Major Supports 2022-23 State Budget

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing a Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget that stands up for taxpayers by saving for the future, returning public dollars and investing in areas for growth:

Lifeline for Ambulance Services Part of PA Budget Plan, Causer Says

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With many emergency medical services (EMS) agencies struggling to keep their doors open, the General Assembly has approved an additional $50 million in funding for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), lead sponsor of the initiative.

Gaydos to Host a Series of Town Hall Meetings

Jul. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Staying in touch with constituents in the 44th Legislative District and hearing all voices is especially important. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will host a series a town hall meetings to discuss state government-related issues, provide district updates, garner feedback on pending legislation, and relay what her offices can do for constituents.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s July Veteran Assistance Hours

Jul. 05, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Emmaus office to provide aid to local veterans. The service hours are held every fourth Wednesday of the month and the next will be held on Wednesday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

Bonner Bill Supporting Long-Term Care Earns House Approval

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner’s (R-Mercer/Butler) legislation that would require Contract Health Care Service Agencies that provide temporary nursing workers in nursing homes, assisted living residences and personal care homes to register with Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) as a condition of their operations in the Commonwealth has passed the House of Representatives.

Rigby to Host Official Buchan Memorial Bridge Dedication

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) invites the Johnstown community to an official dedication of the SFC Raymond R. Buchan Memorial Bridge, which will be held this Saturday, July 2, beginning at 11 a.m.

Bill to Aid EMS Response Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure emergency medical services (EMS) crews are able to respond to calls for help, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today joined a majority in the state House to make changes regarding staffing on basic life support (BLS) ambulances.

Boback’s ‘Rain Tax’ Bill Under Committee Review

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to ease the financial burden of Pennsylvania residents paying a so-called “rain tax” resulting from federal environmental regulations, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) is the sponsor of legislation to address the issue that is currently under consideration by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

Dowling to Remove Name from Ballot, Retire at End of Term

Jul. 01, 2022 /

UNIONTOWN – State Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced he will remove his name from the ballot as the Republican nominee for the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election and instead retire at the end of his term.

Mackenzie Bill to Help Military Children in School Passes Unanimously in the House

Jul. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure military children aren’t left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the state House has unanimously approved Rep. Milou Mackenzie’s (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population.

White Legislation to Extend PICA Oversight Passes Senate, Sent to the Governor

Jun. 30, 2022 /

HARRISBURG— Legislation sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to extend the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA), the independent entity that provides oversight to the City of Philadelphia’s finances, has passed the Senate and moves to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.

Bills to Improve Overall Health Outcomes Set to Become Law

Jun. 30, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians recover from a once-in-a-generation pandemic and the opioid crisis continues to impact countless communities, a package of bills to improve health care providers’ abilities to treat the overall health of patients passed the Pennsylvania Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support and now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to become law.

PA Lawmakers Warn SEC Some Corporations May be Putting Investors, Beneficiaries at Risk; Urge Investigation

Jun. 30, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and about two dozen of his House colleagues sent a letter to the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, raising concerns that publicly traded corporations are increasingly becoming involved in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues outside their stated mission, which “creates a moral hazard for the organization, the investing public, the employees and an entire supply chain.” They contend the fiduciary responsibilities of boards of directors must be examined as corporations go down this uncharted path.