HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that in partnership with Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny) he has secured more than $400,000 through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for a major stormwater improvement project in Oakdale Borough.
HARRISBURG – After more than 100 days of gridlock, the Pennsylvania General Assembly finally passed a 2025-26 state budget. Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:
CANONSBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today joined community leaders and representatives from EQT Corporation at the Canonsburg Senior Center to celebrate the return of the Meals to Go Program for local seniors.
HARRISBURG - Following the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk – a political activist, author and media personality – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to passage of House Bill 1788, which would redirect sales tax revenue from other important priorities to fund Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and other regional transit agencies across the state:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), long-time literacy advocate and leader of the movement in the General Assembly, today wrote to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe to voice his displeasure with the department’s recently released reading list pursuant to Act 135 of 2024 and request action.
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) to give law enforcement more tools to catch child predators online is one step closer to becoming law. The House Judiciary Committee today approved the bill, known as Alicia’s Law, and it now heads to the full House for a vote.
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, April 26, at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to give residents of the 48th and 46th legislative districts a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will soon introduce a six-bill package to modernize and streamline the teacher certification process in order to address challenges in recruiting and retaining educators in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly:
HARRISBURG – The House today voted to advance Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) legislation to increase awareness of eating disorders in children.
Over the past decade, Pennsylvania has increased education spending by 51%, now spending about $20,900 per student. Despite this, fourth-grade reading scores have steadily dropped, showing that more money isn’t fixing the problem. This should concern everyone who cares about our kids' future.
SOUTH FAYETTE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced he secured more than $312,000 in Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program grants for projects in McDonald and Oakdale boroughs.
HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today voted to advance Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) legislation to increase awareness regarding eating disorders in children.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today took the oath of office to begin his sixth term in the Pennsylvania Legislature and was named Republican chairman of the House Communications and Technology Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today $8.5 million has been awarded for critical improvement projects in the 46th Legislative District through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). This funding aims to enhance local infrastructure and support economic growth in the region.
SOUTH FAYETTE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced he secured $1.03 million in Local Share Account grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for four projects in the 46th Legislative District.
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) will lead a bridge dedication and sign unveiling ceremony naming a bridge carrying the Southern Beltway over State Route 980 in Cecil Township in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr. He rendered aid to a woman in downtown Pittsburgh who was critically injured when a vehicle ran into the side of the Allegheny County Building several years ago. In October 2022, Tackett died in a vehicular accident. Ortitay amended the bridge naming into Act 63 of 2024.
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s proposal to substantially hike property taxes:
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation to further strengthen efforts to advance early literacy achievement for all, an issue Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has championed for almost five years.
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