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.
When families lose a loved one, they deserve space to grieve, not a tax bill. Yet in Pennsylvania, the state adds financial stress to emotional pain through an antiquated and unfair inheritance tax. This policy punishes families for simply receiving what was already theirs and reminds them the government stands between them and their legacy. That is why I have reintroduced House Bill 1394, which would eliminate this outdated tax and finally allow Pennsylvanians to keep what their loved ones intended to pass on.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to provide dedicated funding for critical transportation infrastructure without burdening taxpayers with long-term debt.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement explaining her vote against House Bill 1788, a last-minute mass transit funding plan, which passed the House today. The legislation would increase the percentage of state sales tax funds being used for mass transit and allow the state to borrow money for road and bridge projects.
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly’s failure to pass a budget by the June 30 deadline marks a step backward for Pennsylvania’s economy and competitiveness, according to Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced communities in the 44th Legislative District in Allegheny County will receive more than $120,000 in Marcellus Shale impact fees. In addition, Allegheny County will receive more than $1.26 million in funding.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced the Borough of Leetsdale has been awarded a $14,987 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to support historic preservation efforts in the community.
HARRISBURG – As part of a continued effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economic climate and support small businesses, which are the driving force of the state’s local economies, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has reintroduced legislation that would allow small businesses to join together to offer affordable health care benefits to employees. House Bill 1444 is being put forward as the House Republican Policy Committee wraps up a series of hearings focused on “Cutting Costs, Creating Commerce,” including a recent event in Gettysburg addressing tax reform and pro-growth solutions.
HARRISBURG – As working families and small businesses across Pennsylvania continue to grapple with inflation and economic uncertainty, House Republican policymakers are calling for transformational tax reforms to provide immediate relief and long-term growth.
In response to the Commonwealth’s multi-year budget surplus and the continued growth of the Rainy Day Fund, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced House Bill 1362 to establish the 2025 Taxpayer Surplus Refund Program, aimed at returning excess state revenues directly to taxpayers.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted “no” on House Bill 411, legislation that passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, which would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to state employees and teachers who retired before July 1, 2001, would add $1.5 billion to the Commonwealth’s debt on top of the current $60 billion owed.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) strongly opposes Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) proposal to implement service cuts and a fare increase in response to a projected budget deficit. PRT has requested $100 million per year in additional state funding to avoid these service reductions. Without the funding, the agency is planning a 35% reduction in services and a 25-cent fare increase.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed $51.47 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes a $3.57 billion spending increase over the current year.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced 10 projects in the 44th Legislative District have been awarded more than $1.4 million in state grant funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF). These funds will support essential infrastructure upgrades, public safety enhancements and community improvements throughout the district.
OAKDALE – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is pleased to announce two major grants for Parkway West Career and Technology Center (CTC) totaling $535,000. These funds will support the center's efforts to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen the local workforce.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) was sworn in on Tuesday to begin her fourth term representing the 44th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced schools across the 44th Legislative District have been awarded more than $508,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced grants totaling $323,600 have been awarded to Moon and Robinson townships, and Leetsdale Borough to fund recreational improvement projects through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced $9 million in state funding for critical improvement projects in the 44th Legislative District. This funding, provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), is aimed at fostering growth and development in the region.
