May. 02, 2022 /
![Governor, PennDOT Secretary Unnecessarily Risking Taxpayer Dollars with Long-Odds Tolling Contract]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement regarding PennDOT’s most recent egregious behavior related its Public Private Partnership (P3) tolling plan:
Apr. 27, 2022 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Address Emergency Procurement by Commonwealth Agencies]()
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), to bring accountability to emergency procurement done by Commonwealth agencies.
Apr. 13, 2022 /
![Ortitay Bill Provides Course Access for Schools and Students, Professional Development for Teachers]()
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), to increase learning opportunities by establishing a course catalog for online courses for K-12 students and professional development for teachers.
Mar. 17, 2022 /
![Common Sense Needed to Fix Pennsylvania Bridges, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement urging a practical approach to fixing Pennsylvania’s bridges with federal dollars:
Feb. 25, 2022 /
![Washington County House Members Call on White House to Seek Domestic Energy Solutions in Light of Ukraine Invasion]()
HARRISBURG — Today, the Washington County delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives issued the following statement:
Feb. 15, 2022 /
![Ortitay, Pisciottano Propose Legislation to Help Fund Animal Fighting Investigations]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) recently introduced legislation to allow an already established grant program to also fund law enforcement activities to address animal fighting.
Feb. 09, 2022 /
![Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Bill to Create Disability Inclusive Curriculum]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on House Bill 726, which would create a pilot program to provide instruction to students on the political, economic and social contribution of individuals with disabilities.
Feb. 08, 2022 /
![Another Budget Address with More Political Theater, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2022-23 budget proposal:
Jan. 26, 2022 /
![Ortitay Joins Colleagues in Supporting Hospitals, Health Care Workers]()
HARRISBURG – The House today sent legislation to the governor to disburse federal COVID-19 funding to hospitals and frontline health care workers who have served tirelessly during the pandemic, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), who introduced similar legislation last year to assist health care workers and fire and EMS companies.
Jan. 26, 2022 /
![Ortitay Secures Grants for Oakdale, South Fayette]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced a total of $170,000 in Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program grants have been awarded to assist Oakdale Borough and South Fayette Township with community projects.
Jan. 10, 2022 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Create Statewide Literacy Program]()
BRIDGEVILLE – The House today passed legislation written by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would create a statewide literacy program focused on the science of reading.
Dec. 14, 2021 /
![Ortitay Proposal to Require Schools to Raise Awareness about Eating Disorders]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) recently introduced legislation to increase awareness about eating disorders in children.
Dec. 13, 2021 /
![Ortitay to Lead Second Hearing on Special Education]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education, will lead a second subcommittee public hearing on the delivery of special education services to students in the Commonwealth. This is a continuation of a hearing held in October, and this time will gather testimony from school personnel and parents.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![Ortitay Voices Support for Lawsuit Against PennDOT Bridge Tolling Plan]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced his support for a lawsuit that will be filed on Friday against PennDOT requesting an immediate halt to the agency’s plan to include the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit on the list of nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth it plans to toll under the public-private partnership bridge program.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![Ortitay, South Fayette to Announce Action Against PennDOT Bridge Tolling Plan]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will join others in announcing legal action to stop PennDOT’s plan to toll nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth, including the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit.
Oct. 28, 2021 /
![Ortitay Encourages Residents to Shop for Best Electric, Gas Rates]()
BRIDGEVILLE – As we enter the winter months, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today reminds residents now is the time to shop for the best electric and natural gas rates to reduce heating costs.
Oct. 25, 2021 /
![Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Commonwealth Procurement]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House State Government Subcommittee on Government Operations, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on Commonwealth procurement procedures.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
![Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Special Education]()
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on delivery of special education services to students in the Commonwealth.
Sep. 30, 2021 /
![PennDOT Secretary Continues to Push Billions in Tax Increases, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – The House Transportation Committee today held a public hearing on PennDOT’s transportation funding plan that includes using the public-private partnership bridge program to unnecessarily target certain areas of the Commonwealth by creating toll bridges, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
Sep. 14, 2021 /
![Tolling Stakeholder Meeting Nothing but Show for PennDOT and Wolf, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today attended a stakeholder workshop organized by PennDOT to allow community leaders to provide input on alternate routes that drivers may take to avoid an I-79 bridge toll proposed by the agency.