Jun. 21, 2019 /
![Flag Retirement Ceremony a Success]()
Jun. 19, 2019 /
![Ortitay Reacts to Launch of Audit of State Background Check System]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s announcement that he will audit the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) operated by the Pennsylvania State Police:
Jun. 14, 2019 /
![Flag Retirement Ceremony Today]()
Jun. 13, 2019 /
![Ortitay Proposes Bill to Change Disbursement of School Safety Money]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation to change the away funds allocated under the $60 million school safety and security block grant program are disbursed.
Jun. 11, 2019 /
![POSTPONED: Ortitay to Bring Awareness to Opioid Usage by Construction Workers]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), who authored House Resolution 361, will bring attention to the second annual “Construction Opioid Awareness Week in Pennsylvania” with members of the construction industry. The event will focus on resources available and alternatives to opioids.
Jun. 10, 2019 /
![Ortitay to Bring Awareness to Opioid Usage by Construction Workers]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), who authored House Resolution 361, will bring attention to the second annual “Construction Opioid Awareness Week in Pennsylvania” with members of the construction industry. The event will focus on resources available and alternatives to opioids.
Jun. 07, 2019 /
![Flag Retirement Ceremony June 14]()
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures]()
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to more clearly define current law on who can provide consent in order for a minor to receive mental health treatment.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Assist Problem Gamblers]()
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to help those who violate the casino or video game terminal (VGT) self-exclusion lists to obtain treatment for gambling addiction.
May. 31, 2019 /
![Marking Memorial Day]()
May. 24, 2019 /
![Honoring Our Heroes]()
May. 17, 2019 /
![Bill to Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures Clears Committee]()
May. 14, 2019 /
![Human Services Committee Approves Ortitay Bill To Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures]()
HARRISBURG — The House Human Services Committee today reported out legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to more clearly define current law on who can provide consent in order for a minor to receive mental health treatment.
May. 10, 2019 /
![Legislation to Increase School Safety Introduced]()
May. 07, 2019 /
![Ortitay Proposes Legislation to Increase School Safety]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced two pieces of legislation to strengthen safety in the Commonwealth’s public schools.
May. 03, 2019 /
![School Safety Grants Awarded]()
May. 02, 2019 /
![Ortitay, Kortz React to New Braddock U.S. Steel Facility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), the Republican chairman of the House Steel Caucus, and Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny), the Democratic chairman of the House Steel Caucus, applauded the announcement today by U.S. Steel to construct a new state-of-the-art and sustainable endless casting and rolling facility in Braddock.
May. 01, 2019 /
![West Allegheny, Burgettstown and Trinity School Districts Awarded Safety Grants, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — On Tuesday, the School Safety and Security Committee, of which Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) is a member, awarded $40 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools and community violence prevention groups across the state, including Burgettstown Area, Trinity Area and West Allegheny.
Apr. 26, 2019 /
![Protecting Children and Animals in Hot Cars]()
Apr. 12, 2019 /
![Celebrating McDonald Fire Department’s History]()