Mar. 18, 2021 /
![Legislation Introduced to Pause PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation recently introduced by Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Lower Allen), Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) would reform the public private partnership (P3) transportation law, including the addition of provisions to halt PennDOT’s recent bridge tolling proposal unless the General Assembly approves it.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![Bridge Tolling Sucker Punch for Families Who Need Treatment at Children’s, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today expressed outrage about another facet of the proposed tolling of the Interstate 79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit.
Mar. 12, 2021 /
![Area Legislators Meet with Local Police who Express Safety Concerns Surrounding Proposed Bridge Tolling]()
BRIDGEVILLE – A group of members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly met today with local police who voiced concerns about safety if the Interstate 79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit in Allegheny County is tolled.
Mar. 05, 2021 /
![Governor Uses Delay Tactics After Ortitay Requests Information about Failure to Advertise Ballot Question]()
HARRISBURG – Despite pledging to run a transparent government, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said it needs more time to review a Right-to-Know request filed by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) related to communications surrounding the administration’s failure to advertise a constitutional amendment that would have given victims of childhood sexual abuse recourse in civil court.
Feb. 23, 2021 /
![Ortitay, Robinson to Rally Opposition to Proposed I-79 Bridge Toll]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a press conference to rally support in opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to toll the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit.
Feb. 18, 2021 /
![Ortitay Shocked, Opposed to Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll nine bridges across the state, including the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit:
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
![Ortitay Reacts to Wolf’s $40.2 Billion Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 budget proposal:
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![Ortitay Appointed to Four Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has announced he has been assigned to the Education, Environmental Resources and Energy, Gaming Oversight and State Government committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Dec. 10, 2020 /
![Ortitay Disappointed by New Restrictions, Offers a New Approach to Tackling COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – In reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s new COVID-19 restrictions, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement and suggested a different approach:
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Ortitay, Cephas Join Students, Advocates to ‘Ban the Box’ on Public College, University Applications]()
HARRISBURG – In their ongoing efforts to eliminate obstacles and create higher education opportunities for those who need them most, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) today introduced legislation to “ban the box” on applications for public colleges and universities.
Sep. 25, 2020 /
![Mayview Road Bridge Project to Begin Soon, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced PennDOT will soon begin work to replace the Mayview Road bridge.
Sep. 24, 2020 /
![Widening of Washington Pike Bridge to Begin in 2021, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced PennDOT will begin work next year to improve Washington Pike between Interstate 79 and the intersection with Chartiers and Church streets in Bridgeville Borough and South Fayette Township.
Sep. 15, 2020 /
![Ortitay Secures Grants for Oakdale, South Fayette]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced $235,000 in Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program grants have been awarded to assist with municipal improvements in Oakdale Borough and South Fayette Township.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![Ortitay Written “Gabby’s Law” to Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG — The governor today signed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to more clearly define who can provide consent in order for a minor to receive mental health treatment.
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Allegheny, Washington County Legislators Urge Governor to Sign Bill to Address Access to Public Records during Disaster Emergency]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican members from Allegheny and Washington counties today expressed outrage at Gov. Tom Wolf’s statements that he plans to veto a government transparency bill (House Bill 2463) that addresses access to public records during a disaster declaration and received unanimous support from the Legislature. In response, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington), Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the following statement:
Jul. 10, 2020 /
![Ortitay Proposes Bill to Help Address COVID-19-related Unemployment Compensation Claim Issues]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation to help end the backlog in unemployment claims due to the governor’s COVID-19 pandemic closure.
May. 22, 2020 /
![Violating Law/Safety Standards, Allegheny County’s Primary Election Day Plan Must Be Rescinded, House Members Say]()
HARRISBURG – Presenting how Allegheny County’s Primary Election Day polling place consolidation plan violates both the letter and spirit of the law, members of the Allegheny County Republican House delegation called on Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathryn Boockvar to reverse her approval. The state legislators who signed the letter are Speaker of the House Mike Turzai and Reps. Natalie Mihalek, Jason Ortitay, Bob Brooks, Lori Mizgorski and Mike Puskaric.
May. 19, 2020 /
![Allegheny County’s Poll Consolidation Plan Violates Law and CDC Guidelines, House Delegation Says]()
HARRISBURG – Allegheny County Republican House members today slammed the consolidation of county polls for the June 2 primary which will disenfranchise voters. The state legislators, including Speaker Mike Turzai and Reps. Natalie Mihalek, Jason Ortitay, Bob Brooks, Lori Mizgorski, Mike Puskaric and Valerie Gaydos, issued the following statement:
May. 13, 2020 /
![Ortitay to Introduce Two Bills to Direct CARES Funding to Fire and EMS Companies, Frontline Workers]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he plans to soon introduce two bills to direct federal CARES Act money to fire and EMS companies in order to recoup costs associated with COVID-19 and to frontline workers to create an incentive pay program.
Apr. 27, 2020 /
![Speaker Turzai, Members of the Allegheny County Delegation Ask Secretary of Health to Allow Hospitals to Open in Allegheny County]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, joined by members of the Allegheny County House delegation, sent the attached letter to Dr. Rachel Levine, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, requesting she allow hospitals and health systems in the Allegheny County area to reopen to allow for the treatment of COVID-19 patients as well as the pre-planned, medically necessary surgeries that are currently being prevented.