Gaydos, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Association Health Plans

Aug. 01, 2024 /

MOON TOWNSHIP – Today, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to examine affordable health care, one of the most pressing issues for small businesses, and discuss how association health plans (AHPs) work, their benefits and the regulatory framework needed to implement them effectively in Pennsylvania. AHPs allow small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance as a collective group, potentially achieving lower premiums and better coverage options typically only available to larger organizations.

Building the Hydrogen Economy: All Eyes on Pittsburgh

Jul. 30, 2024 /

The future of clean energy is rapidly converging on Pennsylvania, and western Pennsylvania is poised at the heart of this transformative moment. On Aug. 14-15, senior U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials will arrive in Pittsburgh to engage with a diverse coalition of stakeholders from industry, banking, investment, trade unions and government. This meeting in Moon Township is a critical step in advancing our hydrogen economy.

Gaydos Initiative to Ensure More Transparency in Prescription Drugs Pricing, Now Law

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) applauded the signing of Act 77 of 2024, a new law that aims to address critical issues in the pharmaceutical industry and protect independent pharmacies and their customers. Gaydos was a leader in advancing the bipartisan legislation, along with Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny).

Findlay Township Municipal Authority Awarded Low-Interest Loan, Says Gaydos

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a low-interest loan of more than $4.9 million to the Findlay Township Municipal Authority. This funding will be used to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring the continued efficiency and reliability of the wastewater system serving the community.

Gaydos Supports State Budget But Says We Can Do Better

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding her affirmative vote on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget. The budget spends $47.6 billion, increasing state appropriations by nearly 6% over the previous year.

Gaydos Announces School Safety Grants for 44th District

Apr. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) approved approximately $1.56 million in grants to improve safety and security for students and staff at schools across the 44th Legislative District.

Gaydos, Benham to Discuss Legislation to Protect Pharmacies, Residents Who Depend on Prescription Drugs

Apr. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) will hold a press conference to discuss House Bill 1993, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to develop a process for hearing and resolving pharmacy complaints against a Pennsylvania Benefit Manager (PBM). The bill they have introduced would also limit or ban several practices by PBMs, including patient steering, spread pricing and retroactive recoupment of money paid by the PBM to the pharmacy.

Gaydos Announces More Than $678,000 in Funding for Communities in the 44th District

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Communities in the 44th Legislative District will receive some much-needed state funding for infrastructure. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced Moon and Crescent townships will receive a combined $678,100 in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program after the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved the financial request.

Gaydos: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro today presented his $48.34 billion state budget proposal to the General Assembly, which is an increase in state appropriations of $3.7 billion or 8.4% over the current fiscal year. This amount far surpasses the current rate of inflation. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following response to the governor’s proposal.

Gaydos Votes Against Adding More Debt to the Commonwealth’s Pension System

Nov. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In her commitment to fiscal responsibility, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted against legislation that would significantly increase the already unsustainable state’s pension fund liability by enhancing retirement benefits for state employees and teachers who retired before July 1, 2001.