Allegheny, Washington County Legislators Urge Governor to Sign Bill to Address Access to Public Records during Disaster Emergency

Jul. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican members from Allegheny and Washington counties today expressed outrage at Gov. Tom Wolf’s statements that he plans to veto a government transparency bill (House Bill 2463) that addresses access to public records during a disaster declaration and received unanimous support from the Legislature. In response, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington), Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the following statement:

O’Neal Announces Impact Fee Amounts for 48th District

Jun. 18, 2020 /

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).

O’Neal Reflects on Turzai’s Service

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) retiring from office:

O’Neal Votes in Favor of Temporary State Budget

May. 26, 2020 /

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:

O’Neal Introduces Bill to Privatize Government-Controlled Liquor Stores

May. 26, 2020 /

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.

O’Neal to Host Shredding Event in South Strabane

Apr. 30, 2020 /

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.

O’Neal to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting with AHN Doctor

Mar. 27, 2020 /

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).

Rowe, Ryan Bill Would Aid Working Families During Emergency

Mar. 19, 2020 /

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.

O’Neal Appointed to Blueprints Board

Mar. 17, 2020 /

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.”

POSTPONED - O’Neal, Area Legislators to Host Mock General Assembly

Mar. 12, 2020 /

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.

School Districts Receive Safety Grants, O’Neal Says

Feb. 26, 2020 /

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.

School Districts Receive Safety Grants, O’Neal Says

Feb. 26, 2020 /

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.