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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.