State Rep. Natalie Mihalek
Recent News About State Rep. Natalie Mihalek
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Funding allocated to community projects in Allegheny County
Rep. Natalie Mihalek announced that several local governments in the 40th Legislative District have received grant funding for various projects. Among these, Peters Township has been awarded a $500,000 grant to continue renovations at Peterswood Park.
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Legislation proposed to protect pets in domestic violence cases
House lawmakers and advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Harrisburg to call for the passage of a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting pets in domestic violence situations. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Christina Sappey (D-Chester) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), seeks to amend Pennsylvania's Protection from Abuse Act. This amendment would allow judges to order defendants not to possess, abuse, or harm the petitioner's companion animal.
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Final hearing held on historic Pennsylvania tax cuts
Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the final hearing in a series to discuss House Bill 2388, the House Republican tax cut bill that would return $3 billion to the people of Pennsylvania by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills.
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House GOP to hold hearing on tax cuts in Allegheny County
The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), will hold the fifth hearing in a series titled “Historic Tax Cuts.” The session aims to discuss House Bill 2388, which proposes reducing the Personal Income Tax and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.
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Bethel Park Wastewater Project Receives $15 Million Funding Boost, Lawmakers Say
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) have announced a significant development for the Bethel Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $15 million low-interest loan for upgrades at the facility."Maintenance of utility infrastructure systems is a major safety concern, and I am glad local officials are identifying important upgrades and working hard to make them happen," stated Rep. Natalie Mihalek. "This is precisely why...
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Bills Would Safeguard Food from Cancer-Causing, Poisonous Ingredients, Mihalek Says
In a recent development in Pennsylvania, Rep. Natalie Mihalek and Rep. Melissa Shusterman have introduced a bipartisan legislative package aimed at protecting consumers from cancer-causing and poisonous ingredients in food products. The legislators are focused on prohibiting the use of harmful chemicals in foods sold in the state.Speaking on the necessity of the bills, Rep. Mihalek emphasized the health risks associated with certain chemicals, stating, "The list of health issues related to poisons like Red Dye No. 3 are well documented to increase hyperactivity in...
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Mihalek, Colleagues to Present Food Safety Bills
Reps. Natalie Mihalek, Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and Sen. Devlin Robinson are set to present food safety bills during a news conference scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. The legislation aims to address dangerous chemicals used in various foods. The event will take place at the Ryan Office Building Atrium in the State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. Other lawmakers, a food expert, and a medical professional will also be in attendance. The news conference will be streamed live at youtube.com/watch?v=msd4mng1OKY. For media inquiries, contact Jordan Frei at 724-875-8450...
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Mihalek: Poor Planning Plagues Both Budget Event and Annual Budget
Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) expressed her dissatisfaction with the poor planning and miscounting of chairs during Tuesday's budget address. Due to the lack of chairs, approximately two-dozen House members were forced to stand, which was seen as ironic. The event took place in the Capitol Rotunda as repairs to the House Chamber ceiling were still ongoing.Mihalek drew a parallel between the chair shortage and Governor Josh Shapiro's approach to the appropriations budget. She criticized the governor for making promises without considering whether they can...
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Mihalek, Robinson Score Grant for Bethel Park Baseball Lights
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) have announced that a $275,000 grant has been approved by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority for improvements to the Municipality of Bethel Park's Millennium Park. The grant, which comes from the Allegheny Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund, will be used to install light poles at baseball fields in Millennium Park that currently do not have lighting."Bethel Park has worked hard to build and maintain a first-class location that's used by...
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Mihalek, Others to Unveil New 5G Cell Site in Peterswood Park
Dec. 07, 2023 - Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), along with AT&T Pennsylvania representatives, Washington County officials, and local first responders, will be inaugurating a new 5G cell site in Peterswood Park. The purpose of this new site is to enhance wireless coverage and capacity in the area.The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. at Peterswood Park, located at 750 Bebout Road, Venetia.This collaboration between Rep. Natalie Mihalek, AT&T Pennsylvania, Washington County officials, and local first responders...
