Student Transportation Funding Cuts Questioned
Mar. 20, 2023 / Embed
For most students, getting on a yellow school bus with other similarly aged students every morning is just part of their daily routine. But for many it’s not. For too many students across this Commonwealth, as young as kindergarten, they could only wish for this type of luxury. Across Pennsylvania, students are being given a bus pass in lieu of appropriate transportation to and from school. Rep. Mihalek questioned the Department of Education about this issue because the budget proposed by the new governor actually cuts pupil transportation funding.
House Bill 2492 Press Conference
Apr. 21, 2022 / Embed
Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), joined by Rep. Dan Miller (D-Allegheny), hosted a press conference with Allegheny County-area first responders to discuss House Bill 2492. The legislation proposes to establish a Type 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team in western Pennsylvania.
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.