023

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]