Oct. 04, 2018 Download
Efforts by state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) to tighten control over activities of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) are a step closer to becoming law following overwhelming bipartisan support of House Bill 652. The legislation, which passed unanimously, may now be considered by the Senate.
Oct. 03, 2018 Download
Legislation that would bar the practice of providing lawmakers with state vehicles while in office was approved by the State House this week in Harrisburg. Prime sponsor of the bill Rep. Brad Roae (R- Crawford & Erie) said the reform is aimed at protecting the Commonwealth from liability in cases where the elected officials operating state provided vehicles may have spotty driving records. Roae’s bill now goes to the state Senate for consideration.
Oct. 02, 2018 Download
The House Labor and Industry Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday to examine legislation designed to ensure that emergency responders have adequate insurance coverage. Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), prime sponsor of House Bill 1909, said her bill would help rebuild an ailing emergency responder force by reassuring volunteers that they would be covered for any harm that may result from the performance of their duties.
Sep. 28, 2018 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Sep. 27, 2018 Download
The monthly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it for use in state government news coverage.
Sep. 21, 2018 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams, Cumberland) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service.This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Sep. 21, 2018 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Sep. 21, 2018 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage
Sep. 17, 2018 Download
At a press conference held on Monday at the State Capitol, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) unveiled a proposal to provide an alternative to civil lawsuits when addressing child sex abuse cases. Schemel’s proposal would create a “Truth and Restoration Commission” that would receive testimony from victims and the institutions who may have harbored those responsible for the abuse. Victims would be financially compensated by the commission from a pool of funds supported by those institutions.
Sep. 14, 2018 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage.