Jul. 01, 2020 /
![Governor Signs O’Neal Legislation to Identify Options for State Debt Refinancing]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday the governor signed into law a bill authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that requires a review of all Commonwealth debt obligations and the identification of refinancing options in a report to the General Assembly.
Jun. 24, 2020 /
![O’Neal Bill to Identify Options for State Debt Refinancing Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would require review of all Commonwealth debt obligations and identify refinancing options in a report to the General Assembly has passed both chambers and been sent to the governor.
Jun. 18, 2020 /
![O’Neal Announces Impact Fee Amounts for 48th District]()
HARRISBURG – More than $8.4 million in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 48th District, either through direct disbursements to municipalities or Washington County at large, said Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington).
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![O’Neal Reflects on Turzai’s Service]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) retiring from office:
May. 28, 2020 /
![House Passes Bill to Appropriate Federal Funds for Coronavirus Vaccine Research]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that would invest federal funding in the research and development of a vaccine for COVID-19. The legislation makes $10 million available for vaccine research and development to entities across Pennsylvania.
May. 26, 2020 /
![O’Neal Votes in Favor of Temporary State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to the House on Tuesday approving a $25.989 billion temporary Fiscal Year 2020-21 state budget:
May. 26, 2020 /
![O’Neal Introduces Bill to Privatize Government-Controlled Liquor Stores]()
HARRISBURG – In response to the governor’s shutdown of state liquor stores and recent failures by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to adapt to a 21st century business model during the coronavirus pandemic, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) recently introduced legislation to end government control of wine and spirit sales.
May. 12, 2020 /
![Military Veteran Lawmakers Fight Back Against Governor Labeling Them Cowards]()
HARRISBURG - Several state lawmakers who are military veterans are demanding Gov. Tom Wolf apologize for offensive statements he made today, directed at those critical of his executive order closing Pennsylvania businesses.
Apr. 30, 2020 /
![O’Neal to Host Shredding Event in South Strabane]()
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, May 9, in South Strabane Township to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
Apr. 28, 2020 /
![House Passes O’Neal Legislation to Require State Debt Review]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would require review of all Commonwealth debt obligations and identify refinancing options in a report to the General Assembly.
Mar. 27, 2020 /
![O’Neal to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting with AHN Doctor]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced that he will be hosting a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 31, with Dr. Thomas Corkery, chief medical officer at Canonsburg Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN).
Mar. 19, 2020 /
![Rowe, Ryan Bill Would Aid Working Families During Emergency]()
HARRISBURG —Reps. David Rowe (R-Union/Snyder) and Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) are sponsoring legislation to suspend the personal income tax and state sales tax to protect working families adversely impacted by mitigation efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.
Mar. 17, 2020 /
![O’Neal Appointed to Blueprints Board]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) recently was appointed to the board of directors of Blueprints.
“It is an honor to join this organization in order to further help people succeed,” O’Neal said. “I’ve worked hand in hand with Blueprints on a number of projects, including the Washington Blight Working Group. I’m hopeful this closer relationship will result in more community successes.”
Mar. 12, 2020 /
![POSTPONED - O’Neal, Area Legislators to Host Mock General Assembly]()
WHAT: This event has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet. Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and area legislators will host a Mock General Assembly with high school students from Trinity Area, Chartiers-Houston, Canon-McMillan, Peters and Washington school districts. The students will experience what it is like to consider legislation and vote as a member of the Legislature.
Mar. 09, 2020 /
![Blight Work Group Representatives to Survey City Neighborhoods, O’Neal Says]()
WASHINGTON — The Washington Blight Working Group (WBWG) announced its plans to walk the neighborhoods in the city of Washington beginning in late March in order to survey properties to strategize ways to fight the spread of blight, Rep. Tim O’Neal said.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![School Districts Receive Safety Grants, O’Neal Says]()
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including Canon-McMillan, Chartiers-Houston, Trinity Area and Washington.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![School Districts Receive Safety Grants, O’Neal Says]()
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including Canon-McMillan, Chartiers-Houston, Trinity Area and Washington.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![O’Neal Offers Thoughts on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $36.06 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2020-21:
Jan. 28, 2020 /
![Trinity Area Awarded Food Service Equipment Grant, Ortitay, O’Neal Say]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $37,157 grant from the Food Service Equipment Program was awarded to Trinity Area School District.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![The SpringHouse Country Store Awarded Grant, O’Neal Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced The SpringHouse Country Store in North Strabane Township has been awarded a $50,000 Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program grant to produce additional products.