Klunk, Local Officials to Dedicate Bridge for Vietnam War Hero on National Vietnam War Veterans Day Mar. 27, 2019 / WHAT: Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host a bridge dedication to honor U.S. Army Warrant Officer Martin E. Bixler, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968.
Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Bill to Fund Emergency Response System Mar. 18, 2019 / WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on three bills:
Committee to Consider Two Human Services Bills Mar. 18, 2019 / WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) will hold a voting meeting to consider House Resolution 147 (Gregory) directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of unused properties, buildings, and facilities owned by the Commonwealth and how to repurpose them for addiction treatment and recovery supports. This resolution was discussed at the committee hearing on March 12. Additionally, the committee will recommend House Bill 316 (Owlett) be re-referred to the House Children and Youth Committee. This legislation establishes a task force focused on the impact the opioid abuse epidemic is having on the children of the Commonwealth.
Toohil Receives Award from Marsy’s Law Organization Mar. 15, 2019 / HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has been recognized by the Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania organization for her support of legislation aimed at providing equal rights to crime victims by ensuring constitutional protections.