Topper, Mihalek Co-host Hearing on Higher Education Funding

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), chairman of House Education Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education, and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Education, held a joint hearing this morning on higher education funding in Pennsylvania.

Topper, Mihalek to Lead Joint Hearing on Higher Education Funding in Pennsylvania

Oct. 01, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Education and the House Education Committee Subcommittee on Higher Education will hold a joint hearing to review higher education funding in Pennsylvania. This year’s budget spends $1.86 billion on higher education and it is prudent for the House to review expenditures to ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent appropriately.

Mihalek to Host Shred Event for District 40

Oct. 01, 2021 /

ALLEGHENY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will hold a free, on-site shredding event for residents of the 40th District. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9-11 a.m., in the Upper St. Clair High School’s lower lot, located at 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Pittsburgh. Attendees should enter on Devonwood Dr. and exit on McLaughlin Run Road.

House Steel Caucus Recognizes National Manufacturing Day

Oct. 01, 2021 /

PITTSBURGH – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, Pennsylvania state Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Frank Burns (D-Cambria), co-chairs of the Pennsylvania House Steel Caucus, joined fellow House Steel Caucus members for a tour of the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock.

Mihalek to Host Job Fair

Sep. 08, 2021 /

ALLEGHENY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a job fair for Bethel Park and surrounding areas on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9-11 a.m. The event will take place at Three Treasures Health and Wellness, located at 5822 Irishtown Road, Bethel Park.

Hearing to Examine Higher Education Funding, Subcommittee Chairs Announce

Aug. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R- Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) today announced the scheduling of a joint hearing by the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Education, chaired by Mihalek, and the House Education Committee Subcommittee on Higher Education, chaired by Topper, to review higher education funding in Pennsylvania.

Mihalek Announces 2021-22 State Budget Has Passed House of Representatives

Jun. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that the 2021-22 budget has passed the House of Representatives. There is a total spend of $39.78 billion in general fund dollars and $1.04 billion in federal relief funds that support the Commonwealth’s fiscal future, education, police forces, infrastructure, elections, communities and most vulnerable populations. The budget includes no new taxes and no new fees.

Mihalek and Other House Members Introduce Safer Pennsylvania Act

Jun. 23, 2021 /

Mihalek and Other House Members Introduce Safer Pennsylvania Act

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), along with several other House members, introduced a package of bills titled the Safer Pennsylvania Act. The package is designed to ensure that victims feel safe and supported after a traumatic experience, and that the criminal justice system is equipped to increase public safety outcomes.

House Passes Mihalek’s Bill to Protect Human Trafficking Victims

May. 26, 2021 /

House Passes Mihalek’s Bill to Protect Human Trafficking Victims

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives has passed Rep. Natalie Mihalek’s (R-Allegheny/Washington) bill to protect victims of human trafficking. House Bill 246 amends the human trafficking statute to prohibit defendants from introducing evidence of a human trafficking victim’s past sexual victimization and allegations of past sexual victimization.

Mihalek Announces CFA Grant for Allegheny County

Apr. 21, 2021 /

ALLEGHENY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that Allegheny County was awarded a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $150,000. The Miracle League of the South Hills Inc. requested a Greenways, Trails and Recreation fund grant to improve an existing baseball field in Upper St. Clair Township. The grant will be used for concession stand construction.

Mihalek Proposes Tax Changes to Boost Economic Recovery

Feb. 17, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. She is working to create a responsible budget that limits state spending and does not raise any taxes. Mihalek issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget and what she is proposing instead:

Mihalek Appointed to Appropriations Committee

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) was recently appointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. This marks five committees she serves on: Appropriations, Judiciary, Human Services, Liquor Control, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.