Ortitay Reacts to Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
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:
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Approach to Literacy Needs to Change
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.
Ortitay Secures Grants for McDonald, Oakdale
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.
Ortitay’s Eating Disorder Bill Passes Committee
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.
Ortitay Takes Oath of Office, Assigned to Chair Communications and Technology Committee
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.
Ortitay Announces $8.5 Million for Improvement Projects in the 46th Legislative District
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.
Ortitay Secures Grants for Projects in the 46th District
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.
Tackett Bridge Dedication Ceremony Set for Friday
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.
Allegheny County Property Tax Proposal Unaffordable, Ortitay Says
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:
House Advances Early Literacy Legislation, Ortitay Says
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.
IRRC Ruling Undermines Parental Rights, Lawmakers Say
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, and Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) expressed outrage at the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s (IRRC) approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ regulation to expand Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) to minors between the ages of 14-18.
New Law Names Cecil Bridge in Honor of Community Hero
HARRISBURG — A new law names a bridge in Cecil Township in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr. through advocacy by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
State Budget Fails, Misses Opportunity to Invest in Early Literacy, Ortitay Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding to his negative vote on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 state budget:
Lawmakers Push to Protect Children from Internet Predators
HARRISBURG — Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny) came together today to announce they have introduced Alicia’s Law in the House and Senate to fund the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.
Legislators Push to Bring Alicia’s Law to PA
WHAT: A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators will unveil efforts to fund the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.
Check to Be Presented to Assist with Canonsburg, Houston Police Merger
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will lead a check presentation to Canonsburg Borough to assist with the costs of executing a memorandum of understanding to have its police force service Houston Borough. Ortitay worked with New Directions Mental Health to secure funding.
Ortitay Announces Grants for Fire, EMS Companies
HARRISBURG – Almost $200,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grants were awarded to 13 fire and ambulance companies in the 46th Legislative District, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
Ortitay Praises Advancement of Literacy Legislation
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Education Committee unanimously reporting out Senate Bill 801, which is a mirror image of his House Bill 998 to advance literacy achievement for all:
Shapiro Budget Proposal Just the First Step, Ortitay Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly:
Ortitay Comments on Biden’s Liquefied Natural Gas Pause
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response President Joe Biden pausing approval of pending applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports due to environmental concerns:
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