Straight to the Point… Literacy with Jason Ortitay
State Rep. Joe D’Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Rep. Jason Ortitay – Discussion centers on our failing literacy rates and the subsequent lifelong effect on students.
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On Target - Ep. 1 - PICS/NICS
In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Jason Ortitay of Washington and Allegheny counties to discuss Ortitay’s legislation to repeal the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) and replace it with the National Instant Check System (NICS).
Ortitay Leads Call for Investigation into Data Breach
A recent data breach exposing the data of over 70,000 Pennsylvanians was the topic of discussion at a recent press conference held in Harrisburg. Lawmakers, led by State Rep. Jason Ortitay (R- Washington, Allegheny) called for an investigation seeking further information about how a company which was given a no-bid contract by the Wolf administration failed to protect the personal data of tens of thousands of Commonwealth residents.
Rep. Ortitay on KDKA Radio - 2-18-21
Rep. Jason Ortitay was a guest on KDKA radio with Robert Mangino on February 18, 2021. Discussion centered on the Governor's controversial bridge-tolling plan.
House Votes to End Covid-19 Emergency – Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this episode of Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we talk about the Legislature’s efforts to end the Emergency Declaration related to Coronavirus. Rep. Ortitay stresses the need to get back to work, plus a look back at the career of Speaker Mike Turzai.
House Passes Budget Bill – Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this episode of Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we talk about House passage of a temporary budget bill, which is intended to give lawmakers more data about revenue collection for the coming year, before finalizing a spending plan.
Corona Shutdown Alters Budget Expectations – Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this episode of Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we discuss how the shutdown has stunted revenue to the Commonwealth, and what must be done to right-size the budget to the post-Corona economy.
Budget Hearings Wrap Up – Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this episode of Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we discuss budgetary funding for general education, higher education, and human services, and look ahead to how the budget process moves forward.
“We’ll Get Back to You” Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings – Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this episode of Beyond the Budget with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we discuss the responses of various departments during budget hearings with Rep. Seth Grove. Agencies must defend the Governor’s requests for funding, while lawmakers must craft a balanced budget.
Behind the Scenes Budget Hearings – Budget Report with Rep. Jason Ortitay
On this Budget Report with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington, Allegheny) we discuss the first week of Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings – Departments of Revenue, Independent Fiscal Office, Aging, Labor and Industry, State Police
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