Benninghoff Appointed to Position on Key State Transportation Board
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been chosen to serve as a member of the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Transportation Board.
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House Approves Bashline’s Amendment to Bolster Fraud Safeguards
HARRISBURG – Fighting to combat waste, fraud and abuse in Pennsylvania, Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced the House adopted his commonsense amendment to legislation that would allow small businesses of 50 employees or less to claim a tax credit to pay for eligible insurance costs.
Rapp Thanks Warren Pharmacist for Thoughtful Testimony in House Health Committee Hearing
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, thanked Warren pharmacist Scott Newton, owner of Gaughn’s Drug Store, for his thoughtful testimony at the committee’s informational hearing regarding legislation that would move Pennsylvania to a single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator (PBA) model in its medical assistance program.
Gaydos Supports Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Funding for Pennsylvania Schools
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted in favor of House Bill 1678, legislation that would provide additional property tax rebates to Pennsylvania homeowners while ensuring funding reaches all 500 school districts across the Commonwealth.
Friel, Lawrence: Bill modernizing lending for Pa. farmers moves from committee
HARRISBURG, June 9 – Legislation that would significantly expand access to low-interest financing for Pennsylvania farmers to grow and modernize their operations advanced unanimously from the state House Commerce Committee on Monday, announced the bill’s prime sponsors.
Gaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer Products
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced her support for legislation that would prohibit the use of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in a variety of high-contact consumer products commonly used by Pennsylvanians.
White Addresses Education Issues in New Legislation
HARRISBURG – An omnibus education opportunity bill introduced this by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) would make significant changes to how Pennsylvania families access educational resources, including those needed by students assigned to overcrowded schools or displaced by school closures.
Armanini Bill Supporting Drug Investigations Advances in Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) to help law enforcement officers find fentanyl within their communities passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today and goes to the full Senate for its consideration.
Margetas Sworn in as Representative of 196th District
HARRISBURG – Rep. George Margetas (R-York) took the oath of office this morning to begin serving as the representative of the 196th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Keystone STARS Legislation Advances in Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to update Pennsylvania’s existing Keystone STARS system for families utilizing childcare services passed the Senate Aging and Youth Committee today, according to the measure’s sponsors, Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia).
Mehaffie, Mastriano Call for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Franklin) today announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. Winters was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania who served as the commanding officer of the 101st Airborne Division’s Easy Company during World War II. His heroic deeds were depicted in HBO’s acclaimed miniseries “Band of Brothers.” He passed away Jan. 2, 2011.
Verobish Introduces Bill Removing Concealed Carry Permit Requirement for Carrying Firearm in Vehicle
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) announced today she has introduced legislation to remove the requirement that individuals first obtain a concealed carry permit before being allowed to carry a firearm in their vehicle.
Twardzik, Venkat, Powell: PA House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Homeowners
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania state House has passed bipartisan legislation, 190-11, in favor of regulating shared equity agreements, a novel home-lending product, according to the bill’s co-prime sponsors, Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny) and Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny).
Verobish Amendment Provides Protections to Small Businesses’ Choice in Tax Collection Software Bill
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) offered an amendment to House Bill 2300, a measure that would allow the Department of Revenue to mandate a real-time tax collection software for the Commonwealth’s businesses. Verobish’s amendment made two changes.
House Human Services Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Transition SNAP Benefits to Chip Enabled EBT Cards
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee announced the committee held a voting meeting Wednesday and unanimously approved legislation designed to make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more secure.
Six Hearings Across Pennsylvania Lead to 14-Bill Childcare Reform Package
HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee convened its sixth hearing examining childcare affordability and accessibility challenges facing families, providers, employers, and communities across the Commonwealth before lawmakers unveiled a 14-bill package designed to improve affordability, expand access, and support childcare providers.
House Advances Legislation to Start AI Public Education Campaign
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) to create a campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI).
Cutler Legislation to Expand Cancer and Prescription Drug Repository Passes House
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) celebrated the passage of House Bill 69 today, by a unanimous vote.
Walsh Supports Legislative Initiative to Make Childcare More Affordable in PA
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is a co-sponsor of a legislative package designed to address the childcare crisis in Pennsylvania.
Davanzo Proposal Delivers $250 Checks to PA Families in Celebration of America’s Birthday
HARRISBURG – Connecting inflation relief with America’s 250th birthday celebration, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) today announced a proposal to offer $250 birthday checks to Pennsylvania families.