Making Certain Human Services Dollars are Spent as Intended

Mar. 09, 2022 / Embed

Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) asked the Department of Human Services about a proposed increase in funding for mental health services during the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings.

Asking if More Money Equates to Better Student Performance

Mar. 07, 2022 / Embed

During the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) asked the Department of Education if the proposed 23.6% increase in spending will result in stronger outcomes.

Pressing the Administration for Unemployment Compensation Failures

Mar. 02, 2022 / Embed

As legislators continue to help constituents sort through unemployment compensation delays, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) asked the Department of Labor and Industry about the issues during the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings.

Discussing New Commission with State Police

Mar. 01, 2022 / Embed

During the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) asked the Pennsylvania State Police about the Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Commission established by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2020.

Natural Gas Reviewed with DEP

Feb. 28, 2022 / Embed

With the recent events in Ukraine, Pennsylvania’s rich natural gas deposits were discussed by Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) during the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings.

Mihalek Questions DGS on Childcare Proposal

Feb. 16, 2022 / Embed

During the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) sought details from Department of General Services staff regarding Gov. Wolf’s proposal to provide childcare to Commonwealth employees.

Addressing Education Improvements with the Department of Corrections

Feb. 16, 2022 / Embed

Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) discussed education programs with Department of Corrections staff during the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings.

Discussing Tax Burdens on PA Businesses with the IFO

Feb. 15, 2022 / Embed

During the House Appropriations Budget Hearings, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) asked how tax burdens impact Pennsylvania businesses and how these burdens effect families moving to other states, known as domestic migration.

Rep. Mihalek Questions Department of Revenue

Feb. 15, 2022 / Embed

Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) questioned Department of Revenue staff during the 2022 House Appropriations Budget Hearings about increasing the Special Poverty Provision tax exemption thresholds instead of raising the minimum wage.

A New Day for PA Press Conference

Feb. 07, 2022 / Embed

A group of Republican lawmakers from the Southwestern region of Pennsylvania unveil a comprehensive agenda to move Pennsylvania forward, which will include policies focused on the economy, energy, healthcare, public safety and education.