State Budget Reflects Responsible Investments Today, Says Gaydos
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2026-27 General Appropriations bill:
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Gaydos to Participate in Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Whistle Stop in Leetsdale
Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), a commissioner on the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA), will participate in Leetsdale Borough's celebration of the historic visit of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014. During the event, Gaydos will present a Pennsylvania House of Representatives citation recognizing the borough for hosting a Big Boy No. 4014 whistle stop.
Gaydos Introduces Bill to Close Megan's Law Reporting Loophole, Strengthen Public Safety
HARRISBURG - To strengthen Pennsylvania's Megan's Law and improve community safety, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will be introducing legislation to close a loophole in the state's residency reporting requirements for registered sex offenders.
Gaydos: Impact Fee Revenue Supports Local Priorities
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today highlighted nearly $251,000 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue headed to municipalities across the 44th Legislative District, along with more than $2.04 million for Allegheny County. The funding gives local governments added flexibility to address infrastructure needs, public services and other community priorities.
Gaydos Supports Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Funding for Pennsylvania Schools
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted in favor of House Bill 1678, legislation that would provide additional property tax rebates to Pennsylvania homeowners while ensuring funding reaches all 500 school districts across the Commonwealth.
Gaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer Products
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced her support for legislation that would prohibit the use of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in a variety of high-contact consumer products commonly used by Pennsylvanians.
Gaydos Co-Sponsors Legislation to Strengthen Early Literacy Education in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she has co-sponsored House Bill 2541, legislation designed to provide up to $150 million in funding to support the implementation of Pennsylvania’s structured literacy law and improve reading instruction across the Commonwealth without raising taxes or impacting the state’s General Fund budget.
Gaydos Highlights ‘Voter Motor’ Bill Following Report on Voter Data Challenges
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today provided an update on House Bill 981 following recent remarks by Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt that drew attention to issues with Pennsylvania’s voter data systems.
Gaydos Announces Keystone Grant for Sewickley Public Library Improvements
HARRISBURG – Residents of Sewickley and surrounding communities can look forward to significant improvements at the Sewickley Public Library, according to Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
Gaydos Responds to State AI Report, Highlights Role in Shaping Responsible Policy
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), a member of the House Communications and Technology Committee, today highlighted the release of a recent report from the Joint State Government Commission on the use, growth and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across Pennsylvania.
Gaydos Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she has joined a bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus in the General Assembly, a coordinated effort to strengthen laws, support victims and crack down on trafficking across the Commonwealth.
Gaydos Secures Grant to Launch Pittsburgh Innovation Park in Findlay Township
HARRISBURG – In a major boost for economic development in western Pennsylvania, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced an $8.98 million grant to AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC, to support development of the 596-acre Pittsburgh Innovation Park property in Findlay Township. The funding will accelerate site preparation and infrastructure improvements needed to transform the property into a premier destination for business growth and job creation.
Gaydos Announces State Grants to Support Fire, EMS Services
MOON TOWNSHIP - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced fire and emergency response organizations throughout the 44th Legislative District have been awarded more than $191,000 in grants from the state.
Gaydos Opposes Shapiro’s Overspending, Praises Cell Phone Ban, Making Data Centers Accountable for their Own Energy Use
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) joined her colleagues today in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address, proposing a $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% increase over last year.
Gaydos Announces State Funding for Local Water, Transportation Projects
ALLEGHENY COUNTY - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today more than $840,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support local water and transportation improvements.
Gaydos Announces Traffic Signal Funding for Moon Township, Sewickley Borough
ALLEGHENY COUNTY - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today Moon Township and Sewickley Borough will receive a combined $422,960 in state funding through the Green Light-Go Program to upgrade aging traffic signal equipment and improve roadway safety and traffic flow.
Gaydos Announces State Grants for Infrastructure, Veterans, Public Safety Projects
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced nearly $1.4 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants have been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support critical infrastructure improvements, veterans services and public safety projects across Allegheny County.
Gaydos Secures Infrastructure, Community Development Funding for Local Municipalities
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced seven projects in the 44th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $1.03 million in state grant funding through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF). The funding will support important infrastructure upgrades, public safety improvements and community enhancements across the district.
Gaydos: Budget is a Step Forward, But We Still Have Work to Do
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding her affirmative vote on the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year:
Gaydos Applauds House Passage of Landslide Insurance Legislation
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced the approval of House Bill 589, the Protecting Pennsylvanians from Landslides Act, which passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday with strong bipartisan support. As the bill’s prime co-sponsor, Gaydos has championed this legislation for years to help address the serious and growing risks of landslides and sinkholes that impact homeowners across the Commonwealth.
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