Takes oath of office in Harrisburg ceremony today
Harrisburg, PA – January 7, 2024 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) was sworn in today in the Pennsylvania Capitol to begin his first term in the Senate serving constituents in Allegheny County.
“It was the honor of a lifetime to be sworn in as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate. My team and I have already been working hard since my term started on December 1st to ensure that residents of the 45th Senatorial District have access to the best possible representation,” said Pisciottano. “My staff has been assisting constituents with filing property tax and rent rebates before the December 31st deadline and providing other government services, while I have been working on legislation aimed at protecting the budgets of families across Pennsylvania.”
Senator Pisciottano highlighted his work with several of his former colleagues from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on a bipartisan bill to crack down on deceptive practices by prohibiting businesses from charging consumers extra for paper statements.
Pisciottano said there are urgent issues that need to be addressed by lawmakers and the governor this session, noting struggles posed by inflation and the ongoing need to provide more equal public education funding. All of this against the backdrop of a divided government, which the Senator acknowledges creates the opportunity to work with the other side of the aisle to support residents across Pennsylvania with the relief they need and deserve.
Sen. Pisciottano was first elected to the House in 2020 and again in 2022, serving two terms as the State Representative and leading the 16-member Allegheny County Delegation during the 2023-2024 session before his election to the Senate in November 2024. As a certified public accountant and auditor with an extensive background in finance and economics, Sen. Pisciottano uses his experience in the private sector to advance public policy in Harrisburg and improve the quality of life of Pennsylvanians. During his tenure in the PA House, Pisciottano passed multiple bills which all received bipartisan support and he developed a reputation as a consensus builder – a record of collaboration he plans to continue in the Senate.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve the citizens in the 37 communities of the 45th Senatorial District,” Pisciottano said. “I will continue to pursue a broad agenda that is focused on families, job creation, economic development, education support and safety, and help for those in need.”
Sen. Pisciottano’s offices are open to serve constituents and residents are encouraged to reach out for help with any issue big or small:
Monroeville District office: 412-380-2242
McKeesport District office: 412-664-5200
Email: PASenatorNick@PASenate.com
To learn more about Sen. Pisciottano, constituents can visit his official online office at www.PASenatorNick.com.
Those interested can also stay In the Know with news from the district and Harrisburg, as well as notifications about upcoming community events and more, by signing up for the Senator’s regular email updates at www.PASenatorNick.com.