Feb. 24, 2021 / Press Release
![Gaydos Introduces Legislation to Reduce the Size of the Legislature]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to produce savings, increase efficiency and promote public confidence in the state House, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 203 to 151 members.
Feb. 12, 2021 /
![Governor is Mismanaging COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan - By Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny)]()
To say the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan has been abysmal is a severe understatement. The inconsistencies in communication, logistics and supply chain distribution have had a detrimental impact on our citizens across Pennsylvania. The mismanagement of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan has ranked our Commonwealth the 43rd state out of 50 in the distribution and administration of these critical vaccines. The lack of clarity and consistency regarding the implementation of this plan from the Wolf administration is inexcusable.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Gaydos Disappointed Governor Proposes to Raise Taxes and Increase Spending Over Accountability]()
HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address today for the 2021-22 fiscal year, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voiced her concern with his $40.2 billion spending plan which is a $3.05 billion – or 8.2% - increase over last fiscal year. She issued this statement:
Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release
![Gaydos Disappointed Governor Proposes to Raise Taxes and Increase Spending Over Accountability]()
HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address today for the 2021-22 fiscal year, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voiced her concern with his $40.2 billion spending plan which is a $3.05 billion – or 8.2% - increase over last fiscal year. She issued this statement:
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![House Approves Gaydos Legislation to Prevent Improper Payments Within State Programs]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation today sponsored by Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) that would require state agencies to review all of their programs and expenditures, and assess whether they are highly, moderately or unlikely to be susceptible to an improper payment. This assessment is sent to the governor, the budget office, the independent fiscal office, the General Assembly and the state inspector general.
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![Gaydos to Introduce Legislation to Study COVID-19 Impact on Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) plans to introduce two bills that would study the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on student learning and the education system.
Jan. 11, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today took the oath of office for her second term in the House of Representatives to advocate for the residents of the 44th Legislative District.
Jan. 07, 2021 /
![Gaydos Says Chaos, Violence and Bloodshed Must Stop NOW]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement about the events in the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., yesterday.
Dec. 08, 2020 /
![House Republicans React to Colleagues Support Of No-Fault Limited Liability Protection Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Four members of the House Economic Growth Caucus – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Mike Jones (R-York), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Dawn Keefer (R-York) – today applauded the efforts of House leadership for voicing support for House Bill 1737 at a press conference in Hanover on Monday.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Gaydos Issues Statement on Pennsylvania’s Budget]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives advanced a responsible, $32.1 billion budget on Thursday. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), who voted to approve the General Appropriations bill, issued the following statement in response.
Nov. 19, 2020 /
![Gaydos Announces Area Career and Technical Center Receives Grant]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that the Parkway West Career and Technology Center will receive a $49,700 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations.
Nov. 16, 2020 /
![Gaydos Announces Safe Schools Grants for Quaker Valley School District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that the Quaker Valley School District has been awarded funding totaling $84,322 from the Safe Schools Targeted Grant program.
Nov. 12, 2020 /
![Gaydos, Lawmakers Call for Legislative-Led Election Audit]()
Electoral process must be protected; every vote legally cast must be counted
Oct. 22, 2020 /
![Senate Approves Gaydos Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Ensure Municipal Projects are Finalized]()
Lawmaker urges governor to sign the bill into law
Oct. 09, 2020 /
![Gaydos Pledges to Support Free and Fair Elections - Lawmaker opposes questionable House ‘election integrity’ legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement after House Resolution 1032 passed the House State Government Committee. The resolution would form a House Select Committee on Election Integrity to review the conduct of the 2020 General Election to inform future legislation.
Oct. 07, 2020 /
![Gaydos and Puskaric Host House Policy Committee, Local Experts to Discuss COVID-19 Effects on Health Care Delivery in the Region]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today hosted the House Majority Policy Committee for a virtual hearing with health care and elected officials on COVID-19 effects on frontline workers, health systems and health care delivery.
Oct. 05, 2020 /
![Gaydos, Puskaric to Highlight COVID-19 Health Care Impacts During House Majority Policy Committee Meeting]()
WHAT: Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a virtual discussion with health care officials and elected officials on COVID-19 effects on health care innovation and delivery. The focus will be how do people safely move on to live normal lives during this critical time and how do elected leaders make sure frontline workers are allotted the necessary funding to serve the public.
Sep. 24, 2020 /
![Gaydos Demands Answers, Receives Nothing - Lawmaker files Right-to-Know inquiry about COVID Alert PA contact tracing app]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today expressed dismay that the Pennsylvania Department of Health has still not answered her Right-to-Know request filed on Aug. 18 asking for information about the COVID Alert PA contact tracing app.
Sep. 23, 2020 /
![House Democrats Block Bill Allowing Families to Attend Sporting Events, Gaydos Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voiced her displeasure as House Democrats voted to uphold Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of a bill that would have allowed Pennsylvania’s local school districts to make decisions regarding fall sports and activities.
Sep. 22, 2020 /
![Gaydos Blasts Wolf, Says Let Parents Watch Children Play Sports]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2787. The legislation would allow Pennsylvania’s local school districts to make decisions regarding fall sports and activities.