Nov. 22, 2019 /
![O’Neal, Ortitay Praise Studies to Preserve Safety of Commonwealth Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf called for the Department of Health to advance two research studies in Southwestern Pennsylvania focused on the prevalence of childhood cancers and other health conditions:
Nov. 14, 2019 /
![Grants Awarded for South Fayette Park Projects, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that more than $300,000 in Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants were awarded for park projects in South Fayette Township.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
![Ortitay Helps Secure Grant to Improve Vehicular, Pedestrian Safety at South Fayette Intersection]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved a $200,000 grant to improve the intersection of State Route 50 and Alpine Road in South Fayette Township.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
![Bridgeville Grants to Help Address Flooding, Ortitay Says]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $350,000 in flood-reduction projects for Bridgeville.
Oct. 28, 2019 /
![House Passes Ortitay Bill to Assist Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies Recoup Costs]()
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to exempt volunteer fire and emergency medical service (EMS) providers from paying a fee for accident reports for insurance billing purposes.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![Ortitay Secures Grants for South Fayette Community Center]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced $500,000 in state grants have been awarded to assist with construction of a community center in South Fayette Township.
Oct. 03, 2019 /
![Ortitay Says Wolf’s New Tax Will Increase Pennsylvanians’ Electric Bills]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response the governor announcing he is taking steps administratively to commit Pennsylvania to enter into full participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI):
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![House Passes Ortitay Bill to Increase Quality Training Opportunities]()
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to make it easier for privately licensed postsecondary institutions to open branch campuses.
Sep. 13, 2019 /
![Ortitay, O’Neal Secure Grant for Ewing Sarcoma Research]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) have secured a $100,000 state grant to allow UPMC to offer tumor and germline sequencing to patients with Ewing sarcoma and their families in western Pennsylvania.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
![O’Neal, Ortitay to Host State Health Department for Cancer Report Meeting]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be hosting a meeting next month for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to explain its cancer report released last spring focusing on Canon-McMillan School District and Washington County.
Sep. 06, 2019 /
![Ortitay, O’Neal’s Offices to Offer Radon Test Kits]()
HARRISBURG – As a follow-up to a meeting regarding cancer concerns in the Canon-Mac School District, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) have announced that their offices will be offering free radon test kits through the end of September to any resident in Cecil and North Strabane townships and Canonsburg Borough.
Sep. 04, 2019 /
![Seniors Invited to Ortitay Health Expo]()
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced his fifth annual Senior Health Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
![Ortitay Reacts to Governor’s Gun Violence Prevention Executive Order]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s gun violence prevention executive order:
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![Ortitay Helps Secure Additional State Funding for Former Glass Plant]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the release of $2 million in state funds for the redevelopment of the former Brockway Glass Plant in Canton Township.
Jul. 09, 2019 /
![Ortitay Reacts to Rainy Day Fund Deposit]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the $317 million deposit made in the state’s Rainy Day Fund today:
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Portions of Ortitay School Safety Proposals Incorporated into Education Code]()
HARRISBURG — The House today approved Public School Code legislation encompassing parts of two proposals Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has pushed this legislative session to increase school safety.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Ortitay Comments on Final State Budget]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 state budget:
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. 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.