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Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County
Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County

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PICOZZI FIGHTS TO PROTECT EITC AND OSTC PROGRAMS FOR PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES
June 23, 2026

PICOZZI FIGHTS TO PROTECT EITC AND OSTC PROGRAMS FOR PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES

Today, Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) voiced strong opposition to House Bill 2632, legislation passed by the House of Representatives that would significantly alter Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs.  [Read More]

State Scholarships Offer Students in Failing Schools a Future
June 23, 2026

State Scholarships Offer Students in Failing Schools a Future

We can all agree that few things are more important to a child’s growth and future success than attending a school that provides a nurturing environment and an excellent education. In the Great Northeast, we are fortunate to have excellent public and private schools. As a state Senator, I support educational opportunities of all kinds.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – June 20, 2026
June 20, 2026

E-news Updates – June 20, 2026

In this Update: Protecting Educational Opportunities for Students Philadelphia City Government Youth Summit Visit to Woods Services Meeting at Café Carmela with HUD Congratulations to Koshy John Thalakal on Becoming an Eagle Scout Congratulations on Retirement, Lt. Wong Mobile Office Hours Photo of the Month Making it Easier for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies to Access […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – June 13, 2026
June 13, 2026

E-news Updates – June 13, 2026

In this Update: Capitol Conversations PCCD Grants Awarded to 3 Schools in 5th Senatorial District Department of Community and Economic Development Grants Awarded to 5th District Modernizing Commercial Security Bill Passes Senate Electrical Licensure Bill Approved by Committee Scouting Day in Harrisburg Supporting First Responder Wellness Supporting Working Families Bill Passes Senate Zoo Day at […]  [Read More]

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Harrisburg Office
Senate Box 203005
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-9608

District Office
12361 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215) 281-2539

Meet Senator Picozzi

Joe Picozzi is a state senator serving Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th Senate District. At 29, he is the youngest state senator in Pennsylvania and the first Republican elected to represent Philadelphia in the State Senate since 1996. The son of a Philadelphia firefighter and a special education teacher, he was born and raised in Somerton and resides in Tacony.

Before running for office, Joe served as chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute and was an aide to future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Joe graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.
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