State Rep. Valerie Gaydos
Recent News About State Rep. Valerie Gaydos
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Gaydos Announces School Safety Grants for 44th District
On April 30, 2024, Rep. Valerie Gaydos of the 44th Legislative District in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, revealed that the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) had approved around $1.56 million in grants aimed at enhancing safety and security measures in schools within the district.Gaydos emphasized the importance of these grants by stating, "Educators cannot effectively teach, and students cannot effectively learn." She further expressed, "No parent should have to worry about their children’s safety when they send them off to school."The allocated funds will enable...
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Gaydos, Benham to Discuss Legislation to Protect Pharmacies and Residents
Reps. Valerie Gaydos and Jessica Benham are set to discuss House Bill 1993, bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting pharmacies and residents who depend on prescription drugs. The bill, if passed, would address concerns related to Pennsylvania Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their practices. According to the announcement, the legislation would involve the Pennsylvania Insurance Department in developing a process to handle pharmacy complaints against PBMs.The proposed bill also seeks to limit or prohibit certain practices by PBMs, including patient steering, spread pricing,...
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Gaydos Announces More Than $678,000 in Funding for Communities in the 44th District
HARRISBURG – Communities in the 44th Legislative District are set to benefit from a significant funding injection for infrastructure improvements. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) revealed that Moon and Crescent townships will collectively receive over $678,000 in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program following approval from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).Expressing her satisfaction with the allocation, Rep. Gaydos stated, "I am pleased this funding has been awarded to our communities." She emphasized the importance of pedestrian safety by...
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Gaydos Announces Grants to First Responders in the 44th District
Fire and emergency response organizations in Pennsylvania's 44th Legislative District have received a significant boost in funding. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that these organizations have been awarded a total of $151,026 in grants from the state. The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). "We need to do all we can to support our volunteer fire companies and emergency medical service (EMS)...
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Gaydos: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money
Governor Josh Shapiro recently presented his state budget proposal to the General Assembly, outlining a $48.34 billion plan that includes a substantial increase in state appropriations. However, not everyone is pleased with this proposal.Representative Valerie Gaydos of the 44th Legislative District expressed her concerns about the governor's budget. Gaydos stated, "I cannot support a budget which drains $15.9 billion from the General Fund balance and spends nearly $3.2 billion more than what the state currently brings in. This does not put Pennsylvania on strong...
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Gaydos Announces Funding Awarded for Various Projects in 44th District
Jan. 17, 2024 - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that 10 projects in the 44th Legislative District have received nearly $2.1 million in state grant funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) program. The funding was secured through the efforts of Gaydos and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny).Gaydos expressed her satisfaction with the allocation of funds, stating, "I am pleased that tax dollars are returning to our communities to help fund these important projects. We must do everything in our power to keep people safe and secure,...
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Gaydos Announces Millions for Water, Sewer, Art Projects in the 44th District
Dec 19, 2023HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that over $5.6 million in grants have been awarded to various projects in the 44th Legislative District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). These grants aim to support water and sewer infrastructure improvements as well as the arts and culture sector in the region.Working alongside Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny), Gaydos played a key role in securing this funding. She expressed her satisfaction with the investments made, stating, "These grants represent valuable investments in...
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House Passes Expanded Dental Coverage Bill Sponsored by Gaydos
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) that aims to restore dental coverage for Medical Assistance recipients. House Bill 1417 seeks to ensure that Medical Assistance provides a dental benefit package that includes the coverage that was available before cuts were made in 2011 without removing any existing dental coverage.In support of the bill, Gaydos emphasized the importance of dental care for overall health and workforce development. She stated, "Good dental care is good health care and is...