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Flick, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Child Custody Reform, Underscore Importance of Shared Parenting

Nov. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing yesterday to examine House Bill 1499, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) to reform Pennsylvania’s child custody laws and ensure children can maintain meaningful relationships with both loving, fit parents.

Ecker Measure to Keep Estate Proceeds Local Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature

Nov. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – An initiative conceived in Adams County to direct estates of residents who die without a will or heirs to charities in their home counties, rather than going to the state’s General Fund, is one step away from becoming law, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown) said.

Rapp Provides Update on Health Committee Action on Rare Disease Screenings, Cell Phones in Schools

Nov. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced today two bills to add two rare diseases to Pennsylvania’s Newborn Screening Program have unanimously cleared the committee.

Reichard Bill Streamlines Care for Injured Workers, Decreases Costs

Nov. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – To improve outcomes for workers who are injured on the job, and drive down health care costs, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) has introduced legislation to reform part of Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law.

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