House Advances Early Literacy Legislation, Ortitay Says

Oct. 08, 2024 /

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

Sep. 26, 2024 /

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.

Lawmakers Push to Protect Children from Internet Predators

Jun. 10, 2024 /

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

Jun. 07, 2024 /

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

May. 23, 2024 /

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

Feb. 12, 2024 /

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

Feb. 07, 2024 /

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:

Ortitay Comments on Biden’s Liquefied Natural Gas Pause

Jan. 26, 2024 /

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:

Ortitay Secures Grant for Oakdale

Jan. 16, 2024 /

SOUTH FAYETTE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced he secured $258,750 in Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program funds for Oakdale Borough.

Ortitay Secures Funding for Heritage Park

Jan. 16, 2024 /

SOUTH FAYETTE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the release of $242,250 in state funds to McDonald Borough for restrooms at Heritage Park.

Topper, Ortitay Warner Issue Statement on BEF Commission

Sep. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As the Republican House members on the Basic Education Funding Commission, Republican chairman of the House Education Committee Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued the following statement:

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to Expand Next Year, Ortitay Says

Aug. 07, 2023 /

BRIDGEVILLE – Thanks to a new law supported by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) next year more than 150,000 additional Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities will be eligible for the Commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.