May. 04, 2018 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Gary Day (R-Berks, Lehigh) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 04, 2018 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 03, 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 down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 03, 2018 Download
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce burdensome state regulations, the House of Representatives this week approved legislation authored by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) that would allow businesses to thrive, stimulate economic growth and decrease unnecessary government oversight. House Bill 1237, known as the Pennsylvania REINS Act (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act), would establish an enhanced review process for major regulations that impose a substantial cost burden on communities, businesses or the Commonwealth. Rep. Keefer’s bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
May. 02, 2018 Download
Legislation designed to provide aid to those who are affected by postpartum depression was the topic of a press conference held in Harrisburg on Wednesday. Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), prime sponsor of House Bill 200, said her legislation would help to prevent child neglect by classifying postpartum depression as an “at risk category” under the state’s Early Intervention System.
May. 01, 2018 Download
Legislation that would establish a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program was the topic of a news conference held Tuesday in the state capitol. House Bill 1981 would allow qualified Pennsylvania citizens to set aside savings, which may be used as a deduction on state income tax toward the eligible costs of purchasing a first home. Under the proposal, first-time home buyers could contribute a total of $50,000 over a 10-year time period toward purchase of a home. Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon), a realtor and co-sponsor of the legislation, said this measure would go a long way to help first time home purchasers, who often struggle for years to save enough money to make a down payment on their first home.
May. 01, 2018 Download
More than 100 Boy Scouts and leaders from across the state gathered in Harrisburg on May 1 to celebrate the first-ever Boy Scout Day at the Capitol. A report on the state of scouting in the Commonwealth was presented to Sen. Majority Whip John Gordner and Speaker of the House Mike Turzai. The Boy Scouts are required to annually present such a report to the President of the United States and Congressional leaders. Several other states have received this type of formal presentation, but this was the first time an event like this was held in Pennsylvania. Sen. John Gordner and Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (Northumberland & Snyder) were happy to organize and sponsor this gathering.
Apr. 30, 2018 Download
Hundreds of supporters of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms gathered in Harrisburg for a 2nd Amendment rally on Monday. The event featured several speakers, including lawmakers who oppose further legislation to regulate firearm ownership. Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette, Somerset) is the prime sponsor of House Bill 2021, which would protect citizens' rights from overreach in times of emergency.
Apr. 30, 2018 Download
Hundreds of supporters of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms gathered in Harrisburg for a 2nd Amendment rally on Monday. The event featured several speakers, including lawmakers who oppose further legislation to regulate firearm ownership.
Apr. 30, 2018 Download
Hundreds of supporters of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms gathered in Harrisburg for a 2nd Amendment rally on Monday. The event featured several speakers, including lawmakers who oppose further legislation to regulate firearm ownership.